Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has responded to Ruto’s remarks on the doctor’s strike, emphasizing that it’s taxpayer money, not the president’s personal funds, that pay for doctors’ salaries. He criticized Ruto for suggesting that supporters of the strike should foot the bill, highlighting the government’s responsibility to allocate funds appropriately. …
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The Council of Governors (COG), under the leadership of Chair Anne Waiguru, has declared its intention to remove any individuals in public service found to possess fraudulent educational certificates and to decrease county expenditure on salaries by 35 percent. Waiguru, speaking at the conclusion of the Third National Wage Bill …
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Today marks the funeral proceedings for June Chebet Moi, daughter of the late former President Daniel Moi, who passed away on April 11 at the age of 60. The ceremony includes a funeral mass at Kabarak University grounds followed by a private burial at her Bahati farm in Nakuru County. …
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Jowie, also known as Joseph Irungu, is appealing his death sentence for the murder of Monica Kimani, arguing that it violates his constitutional rights. In court documents share, he contends that the penalty is cruel and inhumane, seeking a declaration that it constitutes torture and is prohibited under Article 25 …
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In summary: Speaking on Wednesday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, CS Peninah Malonza highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive policy on emergency relief services in Kenya. Malonza highlighted the challenges caused by natural and man-made disasters, emphasizing the importance of coordination, accountability, and the adoption of technology in …
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Tea growers can now access cost-effective outpatient medical insurance thanks to a collaboration between Majani Insurance Brokers (MIB) and Britam. This initiative aims to support small-scale tea farmers nationwide. MIB, in conjunction with Britam, has introduced an affordable outpatient medical insurance scheme tailored for smallholder tea farmers. This initiative builds …
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Uhuru Park and Central Park, situated in Nairobi County, are now off-limits for political rallies, announced Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, April 17. In response to a query from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna regarding the removal of the podium at Uhuru Park, CS Duale …
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The government has released a list of areas expected to be susceptible to flooding as the long rains approach. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, in a statement issued on Wednesday, highlighted regions at risk of flooding, including areas along lakes and rivers, low-lying regions, and places with inadequate drainage systems. …
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Jane Waigwe Kimani, the spouse of former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria, along with her brother Solomon Mutura Kimani, have been apprehended on suspicion of involvement in corruption amounting to Ksh.140 million within Murang’a County. ALSO READ: Ruto Issues Warning to CS Murkomen Regarding Road Accidents The arrest of the two …
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President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen concerning the increasing occurrences of road accidents in the nation. Speaking during the launch of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Wednesday, President Ruto …
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