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11 Jul

Mudavadi: Integrity, Accountability and efficiency remains the cornerstone of service delivery to citizens

admin0 CommentsNewsFelix Koskei, Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary

Senior Government officials have been directed to adhere to high standards of integrity and be accountable for their actions, in the wake of Kenyans’ push for reforms in all sectors. Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has called for the need to ensure all decisions made are evidenced-based, informed by reliable data and that a proper feedback mechanism is instituted to enable better service delivery to Kenyans. Similarly, he said the Government needs to listen more to the voices of the people and through the National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) NDIC process, there is need to reinvigorate a people-based approach more…

11 Jul

EALA MP Falhada Iman Criticizes Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka On Gen Zs

admin0 CommentsNewsEast African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Falhada Iman

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Iman took aim at Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of inappropriate representation and hypocrisy regarding the youth of Kenya. Iman asserted that Kalonzo Musyoka, a former Vice President of Kenya, should not claim to speak for Generation Z given recent actions. "The mood of the country calls for dialogue, yet it is both wrong and hypocritical for the former VP to assert that Gen Z opposes talks," she emphasized. Central to her critique was Kalonzo's nomination of his son to the EALA parliament. "Honorable Kalonzo chose his own son over thousands of…

11 Jul

Government Urged to Expedite Licensing for Small-Scale Miners

admin0 CommentsNewsGold mining, Gold mining in Kenya, Mining

The National Chair of the Artisan and Small Scale Miners Association of Kenya (ASMAK), Dan Odida, has called on the government to accelerate the issuance of licenses and permits to artisan and small-scale miners. Speaking in Migori town after a meeting with mining stakeholders, Odida highlighted that the Mining Act 2016, which legalizes artisanal mining and promotes transparency through the Online Mining Cadastre portal, has not been fully implemented. Despite the Act's provisions, many artisanal miners have yet to receive the necessary recognition and licenses to legalize their operations. Odida acknowledged the Ministry of Mining's efforts to organize miners into…

11 Jul

Agriculture Ministry Launches Four Key Policies to Boost Sector Performance

admin0 CommentsNewsAgriculture, Mithika Linturi

The Ministry of Agriculture has introduced four pivotal agricultural sub-sector policies aimed at addressing critical constraints and enhancing the performance of Kenya’s agriculture sector. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi announced the policies at a launch event held at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday. The policies include the Kenya Agricultural Extension Policy (KASEP) 2023, the National Agricultural Insurance Policy 2023, the Phytosanitary Policy 2023, and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy 2024. Linturi emphasized that these policies represent significant progress in establishing the macro-economic foundations necessary for agricultural transformation and growth. He noted that transforming and growing the agricultural sector requires sound…

10 Jul

Families of kidnapped university students distressed by overwhelming ransom demands

Addis Standard0 CommentsAfrica

The family of one of about 100 university students who were kidnapped last week near Garba Guracha town in Oromia’s North Shoa zone, while traveling from Amhara region to Addis Abeba, said they received a ransom demand of half a million birr. The sister of a third year female student at Debark University who was kidnapped on Wednesday, 03 July 2024, told Addis Standard on conditions of anonymity that the family have been distressed by the amount of money they are asked to pay, and lack of action by the government. “We’ve been receiving phone calls from government officials, but…

10 Jul

Nyanza leaders defend Raila over calls for dialogue

admin0 CommentsNewsJame Orengo, Raila Odinga, Simba Arati

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Nyanza have defended party leader, Raila Odinga’s calls for dialogue to solve the political stalemate in the country. Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi said that the former prime minister should not be condemned for his calls for dialogue as the issues being raised by Gen. Z are the same ones Raila has been fighting for over the years. The trio was speaking at Ambrose Adeya Adongo Secondary School grounds in Alego Usonga Constituency, Siaya County during the official launch of a multimillion shilling administration cum…

10 Jul

Former Marathon World No.1 Lawrence Cherono Banned for Seven Years for Anti-Doping Violations

admin0 CommentsSportsDoping, Lawrence Cherono, Marathon

Lawrence Cherono, once celebrated as the world's top marathoner, has been handed a severe seven-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after admitting to multiple Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). The 35-year-old Kenyan, renowned for his two major marathon victories and impressive career ranking, confessed to breaching regulations, including tampering with evidence to mislead investigators. Cherono's infractions involve serious violations under the Anti-Doping Rules. He tested positive for the banned substance Trimetazidine in May 2022, triggering allegations of breaching ADR 2.1 and ADR 2.2 related to the presence and use of prohibited substances. Additionally, he faced charges under ADR 2.5…

10 Jul

Brother Kills Brother in Narok County

admin0 CommentsNewsKenya Police, Narok County

Police in Trans Mara West Sub County are investigating a tragic incident in which a 33-year-old man was allegedly killed by his brother at their home in Enoretet village. County Police Commander Riko Ngare reported that the two brothers were engaged in a fight over unknown issues when Leteipa Kipkuro was fatally stabbed in the pelvic area by his brother, Peter Kipkuro. Leteipa was rushed to Trans Mara West Sub County Hospital in Kilgoris town, where he was pronounced dead by doctors due to excessive bleeding. The body is currently preserved at Kilgoris Mission Hospital mortuary, awaiting a postmortem examination.…

10 Jul

KBC Secures Exclusive Free-to-Air Rights for 2024 Paris Olympic Games

admin0 CommentsSports2024 Paris Olympic Games, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has secured the exclusive free-to-air (FTA) rights to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, providing millions of Kenyans with the opportunity to watch one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events from the comfort of their homes. In an announcement made earlier today, KBC confirmed that it would be the sole FTA broadcaster of the Paris 2024 Olympics in Kenya. This agreement means that KBC will offer comprehensive coverage of the games, including live broadcasts of key events, highlights, and in-depth analysis. The 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled to take place from July 26 to August…

10 Jul

Police Football Clubs Lauded for Stellar Management and Recent Triumphs

admin0 CommentsSportsKenya Police Bullets, Police FC

Managers of Police FC and Kenya Police Bullets have been commended for their exemplary management, leading to significant successes on both the national and regional football stages. Speaking at a breakfast meeting held at the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi today, Sports Cabinet Secretary Hon. Ababu Namwamba attributed the recent achievements of both clubs to effective management and the dedication of the players. "You have an impressive team management framework. I see in you order, discipline, efficiency, accountability, and transparency," said Hon. Namwamba. The event was organized to honor the police footballers following a season of remarkable accomplishments. Police FC…