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Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo dies

8May

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Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo dies

Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo is dead. Magelo died following a short illness at Nairobi Hospital, Kajiado governor Joseph Ole Lenku has confirmed. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of one of our greatest sons and warriors of our community. The late Magelo died at Nairobi Hospital where he has been admitted for some weeks now," Lenku said. "Death has robbed us a brave and dependable man, philanthropist, football administrator, politician, and a dedicated public servant whose wit in matters of society enabled him to rub shoulders with the high and mighty in this country at different stages of his life." Narok senator Ledama Ole Kina sent his condolences to the family of the deceased. "Today is a sad day for us! I am sadden by the...

6May

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SENATORS TO VOTE ON BBI BILL TODAY.

The debate on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 resumed in the Senate on Thursday morning ahead of the planned voting in the afternoon. This comes even as a section of senators continues to push for an amendment of the document to realign it with the constitution. According to the order paper, the Bill would proceed to the third reading stage on Thursday afternoon where members would vote on it. Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka said that there were no amendments proposed in the second stage. The speaker said that there are amendments that have been proposed by the committee of the whole. He assured the House that he will make a ruling before the committee of the whole stage. "It will be a well-researched ruling, well reasoned. I am not a speaker by a...

30Apr

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Kenya, UNHCR agree on refugee Roadmap.

Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have agreed on a repatriation roadmap for refugees in Kakuma and Dadaab camps. The roadmap includes provisions for voluntary safe return of refugees to their home nations, departures to third countries under various arrangements, and alternative stay options in Kenya for refugees from the East African Community member states. The plan that will be implemented by a team of Government and UNHCR officials was agreed upon Thursday evening during a meeting between President Uhuru Kenyatta and the visiting UN Refugee Agency's High Commissioner Filippo Grandi who paid the Head of State a courtesy visit at State House, Nairobi. At the meeting, also attended by Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua, and Cabinet Secretaries ...

Martha Koome expresses her gratitude to Kenyans.

28Apr

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Martha Koome expresses her gratitude to Kenyans.

Chief Justice nominee Martha Koome has expressed gratitude ahead of her confirmation. In a thank you statement on Wednesday, Koome said she was extremely grateful to the Judicial Service Commission for nominating her to the office. "It will indeed be an honour and a great privilege for me to serve this great country as the Chief Justice if confirmed to the office," he said. Justice Koome will be the first woman to lead the Judicature, one of the three arms of government when she takes office. The Judicial Service Commission is expected to submit her name to President Uhuru Kenyatta who will then appoint Koome to succeed former CJ David Maraga. Justice Koome, who has 33 years of experience in legal practice, joins the growing league of powerful women in top Judicia...

Kakamega Senator sues ODM over deputy leader of minority of the senate.

23Apr

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Kakamega Senator sues ODM over deputy leader of minority of the senate.

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has challenged his removal from the office of deputy leader of Minority of the Senate. He has told the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal that his removal on March 24 was unprocedural, unilateral, unlawful and violated the NASA coalition agreement between ODM and four political parties, hence null and void. “The complainant discharged the duties of the Senate diligently until his unceremonious removal on March 24 in a charade solely orchestrated and executed by ODM contrary to their agreement,” Malala says in documents. In the case, Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo, who replaced him, Amani National Congress, Wiper Democratic Movement, Ford Kenya, Chama cha Mashinani and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have been listed as intere...

23Apr

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BBI BILL FOUND TO CONTAIN ERRORS.

A record 32 county assemblies debated a BBI Bill containing errors, the joint committee considering the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 has confirmed. Speaking on Friday after week-long deliberation, the joint committee however downplayed the errors as minor and correctable. Joint chairs Muturi Kigano (Kangema MP) and Senator Okong'o Omogeni (Nyamira) told journalists that the report is now ready and will be sent to the two speakers. The leaders said the discrepancies are captured in the report that will be tabled in Parliament. "We have taken note and that affects 32 County Assemblies and that is captured in our report," Omogeni said. "There were no two copies of the Bill. There could be small errors here and there but that is correctable," ...

KDF commissions acquires new aircraft in Nairobi

22Apr

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KDF commissions acquires new aircraft in Nairobi

The Kenya Air Force (KAF) Wednesday commissioned the newly acquired C-145 Skytruck aircraft. This is a boost to the service that is currently rushing to upgrade its arsenal to match the demands. The type can perform varied roles such as precision combat airdrop, combat search-and-rescue, humanitarian assistance, casualty evacuation and disaster relief missions. Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) Major General Francis Ogolla presided over the event at Moi Air Base (MAB), Eastleigh. The C-145 Skytruck which is intended to phase out the Y-12 aircraft was acquired through Excess Defence Article (EDA) after the signing of the Kenya United States Liason Office (KUSLO) agreement by the two Governments in April 2017. Maj Gen Ogolla expresse...

Koinange daughter chosen to run for Kiambaa MP on Jubilee ticket.

21Apr

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Koinange daughter chosen to run for Kiambaa MP on Jubilee ticket.

The family of Paul Koinange has picked Lenah Koinange, daughter of the former cabinet minister Mbiyu Koinange to vie for the Kiambaa seat on the Jubilee party ticket. Through spokesman Leonard Karuga, they said 10 family members were interested in the seat but they had agreed to support Lenah. “It was a tough decision but we all agreed to support Lenah who is Koinange’s last born,” Karuga said. He said the family was not at crossroads on who to select, calling the choice a show of democracy to agree on one person to face other aspirants. Lenah said, with the blessings of the family, if elected she would work diligently to fulfil the dreams and works of her father. A section of elders also endorsed Lenah and called on Kiambaa people to rally behind her. Koinange...

Suluhu disappointed as MPs compare her to Magufuli.

19Apr

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Suluhu disappointed as MPs compare her to Magufuli.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has asked parliament to stop debates comparing her with her predecessor John Magufuli. She said she was disappointed that the parliament was discussing her differences with the former president, who died on 17 March, rather than focusing on the government's agenda. The president, who has been hailed for being unafraid to take the country in a new direction, said she and and her predecessor were "one thing" - and that she was focused on continuing the work that Magufuli had started. "We are supposed to be discussing and passing the government budgets...Let's work the way parliament is supposed to...," she said, speaking at a national conference organised by religious leaders in memory of the late president and to pray for the new leader...

15Apr

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KCPE results to be released today

Education CS George Magoha is set to announce Kenya Certificate of Primary Education results today. The KCPE exams were delayed as a result of Covid-19 pandemic. Magoha is set to meet President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House for handover of KCPE 2020 results report ahead of the official announcement. The 2020 KCPE exam started on March 22 and ended on March 24, with rehearsals having been done on March 19. Some 1,181,725 candidates sat the exam, marking an increase from 1,083,456 learners who sat the 2019 exam. Among 3,500 girls in primary school who were found to be pregnant, more than 200 candidates sat for the exam. Last month, Basic Education PS Julius Jwan said the marking is being conducted by teachers contracted by the Kenya National E...