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Magoha pardons two students caught with phones
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Magoha pardons two students caught with phones

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has pardoned two KCSE students from Nairobi caught with mobile phones a few minutes before the national examinations began.  Speaking in Mombasa County on Monday, March 14, Magoha said that the candidates would still carry on with the exams and urged all candidates to concentrate on their exams and avoid any malpractices. He warned all teachers and exam officials against engaging in any irregularities, noting that they would face the full force of the law if caught.  "We shall allow them to take the exams. I want to warn any teacher who feels brave enough and opens the exam papers beforehand. We shall come for you," Magoha said. Teachers Service Commission CEO Nancy Macharia indicated that 70,486 teachers had been thoroug...
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KDF soldier found dead in Embakasi in suspected suicide
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KDF soldier found dead in Embakasi in suspected suicide

Police and military are investigating an incident in which a 45-year-old Kenya Defence Forces soldier was found dead in his house after an apparent suicide in Embakasi, Nairobi. Colleagues of the deceased identified as David Kimaru said he was not picking up his calls on Sunday, which was unusual. This prompted them to visit his house, which is within the Embakasi garrison It was then that they discovered he had already died. His body was found hanging on a rope in his house long after he had died. There was no indication of what motivated the incident. Police who visited the scene said they suspect he died a day earlier. The body was moved to the mortuary as investigations into the incident continue. The motive of the incident was not immediately known. He was alone...
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Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda dies aged 85
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Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda dies aged 85

Former Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda, 85, died at home on Friday after a short battle with colon cancer, his family and the presidency said. Banda, Zambia's fourth president who was in power from 2008 to 2011, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and had been receiving medical treatment. "He died around 1900 hours today," said Andrew, Banda's second eldest child who initially confirmed the death In capital city Lusaka, where Banda had his family home, a sombre mood hung over several restaurants and pubs as people tuned in to Hichilema's address. Banda had held senior diplomatic posts under first President Kenneth Kaunda before being eventually named as vice president in 2006 by then-President Levy Mwanawasa. Banda served as acting president in mid-2008 when Mwan...
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The government lifts mandatory wearing of masks
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The government lifts mandatory wearing of masks

The mandatory wearing of masks has now been lifted, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has announced. The CS said, he however encourages the wearing of masks during indoor functions to curb the spread of Covid-19 disease. Speaking when he addressed the media on Friday, Kagwe said worship places will have a full capacity provided the congregants are vaccinated. Kenya which has a population of 54 million, has reported 323, 140 cases of COVID-19 and 5,644 deaths but inoculation rates remain low, with only 28.5 percent of the adult population fully vaccinated as at March 10,2022, according to the latest Ministry of Health figures. The Ministry of Health imposed a nationwide mask mandate on April 3, 2020 at the height of COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations in the country. The Natio...
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Three Suspects Arrested in Juja for stealing and vandalizing Kenya Power Equipment worth millions
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Three Suspects Arrested in Juja for stealing and vandalizing Kenya Power Equipment worth millions

Three suspects were arrested and vandalized Kenya Power equipment estimated to be worth millions of shillings recovered, after a Directorate of Criminal Investigations-led sting operation in Juja, Kiambu County.   Two of the suspects, Johana Thuku and Stephen Githitu, were arrested after detectives raided a scrap metal yard in Juja’s Matangi area. Several vandalized Kenya Power transformers, rolls of aluminum conductors and assorted materials belonging to the power manufacturer were recovered. The duo was later arraigned in court and charged with vandalism and handling stolen infrastructure equipment. The third suspect, Patrick King’ori, was arrested on Thursday evening as he attempted to evade the DCI dragnet; a manhunt is still underway for more suspects believed to be ...
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Eric Theuri Elected The New LSK President
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Eric Theuri Elected The New LSK President

Eric Theuri is the new president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after emerging victorious in the Thursday elections. Theuri garnered 1,811 votes ahead of outgoing Vice President Carolyne Kamende, who also sought the top seat but fell short with 1,085 votes. Omwanza Ombati came third with 920 votes followed by Mathew Nyabena (745) and Bernhard Ng’etich (452) in fourth and fifth position respectively. Theuri now steps into the shoes of the outgoing LSK boss Nelson Havi who has dipped his toes into politics and is eyeing the Westlands Parliamentary seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket. Theuri, the former LSK Nairobi branch chairperson, commended the electoral process that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) carried out as he thanke...
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Four Suspects Arrested for Robbery and Abductions On Thika Road
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Four Suspects Arrested for Robbery and Abductions On Thika Road

Four suspects were arrested on Wednesday in Kahawa Wendani, Kiambu following a spate of abductions of travellers on the Thika Superhighway. Their arrest follows the recent abduction of three victims along the busy Superhighway, who were robbed of cash and other valuables before being dumped in Kabati, Murang’a county. The four, in a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, were arrested while luring another victim following an operation by Ruiru-based officers. An identification parade was then conducted after the arrest to confirm the identity of the suspects who were detained in police custody after positive identification. "They are currently being processed to answer to charges of Robbery With Violence contrary to Section 296 (2) of the Pena...
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Judiciary Vacancies Deadline approaches With up to Ksh350K Monthly Pay
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Judiciary Vacancies Deadline approaches With up to Ksh350K Monthly Pay

In an advertisement published on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) website, ranging from legal counsel to software engineers and Information Communication and Technology (ICT) assistants. The Judicial Service Commission stated that it expects to receive all applications on or before the end of day 5pm on Friday 11, March. The positions advertised are on a permanent and pensionable basis. 1.Among the positions, the Judiciary is seeking to fill is that of a legal counsel. There is only one post for this vacancy. The job holder will be responsible for conducting research, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, preparation of litigation documents and legal contracts. 2. Senior Legal Researcher. There are 15 positions in this job category and the Judiciary is offerin...
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Education CS George Magoha, announces KCPE results to be released in two weeks
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Education CS George Magoha, announces KCPE results to be released in two weeks

Education CS George Magoha said marking started on Monday, and day one papers have already been marked. “If we challenge ourselves, the results will come out within fourteen days,” Magoha said. The pupils started with Mathematics, Composition, and English on Monday, Kiswahili Lugha, Insha and Science on Tuesday. Magoha said marking started immediately after the first three papers were submitted. He spoke while supervising the distribution of exams at Kamukunji Deputy County Commissioners Office. He later visited Eastleigh Primary and Ansaaru Sunna Group of schools in Eastleigh. Knec has also put in place programmes that will guide the assessment of oral exams, distribution of materials during exams and return of answer scripts. This year the council registered 1,2...
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The Head of State orders all boda boda across the country to be registered afresh.
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The Head of State orders all boda boda across the country to be registered afresh.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered all boda boda riders to be registered afresh. Speaking on Tuesday, the Head of State also directed a crackdown on all rogue boda boda riders across the country. "I did give instructions and I have ordered all boda boda operators starting here in Nairobi and moving across the country to be registered afresh," the President said. President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered all boda boda riders to be registered afresh. Speaking on Tuesday, the Head of State also directed a crackdown on all rogue boda boda riders across the country. "I did give instructions and I have ordered all boda boda operators starting here in Nairobi and moving across the country to be registered afresh," the President said. "A boda boda is not a licence to strip ...
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