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DCI Bows To Pressure, Issues Apology For Using Wrong Photos Of Chaos During Maandamano Rally

25Mar

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local news

DCI Bows To Pressure, Issues Apology For Using Wrong Photos Of Chaos During Maandamano Rally

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an apology after being put on the spot for using the wrong images to depict ‘Maandamano’ protests on Monday. In a social media post on Saturday, DCI said, "The Directorate of Criminal Investigations wishes to unreservedly apologize to the public for the mix-up of images in yesterday’s communication, which was meant to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of criminal suspects involved in Monday’s illegal demonstrations." The DCI pushed part of the blame on citizens, saying, "The mix-up was partly occasioned by the overwhelming information that we had received via the online platform regarding the reported incidents of violence. While we work towards rectifying the same and maintaining public confide...

Drama As Police Called After Stranger Shows Up At Rihanna’s Gate

24Mar

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Entertainment

Drama As Police Called After Stranger Shows Up At Rihanna’s Gate

Bajan singer Rihanna's sprawling Beverly Hills home was swarmed by police after an unidentified man walked right up to the front gate, causing a bizarre scene that prompted calls to nearby police. The love-struck man, donning a red 'Nike' hoodie, is said to have reportedly travelled from South Carolina to Rihanna's Beverly Hills home to 'propose to the singer'. According to TMZ, Rihanna's security team promptly called the police and the man was immediately put in handcuffs and placed in a squad car. Despite the potentially hazardous act, it was determined that the man, of African American origin, ultimately had not broken any laws and was sent away and told not to return. Despite being spotted on Wednesday shopping for baby items around Los Angeles, it was not immediately ...

Ruto To Begin 3-Day Visit To South Nyanza

23Mar

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Politics

Ruto To Begin 3-Day Visit To South Nyanza

President William Ruto is from Thursday set to embark on a three-day visit to the South Nyanza region, his first since assuming office in August last year. The tour will see him visit Kisii, Nyamira and Migori counties. In Kisii County on Thursday, the Head of State is expected to begin with the launch of the Kegati Water Project in Nyaribari Chache Constituency at 11 a.m., from where he will head to West Mugirango to launch the Sironga Housing Project, Constituency at 1 p.m. Thereafter, Ruto will commission upgrading of the Gekano-Rigoma-Amabuko Road in Kitutu Masaba Constituency. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamedon Wednesday said President Ruto will hold meetings with leaders in the regions.

Madrid To Host Revamped World Rugby Sevens Finale

22Mar

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Sports

Madrid To Host Revamped World Rugby Sevens Finale

Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday. The Spanish capital will welcome the competition's showpiece event after six other legs during the campaign. The home of football club Athletico Madrid has already played host to 15-a-side rugby with more than 40,000 people watching Spain play a Classic All Blacks outfit in May.

Former Chief Justice Mutunga Appointed MUHURI Board Chair

22Mar

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local news, Politics

Former Chief Justice Mutunga Appointed MUHURI Board Chair

Mutunga, who served as the country's Chief Justice from 2011 to 2016 was elected unanimously. He takes over from Khelef Khalifa. A statement by MUHURI noted that Mutunga's grasp of matters human rights and the law will help the body advance its goal of fighting impunity. "He brings an immense wealth of experience especially in the civil society and human rights sectors," the statement reads in part. MUHURI added that his track record of defending the law will help boost constitutionalism in Kenya. Mutunga joined the Mombasa-based non-governmental organization as a board member in 2021.

Govt Gazettes 30 Companies Only Cleared to Offer Retirement Benefits [LIST]

21Mar

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Business

Govt Gazettes 30 Companies Only Cleared to Offer Retirement Benefits [LIST]

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) on Tuesday, March 21, published the names of 30 insurance companies that were authorised to offer retirement benefits services to Kenyans. In the list, the government agency listed APA Life Assurance Limited, Britam Life Assurance Company Kenya Limited, Chancery Wright Insurance Brokers Limited, CIC Life Assurance Limited and CPF Financial Services Limited as some of the companies cleared to offer the services. The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited, the Kenyan Alliance Insurance Company Limited, the Monarch Insurance Company Limited, UAP Life Assurance Limited and Zamara Actuaries Administrators & Consultants Limited were also included in the list. Other companies included in the list of 30 were Eagle Africa Insurance Broke...

Senegal Opposition Leader Claims Assassination Attempt As Deadly Protests Flare

21Mar

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Africa

Senegal Opposition Leader Claims Assassination Attempt As Deadly Protests Flare

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko claimed Monday to have survived an assassination attempt during his appearance at a politically charged trial that sparked deadly unrest last week. Sonko, a fierce opponent of President Macky Sall, has been receiving medical treatment since he was allegedly sprayed with tear gas and manhandled while authorities escorted him to a courthouse on Thursday. In a Facebook post that evening, Sonko said he was suffering "terrible dizziness", lower abdominal pain and breathing difficulties. "We sent the product that was sprayed on me to France to find out what it was," Sonko said from a private clinic in the capital Dakar on Monday. "It is an assassination attempt," he added. Authorities have not responded to the allegation. Violence...

KNCHR Calls For Investigation Into Police, Protesters During Monday Demos

21Mar

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KNCHR Calls For Investigation Into Police, Protesters During Monday Demos

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate probe into the manner in which police officers and protesters conducted themselves during the nationwide protests on Monday which turned chaotic. In a statement on Monday, the KNCHR chairperson Roseline Odede condemned the demonstrations which they established have resulted in "arrests, destruction of property, injuries and allegations of use of live bullets by the security agents." Ms. Odede noted that they, in liaison with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), are working to verify the allegations and will bring the perpetrators to book if found guilty. "If proven, it would be very unfortunate and the same can be prosecuted under the command responsibility princip...

South Africa Protests To End At Midnight, Julius Malema Says

20Mar

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International news

South Africa Protests To End At Midnight, Julius Malema Says

South Africa opposition leader Julius Malema has announced that the ongoing protests in the country will end at midnight. While thanking South Africans for coming out in large numbers to join the ‘National Shutdown’ protests, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader said the protests have been a success contrary to claims that people did not turn out as anticipated. “Thank you very much the people of South Africa and EFF ground forces for a peaceful yet vibrant EFF National Shutdown. It's just the beginning; now, let's go out and join the picket lines. They said it was a normal day, but you could see who the deceivers were. You proved to the doomsayers once more that we remain the only discipline force or the left. National Shutdown will end at midnight,” he wrote in twe...

Teargas As Police Engage Protesters In Running Battles

20Mar

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local news

Teargas As Police Engage Protesters In Running Battles

There is a standoff between police officers and protesters in the Nairobi CBD as demonstrations called by Azimio la Umoja kicked off. Police have been engaged in running battles as they lob teargas to disperse protesters across the city. At around 10.00 am, a delegation of Azimio MPs led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna stormed the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The senator and the protesters scampered as teargas was lobbed, with those who had started gathering outside KICC also taking cover. A similar situation has been witnessed in Kibra Constituency, where protesters barricaded roads and hurled stones at police officers who had been deployed there. Kibra is one of the strongholds of Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Armoured police vehicles and...