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Ruto Signs New Law of Privatisation of state corporates
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Ruto Signs New Law of Privatisation of state corporates

President William Ruto has signed into law the Privatisation Bill, 2023 after being passed by the National Assembly in September. The bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, entails a revised regulatory framework for the privatisation of public entities aiming to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Kenya’s productive resources.  "It is intended to remove the bureaucratic processes in the privatization of non-strategic or loss-making government entities," reads a report from the National Assembly on Monday. With Ruto's signature now appended to the Bill, the requirement for parliamentary approval has been scrapped and the Privatization Authority will be established. The bill further seeks to encourage more participation of the private sector in ...
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British Croc Expert Adam Britton Admits Sexually Abusing Dogs
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International news

British Croc Expert Adam Britton Admits Sexually Abusing Dogs

A well-known British crocodile expert and academic has pleaded guilty to bestiality charges involving the rape, torture, and killing of dogs. According to Australian media, Adam Britton tortured and exploited more than 42 dogs until his arrest in April 2022. An Australian court was shocked after hearing the accounts of Northern Territory British crocodile expert Adam Robert Corden Britton, 51, who admitted to animal cruelty against dogs as well as possessing child-abuse material. After filming himself in the heinous acts, the Charles Darwin University professor would post the footage on online forums under aliases. Chief Justice Michael Grant said the crime, which resulted in the deaths of 39 dogs, "could only be described as grotesque cruelty" and urged members of the pub...
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Kenya Set To Host Twin Tourism Expos In November
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tourism

Kenya Set To Host Twin Tourism Expos In November

Kenya is gearing up to host the 3rd edition of the East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) in November this year. Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza made the announcement on Wednesday during the unveiling of the event scheduled for November 20 - 22, 2023. CS Malonza noted that EARTE will run concurrently with the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), under the theme dubbed ‘Tourism for Green Growth.’
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Senator Mandago, Co-Accused Arraigned in Court Over Finland, Canada Scholarship Scandal
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Politics

Senator Mandago, Co-Accused Arraigned in Court Over Finland, Canada Scholarship Scandal

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago was arraigned on Thursday at the Nakuru Chief Magistrate Court in connection with the Uasin Gishu scholarship scandal that has plagued the county in recent weeks. Senator Mandago was arraigned alongside two other defendants, Joshua Lelei and Mishack Rono, because the third defendant, Joseph Maritim, is currently out of the country. The three are accused of conspiring to steal Ksh.1.1 billion from a Kenya Commercial Bank account in Eldoret registered under the Uasin Gishu Education Trust Fund, which was intended for overseas university fees for scholarship students. After appearing before the DCI on Wednesday, the Senator was grilled before being transferred to the Central Police Station in Nakuru East on Wednesday evening, where he spent th...
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One Injured In Baringo Banditry Attack, Over 300 Cows Stolen
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Human Interest

One Injured In Baringo Banditry Attack, Over 300 Cows Stolen

Tension is high in Loruk area in Baringo North after bandits raided, shooting one person and seriously injuring him.  Over 300 cows were driven away towards Paka hills in Tiaty.  The bandits, who were heavily armed struck at around 12pm on Wednesday while the cows were grazing. They started shooting indiscriminately, forcing herders to run away.  Police who engaged the bandits in a fierce shot out were overpowered as bandits made away with the loot. The raid has since forced residents of Tiaty living in Loruk to close shops for fear of retaliatory attack.  The raid comes in the wake of 5 days long prayers, an initiative of first lady Rachel Ruto, aimed at intercession for restoration of peace in six counties which has been declared disturbed and dang...
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President Ruto Assents To Division Of Revenue Bill, 2023
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local news

President Ruto Assents To Division Of Revenue Bill, 2023

President William Ruto has signed into law the Division of Revenue Bill, 2023, which the Senate passed last week.  Senators considered and passed the bill on April 20 without amendments in the form passed by the National Assembly. This allocated counties Ksh.385 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, which is Ksh.15 billion more than the Ksh. 370 billion that has been allocated in the current financial year (2022/2023). During last week’s vote, 25 legislators voted to pass the Bill without amendments, outnumbering Azimio La Umoja-allied leaders who had pushed for an amendment to give counties Ksh. 407 billion. The decision was however condemed by governors, who accused the Senate of voting against the spirit of devolution. "In the history of devolution, t...
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Lampard Urges Chelsea To Emulate 2012 Shock Run To Euro Glory
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Sports

Lampard Urges Chelsea To Emulate 2012 Shock Run To Euro Glory

Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to ignore the turmoil enveloping his struggling side as he invoked the memory of the Blues' incredible run to Champions League glory in 2012. Lampard is back in charge of Chelsea until the end of the season after replacing the sacked Graham Potter last week. After watching Chelsea crash to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat at Wolves in his first game in charge on Saturday, Lampard takes them to Real Madrid for a daunting Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Chelsea are languishing in 11th place in the Premier League after a dismal campaign that included Thomas Tuchel being sacked in September and Potter lasting only seven months before his dismissal. The west Londoners have managed to progress to the last eight in Europe despite thei...
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Sky News Australia Quits TikTok, Says Security Risks ‘Too Great’ For Media
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International news

Sky News Australia Quits TikTok, Says Security Risks ‘Too Great’ For Media

Australian broadcaster Sky News has left TikTok because of security concerns that have led several Western governments to ban the video app on devices used by officials. In an article published on the Sky News Australia website Monday, digital editor Jack Houghton said the security risks posed by the “Beijing-controlled platform” were “too great for any serious news publisher.” “TikTok is a spy network masquerading as a social media platform which has been proven to illegally pilfer the data of journalists, public citizens and politicians,” Houghton wrote. “We urge [media organizations] to consider this dilemma and stop trading security and integrity for a few worthless views,” he added. CNN has reached out to TikTok for a response. Experts say the security fears behind...
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Kenyans In Diaspora To Be Able To Marry At Embassies
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Life Style, local news

Kenyans In Diaspora To Be Able To Marry At Embassies

Kenyans nationals in the diaspora will soon be able to marry at Kenyan embassies in their respective countries of residence, President William Ruto said on Wednesday. Ruto said Attorney General Justin Muturi is working on the gazettement of Kenyan embassies worldwide as legally-recognised places of marriage. “The Attorney General has given concurrence that he is going to gazette our embassies as a place you can get married,” he said in Kigali, Rwanda during a meeting with Kenyans living in the country. However, Ruto said the marriages will be within the confines of Kenyan law, meaning same-sex marriages will not be officiated regardless of whether the country of residence legally recognises gay marriages. “The law of Kenya will continue to apply; if you are a man, you can ...
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Heavy Police Presence At Uhuru Kenyatta’s Ichaweri Home
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Politics

Heavy Police Presence At Uhuru Kenyatta’s Ichaweri Home

Days after Uhuru Kenyatta's family-owned property was raided by goons, the government, not wanting to witness the Monday scenes again, has boosted security at his rural home in Ichaweri, Gatundu South Constituency. According to Gatundu South sub-county police commander Jonathan Koech, a total of 30 officers have been deployed to keep watch and ward off any criminal elements. The same security measures were witnessed at the rural home of Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua.  On Thursday morning police were outside Karua's home in Kimunye area, Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County. Business in surrounding areas progressed as usual.  The increased security at the home of the former President follows an invasion of one of his properties during the anti-govern...
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