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Foreign and EAC Ministers Call for Urgent Action in Eastern DRC
08 Jul

Foreign and EAC Ministers Call for Urgent Action in Eastern DRC

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Ministers of Foreign Affairs and East African Community (EAC) affairs from the region have urgently called for action to address the humanitarian and security crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Meeting in Zanzibar, the ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation, where more than 2.8 million people have been displaced. They appreciated the humanitarian truce negotiated by the United States and recommended that it be extended indefinitely. Recognizing the necessity of a political process to achieve sustainable peace and security in Eastern DRC, the ministers recommended convening a summit of EAC Heads of State. This summit…
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Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji Defends NG-CDF Amid Senate Scrutiny
08 Jul

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji Defends NG-CDF Amid Senate Scrutiny

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Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has dismissed recent calls by the Senate to scrap the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), arguing that the fund has been instrumental in the development of numerous public projects. Speaking at ACK Kiangima in his constituency, Mukunji emphasized the importance of the NG-CDF in facilitating local development. He urged senators to instead focus on their oversight role over county governments, highlighting rampant excesses that result in significant taxpayer losses. “The NG-CDF has had a tangible impact on the development of many public projects. Senators should concentrate on overseeing counties and curbing the widespread…
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Kilifi Leaders Demand Unconditional Release of Arrested Gen Z Protesters
08 Jul

Kilifi Leaders Demand Unconditional Release of Arrested Gen Z Protesters

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Kilifi leaders are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Kilifi Gen Zs who participated in the recent weekly protests against the finance bill. In a press briefing held in Kilifi town, Senator Stewart Madzayo and Malindi MP Amina Mnyazi alleged that approximately ten youths, previously released by the courts last week, were rearrested and are currently being detained without any formal charges. Madzayo, who also serves as the Senate Minority Leader, urged President William Ruto to urgently summon the Kilifi County Police to ensure the youths' release, as their current whereabouts remain unknown. “These youths were exercising their…
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FitBeat Concert 2024 Ignites Nairobi with Fitness, Fun, and Music
08 Jul

FitBeat Concert 2024 Ignites Nairobi with Fitness, Fun, and Music

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The much-anticipated FitBeat Concert 2024, held this past Saturday at Sk8City, Nairobi, brought together over 1,000 fitness and wellness enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of health, fun, and music. The event successfully showcased a unique blend of fitness activities and entertainment, creating an energetic and inclusive environment that highlighted the essence of a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle. The event, a brainchild of celebrated fitness coach Rhotimmi Odunlami, aimed to inspire and motivate the Nairobi community to embrace an active lifestyle through a fun and interactive experience. The day kicked off with the high-energy MC Gudah Man taking the stage, infusing…
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CFAO Motors Kenya Rebrands to CFAO Mobility Kenya in Strategic Move
08 Jul

CFAO Motors Kenya Rebrands to CFAO Mobility Kenya in Strategic Move

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Local automotive solutions provider CFAO Motors Kenya has announced a corporate identity transformation, rebrandingto CFAO Mobility Kenya. This change is part of a strategic effort to solidify the company’s brand positioning as a multi-brand mobility solutions provider, aligning with the Corporation for Africa & Overseas (CFAO Group) global branding standards. CFAO Mobility Kenya Managing Director, Mr. Arvinder Reel, confirmed the move, stating that the firm will continue investing to expand its product portfolio across customer segments while advancing sustainable mobility solutions. These include the sale of Hybrid Electric Vehicles alongside Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, with plans to introduce Electric…
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Maasai Mara Hotels Achieve 95% Occupancy Ahead of Wildebeest Migration Peak Season
08 Jul

Maasai Mara Hotels Achieve 95% Occupancy Ahead of Wildebeest Migration Peak Season

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Hotels, lodges, and camps in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve have recorded 95% bed occupancy from early bookings as they gear up for the annual wildebeest migration season. This peak season, which runs from July to September, sees millions of wildebeests cross from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya, drawing thousands of international and local tourists. Mara Chief Park Warden Stephen Minis noted a significant increase in tourist numbers in recent weeks, with hotel bookings inside and around the reserve signaling booming business. Security has been heightened with intensified ranger patrols to maintain law…
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Clinical Officers End 99-Day Strike, Set to Resume Work Tuesday
08 Jul

Clinical Officers End 99-Day Strike, Set to Resume Work Tuesday

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Clinical officers who have been on strike for the past 99 days will return to work starting Tuesday morning. The national union has called off the strike and urged its members to report to their respective workplaces immediately. However, clinical officers in hospitals run by the national government will remain on strike. The union accuses the Ministry of Health of failing to honor any of their demands. According to George Gibore, the national secretary general of the clinical officers' union, county governments, through the Council of Governors (CoG), have fulfilled their commitments. These include providing insurance covers for clinical officers…
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Murkomen: Your Feedback is Key As We Review Roads Maintenance Levy
08 Jul

Murkomen: Your Feedback is Key As We Review Roads Maintenance Levy

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The Ministry of Roads and Transport has announced a proposed review of the Roads Maintenance Levy to address a significant maintenance deficit. In a statement issued on 8th July, 2024, Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen thanked Kenyans for their input on road maintenance. “We will analyse the reports received on email and social media platforms as well as the submissions made today, and we will come up with a decision that corresponds with the recommendations from the public”. The road network in Kenya has expanded from 166,451km in 2016 to 239,122km in 2024, necessitating regular upkeep. The current levy of…
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Meru Elders Defend Interior CS and Police IG Over Handling of Protests
08 Jul

Meru Elders Defend Interior CS and Police IG Over Handling of Protests

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Meru Elders, known as Njuri Ncheke, have voiced their support for Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki and Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome regarding their management of last week's protests across Kenya. The elders argue that the criticism directed at Kindiki and Koome is politically motivated and intended to tarnish their reputations, despite their actions being within the bounds of the law. The Njuri Ncheke also praised President William Ruto for engaging with the younger generation, known as Gen Z, demonstrating his willingness to listen and address their concerns. The elders reiterated their steadfast support for the president and…
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Intern Doctors to #OccupyMoH Offices Over Unpaid Dues and Posting Delays
08 Jul

Intern Doctors to #OccupyMoH Offices Over Unpaid Dues and Posting Delays

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Tensions are escalating at Afya House, the Headquarters of the Ministry of Health, as intern doctors plan to #OccupyMoH offices to demand their overdue payments and postings. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced that its members will march to the Ministry of Health premises and remain there until all their demands, as outlined in the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), are met. The doctors are also calling for the sacking of Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, accusing her of failing to address their grievances. The KMPDU insists that the government must honor its pledges, which…
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