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  BEIJING, May 27 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with African diplomatic envoys in Beijing to jointly celebrate Africa Day, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the continent. The event was attended by ambassadors and chargés d’affaires from more than 50 African countries accredited to China, as well as representatives of Read More

  Police have denied any involvement in the alleged abduction and dramatic release of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi, who was found injured and unconscious in a coffee plantation hours after his family reported him missing. Authorities suspect the MP may have staged the incident and have launched an official investigation to establish the truth. MP Found in Coffee Plantation After Disappearance On Monday morning, civilians discovered Koimburi lying on the ground in the Jacaranda coffee plantation in Kibichoi, Kiambu County. He appeared unconscious, writhing in pain, and still dressed in the navy blue suit he wore the day before. The rescue came almost 12 hours after his family and
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  The Court of Appeal has delivered a major blow to Mozzartbet Kenya Limited, dismissing the bookmaker’s attempt to recover Ksh256 million that the state seized over suspicions of money laundering. In a ruling that affirmed the findings of the High Court, Appellate Judges Francis Toiyott, Fred Ochieng, and Aggrey Muchelule concluded that Mozzartbet failed to explain why it paid massive sums to an entity suspected of being a shell company. “There was sufficient evidence on the statutory threshold of balance of probabilities to implicate Mozzartbet,” the judges said, “and it cannot benefit from the protection of a third party.” Betting Software Deal Under Scrutiny Mozzartbet had argued that it paid
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  A Tononoka Children’s Court has upheld a psychologist’s report as part of the prosecution’s evidence against Shakahola massacre prime suspect Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, marking a major win for the prosecution. Mackenzie, through his legal team, had moved to have the expert report by Dr. Florence Mueni struck out, claiming she lacked a valid licence when she prepared the document in 2023. However, Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir dismissed the objection, stating the application lacked merit. Dr. Mueni, a clinical psychologist and play therapist, had compiled the report after assessing some of the children rescued from Mackenzie’s cult-like enclave in Shakahola Forest. Her findings detailed the severe psychological trauma the children had
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  Parliament has rescheduled the 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast to Wednesday, May 28, shifting from its traditional date on the last Thursday of May. This year’s event will take place at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula made the announcement in an official communication to the House on April 30. The decision marks a departure from long-standing tradition but aligns with Parliament’s efforts to adapt the event’s significance to the evolving national landscape. Held under the theme “Rise and Rebuild,” this year’s prayer breakfast calls for unity and reflection across Kenya’s political, economic, and social spheres. Wetang’ula described it as a timely platform for the country
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  Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale officially inaugurated the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel on Monday, marking a key milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The government established the Panel through Gazette Notice No. 5044, published on April 23. The Panel will operate under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, and will be hosted by the University of Nairobi’s College of Health Sciences. It brings together experts from diverse sectors to guide health policy reforms. Duale reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to achieving UHC, noting that improved health financing forms the cornerstone of this ambitious goal. “A healthier population is the foundation of a more prosperous nation,”
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  The Social Health Authority (SHA) has directed all employers across Kenya to comply with mandatory medical cover contributions under the Social Health Insurance (SHI) Act, 2023. In an official notice, the Authority reminded employers of their legal duty to register with SHA and remit contributions on time. The SHI Act requires all employers—including those in national and county governments and the private sector—to register with the Authority, enroll their employees and dependents, and submit monthly payments to the Social Health Insurance Fund. “Employers must enroll all staff in the SHA system, keep their details updated, and encourage them to register their dependents,” the notice stated. SHA also warned employers about
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  President William Ruto has announced that the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued licences for the construction of three modern hotels within Meru National Park, signaling increased efforts to expand tourism infrastructure in the region. Speaking during the launch of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation Fund in Meru County on Monday, Ruto said KWS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, had approved the developments to attract more tourists and enhance economic opportunities for local communities. “KWS and our ministry have handed out licences for the construction of three hotels within Meru National Park. Local investors should also be included in the investment plans for the park,” Ruto stated.
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