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11 Jul

President Ruto Fires Ministers

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President William Ruto has fired the entire Cabinet and the Attorney General apart from the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, whose position is unconstitutional. The Presidency has already removed all the Cabinet Secretaries from its official website: https://www.president.go.ke/cabinet/. Ruto said he is paving the way for the formation of a “broad-based Government”. The President said he had acted after an extensive appraisal of the Cabinet performance. He noted that he will consult different sectors and political formations to identify those who will assist him in accelerating Kenya’s transformation. President Ruto said he was keen…

11 Jul

David Majanja: A Legacy of Excellence in the Judiciary

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High Court Judge David Majanja, who passed yesterday was a towering figure in Kenya's judiciary. His death was confirmed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who expressed profound sorrow on behalf of the judiciary, describing the fraternity as heartbroken. Judge Majanja played a pivotal role in the post-2010 transformative jurisprudence in Kenya. His contributions were crucial in institution-building within the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the broader judiciary. Recently re-elected to the JSC, representing the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association, Majanja's influence and leadership were widely recognized and respected. Academic and Professional Qualifications Majanja's academic credentials were impressive. He held a…

11 Jul

Mudavadi: Integrity, Accountability and efficiency remains the cornerstone of service delivery to citizens

admin0 CommentsNewsFelix Koskei, Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary

Senior Government officials have been directed to adhere to high standards of integrity and be accountable for their actions, in the wake of Kenyans’ push for reforms in all sectors. Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has called for the need to ensure all decisions made are evidenced-based, informed by reliable data and that a proper feedback mechanism is instituted to enable better service delivery to Kenyans. Similarly, he said the Government needs to listen more to the voices of the people and through the National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) NDIC process, there is need to reinvigorate a people-based approach more…

11 Jul

EALA MP Falhada Iman Criticizes Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka On Gen Zs

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East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Iman took aim at Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of inappropriate representation and hypocrisy regarding the youth of Kenya. Iman asserted that Kalonzo Musyoka, a former Vice President of Kenya, should not claim to speak for Generation Z given recent actions. "The mood of the country calls for dialogue, yet it is both wrong and hypocritical for the former VP to assert that Gen Z opposes talks," she emphasized. Central to her critique was Kalonzo's nomination of his son to the EALA parliament. "Honorable Kalonzo chose his own son over thousands of…

11 Jul

Government Urged to Expedite Licensing for Small-Scale Miners

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The National Chair of the Artisan and Small Scale Miners Association of Kenya (ASMAK), Dan Odida, has called on the government to accelerate the issuance of licenses and permits to artisan and small-scale miners. Speaking in Migori town after a meeting with mining stakeholders, Odida highlighted that the Mining Act 2016, which legalizes artisanal mining and promotes transparency through the Online Mining Cadastre portal, has not been fully implemented. Despite the Act's provisions, many artisanal miners have yet to receive the necessary recognition and licenses to legalize their operations. Odida acknowledged the Ministry of Mining's efforts to organize miners into…

11 Jul

Agriculture Ministry Launches Four Key Policies to Boost Sector Performance

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The Ministry of Agriculture has introduced four pivotal agricultural sub-sector policies aimed at addressing critical constraints and enhancing the performance of Kenya’s agriculture sector. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi announced the policies at a launch event held at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday. The policies include the Kenya Agricultural Extension Policy (KASEP) 2023, the National Agricultural Insurance Policy 2023, the Phytosanitary Policy 2023, and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy 2024. Linturi emphasized that these policies represent significant progress in establishing the macro-economic foundations necessary for agricultural transformation and growth. He noted that transforming and growing the agricultural sector requires sound…

10 Jul

Nyanza leaders defend Raila over calls for dialogue

admin0 CommentsNewsJame Orengo, Raila Odinga, Simba Arati

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Nyanza have defended party leader, Raila Odinga’s calls for dialogue to solve the political stalemate in the country. Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi said that the former prime minister should not be condemned for his calls for dialogue as the issues being raised by Gen. Z are the same ones Raila has been fighting for over the years. The trio was speaking at Ambrose Adeya Adongo Secondary School grounds in Alego Usonga Constituency, Siaya County during the official launch of a multimillion shilling administration cum…

10 Jul

Brother Kills Brother in Narok County

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Police in Trans Mara West Sub County are investigating a tragic incident in which a 33-year-old man was allegedly killed by his brother at their home in Enoretet village. County Police Commander Riko Ngare reported that the two brothers were engaged in a fight over unknown issues when Leteipa Kipkuro was fatally stabbed in the pelvic area by his brother, Peter Kipkuro. Leteipa was rushed to Trans Mara West Sub County Hospital in Kilgoris town, where he was pronounced dead by doctors due to excessive bleeding. The body is currently preserved at Kilgoris Mission Hospital mortuary, awaiting a postmortem examination.…

10 Jul

Koskei Reduces Advisors to CSs to One, personal staff to two

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The Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has instructed Cabinet Secretaries to reduce the number of technical advisors from two to one, following President William Ruto’s directive issued last week. Koskei stated that any advisor exceeding the new limit will be immediately phased out from the Public Service. Additionally, personal staff CSs will remain capped at two. President William Ruto’s address last week underscored the importance of fiscal discipline and the need to restore public faith in government institutions through enhanced accountability, transparency, and good governance. The reduction in advisors is a key step towards achieving…

10 Jul

Tatu City condemns Kiambu County Governor over extortion attempt

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Tatu City, one of the largest foreign direct investors in Kenya, has condemned Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his advisor for seeking to extort KES 4.3 billion (USD 33 million) in land. Tatu City is owned and developed by Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city builder, whose shareholders include investors from New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and Norway. Governor Wamatangi has held up the approval of Tatu City’s new Master Plan for more than a year and a half while he and county officials attempted to seize more than 40 acres of land, including for Governor Wamatangi’s residence. “It’s…