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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:50AM
Commander Godfrey Otunge, leading the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, has warned notorious gang leaders that their days are numbered. In an interview with international media, Otunge stated that the 400 Kenyan police officers currently in Haiti are well-positioned to restore security to the nation. Otunge emphasized that the arrival of additional police and military personnel from Jamaica and five other countries, along with the necessary equipment and funding, will significantly impact notorious gang leaders like Lanmo Sanjou, who has been threatening to take over Fond Parisien, a major Haitian city near the Dominican Republic border. “I
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:49AM
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has confirmed an increase in the basic salaries for entry-level police constables from Kes. 21,645 to Kes. 25,645. This adjustment fulfills the Government’s commitment to the Maraga Taskforce’s recommendations, which advocated for higher salaries for Kenyan police officers. At a press conference on Thursday, NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia revealed that the new salary represents a Kes. 4,000 increase from the previous amount. With these new salary scales, the longest-serving Police Constable will earn a minimum gross monthly salary of Kes. 50,145, up to a maximum of Kes. 69,640. For Senior Assistant Inspector Generals (SAIGs),
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:48AM
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:48AM
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya recently addressed concerns about whether the government plans to report Kenyans who have defaulted on loans from the Financial Inclusion Fund, commonly known as the Hustler Fund, to the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). In an interview with Citizen TV on Thursday, CS Oparanya clarified that the government is currently exploring alternative methods for dealing with loan defaulters rather than directly involving the CRB. He emphasized that the Ministry aims to recover the funds without negatively impacting the hustlers. “We haven’t reached that point yet,” Oparanya stated. “As the President mentioned, these are hustlers. We want
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:47AM
The High Court has rejected a request to stop the Nairobi County Government from disposing of 120 unclaimed bodies held at the Nairobi City Funeral Home (City Mortuary). Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) did not provide sufficient reasons to justify halting the county’s planned disposal. The LSK argued that many of the deceased were young people who went missing following the 2024 finance bill protests and had been taken to the City Mortuary. “Many families in Nairobi and across the country have been searching for their loved ones who disappeared during the protests,” the
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:46AM
On Wednesday, activist Hanifa Adan released a comprehensive audit of the Kes.31 million fundraiser started to support victims of police brutality during the Finance Bill protests. The audit, conducted by Seal Associates, detailed the allocation of funds raised through the MChanga platform. This initiative, backed by generous contributions from Kenyans and other supporters, aimed to cover medical and funeral expenses and offer compensation to those affected by police violence. According to the audit, the fundraiser collected a total of Kes.31,663,580 from 35,444 donors. Of this amount, Kes.30,296,574 was distributed among 208 families. The platform fee charged by MChanga amounted to
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:45AM
Several health unions have warned of a potential strike within the next two weeks if county governments do not address their grievances. In a joint statement, Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), outlined the challenges facing health workers across the country. These issues include delayed salary payments, lack of medical coverage, and failure to remit statutory deductions. The unions include the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM), Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU), Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologists and
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:44AM
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has come to the defense of Adani Airport Holdings Limited, an Indian infrastructure company set to revamp Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). During a press briefing on Thursday, Mwaura praised Adani for its strong track record in India and expressed confidence in the company’s capability to modernize the airport effectively. “We need to embrace change moving forward, and that is why we require a strategic partner. I can say without any doubt that Adani has an excellent investment record in India and elsewhere,” Mwaura stated. Mwaura pointed out that the $1.85 billion (Kes.242 billion) investment
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:43AM
The government will soon launch a nationwide inspection of development projects initiated by President William Ruto. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura made this announcement during a Thursday media briefing, responding to growing concerns about abandoned projects and allegations of corruption. Mwaura revealed that officials from the Office of the President will visit all regions to thoroughly evaluate the progress of these projects. He emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “The government has achieved much, but there is often confusion surrounding its efforts. My office, in collaboration with the President’s office, will visit even the most remote areas,” Mwaura stated.
