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CJ Interviews to go on.
Politics

CJ Interviews to go on.

Justice Antony Mrima has declined to issue orders stopping the current Chief Justice interviews. In a short ruling delivered on Monday afternoon, Justice Mrima instead referred the matter to the acting CJ to appoint a three-judge bench to hear and determine the issue of granting orders. The judge ruled that the case raises substantial issues of law and should be heard by a bench. He also ruled that the decision issued by the bench will be used in future cases of that nature. In the case, Tolphin Nafula had sued the Judicial Service Commission, challenging Olive Mugenda's position as the chair of JSC during interviews. Nafula said DCJ Philomena Mwilu should be the person chairing the sessions and not Mugenda. She said Mugenda was elected as an interim vice chairperson...
Atwoli re-elected as COTU secretary general.
Politics

Atwoli re-elected as COTU secretary general.

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions has re-elected the incumbent secretary general Francis Atwoli for the fifth term in office. Atwoli was re-elected unopposed as Cotu's boss on Friday. The vibrant unionist will serve for another five-year term in office. Through his Twitter account on Friday, Atwoli expressed his gratitude to Kenyan workers for trusting him. "I promise to service you with all my mighty and strength and not betray the trust you have bestowed in me," he said. Kenya National Union of Nurses secretary general Seth Panyako had shown interest in the union’s top seat. Panyako and a host of trade unions accused Atwoli of using unorthodox means to elbow rivals from the race and get a smooth ride back to the office. The other unions are Kenya National Un...
Kamukunji politician Ibrahim Ahmed ‘Johnny’ dies.
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Kamukunji politician Ibrahim Ahmed ‘Johnny’ dies.

Former Kamukunji MP aspirant Ibrahim Ahmed Yusuf, popularly known as Johnny, is dead.  Ahmed died in Nairobi on Friday morning.  Johnny, as he was fondly referred to, died on Friday morning after a short illness, according to his family. He passed on at the Coptic Hospital where he was rushed for emergency treatment. There was no immediate confirmation on the cause, but his family and friends said he had a kidney condition. Jamia Mosque officials said Ahmed will be buried at 12pm on Friday at the Langata Cemetery.
Uhuru, Raila tour projects in the city.
Politics

Uhuru, Raila tour projects in the city.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM party leader Raila Odinga on Thursday toured the new green park bus terminal at Railway club. The two inspected various projects within Nairobi they started with Green Park Terminus. Uhuru and Raila were seen walking as they looked around the terminus accompanied by government officials. They later went to a room where they were shown how far the project has proceeded. The aim of the terminus is to decongest the CBD. Boda boda and taxis will use another tarmacked designated area. It will be the drop off and pick up points for about 140 matatus using the Ngong and Langata routes. The terminus will have a small dispensary, a modern restaurant,mini-supermarket,police station and user friendly ablution block. Green park named for its g...
Obama allegedly to attend Mama Sarah burial rites.
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Obama allegedly to attend Mama Sarah burial rites.

Former Us President Barack Obama is allegedly coming to Kenya on Thursday to attend the burial rites of his late grandmother Mama Sarah Obama. Mama Sarah 99, died on Monday morning at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital in Kisumu where she had been admitted since Saturday last week. The plane carrying Obama and his family is expected to touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 7.15pm. Obama will be accompanied by his wife Michelle Obama and two daughters Malia and Sasha. Upon arrivial he will be received by his step sister Auma Obama,ODM leader Raila Odinga,Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o,foreign affairs CS Rachael Omamo and US Ambassador Eric Kneedler. Before flying to Kisumu en route to K’ogelo in Siaya County his father ancestral hom...
Raila now Covid-19 free.
Politics

Raila now Covid-19 free.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga has tested negative for Covid-19. The party confirmed via Twitter on Wednesday that Raila is out of danger of the virus and is focused on pending issues. He tested positive for the virus on 11 March 31, 2021, when he checked into Nairobi Hospital for a series of test after complaining of fatigue when returning from a five-day tour from the coast. Raila met with party officials on Wednesday to discuss recent developments in the country including the ongoing countrywide vaccination and the state of the country’s economy. He reaffirmed ODM commitment to the spirit Uhuru Kenyatta as well as the constitution Amendment bill 2020 which is a product of BBI. The BBI process has been thrown into disarray following Uhuru directive of suspending parlia...
Kiambaa Member of Parliament dies in Nairobi.
Politics

Kiambaa Member of Parliament dies in Nairobi.

Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange has succumbed to Covid-19 related complications. He passed in Nairobi Hospital where he was receiving treatment on Wednesday early morning. Koinange was among the forefront campaign for the building bridges initiative (BBI) in Kiambu County. President Uhuru Kenyatta mourned him as a keen and steadfast supporter of the country’s peace agenda through the House committee he chaired. National Speaker Justin Mturi said the National Assembly has been robbed off a dependable member of parliament.
John Magufuli’s burial underway in Chato,Tanzania.
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John Magufuli’s burial underway in Chato,Tanzania.

Tanzania fifth president John Magufuli is set to be buried Friday afternoon in Chato. The body of the late president arrived in Chato,north western Tanzania. President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Ex-presidents Ali Hassan Mwinyi  and Jakaya Kikwete among other dignitaries are in attendance. Mr.Magufuli died on March 17 from heart complications at Mzena Hospital and current president Samia Suluhu announced his death on the same day.
Ruto says he is ready to join UDA.
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Ruto says he is ready to join UDA.

Deputy president William Ruto claims Jubilee is being turned into tribal grouping. He also hinted at a possible union with Orange democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga,whom he celebrated as one fighting a similar war in opposition. The ruling Jubilee party however argues that it was disingenuous for Ruto team to be in both parties at the same time and that they should resign to seek a fresh mandate in the new UDA party. Arguing that his vision for a national party was still intact Dr.Ruto said just as they had hoped jubilee will be the ruling party that was truly national it was possible to build a similar outfit using the same strategy. He also urged Kenyans to take the vaccination in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
President John Magufuli body arrives in Ancestral home
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President John Magufuli body arrives in Ancestral home

The body of the late president John Magufuli has arrived at his ancestral home in Chato for the Tanzanian leader’s state burial on Friday. Dozens of people lined the routes as the coffin carrying his body was accompanied by military vehicles. Among the people who attended this ceremony are musicians such as Nandy and Alikiba who performed their music that they had written for their late president. The burial is set to take place on Friday at his home in Chato. The burial will be attended by members of state as they lay Magufuli to rest.