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President William Ruto has expressed strong support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Chairmanship. Addressing East African officials at the East African Community (EAC) inter-parliamentary sports games, the President emphasized that Raila’s leadership could significantly enhance East Africa’s global standing. “Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime …

By: BBC Burkina Faso’s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of government and his cabinet was announced in a decree signed by the junta leader on Friday. The decree did not …

Former Internal Security Permanent Secretary Dave Mwangi has been charged with fraud involving a 3.7-acre plot in Nairobi worth Sh350 million. He faces five charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, forgery, and obtaining money through false pretenses. The charges allege that Mwangi, in collaboration with others not present in …

The National Police Service (NPS) has increased security measures nationwide in preparation for the upcoming December festive season to ensure the safety of all Kenyans. Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, announced the deployment of additional officers and specialized units to maintain peace and prevent crime during this busy period. …

The Senate has directed the immediate settlement of compensation claims for police officers injured in the line of duty, with a deadline set for the third week of January 2025. This directive was issued by the House Committee on National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations during a meeting held on …

Four individuals were arrested for selling rifles to undercover police officers in Maua Town, Meru County. The police operation, which took place on the afternoon of Thursday, December 5, led to the recovery of two AK47 rifles with two rounds of ammunition. Detectives, posing as buyers, arranged a meeting with …

An intern doctor died by suicide in Thika, two months following a similar tragedy in Gatundu. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) attributes these suicides to the financial strain caused by unpaid salaries since August. The union’s Secretary General, Davji Atellah, has called for the immediate payment of …

The Council of Governors has introduced a financial procedure manual for county health spending units aimed at improving financial management and accountability within the health sector. During the launch at Movenpick Hotel, Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, emphasized that every Kenyan has the …

The Kenya Kwanza government recently rebranded its flagship national health insurance program, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), to “Taifa Care.” This change was announced unexpectedly during President William Ruto’s State of the Nation address in Parliament last Thursday, catching many by surprise. SHIF, which replaced the old National Health …

Meru County has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a walk led by County Commissioner Jacob Ouma. The event, which took place at the County Headquarters on Monday, aims to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of GBV in the region. During the event, …