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:41AM
On Thursday, the Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court convicted private investigator Simon Titus Yandi for soliciting and accepting a bribe. Yandi, the Director of Swift Tracing and Company Limited, was found guilty of demanding Kes. 30,000 from businessman Peter Rukuwa Chege. In return, Yandi promised not to charge Chege with crimes related to the sale of alleged counterfeit books. Court documents show that Brand-ID Technologies Africa had hired Yandi to conduct surveillance and identify key suppliers and booksellers involved in counterfeiting, which violated the Kenya Publishers Association’s rights. Even after his contract expired, Yandi continued to solicit bribes while falsely claiming to
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Sep 06, 2024 at 06:40AM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively pursuing the recovery of six prime parcels of public land in Kericho Town, valued at approximately KSh 400 million and owned by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). The commission revealed that private developers illegally acquired these properties in collaboration with certain land officials. Ignatius Wekesa, the EACC South Rift regional manager, explained that a 2.5-acre parcel of land was subdivided into six plots and transferred to private developers. “Investigations by the Commission showed that the land was already Government property at the time it was allocated to private individuals. Therefore, it was
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:50AM
UPDATE: Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. The 33-year-old athlete succumbed to burn injuries she sustained from a fire attack, in which she was allegedly doused with petrol and set on fire by her partner. Cheptegei had been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but tragically passed away on Wednesday night. Authorities in Kenya, where Rebecca Cheptegei lived and trained, reported that she was attacked after returning home from church with her two daughters. A local administrator’s report alleges that the athlete and her ex-partner, Dickson Marangach, had been embroiled
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:50AM
The State is seeking to extend the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Tax Amnesty Programme through the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to bring more Kenyans into the tax bracket. This Bill proposes extending the tax amnesty period from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025, allowing additional taxpayers to benefit while enabling the government to collect unpaid principal taxes during the extra year. The new proposal also introduces a provision for tax recovery relief, which allows the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury to grant relief when tax recovery becomes impossible, unduly difficult, expensive, or inequitable. In this proposal, the Commissioner
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:48AM
On Tuesday, the Suffolk Superior Court in Boston heard details regarding the brutal murder of Margaret Mbitu, allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Kevin Kinyanjui Kang’ethe. Kang’ethe appeared in court on September 3, 2024 for a hearing after extradition from Kenya on September 1, 2024, where he had fled to evade capture. During the proceedings, the prosecution revealed that authorities discovered Mbitu’s body on October 31, 2023, inside an SUV at Boston Logan International Airport while searching for the missing woman. Allegedly, Kang’ethe took a cab from his home in Lowell to Mbitu’s workplace, where he met her as she left
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:47AM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja expressed confidence that his administration will exceed its record revenue collection target of Kes.12.8 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year. He conveyed this optimism during a key entry audit meeting with county executives and representatives from the Office of the Auditor General. Sakaja emphasized that the county’s commitment to transparency and compliance in revenue collection would drive this anticipated increase, crediting the full digitization of the county’s revenue streams as a major factor. “This year, we are aiming for even higher collections,” Sakaja said. “I urge our County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) to go above and
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:46AM
In the current financial year, Nairobi County has recorded a Ksh 372 million increase in internal revenue for the first two months of July and August. Data from the county’s finance department indicates that City Hall raised Ksh 1.4 billion during this period, a significant rise from Ksh 1.07 billion collected in the same timeframe last year (2022-2023). Specifically, the county collected Ksh 785.6 million in July and Ksh 657.3 million in August, demonstrating substantial growth compared to the Ksh 572.87 million and Ksh 501.03 million collected during the same months in the previous financial year. Most internal revenue streams
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:45AM
The government has introduced a new levy on contractors to boost tax revenue as collections decline. Beginning September 1, suppliers providing goods and services to national and county governments are required to pay this levy, as detailed in the Public Procurement Capacity Building Levy Order 2023. In a notice authorized by John Mbadi, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) informed all public sector stakeholders of this new directive. Under the Levy Order, 2023, suppliers must pay 0.03 percent of the contract value, excluding taxes, on all agreements with procuring entities. This
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:44AM
The government announced a new pay rise for all civil servants on Tuesday, effective retroactively from July 1 of this year. This decision comes as a significant relief to workers who were planning to go on strike. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi disclosed that the Treasury approved Ksh 1.5 billion to fund this initiative. “The State Department for Public Service will utilize the approved budget for FY 2024/2025 to ensure that our civil servants receive fair compensation and remain motivated to serve Kenyans with excellence,” he stated. “Our aim is to foster a performance-driven culture that will boost productivity
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:43AM
Lawyer-turned-civil activist Morara Kebaso is eager to continue his criticism of the government, revealing on Tuesday that his mobile money account reached its limit after receiving generous contributions from supporters. On Monday, the prominent critic of President William Ruto appealed to the public for assistance in raising Kes. 1.2 million to purchase a public address system for civic education and good governance campaigns. By Tuesday evening, he reported that his mobile account, which has a limit of Kes. 500,000, was full, prompting him to ask contributors to pause while he sought alternative ways to receive donations. Kebaso also mentioned that
