Category: Politics
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President Kenyatta has ordered a nationwide crackdown on boda-boda operators following a disturbing incident where a female driver was sexually assaulted in Nairobi. While condemning the incident, the president instructed law enforcement officers to clamp down on rogue boda-boda riders and ensure the perpetrators of the heinous act are brought to book. “…I did give…
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The remains of the late Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth have been cremated in a private ceremony held in Nairobi. Okoth’s body was burnt at Kariokor Crematorium in Nairobi on Saturday morning despite a section of family members opposing the ritual. Okoth’s mother, Angelina insisted that her son should be buried at her rural…
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Ford Kenya party chief Moses Wetang’ula has vowed to lock out opposition leader Raila Odinga from the Western region following fallout that saw Wetang’ula ousted from the prestigious Senate Minority seat by Senators allied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking on Saturday, the Bungoma Senator said that he no longer has any relations with…
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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati is expected to make changes in the team that will preside over the October 17th repeat election. Chebukati is scheduled to outline defined roles of the Project Team announced two weeks ago and those of the Secretariat in the repeat presidential election to avoid clashing of…
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Ministry of Health’s headquarters at Afya House, Nairobi. (Photo: File) Governors have dismissed President William Ruto’s directive requiring counties to immediately absorb more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers, setting the stage for another clash between national and county governments over healthcare staffing. The county chiefs said they will not comply unless the national…
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Kenyan police officers on patrol in Haiti on June 28, 2024. (Photo: File/Reuters/Ricardo Arduengo) The mandate of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti is set to expire in October, likely marking the end of the mission. It is expected to be replaced by a Gang Suppression Force (GSF), comprising 5,500 uniformed personnel…
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LSK president Faith Odhiambo at the Mîlîmanî law courts during a past press briefing. (Photo: Joseph Ndunda) The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has slammed a section of media outlets and critics targeting Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo over her acceptance of a government-appointed panel role, terming the attacks unfair and unfounded.…
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Last Updated on 2 minutes by Agencies for Kenya Online News Former Cabinet minister and Rongo Member of Parliament (MP) Dalmas Otieno has passed away. The former legislator died on Sunday at the age of 80. It is, however, not yet clear what led to his death. Dalmas who was first elected as the Member…
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Former prison officer Jackson Kuria, widely known as Cop Shakur, has officially announced his decision to leave the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement, which he co-founded to address injustice and promote accountability within Kenya’s security forces. The announcement was made via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Kuria clarified that his departure is a…
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A past Photo of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (Photo-courtesy) Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declined an invitation by Kitui County Commissioner Kipchumba Ruto to attend this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20th at Ithookwe Stadium. Speaking in Mwingi North, Kalonzo said he would not participate in a government event where opposition leaders…