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16Jul

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UDA’s Njuguna wins Kiambaa by-election

The United Democratic Alliance party candidate had a narrow victory in the Kiambaa by-election. Njuguna Wanjiku of UDA has won against rival Kariri Njama of Jubilee in the concluded by-elections. According to the declaration by the IEBC at Karuri high school, Njuguna received 21,773 votes while Njama followed closely with 21,263 votes. Although there were eight aspirants, the contest narrowed down to a two-horse race pitting Jubilee and UDA. The announcement of results had been halted at around 3am Friday after Jubilee claimed that the election has been rigged. The win has given UDA which is linked to Deputy President William Ruto, the bragging rights against their rival and mother party, Jubilee, whose party leader is President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Night inferno at Mutahi Ngunyi’s Runda home.

14Jul

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Night inferno at Mutahi Ngunyi’s Runda home.

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has recorded a statement with the police over the inferno that occurred at his Runda home on Wednesday. Nairobi regional commander Augustine Nthumbi said Ngunyi went to the nearest police station to record the statement. "Police are investigating the cause of an inferno to know who started the fire, why and how it happened. It's the investigations that will help," he told the Star. Nthumbi said there were three people in the house. "Mutahi, his wife and their housekeeper were in the house when the fire broke out but they all escaped unhurt," he said. Mutahi's home was set ablaze by unknown persons in Runda. The huge house went up in flames as black smoke billowed from the residence at around 1.45 am. Sounds of furniture burning...

Matiang’i warns over possible restrictions in Kisumu & Nearby Counties

16Jun

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Matiang’i warns over possible restrictions in Kisumu & Nearby Counties

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i on Wednesday, June 16, hinted at a possible lockdown in some Western and Nyanza counties in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19 Indian variant. Addressing Regional Commissioners and County Commissioners at the Kenya School of Government, Matiang'i announced that the government was on its last day in deciding measures in the area following numerous meetings held by the National Emergency Committee (NEC). Specifically, he hinted at introducing measures that deal with containment of movement. "The committee has been meeting regularly and by the end of today we will have a position and we will consult closely among ourselves and the president. A decision will be made on how we will enhance containment measures be...

NCIC to ensure politicians notorious for hate speech don’t obtain visas

15Jun

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NCIC to ensure politicians notorious for hate speech don’t obtain visas

Notorious hate speakers will have a rough time getting visas to some foreign countries, NCIC chairman Samuel Kobia has said. Speaking during the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan (2020-2024) on Tuesday, Kobia said he is in talks with about 15 envoys over the matter. “If we don’t give them visas, then they will behave. More so, those who incite violence should not be allowed to go to Europe or North America.. this will ensure that they stop behaving the way they do,” he said. Noting that politicians are also human beings, Kobia said they have been pleasantly surprised that a number of politicians do not want to be shamed. “.. some pleaded saying they hope their name won’t be in the list of shame. This has made hate speech go down. These politicians don’...

Governors threaten to shut down counties for lack of funds

14Jun

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Governors threaten to shut down counties for lack of funds

Governors have threatened to shut down counties next week, citing lack of funds to run operations. Through the Council of Governors, the county chiefs lamented the delayed disbursement of cash by the National Treasury, crippling operations and delivery of critical services to the residents. COG chairman Martin Wambora (Embu) said the Treasury is yet to release Sh102.6 billion to the 47 devolved units, with only two weeks left to the end of the financial year. As such, they have given an ultimatum to the Treasury to release the cash by Friday or they shut down the counties. "Unfortunately, if the National Treasury fails to release the funds, counties will not be able to offer basic services thereby forcing suspension of services or total shutdown by June 24," Wambora said. ...

13Jun

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Somalia urges Kenya to reopen embassy.

Somalia has urged Kenya to reopen its embassy in the country following rebuilding of ties. Somalia said it would also reopen its embassy in Kenya. In a communique dated June 12, Somalia's Foreign Affairs ministry said, "The resumption of full diplomatic relations will be a positive start to the commencement of bilateral discussions." This comes as Somalia last week welcomed Kenya's move to lift the ban on flights to and from the country. In a statement dated June 10, 2021, Mogadjshu termed the move as an important step in the process of enhancing bilateral trade, communications and movement of citizens between the two countries. On Thursday, Kenya said through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the change of heart was necessitated by mutual interests of the two countr...

Uhuru urges universities to invest in CBC research.

11Jun

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Uhuru urges universities to invest in CBC research.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked universities to invest in research and training that support the Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum. 'The Competence Based Curriculum is a revolutionary step we took as a country to provide our learners with twenty-first-century practical skills relevant to the needs of the present world," the President said. He spoke on Friday when he awarded a charter to the Aga Khan University-Kenya (AKU) in Nairobi. Under the new the 2–6–3–3–3 education system, learners will spend two years in pre-primary education, six in primary, three in junior secondary, three in senior secondary school and another three in university. With the new programme, Grades 7, 8 and 9 will be domiciled in secondary schools with more focus on child development – effective...

8Jun

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Magoha Tough on School Fees Payment.

Education CS George Magoha on Monday, June 7, instructed headteachers to use any means necessary to ensure school fees is paid, including sending children with fee balances home. Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) where he was handing over the Agricultural Laboratory (ALB) building, Magoha acknowledged that some parents from well off families were taking advantage of an earlier directive where he had asked headteachers to be more lenient on matters regarding school fees. "Our population is a very interesting one. The majority of the people who are not paying fees can afford to pay," Magoha stated “I want to request, on behalf of government, that the Kenyan parents who are still denying paying the balance of their thir...

Israeli opposition heads agree to form gov’t, boot Netanyahu out

3Jun

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Israeli opposition heads agree to form gov’t, boot Netanyahu out

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has informed the country’s president that he can form a coalition government, a move that would bring an end to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years in power. Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, was tasked with forming a government by President Reuven Rivlin after Netanyahu again failed to put together his own coalition following Israel’s fourth election in less than two years. In a statement shared on Twitter on Wednesday, Lapid said he had informed Rivlin of the deal. “This government will work for all the citizens of Israel, those that voted for it and those that didn’t. It will do everything to unite Israeli society,” he said shortly before a midnight deadline (21:00 GMT). Lapid, a former TV presenter a...

Former President Jakaya Kikwete is alive and well, says son

27May

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Former President Jakaya Kikwete is alive and well, says son

Ridhiwani Kikwete, son of Tanzania's former President Jakaya Kikwete, has come out to refute rumours of his father's death following speculation on social media. Through a statement issued on Thursday via his Instagram and Twitter pages, he rubbished the claims and said the ex-Head of State is in good health. “After receiving various phone calls and messages I have found it necessary to use this opportunity to make things clear. Our Parent Dr Kikwete is safe and in good health. He has no health problems and is continuing with his responsibilities,” he said Kikwete, who was president from 2005 to 2015, is currently 70-years-old. President Samia Suluhu recently presented him with a government-built house as part of upkeep for retired Tanzanian leaders. At the cerem...