Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged National Administration Officers (NGAOs) to collaborate with counties and communities to eradicate harmful practices like child ‘marriages’. Addressing the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Gachagua emphasized that such traditions hinder girls’ access to education, a critical factor …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon the Council of Governors (CoG) and state agencies to expedite the clearance of outstanding bills for the fiscal year 2022/23. Gachagua convened a meeting at his Karen residence on Monday, hosting the CoG, state agencies, and senior government officials for the 22nd Ordinary …
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki strongly denies any connection to the 2027 succession politics, labeling discussions about future elections as inappropriate. He deems political talks a year after a General Election as tactless, anti-people, and primitive, asserting that such discourse tarnishes the maturity of Kenya’s democracy. This response comes in …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced the government’s commitment to assist Kenyan athletes in realizing their maximum potential through the Talanta Hela Initiative. During an event on Sunday at the Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run National Championship in Tinderet Constituency, Nandi County, Gachagua stated that the unique competition held in challenging …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that police officers will begin receiving a 40% salary increase from July, as recommended by the Taskforce led by former Chief Justice David Maraga. The salary review, outlined in the report, is slated to be implemented over the next three years. The increase will …
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Maina Njenga has criticized the government for allegedly unfairly arresting Kikuyu youths who were supposedly participating in a rally organized by certain Mt. Kenya leaders in Kabiru-Ini, Nyeri County. Njenga asserted that there was no scheduled meeting, as no public notice had been issued, and the detained youths were engaged …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to Kenyans to exercise patience as the government works towards addressing the economic difficulties confronting the nation. Speaking in Nakuru on New Year’s Eve, the DP acknowledged the tough conditions experienced by Kenyans in the past year but assured them that the coming year …
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