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05 Jul

Court Upholds Shutdown of Odinga’s 2018 Swearing-In Broadcast

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The High Court has ruled that the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) was justified in shutting down the live broadcast of Raila Odinga’s 2018 swearing-in ceremony, stating that the event contravened the Constitution and the law. The court emphasized that the CA acted within the limitations of media freedom as outlined in Article 24 of the Constitution. It noted that Royal Media Services Limited, Nation Media Limited, and The Standard Group Limited were propagating an unconstitutional venture. Justice Anthony Charo Mrima, delivering the judgment in Kitale on June 20, 2024, highlighted that the media has a duty to refrain from…

05 Jul

President William Ruto Engage to Kenyans on X Space #EngageThePresident

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President William Ruto is set to engage with Kenyans on X Space from 2 PM to 5 PM today, marking a historic move in digital governance. This interactive session will address a range of pressing issues raised by the youth, extending beyond the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024. The President will discuss key concerns including corruption, government wastage, youth unemployment, the status of the economy, and the recent killings of demonstrators and alleged criminals during protests over the past two weeks. With this initiative, Ruto becomes the first president globally to directly engage with his citizens via X Spaces.…

05 Jul

CPF to Hold AGM Next Week in Nairobi

admin0 CommentsNewsMusalia Mudavadi, Pension

The County Pension Fund (CPF) is set to host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 9th July, 2024, at The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi. It will be graced by the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The AGM will provide a comprehensive overview of the CPF Group Schemes' performance over the past year, highlighting key achievements and outlining strategic plans for the future.

04 Jul

Uganda Rolls Out Vehicle Monitoring System to Combat Crime and Manage Traffic

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Uganda has announced the implementation of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), aimed at enhancing traffic management and combating crime involving motor vehicles. The Ministry of Security and the Ministry of Works and Transport will partner with the Joint Stock Company to provide the service. With motor vehicle ownership in Uganda rising to approximately 2,145,988 vehicles as of July 3, 2024, the ITMS project seeks to address the increasing challenges associated with this growth, including crime, road traffic accidents, and registration forgeries. The system is designed to provide real-time tracking of all vehicles, aiding in the quick identification and response…

04 Jul

Cabinet Briefed on the Security Situation in Kenya

admin0 CommentsNewsKenya's Cabinet, Rigathi Gachagua, William Ruto

The Cabinet met today and was briefed on the security situation in the country following days of riots. The meeting at State House Nairobi, which was chaired by President William Ruto, was informed that though the riots started as a protest against the tax measures proposed in the Finance Bill 2024, they were infiltrated, hijacked and taken over by criminal and opportunistic political forces. The two groups have in the past two weeks reigned terror on the people of Kenya in the cities, towns and other urban areas, occassioning loss of life, destruction of National and County governments’ buildings, infrastructure,…

04 Jul

Nairobi Police Arrest Suspect with Narcotics Worth Kshs. 600,000

admin0 CommentsNewsBhang, Kenya Police

A suspected narcotics trafficker is currently detained at a Nairobi police station following a significant interception along the Eastern bypass. Solomon Mutuma Mutiiria was apprehended by Anti-Narcotics detectives based on actionable intelligence, resulting in the recovery of Cannabis Sativa with an estimated street value of Sh 600,000. The operation unfolded as detectives intercepted Mutiiria en route to Kiaruguru area in Ruiru Sub County. A thorough search of his vehicle, registered under Reg. No. KCR 411F, led to the discovery of the illicit substance concealed in four bales within a gunny bag. Authorities have seized both the narcotics and the vehicle,…

04 Jul

Huawei to Train Additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

admin0 CommentsTechnologyAfrica, Huawei

Huawei has unveiled a new initiative to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years, building on its earlier commitment to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Exceeding its original target ahead of schedule, Huawei has already trained over 120,000 individuals in the past 26 months, marking a 120% achievement. These milestones were announced at the LEAP Summit 2024: ICT Talent and Sustainable Development for Sub-Saharan Africa. LEAP, standing for leadership, employability, advancement, and possibility, was co-hosted by Huawei and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), as an official partner…

04 Jul

East Africa’s Premier Tourism Expo To Be Held In October 2024

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Investors in Kenya’s tourism sector have been encouraged to seize the opportunities presented by the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) to network and explore partnerships with global buyers, in a quest to improve tourism business in the country. Tourism PS John Ololtuaa says that MKTE has been instrumental in facilitating local small and medium travel enterprises and start-ups to access international markets given that over 60% of the travel companies that exhibit at the expo can’t afford to participate in expos abroad. This, he affirms, can be the catalyst to the exponential growth of Kenya’s tourism sector coupled with the…

04 Jul

Wajir Governor boosts health services by commissioning 200 new healthcare workers

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Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has claimed that his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health facilities across the county. This comes despite Governor Abdullahi’s administration allocating 40 percent of its annual budget to healthcare, with healthcare workers alone consuming a substantial Sh2 billion. Speaking at the Wajir Afya House during the commissioning of 200 healthcare workers on Thursday, Governor Abdullahi stated that his administration is also grappling with staff attendance issues at various work stations. He attributed these problems to the presence of ghost workers, which he said has adversely affected…

04 Jul

Faulu receives over Ksh 900 million boost for digital, MSME banking

admin0 CommentsBusinessFaulu Bank, Faulu Microfinance Bank

Faulu Microfinance Bank today announced a business refocus that will see it grow its digital banking offering and realign its distribution channels and human capital to drive sustainable growth. This is part of a strategy by the Bank to turn around its performance by becoming a leading traders bank and digital finance provider. At the same time, the Bank disclosed that it has received over Ksh 900 million from its parent company, Old Mutual, to strengthen its operations and reposition its business model for long-term growth. Faulu Microfinance Bank CEO, Julius Ouma, stated “over the last 18 months, we have…