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Kanze Dena, the spokesperson, has highlighted instances of intimidation and late-night calls directed towards the staff at the office of Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. She described the withdrawal of staff and intimidating phone calls happening at midnight as unprofessional. Additionally, during a press briefing, Kanze mentioned that the government declined …

President Ruto gave his approval to both the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024 and the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024 on Monday. These bills, passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate, facilitate the distribution of revenue between the national and county governments and authorize the disbursement of Kshs.102 billion …

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has aligned himself with a group of Kenyans expressing strong opposition to the Finance Bill 2024. The bill, designed to finance President William Ruto’s administration’s budget for 2024/2025, introduces a series of taxes. Speaking at a church service in Nyeri, Kahiga asserted that the Kenyan populace …

The Senate has scheduled a special session for Tuesday to deliberate on the controversial 2024 Finance Bill. The National Assembly Committee on Finance is conducting its final public consultation on the bill at the KICC on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called for the special session to address …

Former police spokesperson Jasper Ombati Nyauma has been appointed as the new Rift Valley Regional police commander in recent announcements made on Friday, replacing Tom Odero, who has been called back to police headquarters in Nairobi. The Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, made the announcement. Ombati, who had been …

On Wednesday, Kenya participated in the global observance of World Environment Day. The national celebration took place at the University of Embu. Among the attendees were Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire. ALSO READ: Police Seize 16 Bales of Bhang, Arrest Two in Kangemi Also present …

Police detained two individuals after discovering 16 bundles of cannabis in Kangemi. ALSO READ: Freedom for Babu Owino as DPP Drops Case Against Him & Co-Accused The suspects, who posed as passengers in a vehicle, were removed from a matatu traveling to Nairobi from Busia. ALSO READ: Ministry of Health …

The DPP has withdrawn a criminal case against Babu Owino and six others in a Nairobi court. This decision follows a high court ruling that deemed the charge of subversion unconstitutional. Magistrate Onyina confirmed the termination of the case, citing the prosecution’s application. Babu Owino and his co-accused were initially …

The Ministry of Health has received more than 5 million doses of vaccines for children after facing shortages across various regions of the country. With an allocation of Ksh.1.25 billion, the ministry has procured routine childhood vaccines, emphasizing the importance of caregivers taking their children for immunization now that the …

24-year-old Tyson Kasesi received a seven-year prison sentence for assaulting a police officer in Kakamega. Kasesi, who initially refused to plead guilty, eventually admitted to all charges. The prosecution emphasized the need for the minimum sentence as a deterrent. The magistrate, considering the prevalence of such assaults, deemed a custodial …