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10 Jul

Koskei Reduces Advisors to CSs to One, personal staff to two

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The Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has instructed Cabinet Secretaries to reduce the number of technical advisors from two to one, following President William Ruto’s directive issued last week. Koskei stated that any advisor exceeding the new limit will be immediately phased out from the Public Service. Additionally, personal staff CSs will remain capped at two. President William Ruto’s address last week underscored the importance of fiscal discipline and the need to restore public faith in government institutions through enhanced accountability, transparency, and good governance. The reduction in advisors is a key step towards achieving…

10 Jul

Tatu City condemns Kiambu County Governor over extortion attempt

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Tatu City, one of the largest foreign direct investors in Kenya, has condemned Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his advisor for seeking to extort KES 4.3 billion (USD 33 million) in land. Tatu City is owned and developed by Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city builder, whose shareholders include investors from New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and Norway. Governor Wamatangi has held up the approval of Tatu City’s new Master Plan for more than a year and a half while he and county officials attempted to seize more than 40 acres of land, including for Governor Wamatangi’s residence. “It’s…

10 Jul

NCIC Summons Daadab MP Hon. Farah Maalim Over Controversial Utterances

admin0 CommentsNewsDaadab MP, Farah Maalim, National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC)

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Daadab Member of Parliament, Hon. Farah Maalim, to appear before the Commission on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. The session will be held at the NCIC offices located on the 17th Floor of Britam Tower, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi. The summons is in accordance with Section 27 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act No. 12 of 2008. The Commission is investigating remarks made by the MP in the Somali language concerning the Gen Z demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. These utterances are believed to potentially incite…

10 Jul

ILAM Fahari I-REIT to Trade on NSE’s Unquoted Securities Platform

admin0 CommentsBusinessILAM fahari, ILAM Fahari I-REIT, Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE), Unquoted Securities Platform (USP)

ILAM Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust has today been admitted to the Unquoted Securities Platform (USP) of the Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) following a comprehensive restructuring of the REIT. In February, ILAM received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to delist the REIT from the Main Investment Market Segment (MIMS) of the NSE. This restructuring process involved converting from an unrestricted to a restricted I-REIT. Delisting from MIMS and trading over the counter on the USP will provide greater flexibility in managing the REIT's portfolio and will not affect the unitholders' ability to trade their units, with…

10 Jul

Kajiado, Huruma Community Projects Win KSh1m Each in 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge

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Two community projects, one seeking to upgrade the infrastructure of a Kajiado County school, and another that will equip a physiotherapy center in Nairobi’s Huruma slums, have been selected as the winners of the 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge, taking home KSh1 million each to advance their initiatives. The Kajiado project targets the installation of equipment at the Ntinyika Primary School, which is located in Ilmarba Location of Oloililai Subcounty. The school, which has 180 students across the pre-primary to junior secondary school levels, lacks critical infrastructure, with a dire need for electricity, water and classroom equipment, including books. The school’s…

10 Jul

West Pokot County Leaders Seek Inter-Government Intervention Amid Rising Insecurity

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The leadership of West Pokot County has called for inter-governmental intervention to address the escalating insecurity that has severely impacted livelihoods in Pokot South Sub-County. Increased incidents of violence have led to loss of human lives, livestock theft, and the torching of homes. County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif revealed that an inter-governmental peace and security Barraza was held in Kapushen Tapach Ward to discuss the security challenges affecting the area. "We visited Amani Primary School, Kamelei Milk Cooler, Kamelei Primary and Secondary Schools, and then addressed the Barraza at Katungoi within Kapushen area," said Khalif. The visit aimed to assess the…

10 Jul

JKUAT Student Denzel Omondi’s Death Ruled as Drowning

admin0 CommentsCountiesAmnesty International, Denzel Omondi, Irungu Houghton

Denzel Omondi, a third-year Quantity Survey student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), who went missing during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi, has been confirmed to have died by drowning, according to a postmortem report. Pathologists at the Thika-based General Kago funeral home discovered bruises on the back of Omondi's head and legs during the autopsy, raising further questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. While the pathologists did not address the media, Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton reported that Omondi's body was found on July 6, 2024, floating in the deserted Mashinani quarries…

10 Jul

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani Launches Major Road Tarmacking Projects

admin0 CommentsCountiesFatuma Achani, Kwale County, Roads

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has officially launched the tarmacking of two critical roads, the Kona ya Polisi-Msambweni Hospital Road and the Mangwei-Majoreni Road, in a bid to significantly enhance infrastructure and boost economic development in the region. In a ceremony held yesterday, Governor Achani, accompanied by Deputy GovernorChirema Kombo, presided over the groundbreaking of the 2.8 km Kona ya Polisi-Msambweni Hospital Road in Ramisi and the phased tarmacking of the Mangwei-Majoreni Road in Pongwe/Kikoneni wards. The Kona ya Polisi-Msambweni Hospital Road, plagued by persistent potholes, will be completed in six months. This improvement is expected to ease access for residents…

10 Jul

Hundreds of Shakahola Cult Victims to be Buried in Marked Graves in a Forest

admin0 CommentsNewsKilifi County, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, Shakahola

Hundreds of victims of preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie’s alleged cultic teachings might be buried in marked graves within Shakahola Forest, following difficulties in positively identifying their bodies through scientific methods. Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor revealed on Tuesday the likelihood of interring unidentified bodies in the forest in a way that allows for future identification if DNA profiles are generated. Currently, only 34 out of the 453 bodies related to the 'Fasting to death to see Jesus' teachings have been positively identified and handed over to relatives, leaving 419 bodies still undergoing identification. Dr. Oduor, speaking at the start of…

10 Jul

South Sudan’s president inaugurates Chinese-built central bank headquarters

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on Monday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan built by a Chinese firm as part of the country's Independence Day celebration on July 9. The 12-storey building, constructed by China's Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co (SDHS), is an iconic gift to the people of South Sudan, Kiir said. Kiir also urged officials and citizens to focus on improving economic growth and promoting peace and social harmony in the country. Also attending the ceremony was Ma Qiang, Chinese ambassador to South Sudan. "As a good friend and good partner, China affirms its support…