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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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Oldest Living Person Turns 117 Years
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Oldest Living Person Turns 117 Years

Maria Branyas Morera, who holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest living person, turned 117 years on Monday. Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, USA, Maria's record was ratified in January 2023 following the death of 118-year-old Lucile Randon from France. According to Guinness World Records, Maria 'returned to Spain with her family when she was eight and settled in Catalonia region, where she has lived all her life. For the past 23 years, Maria has spent in a nursing home in Catalonia. According to Eva Carrera Boix, the director of Maria's nursing home, Maria was thrilled by the congratulatory messages she received for turning a year older. "She is happy to be able to celebrate this special day intimately with her family and colleagues and wishes...
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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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Respect Artists, You Are Their Employee – Nonini Fires At Ezekiel Mutua
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Respect Artists, You Are Their Employee – Nonini Fires At Ezekiel Mutua

A vexed Kenyan rapper Hubert Nakitare well known as Nonini took on Music Copyright Society of Kenya chairman Ezekiel Mutua over the disbursement of royalties to Kenyan artists. Speaking on Citizen TV, Nonini accused the MCSK and all Kenyan Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) of ignoring the set directives of disbursing 70% in royalties of the money they collect. He further ridiculed MCSK for running a crooked system at the expense of denying artists their rightful pay. "Artists know the amount of money they should earn. A majority of those I represent have not been paid and their songs are always played," said Nonini. "Why is money being collected and distributed in bits? Royalties are distributed once...There is no day these people have distributed 70%." Nonini ...
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Ruto Signs Into Law Bill Allocating Counties Additional Ksh.46 Billion
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Ruto Signs Into Law Bill Allocating Counties Additional Ksh.46 Billion

President William Ruto on Monday assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2023 which will see counties receive an additional Ksh.46.3 billion to cater for the Financial Year 2023/2024. President Ruto signed the bill from State House Nairobi, in the presence of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate) and Council of Governor chairperson Anne Waiguru. Other leaders include majority leaders Arron Cheruiyot (Senate) and Kimani Ichungwah (National Assembly) and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. He said that the move lies in the spirit of creating equitable sharing of resources, expressing confidence that the move will allow counties to best deliver services to their residents. "I'm happy t...
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