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:42AM
Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched an ambitious program to revitalize the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and give the city center a much-needed facelift. He made this announcement Wednesday during a crucial entry audit meeting with the county executive and representatives from the Office of the Auditor General. Sakaja emphasized that the county’s record revenue collection of Ksh 12.8 billion will play a vital role in funding the CBD restoration project. “We will embark on restoring the CBD, starting with the installation of strategically placed dustbins to ensure cleanliness,” he stated. Governor Sakaja assured the public that the project will
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:41AM
Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang reaffirmed the ongoing ban on social activities in schools during the third term. In a circular issued on Wednesday, Dr. Kipsang emphasized that activities such as prayer days for national exam candidates and school visits will remain prohibited throughout the term. Kipsang directed regional, county, and sub-county education directors to strictly enforce this ban. “This circular serves as a directive to ensure that schools do not conduct any of these activities. Please ensure all schools under your jurisdiction are made aware of this,” he instructed. The ban on third-term social activities was initially introduced
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:02AM
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:50AM
Kenya has officially become a fully paid member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), securing its place in the multilateral development institution by fulfilling all financial obligations, including the required membership fees. The announcement came on September 3, following a meeting between President William Ruto and AIIB President and Board of Directors Chairman Jin Liqun at the bank’s headquarters in Beijing, China. President Ruto highlighted the significant benefits that this membership will bring to Kenya. He explained that the government intends to leverage AIIB funding to support critical projects in infrastructure, climate change initiatives, connectivity, and technology. “The membership
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:49AM
Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has assured workers that the proposed 6% minimum wage increase will be implemented before the year ends. He addressed concerns about the timeline, stating that workers could see the higher wages on their pay slips as early as October. Dr. Mutua made these statements following a meeting with key stakeholders, including Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) President Gilda Odera and Executive Director Jackline Mugo, on September 3, 2024. During the discussions, he committed to speeding up the gazettement of essential councils necessary for the wage increase, including
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:48AM
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has announced that the government will fully implement the second phase of the civil servants’ Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Speaking to the press on Tuesday, September 3, Muturi confirmed that the Treasury has agreed to provide the necessary funds for these payments, which will be backdated to July. “The National Treasury has agreed to provide the resources needed to pay civil servants’ salaries according to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement,” Muturi stated. All civil servants will receive their backdated salaries by the end of this month. This move follows a recent court
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:48AM
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:47AM
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, through the State Department for Crop Development, has invited applications for the Empowering Novel Agribusiness-Led Employment (ENABLE) Youth Kenya program. In an advertisement released on September 3, the department outlined the program’s objectives, which include creating jobs, enhancing food security and nutrition, generating income, and improving the livelihoods of youth in both urban and rural areas. The announcement highlighted the program’s focus on recruiting suitable agripreneurs as incubatees who will receive training and support in various agricultural value chains. “ENABLE Youth Kenya Program is currently seeking suitable agripreneurs as incubatees to be trained
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:46AM
Joseph Kimari Machiri, the father of the prime suspect in the Kes. 1.5 billion Equity Bank heist, experienced a dramatic abduction by armed individuals during a raid on his home, an incident captured by CCTV cameras. On August 11, armed assailants disguised as police officers forcibly took Mr. Kimari from his residence. This occurred just hours after his son, David Machiri, the bank’s manager at the Group Processing Centre, was also abducted from his home in Thogoto, Kiambu County. David, 39, is believed to have exploited his credentials to facilitate the massive theft from Equity Bank on July 10. Following
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:45AM
The proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Indian firm Adani Group has encountered new opposition, as concerns have been raised by India’s Congress. On September 3, 2024, Indian National Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh voiced these concerns in light of protests from aviation workers in Kenya against the takeover. Also Read – Airport Workers Threaten to Paralyze Operations Over Adani JKIA Deal Ramesh criticized the proposal, warning that it could “lead to anger against India and the Indian government.” He stated, “This is a matter of grave concern for India, because the non-biological Prime Minister’s friendship
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:44AM
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Embakasi North MP James Gakuya to address remarks he made about the Somali community. The commission’s statement, dated August 26, accuses Gakuya, an ally of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, of making inflammatory comments in Kikuyu regarding Somalis who operate businesses in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) and Eastleigh. According to the NCIC, Gakuya claimed that Kikuyus had surrendered control of Nairobi CBD to Somalis, warning that this might lead to Somalis taking over the entire city and displacing Kikuyus. In his comments, Gakuya, as quoted by NCIC, said, “What I can
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