DPP Renson Ingonga and CJ Martha Koome expressed sorrow over the passing of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Magistrate Kivuti was fatally shot at Makadara Law Courts shortly after issuing a ruling in a case involving a policeman’s wife on Thursday afternoon. Chief Justice Koome confirmed that Magistrate Kivuti passed …
Read More »Government Directs Sh6.8B Coffee Debt Waiver to Farmers
CS Kuria announced that the government will directly pay Sh6.8 billion to coffee farmers as part of their debt waiver, bypassing lenders. He clarified that it’s the responsibility of lenders to pursue repayment from defaulting farmers using methods like Paybill. Kuria stressed that the government will no longer act as …
Read More »Ramaphosa Re-Elected as South Africa’s President
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term on Friday, after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government. Lawmakers in Cape Town voted overwhelmingly to put Ramaphosa, 71, back in office for another five years after the May 29 general election that produced no outright …
Read More »Makadara Magistrate Monica Kivuti Succumbs to Injuries After Courtroom Shooting by Senior Police Officer
Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti passed away after being shot by a senior police officer inside Makadara Law Courts. The incident occurred during an active court session when Chief Inspector Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, OCS of Londiani Police Station, fired at Magistrate Kivuti, hitting her in the chest and pelvic area. …
Read More »Kenyan Comedian Fred Omondi Dies in Road Accident
Popular Kenyan comedian Fred Omondi has tragically passed away in a car accident. Fred, who is the younger brother of renowned comedian and actor Eric Omondi, was involved in a collision on Outering Road, with the incident reported at Buruburu Police Station. Fred’s untimely death has deeply saddened fellow comedians …
Read More »PS Bitok: New ID Cards in 21 Days for Kenyans
Kenyans can now expect to receive their new identity cards within just 21 days, thanks to a new initiative implemented by the government. This involves the introduction of a 24-hour printing drive and the acquisition of a state-of-the-art ID card printing machine by the agency overseeing the process. Julius Bitok, …
Read More »From Kyuso to Paris: John Munyithya Climbs Banking Ladder
The journey of a resilient young man from Kyuso who ascended to become a prominent banker with a doctoral degree is a testament to unwavering determination and perseverance. John Kyalo Munyithya, originating from Gai in Kyuso district, Mwingi North sub-county, defied his humble beginnings to emerge as a distinguished figure …
Read More »‘One Man,One Bag…’ DP Gachagua Boards KQ Plane to Mombasa
Deputy President Gachagua chose to fly with Kenya Airways to Mombasa on Tuesday. His purpose is to officiate the International Scientific Conference organized by the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya. This significant event is slated for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Mombasa County’s Sarova Whitesands Hotel. Commencing on June 10, 2024, …
Read More »Malawi Declares 21-Day Mourning for Vice President Saulos Chilima
Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, has declared a 21-day mourning period starting Tuesday to honor Vice President Saulos Chilima, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash on Monday. Chakwera has also ordered that all flags be flown at half-mast during this period of mourning. Details regarding funeral arrangements will …
Read More »MPs Probe Kisii University’s Student Placement
Members of the Education Committee in the National Assembly expressed their puzzlement regarding the placement of 16,000 students at Kisii University in the current academic year. During a session on Tuesday, a representative from the Commission for University Education (CUE) faced difficulty defending this decision, despite asserting that the university …
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