The Ministry of ICT, representing the government, has officially acknowledged a cholera outbreak in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. In a statement released on Friday by the Directorate of Public Communications, it was revealed that numerous cases of diarrhea had been documented at the British Army camp in Nanyuki. “The British Army …
Read More »Kitui County Doctors Issue 14-Day Strike Notice
Doctors in Kitui County have issued a 14-day strike notice, raising concerns about an imminent health crisis in the region. The notice, scheduled to expire on February 7, 2024, was announced following a meeting between the doctors and representatives from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU). During …
Read More »High Court Rules Kenyan Police Deployment to Haiti Unlawful
The High Court has deemed the proposed dispatch of Kenyan police officers to Haiti as illegal. In a judgment delivered on Friday, the court stated that the National Security Council lacks the authority to deploy police personnel to foreign countries. Last October, the National Security Council sought Parliament’s approval for …
Read More »Verdict Delayed in Monica Kimani Murder Case to March Due to Maribe’s Illness
The High Court has rescheduled the delivery of judgment in the trial involving Joseph Irungu, also known as Jowie, and former TV news anchor Jacque Maribe, who are accused of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani. Justice Grace Nzioka announced on Friday that the verdict would be pronounced by March …
Read More »Ruto Vows to Press Ahead with Housing Plan Despite Court Setback
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to proceeding with his administration’s affordable housing initiatives, despite the Court of Appeal’s recent decision not to suspend a High Court order deeming the housing levy unconstitutional. Addressing the public in Kiutine, Meru County on Friday, Ruto underscored that despite the court’s ruling, …
Read More »Court of Appeal Rules Housing Levy Null and Void, Deductions to Stop Immediately
The Court of Appeal has rejected a request to lift the High Court’s suspension order on the housing levy, which was deemed unconstitutional. In a ruling issued on Friday, Appellate Court judges Lydia Achode, John Mativo, and Paul Gachoka emphasized the importance of public interest in the case, echoing the …
Read More »CS Kindiki Transfers 12 County Commissioners, Recalls 5 to Nairobi Headquarters
CS Kithure Kindiki has relocated 12 County Commissioners and summoned five others to the ministry’s base in Nairobi. Abdirisack Jaldesa has been shifted from Mombasa to Nyandarua, with Mohamed Nur taking his place from Tana River. Erastus Mbui has been moved from Kitui to Laikipia, replaced by Kipchumba Rutto from …
Read More »Dennis Onsarigo Resigns from Nyamira County Job Citing Poor State of Toilets.
Journalist Dennis Onsarigo, who gained fame for highlighting criminal issues, has resigned from his position as chief of staff in the Nyamira County government. Mr. Onsarigo was appointed to the position in October 2022 by Governor Amos Nyaribo but hinted that he was not given a conducive environment to carry …
Read More »TSC Deploys 17 New Teachers to St. Gabriel Isongo After Turmoil
Following the recent turmoil at St. Gabriel Isongo High School, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has taken swift action by deploying 17 new teachers to the institution. This decision was prompted by the removal of the previous teaching staff last week, following a disturbance instigated by parents who reportedly confronted …
Read More »Alarm as Donkey Theft Cases Increase
Concern is mounting among donkey farmers in Narok County due to a noticeable rise in cases of donkey theft in the region. The Association of Donkey Owners of Kenya (ADOK) Narok Branch Chairperson, Margaret Mpatiany, alongside fellow farmers, has expressed alarm over the disappearance of over 50 donkeys within the …
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