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17 Jul

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

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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

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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

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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…

16 Jul

Kwale Community Condemns Planned Demonstrations

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Business owners, community leaders, and residents of Kwale have condemned the planned demonstrations expected to take place today, warning that they could disrupt peace and harm local businesses. Representatives from various sectors, including hoteliers, bar and restaurant owners, garage businesses, boda boda and tuktuk operators, the South Coast Residents Association, SMEs, tours and travel owners, and clergymen, have voiced their concerns. Richard Onsongo, Chairman of the Bar and Restaurant Owners Association, acknowledged the right to demonstrate but urged Gen Z to do so peacefully. George Mokaya, Chairman of the South Coast Residents Association, emphasized that demonstrations disrupt peace and lead…

15 Jul

Mudavadi optimistic that Kenya will bounce back stronger and more united

admin0 CommentsNewsMusalia Mudavadi, NADCO

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is optimistic that Kenya will emerge stronger and more united after reverberations of protests and calls for reforms in government. Mudavadi said President William Ruto has keenly listened to public concerns following the collapse of Finance Bill last month and the government has swung into action. "I want to assure Kenyans that we are determined to walk the straight and narrow path as a government with all Kenyans. It may not be easy and we know there are still more challenges to come but I want to assure the world that we shall emerge stronger…

15 Jul

DCI Reveals: Kware Suspect Confesses to Strangling Wife, Dismembering Body

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Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has revealed that the suspect in the Kware killings confessed to his first victim being his wife, whom he strangled and dismembered before disposing of her body at the Kware site. Amin disclosed this information at a press briefing held at the DCI headquarters, stating that the suspect led investigators to his residence in Kware, located near the quarry where he disclosed details of his actions towards the victims. The arrest followed extensive forensic analysis linking the suspect to mobile money transactions made from a phone belonging to one of the victims, Josephine Owino,…

15 Jul

President Ruto Unveils Revival Plan: Uhuru’s Kazi Mtaani Returns Next Week

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President William Ruto has announced the reinstatement of the Kazi Mtaani program during a development tour in Nakuru County. The initiative, originally launched by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and discontinued in 2022 due to concerns over misuse of public funds, will resume next week. Ruto stated the decision came in response to public demand, with plans to employ 500 youth per region initially. The program offers daily stipends for youth participating in cleaning and maintaining government infrastructure. Ruto emphasized the program's role in providing employment opportunities while criticizing its previous administration's handling and advocating for more dignified job options like…

15 Jul

Cracking the Case: DCI Detectives Nab Main Suspect in Mukuru Killings

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The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be central to the Kware deaths. The suspect was apprehended in Kayole, near the dumpsite where 10 bodies were discovered. He is accused of attempting to lure another victim into his residence. During the operation, police recovered several mobile phones, including those of victims, as well as identity cards, sim cards, a panga (machete), gloves, and sacks. The suspect has reportedly confessed to the crimes. Investigations are ongoing, with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja stating they will conclude within 21 days. Amin…

12 Jul

Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome resigns.

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Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has resigned. The Deputy-Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Douglas Kanja will take over from Koome as the acting IG. Koome's surprise resignation was announced Friday afternoon by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed in a statement to newsrooms. OTHER APPOINTMENTS IN THE SENIOR RANKS AT National Police Service • Ranson Lolmodooni-Commandant-GSU • Gilbert Masengeli-Commandant, APTC, Embakasi • William Yiampoy-Director of Operations, Police Headquaters • Kainga Mathiu-Commandant, NPSA, Ngong

12 Jul

Road Accident on Garissa-Mwingi Road Kills Seven

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Garissa County, Kenya — In the early hours of today, tragedy struck along the Garissa-Mwingi road near Katumba trading center, as a Nissan UD bus, operated by Al-Mukaram Bus Service Company, collided with a stalled Mercedes Benz trailer, resulting in the death of seven people. The bus, carrying approximately 50 passengers from Garissa towards Nairobi, was driven by Hassan Bura. Eyewitnesses report that Bura attempted to overtake another vehicle when the bus collided with the trailer ferrying gypsum. The impact of the crash was severe, leaving seven passengers dead and several others injured. Emergency services swiftly responded, transporting the injured…