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03 Jul

Raila Odinga Condemns Criminal Elements in Protests

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Former Prime Minister and ODM Leader Raila Odinga has condemned the escalation of violence and criminal activities during the recent protests that started as peaceful demonstrations by young Kenyans. In a press release issued today, Odinga highlighted the degeneration of initially peaceful protests into chaos, looting, and destruction of property. "What started as an expression of disaffection with the government by young Kenyans through peaceful protests and presentation of petitions to authorities degenerated into chaos and mayhem yesterday," Odinga stated. He emphasized that the original protestors, primarily from Gen Z, were not responsible for the violent turn of events. Odinga's…

03 Jul

IPOA Condemns Attacks on Police Officers During Protests

admin0 CommentsNewsAnne Makori., IPOA, Kenya Police

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has expressed serious concerns over the recent attacks on police officers during the ongoing Anti-Finance Bill protests across the country. In a press release issued today, IPOA highlighted specific incidents including a raid on Bondo Police Station in Siaya County and the assault of a police officer attached to Sigomere Police Station, who is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at Maxcure Hospital in Kisumu. The IPOA, which is responsible for monitoring police conduct, has been investigating reports of police excesses during the protests. However, it has also noted with alarm the growing number…

03 Jul

Council of Governors Calls for Withdrawal of Salary Increments for County State Officers

admin0 CommentsNewsAnne Waiguru, Council of Governors

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3, 2024 — The Council of Governors has issued a strong appeal to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to retract the proposed salary increases for state officers within county governments. This appeal follows the SRC Gazette Notice No. 177 dated August 9, 2023, which outlines the remuneration and benefits for state officers, including those in county governments. In a press statement released today, the Council of Governors expressed deep concern over the timing of the proposed increments, highlighting the challenging economic conditions currently facing the country. “We note with great concern that the country is currently…

03 Jul

JSC Suspends Recruitment of Judges Due to Budget Cuts

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced an immediate suspension of the recruitment of judges for the Court of Appeal, a move prompted by recent directives from the National Treasury. The directive, outlined in Treasury Circular No. 6/2024 dated June 28, 2024, mandates a significant curtailing of expenditure, limiting it to only 15% of the appropriated budget for critical and essential services. The JSC's press release by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who is also the Chair of the JSC detailed the extensive implications of this directive, emphasizing the strain it places on the Judiciary's operations. As a result, the JSC…

03 Jul

BRICS Committee Advances Antimonopoly Policy Framework in Geneva

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The BRICS Coordination Committee on Antimonopoly Policy convened under the Russian Chairmanship in Geneva, Switzerland, uniting top officials from Brazil, India, China, Russia, South Africa, and new members Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and UAE. The gathering highlighted a collective commitment to bolstering competitive markets for the benefit of businesses and consumers alike. A pivotal proposal put forth by Russia advocated for launching the BRICS Global Action Platform on Fair Market Competition, aimed at deepening cooperative ties among member nations. This initiative, developed by the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, garnered strong endorsement from attending antitrust agencies, signaling a pivotal step…

03 Jul

President Ruto Rejects New Salaries for State Officers

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President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to review the Gazette Notice issued on 9th August, 2023, by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) concerning the remuneration and benefits for State officers in the Executive of the National Government, the Senate, and the National Assembly. This directive comes in light of the recent withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 and the anticipated fiscal constraints for the current financial year. President Ruto emphasized the need for the Executive and all arms of government to operate within their financial means during these challenging times. "This is a time, more than ever…

03 Jul

Kenya Power Updates 2 Million Prepaid Meters in Major Campaign

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Kenya Power has successfully updated 2 million prepaid meters in the last three weeks as part of its Update Token Meter Yako Campaign. The initiative, which targets a total of 7.4 million prepaid meters, aims to ensure customers continue to have access to electricity by updating their meter software. "The numbers are encouraging, and we are happy to note that our customers have taken the call to update their meters seriously. We are almost at 30% of the targeted meters, and we are optimistic that all our prepaid customers will have updated their meters by the 31st August deadline," said…

03 Jul

KTDA Clarifies Misreporting on Alleged Unsold Tea Stocks

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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has issued a statement addressing recent reports suggesting that it holds 200 million kilogrammes of unsold tea. This clarification follows claims made by Williamson Tea Kenya PLC in its financial disclosures and subsequent media coverage. KTDA firmly dispels the allegations of unsold tea stocks, stating that no such inventory exists as purported. "The said stocks cannot be destroyed since no such stocks exist as alleged," KTDA clarified, emphasizing that the reports are baseless and unfounded. Furthermore, KTDA refutes the assertion that these non-existent stocks are disrupting the market. The agency stresses its commitment to…

03 Jul

Zambia: 71 year old blind woman killed by an elephant

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The Department of National Parks and Wildlife has killed an elephant that recently caused the death of a 71-year-old blind woman. Principal Wildlife Police Officer for Sioma district, Joseph Nyambe, reported escalating human-animal conflicts leading to villagers fleeing their homes and camping in schools. Nyambe confirmed the severity of the situation upon arrival in Mambolomoka. He explained that despite warning shots, the aggressive elephant charged at officers, prompting them to shoot it. District Commissioner Mubita Siyamana thanked the government for quickly deploying officers to address the conflict, which is attributed to climate change-induced drought driving elephants into villages in search…

02 Jul

Emerging Stars Finish as group B Runners Up in 2024 COSAFA Cup

Football Kenya0 CommentsSportsCOSAFA Cup, Footaball Kenya

Emerging Stars emerged 2-0 victors in their final group match of the 2024 COSAFA cup encounter against Zimbabwe at Isaac Wolfson Stadium. The first half ended goalless however the second half witnessed a shift in momentum. In the 54th minute, Ronney Onyango found Austine who put the ball at the back of the net giving Kenya the lead. Benson Omalla added to the tally in the 73rd minute pouncing on a long ball from goalkeeper Byrne Omondi. The match ended in favor of Kenya. With this win, Kenya finished Group B with 6 points, tied with Comoros. However, Comoros topped…