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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…

16 Jul

Nyandarua County Community Health Promoters Strike Over Unpaid Dues

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Community Health Promoters (CHP) in Nyandarua County have gone on strike over unpaid dues that have been outstanding for the past eight months. On Monday, 1,372 CHPs marched from JM County Referral Hospital to Governor Kiarie Badilisha's office to protest the non-payment of their stipends. Despite their efforts, they were unable to secure a meeting with any county officials to address their grievances. The CHPs noted that while the National Government's stipends of KSh 2,500 have been consistently paid into their bank accounts without delay, the county government has failed to honor its financial commitments. The CHPs accused the county…

15 Jul

Call off Tuesday protests, Muslim Clerics Urge Youth

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The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) are appealing to the youth to call off Tuesday’s protests to give room for dialogue to resolve their grievances. CIPK Organizing Secretary Sheikh Muhammad Khalifa noted that in the past three weeks, the country witnessed unprecedented events as a result of youth-led protests in opposition to the Finance Bill 2024, calling for the dissolution of the cabinet, the sacking of Inspector General (IG) of Police and Attorney General. “President William Ruto heeded their calls and made a bold decision to dissolve the cabinet and Attorney General and accepting the resignation of…

15 Jul

Homa Bay: A Mysterious Death of Young Woman

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Rodi Kopany Township in Homa Bay County is engulfed in a sombre mood following the mysterious death of a 24-year-old woman. Lilian Atieno, an employee of a solar company in Sori Town, was found lifeless in a guest house room under suspicious circumstances. According to her uncle, Peter Otieno, Atieno had been receiving numerous calls from an unidentified man in the days leading up to her death. The man, who had befriended Atieno, allegedly sent her money for transport and instructed her to meet him at the guest house. Atieno waited for several hours before the man arrived at midnight.…

15 Jul

Calm slowly returns along Samburu Baringo border

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The government has restored peace and calm in the volatile 68-kilometer Malaso-Morijo belt along the border of Samburu and Baringo Counties following rampant cattle rustling in the last one year. Samburu County Commissioner (CC) John Cheruiyot said that a multi-agency security operation has seen the reduction of cattle rustling incidences between communities from the two counties that often left a trail of death and destruction. He assured security to residents who had fled their homes for fear of attacks adding that the government has deployed 533 National Police Reservists (NPR) to assist in securing the area from further attacks. “Residents…

11 Jul

Governor Wanga Launches “Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms”

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Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has launched the "Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms" initiative, aimed at modernizing classrooms and boosting education across the county. The ambitious project, titled "Building Futures – Reconstructing Learning Spaces for Tomorrow’s Leaders," will see the construction of 240 modern classrooms using a community-led and labor-based approach. Unveiling the project at God Ndonyo Primary School in Kibiri Ward, Wanga emphasized the initiative's goal to foster a sense of ownership within the local community. She highlighted that the project would stimulate the local economy by creating jobs and utilizing local resources. As the initiative progresses, it is…

10 Jul

West Pokot County Leaders Seek Inter-Government Intervention Amid Rising Insecurity

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The leadership of West Pokot County has called for inter-governmental intervention to address the escalating insecurity that has severely impacted livelihoods in Pokot South Sub-County. Increased incidents of violence have led to loss of human lives, livestock theft, and the torching of homes. County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif revealed that an inter-governmental peace and security Barraza was held in Kapushen Tapach Ward to discuss the security challenges affecting the area. "We visited Amani Primary School, Kamelei Milk Cooler, Kamelei Primary and Secondary Schools, and then addressed the Barraza at Katungoi within Kapushen area," said Khalif. The visit aimed to assess the…

10 Jul

JKUAT Student Denzel Omondi’s Death Ruled as Drowning

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Denzel Omondi, a third-year Quantity Survey student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), who went missing during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi, has been confirmed to have died by drowning, according to a postmortem report. Pathologists at the Thika-based General Kago funeral home discovered bruises on the back of Omondi's head and legs during the autopsy, raising further questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. While the pathologists did not address the media, Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton reported that Omondi's body was found on July 6, 2024, floating in the deserted Mashinani quarries…

10 Jul

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani Launches Major Road Tarmacking Projects

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Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has officially launched the tarmacking of two critical roads, the Kona ya Polisi-Msambweni Hospital Road and the Mangwei-Majoreni Road, in a bid to significantly enhance infrastructure and boost economic development in the region. In a ceremony held yesterday, Governor Achani, accompanied by Deputy GovernorChirema Kombo, presided over the groundbreaking of the 2.8 km Kona ya Polisi-Msambweni Hospital Road in Ramisi and the phased tarmacking of the Mangwei-Majoreni Road in Pongwe/Kikoneni wards. The Kona ya Polisi-Msambweni Hospital Road, plagued by persistent potholes, will be completed in six months. This improvement is expected to ease access for residents…

09 Jul

Migori: Two Dead After Gold Mine Wall Collapse in Rongo

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Tragedy struck the Kanga area in Rongo Subcounty when a 750-meter wall of the Choppa gold mine collapsed, resulting in the confirmed deaths of two individuals. The incident occurred while 18 miners were working within the mine. Rescue operations were swiftly initiated, leading to the successful extraction of six miners from the debris. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, two miners were pronounced dead. Over ten miners remain trapped in the collapsed mine, with rescue teams working tirelessly to reach them. The four miners who were rescued are currently receiving medical treatment at Rongo Subcounty Hospital. The Rongo Subcounty assistant commissioner has…