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President Ruto Unveils Reshuffle In Senior KDF Appointments
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President Ruto Unveils Reshuffle In Senior KDF Appointments

President William Ruto has promoted Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the esteemed rank of Lieutenant General, appointing him as the Vice Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Kahariri will replace outgoing Lieutenant General Jonah Maina Mwangi who is retiring after serving 42 years in the armed forces. Major General David Kimaiyo Tarus has also been elevated to a similar rank as Kahariri and appointed Kenya Army Commander. Tarus, who previously served as the Deputy Kenya Army Commander, will succeed Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru who is leaving the force after 39 years of service. "The President has also promoted and appointed Major General Jimson Longiro to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him Vice-Chancellor National Defence University - Kenya...
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No bars will operate beyond stipulated hours – Kindiki
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No bars will operate beyond stipulated hours – Kindiki

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says that no bars or liquor-selling establishments will be allowed to operate beyond the set, operating hours. Speaking on Wednesday, Kindiki said any contravention of these directives shall attract punishment.  The perpetrators, he said will be fined or imprisoned as stipulated by law. "No bars or alcoholic outlets shall be allowed to operate beyond the stipulated operation hours as provided in section 34 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, failure to which the operator shall be fined or imprisoned as provided by law and all the drinks, and related accessories in the premises forfeited with accompanying license withdrawal," Kindiki said. The law in Kenya stipulates that bars should operate from 5 pm to 11 pm during week...
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Judge faces removal over alleged gross misconduct
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Judge faces removal over alleged gross misconduct

A judge of the Environment and Land Court is currently facing removal over allegations of gross misconduct and incompetence. The judge is also facing accusations of violation of the Judicial Service Code of Conduct. In a statement on Wednesday, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judicial Service Commission on diverse dates received a total of five petitions for his removal. Upon reception, the JSC on May 31, 2023, initiated proceedings against the judge for inordinately delaying or failing to deliver rulings or judgements in a total of 116 matters. A panel was appointed to consider the said petitions and presented a report to JSC on February 22, 2024. "The Commission was satisfied that three out of the five petitions as well as the proceedings at the commission's motio...
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Ministry of Education announces 2,000 Degree and Diploma jobs
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Ministry of Education announces 2,000 Degree and Diploma jobs

The Ministry of Education has announced 2,000 job openings in Vocational and Technical Training. In a notice , the trainers who will be under the State Department for Vocational and Technical Training will be distributed in various institutions across the country. "Applications are invited from qualified Degree, Higher National Diploma and Diploma holders for the positions of Vocational and Technical Trainers," the notice reads in part. The ministry seeks to hire 1,313 Degree and Higher Diploma holders and 687 Diploma holder trainers. The jobs will be spread in the 47 counties. According to the Public Service Commission, details of the jobs and mode of application can be accessed on the PSC website www.publicservice.go.ke. "Interested and qualified persons are r...
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Two Dead As Planes Collide Mid-Air In Nairobi
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Two Dead As Planes Collide Mid-Air In Nairobi

Two people have been confirmed dead following a mid-air collision between two planes in Nairobi. The deceased are reported to be a trainee pilot and instructor who were onboard a Cessna aircraft belonging to Ninety-Nines Flying School. The aircraft crashed into the Nairobi National Park killing the two on the spot. The second aircraft, a Dash 8, belongs to Safarilink Aviation Limited which has since confirmed that the flight was headed to Diani with 39 passengers and 5 crew on board when it experienced "a loud bang soon after take-off." No casualties were reported from the Safarilink airline. "Safarilink Aviation wishes to report that this morning at 9:45 Local Time our flight number 053 with 39 passengers and 5 crew on board headed to Diani experienced a loud ba...
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LSK to sue KRA for contempt of court on housing levy
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LSK to sue KRA for contempt of court on housing levy

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has said it will initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Kenya Revenue of Authority commissioner general over alleged illegal deduction of housing levy. Addressing the press Monday, LSK president-elect Faith Odhiambo said there was no legal basis for the taxman including other state agencies to deduct the funds from employees. It has also called on Kenyans who may have fallen victims to volunteer the information to the LSK. "We call upon all employees who have suffered this illegal deduction to get in touch with the LSK through the email address lsk@lsk.or.ke and share their payslips," said Odhiambo. This, she pointed out, is to facilitate the filing of the application seeking a refund of the illegally deducted dues. "...
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Doctors Announce Nationwide Strike From Next Week
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Doctors Announce Nationwide Strike From Next Week

Doctors have issued a seven-day strike notice beginning next week on Monday. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) on Monday staged a peaceful demonstration in Nairobi, protesting among other things the shooting of their Secretary General Davji Atellah by police during a similar demonstration in Nairobi last week. The medics were pushing for the posting of medical interns by the government on Thursday when Atellah struck by a teargas canister. On Monday, the doctors reiterated their push to Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha to employ the interns, saying the delay in posting them has affected services in public hospitals nationwide.
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Several feared dead after Tahmeed bus collides with fuel tanker
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Several feared dead after Tahmeed bus collides with fuel tanker

A Tahmeed Bus en route from Busia to Mombasa has collided head-on with a Kampala-bound tanker near Mundika High School along the Busia-Bumala Road. According to initial reports, the collision resulted in a fire, with several feared dead and scores injured. According to videos reaching the news desk, eyewitnesses at the scene described a horrific sight. Authorities swiftly mobilized a rescue mission to the scene, with first responders working to extinguish the flames and assess the extent of the tragedy. Details regarding the cause of the collision remain unclear, prompting ongoing investigations by local authorities to determine the sequence of events leading up to the incident. Meanwhile, the immediate focus remains on the rescue operation, as teams work against th...
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Atwoli demands Kindiki’s apology over attack on protesting medics
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Atwoli demands Kindiki’s apology over attack on protesting medics

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU ), has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to issue an apology following the incident where Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr. Davji Attella was shot and injured by a police officer during a protest. In a statement to newsrooms, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli further demanded that the Interior CS institute action against the officer responsible for the shooting. Dr. Attella was leading a peaceful demonstration addressing crucial issues within the healthcare sector, including the delayed posting of medical interns and the payment of fees for postgraduate students.  However, police officers were deployed to scuttle the protest staged outside the Ministry of H...
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Faith Odhiambo elected new LSK president
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Faith Odhiambo elected new LSK president

Faith Odhiambo  has been elected the new Law Society of Kenya  president Odhiambo who served as Vice President of the society ahead of the polls was elected in Thursday's elections. She becomes the 51st President of the Council, succeeding Eric Theuri. Theuri’s term will expire on March 25, 2024. The position was, however, declared vacant on December 5, 2023, as per the LSK General Regulations, 2020. The regulations require that the position is declared vacant at least three months before the 15th day of March of the year the elections are to be held. The race for the presidency was between five candidates: Peter Wanyama, Carolyne Kamende, Faith Odhiambo, Harriet Mboche and Kipkoech Bernhard Ngetich. Wanyama, Faith's closest challenger, has conceded defeat....
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