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File image of man in handcuffs EACC has arrested a police officer for allegedly soliciting bribes in connection with a child defilement investigation. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a police officer for allegedly soliciting bribes in connection with a child defilement investigation. According to a statement released on Thursday, August 14, Police…
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File image of ODM leader Raila Odinga ODM party leader Raila Odinga has criticised the Senate’s practice of summoning governors to appear before its committees. ODM party leader Raila Odinga has criticised the Senate’s practice of summoning governors to appear before its committees. Speaking at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, Raila said the…
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File image of National Treasury CS John Mbadi. CS John Mbadi has disclosed that he will use constitutional powers to fund compensation for victims of police brutality during protests. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has disclosed that he will use constitutional powers to fund compensation for victims of police brutality during protests. Speaking in Migori…
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USA President Donald Trump The United States has imposed visa restrictions on government officials from African countries, Cuba, and Grenada. The United States has imposed visa restrictions on government officials from African countries, Cuba, and Grenada over their involvement in what it describes as Cuba’s coercive medical labor scheme. In a statement released on Wednesday,…
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File image of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua DCP Party has warned of an alleged state-backed plot to abduct former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua upon his return from the United States. The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has warned of an alleged state-backed plot to abduct former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua upon his return…
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File image of a fuel pump nozzle The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a slight drop in the prices of Super Petrol and Kerosene for the next month. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a slight drop in the prices of Super Petrol and Kerosene for the next month.…
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File image of the National Assembly The National Assembly has passed the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which introduces tougher penalties for electoral malpractice. The National Assembly on Thursday, August 14, passed the Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which introduces tougher penalties for electoral malpractice. The legislation, drawn from recommendations by…
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The story begins with a single number: KES 26,000. That’s the term fee at the cheapest autism-specialized school near me, City Primary School in Ngara. It doesn’t cover transport. It doesn’t cover therapy. It doesn’t cover the emotional cost of being told by the government, “We care about all children equally,” when the budget clearly…
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In Africa, electricity is not just a commodity; it is the artery through which modern life flows. Yet, in 2023, Kenya sits at a mere 76.2% electricity access, a glaring underachievement for a nation that prides itself as East Africa’s economic hub. Meanwhile, six African countries bask in the glow of 100% electrification. The 100%…
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Equity Group’s half-year results have revealed a striking transformation in customer behavior, with 87% of all transactions now taking place on digital platforms. In the first six months of the year alone, the bank’s mobile and digital channels processed more than 184 million transactions, underlining the growing dominance of app-based and USSD services in Kenya’s…