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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

08 Jul

Malaba Municipality Orders Residents to Vacate Public Land and Road Reserves

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Malaba Municipality in Busia has issued a notice requiring residents occupying public land and encroaching on road reserves to vacate within 21 days. The directive, issued on June 24, 2024 by Municipality Manager Francis Asoyong, aims to facilitate the municipality's reorganization efforts. Failure to comply will lead to the demolition of structures at the owners' expense, as stated in the notice. Concerns over poor drainage and increased traffic due to land encroachment have prompted this move. Traders are appealing for more time and alternative operating locations before the eviction begins, citing challenges from purchasing land with disputed titles. Residents await…

07 Jul

Mudavadi Introduces Raila Odinga to EAC Ministers on AU Commission Chairmanship

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PCS Musalia Mudavadi formally introduced Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga at the East African Community (EAC) ministers meeting, where Odinga outlined his readiness for the African Union Commission Chairmanship. Mudavadi highlighted Odinga's vision and transformative leadership, urging fellow EAC ministers to support his candidacy. "I urge fellow EAC ministers to support this visionary and transformative leader, to champion Africa’s integration, growth, and prosperity," Mudavadi stated. Odinga, known for his commitment to the Pan-African agenda, emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among African nations to navigate the continent through critical times. "It is time the African Lion roared loudly across the…

07 Jul

Faith Kipyegon Sets New 1500m World Record at Paris Diamond League

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Double Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon has set a new world record in the 1500m, clocking an astonishing 3:49.04 at the Paris Diamond League. This remarkable feat breaks her own 2023 world record of 3:49.11, which she set in June. Reflecting on her achievement, Kipyegon said, "I knew the world record was possible because I recently ran very fast in Kenya. I was coming here to just run my race and to see what shape I’m in to defend my title at the Olympics." President William Ruto praised Kipyegon’s achievement, stating, "Faith Kipyegon has once again made history. Congratulations on breaking…

07 Jul

Kisii Town Sees Calm as Youths Skip Saba Saba Commemoration

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Kisii town witnessed an unusually calm Saba Saba commemoration as youths, who had earlier pledged to participate, chose to stay away from the streets. The town saw only a few pedestrians, with most residents opting to stay indoors, fearing a repeat of the violence that marked last Tuesday’s Gen Z demonstrations, during which businesses were looted and property damaged by goons. Pastor Denis Sosi from Glorious Life Christian Center praised the youths for heeding President William Ruto’s call for calm and for choosing to avoid destructive activities. "We commend the youths for listening to the president’s wise advice to maintain…