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18 Jul

EACC Arrests Five Suspects in Kes. 450 Million Embezzlement At Kenya Prisons

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has today apprehended five of the thirteen suspects implicated in the embezzlement of public funds amounting to Kes. 450,138,000 at the State Department for Correctional Services. The charges relate to fraudulent tenders for the alleged supply of food and rations to various prison stations by seventeen companies associated with the officials during the Financial Years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The arrested suspects, who are currently being processed at the EACC Integrity Center Police Station, will be detained at Kilimani Police Station. They are scheduled to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Friday, 19th July…

18 Jul

Case Against Controversial Preacher Mackenzie and Co-Accused Adjourned to 24th September

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The high-profile case against controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 30 others, who are accused of the murder of 191 children, has been adjourned to September 24, 2024. The adjournment follows the defence's failure to file submissions on time in response to the prosecution’s application opposing bail. During a virtual court session on Thursday, Malindi lawyer James Mouko, representing Mackenzie and three other accused individuals, requested an extension to file the necessary submissions. Mouko cited the illness of a colleague responsible for filing the submissions as the reason for the delay. "My lady, I am really sorry that I was…

18 Jul

Mukunji Condemns Looting During Anti-Government Protests

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Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has condemned acts of looting and vandalism of property that have characterized the anti-government protest in Embu. The protest has a left a wave of destruction since commencement three weeks ago with the MP saying they have only served to do more harm than good. The protests have left business owners counting losses running into millions of shillings whereas several public infrastructures have been destroyed including Governor’s, KRA and UDA offices. Speaking to residents of Embu Town that has been the epicenter of the protests on Wednesday, Mukunji called for the protests to cease immediately to…

18 Jul

SRC Freezes Salary Increase for All Public Officers

admin0 CommentsNewsLyn Mengich, Salaries, Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

In response to emerging fiscal constraints and budget cuts following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has announced a freeze on the salary review for all public officers for the financial year 2024/2025. This decision was made after careful consultation with the National Treasury and is aimed at ensuring the fiscal sustainability of the public compensation bill, as outlined in Article 230(5) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The freeze will affect the implementation of the advised remuneration and benefits for public officers, which were originally set to take effect in July 2024.…

18 Jul

Stakeholders in Garissa Push for 100% School Enrollment Amid Challenges

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Stakeholders in Garissa County are calling for a concerted effort to achieve 100% enrollment of children in primary schools. The county is significantly affected by the issue of out-of-school children aged 6-13, many of whom remain at home or in villages. Key factors contributing to this problem include parental illiteracy, poverty, the nomadic lifestyle of the communities, retrogressive cultural practices such as early marriages, and frequent droughts and flooding. Stakeholders emphasize that addressing these issues is critical to boosting school enrollment rates. Osman Mohamed, an education specialist with UNICEF, highlighted the progress made over the last six years in increasing…

18 Jul

Ministry Health Seeks KShs. 6 Billion For Health Insurance For Low-Income Households

admin0 CommentsNewsDr. Harry Kimtai, Ministry of Health

The State Department of Medical Services has requested Parliament to allocate Kshs 6 billion to facilitate health insurance for low-income households. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health on Wednesday, Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Harry Kimtai stated that the department has historically paid health insurance premiums for 1 million households, covering 4 million individuals who are unable to afford healthcare. However, with the proposed budget cuts in the supplementary budget, at least 4 million Kenyans will be left without coverage, unable to afford healthcare. “The Primary Health Care Fund is fully government-supported but limits access to services…

17 Jul

Police Issues Stern Warning Ahead of Planned Youth Demonstrations

admin0 CommentsNewsActing Inspector General, Douglas Kanja Kirocho

The National Police Service has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the planned demonstrations by Kenyan youths (Gen Z) scheduled for July 18, 2024. The announcement comes in the wake of previous protests that have resulted in significant property damage, injuries, and disruption of businesses across the country. In a press release dated July 17, 2024, Acting Inspector General Douglas Kanja Kirocho highlighted the detrimental impact of the demonstrations that began in June. "Our country has experienced enormous losses; people have been injured, lives lost, property and businesses destroyed, and livelihoods lost," Kirocho stated. The police have noted…

17 Jul

President Ruto, his Deputy Gachagua pay glowing tribute to televangelist Kiuna

admin0 CommentsNewsBishop Allan Kiuna, Rigathi Gachagua

President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday paid a glowing tribute to the founder of the Jubilee Christian Church (JCC), Televangelist Bishop Allan Kiuna, who died last week after a long battle with Cancer. Mr Gachagua, who read the President's condolence message to the family and thousands of mourners in Thindigua, Kiambu county, during the burial, also highlighted Government's plan to introduce a State-funded health insurance scheme for Kenyans suffering from chronic diseases like Cancer. He added that the Government is investing in medical equipment to help in early Cancer diagnosis for management. "Cancer is devastating to…

17 Jul

Ministry of Health requests Kshs. 100M to conduct public participation on suspended UHC laws

admin0 CommentsHealth, NewsMinistry of Health, Public Participation

The State Department of Medical Services has requested Parliament to allocate at least Sh100 million for sensitization and public participation on the Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), which was declared unconstitutional by the court. The High Court nullified the Social Health Insurance Act 2023, the Primary Healthcare Act 2023, and the Digital Health Act 2023, which had replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), due to insufficient public participation. A three-judge bench, comprising Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo, and Fredrick Mugambi, gave Parliament 120 days to make the necessary amendments. During this period, the acts will remain suspended. Appearing before…

17 Jul

Media Council of Kenya Calls for Action Against Police Violence Towards Journalists

admin0 CommentsNewsJournalists, Media Council of Kenya (MCK)

The Media Council of Kenya has issued a stern call for the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to take decisive action against the National Police Service following repeated attacks on journalists. This appeal comes in the wake of the recent shooting of Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, a journalist with Kameme TV, while she was in the company of her colleagues in Nakuru. In a press statement released on Tuesday, 16th July 2024, the Media Council condemned the actions of the police, describing the shooting as "shameful and terrifying." The Council commended other Nakuru-based journalists for their swift action in saving Kariuki's…