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According to the annual Judiciary report released on Friday, courts have resolved 509,664 out of the 516,121 new cases filed this year, achieving an impressive 99% Case Clearance Rate (CCR). Criminal cases made up 57% of the filings, marking a 3% decrease compared to last year. On the other hand, …

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 In a significant legislative development, the Kitui County Assembly has approved the Supplementary Budget I for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The budget, amounting to Kshs. 14,840,016,748, is set to fund both recurrent and development expenditures aimed at advancing the county’s agenda and addressing pressing local needs. …

G4S Kenya has announced plans to lay off about 400 employees as it grapples with ongoing economic difficulties. In a letter dated November 4, the company informed the Ministry of Labour of its decision to declare approximately 400 positions redundant, citing the severe impact of the current economic climate on …

President William Ruto has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting significant reforms in the sugar industry following his approval of the Sugar Bill 2022. Speaking at a church service at Ekambuli Church of God in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Ruto assured that the proposed reforms in the Bill aim to revitalize …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to persist in its efforts to combat the abuse of illicit alcohol and drugs among the youth, a cause he has championed for the past two years during his time in office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that he bears no ill will toward anyone, including his political opponents, following his impeachment from office. Speaking at a church service in Kahawa West, Nairobi County, on Sunday, Gachagua called on Kenyans to maintain peace despite the recent political turmoil surrounding his …

The US Embassy in Kenya has announced it will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. In a statement, the embassy, led by Meg Whitman, explained that it will be observing Veterans Day, a national holiday in the United States that honors military veterans. Veterans Day is always observed on …

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed claims of an alleged plot to remove Moses Wetang’ula as Speaker of the National Assembly. While speaking at a church service in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Sakaja assured that Wetang’ula would remain in his position, stating there are no such plans to oust him. He …

Political activist Kasmuel McOure has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. In a statement on Sunday following a meeting with ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, McOure announced that the party is focused on reviving its youth and student leagues nationwide. He emphasized that ODM is …

Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has called on President William Ruto to assist in amending Kenya’s constitution, which he says is being exploited by some individuals to block beneficial government projects. Speaking at a church service in Kakamega, Atwoli argued that the …