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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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Djokovic Withdraws From BNP Paribas in Indian Wells
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Djokovic Withdraws From BNP Paribas in Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday (Mar 9), in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The Serb had been automatically listed in the draw for the tournament but said he knew it was unlikely that he would be able to gain entry into the United States. "The (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has confirmed that regulations won't be changing so I won't be able to play in the US," Djokovic said in a tweet. Djokovic was unable to compete at the Australian Open after immigration authorities detained him on Jan. 6, prompting a legal rollercoaster ride over the country's COVID-19 entry rules that led to the cancellation of his visa later that month. Rafa Na...
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Kate Actress, Jackie Matubia win big at Women in Film Awards
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Kate Actress, Jackie Matubia win big at Women in Film Awards

The gala for the third edition of Women in Film Awards (WiFA) went down at the Kenya National Theatre. Actress Catherine Kamau popularly known as Kate actress and actress Jackie Matubia were among the biggest winners of the night. In Nafsi actress Mumbi Maina and Kate Actress, play childhood best friends faced with the biggest test of their lives. When Aisha (Mumbi) is unable to conceive after a traumatic childhood experience, her best friend Shiko (Catherine) offers to be her surrogate to help save her marriage, but they soon find out that everything is easier said than done. Actress Jackie Matubia was crowned best actress in TV drama following her role in Citizen TV’s telenovela ‘Zora’. “I would like to thank each and everyone of you who took time and vot...
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Alexander Zverev suspended 8-week ban by ATP for Acapulco outburst
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Alexander Zverev suspended 8-week ban by ATP for Acapulco outburst

Men’s tennis governing body has handed world number three Alexander Zverev a suspended eight-week ban for smashing his racket against the umpire’s chair at last month’s ATP 500 event in Acapulco, for which he was expelled from the tournament. Zverev was fined $20,000 for verbal abuse, $20,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, and forfeited more than $31,000 in prize money and all rankings points earned from singles and doubles action at the Abierto Mexicano tournament. Following a review, the ATP found the 24-year-old German had committed “aggravated behaviour” and issued an additional fine of $25,000 and an eight-week ban from any ATP-sanctioned event. The ATP said, however, the ban and the additional fine were suspended, providing that over a probation period ending one year aft...
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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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UON Kicks Out 30,000 Inactive Students
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UON Kicks Out 30,000 Inactive Students

The University of Nairobi (UoN) has deregistered over 30,000 inactive students in an enrolment clean-up targeting mostly those who have overstayed. The deregistered students, who accounted for more than a third of UoN students, include those who have temporarily withdrawn and deferred studies or are serving suspension. Thousands of university students have deferred their studies for lack of fees in a period the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) has struggled to offer loans amid reduced allocation from the Treasury. The majority of loan applicants come from poor households and require financial support from Helb to pay for their tuition and upkeep, forcing some learners to postpone their studies. Master’s degree courses are supposed to take two years, but many part-t...
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KPC Pipe Bursts, Spills Diesel In Kisumu
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KPC Pipe Bursts, Spills Diesel In Kisumu

An oil spillage occurred on Thursday night from a burst pipe owned by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) near Kanyamedha and Obunga slums causing panic and fear among residents. The cause of the midnight incident on the main KPC line is still unknown, police authorities and those from KPC moved in swiftly to avert any dangers; the line was later turned off by KPC engineers. Kisumu Central sub-county Deputy County Commissioner Hussein Alason Hussein said they cordoned off the Kondele- Kisumu airport bypass following the incident to prevent the public from accessing the scene. Hussein said officers from the Kisumu fire fighting department were mobilized and are presently helping in the operation, adding that despite being not too highly flammable, diesel is still dangerous. He...
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Russia, Ukraine agree to set up evacuation corridors
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Russia, Ukraine agree to set up evacuation corridors

Russia and Ukraine have agreed on the need for humanitarian corridors to deliver aid and help civilians exit besieged Ukrainian cities, in the first apparent sign of progress in talks between the warring sides. Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reported “substantial progress” at Thursday’s talks –  the second round of negotiations since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine – saying the “main issue that we settled today is the salvation of people, civilians who have found themselves in a zone of military clashes”. The tentative agreement, reached in Belarus, came as Russian forces continued to surround and attack Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv, and the second-biggest city of Kharkiv. Thousands are thought to have died or been wounded in the eight-day confl...
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Professor Miriam Were nominated for 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
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Professor Miriam Were nominated for 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Professor Miriam Were was nominated by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Quaker Peace and Social Witness (QPSW). “It is an honor to have the opportunity to nominate Dr Miriam Were for the Nobel Peace Prize,” said Joyce Ajlouny, General Secretary of AFSC. Ajlouny added: “Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of public health policy and global health equity. Ajlouny said the nomination was in recognition of Were’s tireless work since the 1970s in promoting trust between governments, health authorities, and the citizens through culturally sensitive programs. Were’s focus has been on community health approaches, the efforts which they argue facilitate the uptake of health initiatives among the vulnerable peo...
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