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25 Jul

Explosion at Mandera Hotel Leaves Five Civilians Seriously Injured

admin0 CommentsCountiesMandera County, Terrorism

Five civilians are nursing serious injuries following an explosion that occurred at a hotel in Mandera County on Wednesday. Mandera County Police Commander Samuel Mutunga confirmed the incident, which took place around 12:10 pm on Wednesday. According to Mutunga, the attacker placed a paper bag containing an improvised explosive device (IED) outside the hotel. The suspicious package was noticed by hotel workers shortly before it exploded, injuring five individuals, including some passersby. The injured were promptly rushed to Mandera Referral Hospital for treatment. Police Commander Mutunga assured residents of their safety and pledged to continue the investigation until the perpetrators are…

21 Jul

Gachagua visits ailing Gikuyu popular veteran musician Wanganangu

admin0 CommentsCountiesPaul Mutonga alias Wanganangu, Rigathi Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday visited ailing veteran popular Gikuyu musician Paul Mutonga alias Wanganangu at his home in Muchatha village, Kiambaa, Kiambu county. The two have been friends since 1993 when Mr Gachagua was serving as a District Officer for Kiambaa. During the visit, the ailing 95-year-old music maestro known for his hit songs like 'Ndiari Rui Maithinga' and 'Mwendwa Lucy' performed several hits for the Deputy President and the other guests with an accordion and the famous One Man box guitar. The guests were also entertained by Mr Wanganangu's son, Wanganangu Junior -an upcoming artist- through the…

21 Jul

Isiolo MCAs Applaud President Ruto for Re-appointing Prof. Kithure Kindiki

admin0 CommentsCountiesIsiolo County, Kithure Kindiki, William Ruto

Members of the Isiolo County Assembly have praised President William Ruto for re-appointing Prof. Kithure Kindiki as the Interior Cabinet Secretary. Prof. Kindiki has held this position for about two years, during which he has been recognized for his efforts in reducing cattle rustling and banditry in Isiolo County and other pastoralist regions. In response to the news, the MCAs expressed their confidence in Prof. Kindiki's leadership and the positive impact of his work. Deputy Speaker David Lemantile, who represents Oldonyiro Ward, commended the President's decision, stating that it would restore confidence in the governance of the country. "Prof. Kindiki…

20 Jul

County Government conducts a routine inspection of the Tullow Oil fields

admin0 CommentsCountiesTullow Oil, Turkana County

Turkana County Government conducted a routine inspection of the Tullow Oil fields to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards and regulations. The Director for Environment, Phoebe Ekal led the routine inspection. “Protecting our environment and the health of our people and their livestock is the county’s core mandate,” said Ekal. Noting that the county was committed to holding Tullow Oil accountable and ensuring they operate within the legal frameworks for environmental conservation set by both national and county governments, Director Ekal said that such inspection visits will be regular. The inspection covered various sections of the oil fields, including…

20 Jul

Residents of Kitengela Protest Over Impassable Road Due to Raw Sewer Water

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Residents of Kitengela are expressing their frustration and anger over the deplorable condition of Tropicana Road, which has become impassable due to the flow of raw sewer water. The road, a vital connection to a densely populated residential area, is now characterized by a nauseating stench and a free-flowing stream of filthy sewer water. The road's condition has deteriorated to the point where all forms of transport, including bodaboda services, have been paralyzed. Local traders have been forced to shut down their businesses due to the lack of accessibility and the growing fear of a cholera outbreak. Despite numerous pleas…

20 Jul

Parents in West Pokot Urged to Ensure Children’s Return to School

admin0 CommentsCountiesWest Pokot County

Parents in West Pokot County have been encouraged to send their children back to school as the government rolls out measures to provide comfortable learning environments, including the distribution of food under the school feeding programme. Speaking during a food distribution event in Kapenguria, County Director of Education (CDE) Simon Wamae highlighted the high poverty levels in West Pokot, which often lead parents to withdraw their children from school due to an inability to afford three meals a day. Wamae emphasized that with the arrival of food consignments for schools, parents now have a compelling reason to ensure their children…

18 Jul

Meru Leaders Appeal for Reinstatement of Justin Muturi as Attorney General

admin0 CommentsCountiesJustin Muturi, William Ruto

A group of local leaders from Meru County have made a heartfelt appeal to President William Ruto, urging him to consider reinstating Justin Muturi as Attorney General. Speaking at a gathering in Nkubu, Imenti South Subcounty, the leaders emphasized Muturi's exemplary track record and contributions to the government. The leaders pointed out that the recent calls for the removal of cabinet secretaries by the GenZs did not target Muturi. They stressed that his performance as Attorney General has been commendable, with no complaints lodged against him. The leaders highlighted Muturi's previous role as the Speaker of the National Assembly, where…

17 Jul

Business Community In Embu Counting Losses As A Result Of Protests

admin0 CommentsCountiesKNCCI Embu Branch Chair, Mugo Mate

The Business Community in Embu County is counting losses following Tuesday's anti-government protests that saw several businesses looted and others closed for the better part of the day. The epicenter of the protests was in Embu Town where goons camouflaging as protestors looted several businesses including petrol stations and shops and vandalized others. Other business owners recorded loss of business in terms of sales as they remained closed the whole day out of fear of their businesses being attacked. Many of business operators said they have suffered huge losses since the weekly Gen Z protests commenced three weeks ago. "The…

17 Jul

Housing, Urban Development & Public Works departments decry budget cuts

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The State Department for Public Works submitted to the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning & Public Works that revision of the Department's development budget to zero will ground the Department's operations entirely. Appearing before the Committee, PS Joel Arumonyang stated that the drastic cuts will force the contractors to abandon the sites due to failure by the Department to meet its financial obligations. "This would stall ongoing projects, accumulate pending bills, increase project costs due to accumulation of interest on delayed payments in addition to possible litigations," stated PS Arumonyang. While stepping in for the PS, State Department for…

17 Jul

Kiambu journalists protest, demand justice for colleague shot by police

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Journalists in Kiambu County took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the shooting of their colleague, Nakuru-based Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki of Mediamax, by a policeman while covering demonstrations in the town. The journalists reprimanded the callous act by a rogue trigger-happy security officer terming it as spine-chilling, barbaric and unacceptable noting that the journalist was only discharging her noble duty - covering a public event. The infuriated journalists marched through the streets of Kiambu town while carrying placards and chanting slogans denouncing the violence meted on journalists. They later dropped their petition at Kiambu police station demanding that…