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17 Oct

Justice Mwamunye Forced to Adjourn Case on Adani After Kenyans Jam Virtual Session

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The High Court was on Thursday forced to adjourn its hearing of a case involving Adani Group Limited after Kenyans stormed the virtual courtroom, disrupting the session. Several Kenyans reportedly sneaked into the virtual court proceedings after accessing details of the online court session and began shouting "Adani Must Go! JKIA is not for sale," prompting the judge to intervene. Despite Justice Mwamunye's efforts to call the session into order, his efforts hit the rocks, forcing him to halt the proceedings. The judge announced that an appropriate time to reconvene would be announced in due course. "I understand your protests…

16 Oct

MPs Kagucia, Wandeto demand Kiama’s reinstatement as UoN VC

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Two MPs have demanded the reinstatement of Stephen Kiama as University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor saying his term was yet to expire. Kiama was sent packing by the Prof Amukowa Anangwe-led UON council saying his services were terminated on September 27, 2024. Without divulging the reasons behind the termination of the VC’s contract, the council said the same was communicated to the besieged VC. Mukurweini MP John Kagucia and Geoffrey Wandeto of Tetu have challenged the decision of the council, saying it raises a lot of questions. They said in a presser at Parliament that the Vice Chancellor should be left…

16 Oct

MPs launch probe into missing title deed papers

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Parliament has launched an inquiry into the theft of security documents used to print title deeds at the government printer. The move comes weeks after the documents mysteriously disappeared in what the ministry attributed to land cartels. On Wednesday, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi directed the Lands Committee to inquire into the matter following a petition by Machakos Senator Kavindu Muthama. “This incident poses a significant threat to the integrity of land ownership documents in our country and could potentially lead to widespread land fraud,” Muthama said in her petition. In the statement, Muthama wants the committee to summon the ministry…

16 Oct

Stakeholders in research, innovation converge to address emerging health risks from immigrants influx

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Stakeholders in Research and Innovation are converging in a one week symposium geared towards addressing emerging health risks from immigrant’s influx amid regional conflicts in our surrounding countries. The event dubbed ‘Research and Innovation for Sustainable Production and livelihoods’ has attracted a wide array of stakeholders including representatives from higher learning institutions, Industries, government bodies, International partners and individuals. According to Mt. Kenya University Director of Research and Innovations, Dr. Francis Makoha, the platform allows participants to showcase inventive ideas that could lead to pioneering products and services, such as spin-offs and new ventures. Dr Makoha emphasized the critical need…

10 Oct

CBK lowers benchmark rate to 12pc

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered interest rates by 75 basis points in its latest review. The Monetary Policy Committee on Tuesday announced a cut in lending rates for the second consecutive time to 12pc from 12.75pc citing a decline in inflation. “The MPC noted that overall inflation has declined further and is expected to remain below the midpoint of the target range in the near term, supported by stable food inflation attributed to improved supply from the ongoing harvests, a stable exchange rate, and lower fuel inflation,” said Dr Kamau Thugge, CBK Governor. Kenya’s annual inflation rate…

04 Oct

“I’m Hurt!” Morara Kebaso Addresses Terrifying Attack At Bomas Of Kenya

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Political activist Morara Kebaso has updated his followers on his status after a scary encounter with goons at the Bomas of Kenya. Morara, who had gone to join Kenyans for the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment public participation, was preparing to make a presentation at the Bomas Hall when all hell broke loose as goons quickly descended on him, throwing chairs and brazenly attempting to beat him up. In a video clip shared by Citizen Digital, a rather shaken Morara can be seen settled in his seat as chairs fly from all corners, all aimed at him. As the chaos continues, the…

04 Oct

Morara Kebaso Attacked, Injured As Chaos Erupts At Bomas – VIDEO

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Activist Morara Kebaso found himself scuttling for safety at Bomas of Kenya after chaos erupted during the public participation exercise on the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8F-Y-_HI-U The incident ensued following an altercation with Kebaso's henchmen and unknown individuals seeking him to leave the premises. Kebaso, who is renowned for exposing the government's 'dirty laundry', defiantly threw his fists in the air, showing a solidarity approach as he stood his ground. The 28-year-old sat on the chairs as he patiently awaited his turn to engage in the public participation exercise. The action drew the ire of the…

03 Oct

DP Rigathi Gachagua Moves to Court in Effort to Block Impeachment

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In yet another move to stop his impeachment, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday filed a petition at the High Court seeking the suspension of the impeachment motion lodged against him at the National Assembly. The Deputy President, through his lawyers, argued that the motion to impeach him was founded on deceit and misrepresentation of material facts. Gachagua in his petition also accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Deputy, Gladys Shollei of bias for publicly declaring their stand on how they would prefer Gachagua's impeachment to go. According to the deputy president, the motion to impeach him was politically orchestrated…

26 Sep

Kindiki: We have evidence Gachagua allies financed Gen Z protests

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has evidence showing high-profile individuals allied to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua facilitated Gen Z protests. Speaking when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Kindiki said the DCI will soon charge these persons. The CS insisted that the government would not allow the mayhem experienced in June and July to occur again. "I am informed by DCI that high-level prosecutions will ensue anytime from now, including political leaders who financed protests; and we have evidence, they financed people to loot shops, to kill…

26 Sep

Pharmacy And Poisons Board Assures Kenyans Of Vaccine Safety

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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has assured Kenyans of the safety of vaccines administered in the country, saying that they have systems in place to ensure that products authorised to be used in the country are safe, effective, and of good quality. Dr. Bramwel Tongola, a pharmacist and regulatory officer at PPB, said that they have an active system to monitor the safety of vaccines, and in case of any events, they respond to them appropriately. Speaking on Wednesday during the dissemination of the Covid-19 monitoring study results, Dr. Tongola said that the study, which was conducted between the…