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Nationwide Planned Power Maintenance Scheduled for June 12, 2025
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a planned power interruption scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, affecting multiple counties across the country. The maintenance, which will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., is aimed at upgrading and maintaining electrical infrastructure to enhance power supply reliability. Below is a breakdown of
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Dennis Okari Opens Up About Daughter’s Illness and Harsh Realities of Kenya’s Healthcare System
Dennis Okari has offered a deeply personal glimpse into a traumatic chapter of his life—his daughter Ivanna’s critical illness—and the emotional and financial turmoil that followed, echoing the challenges many Kenyans face in accessing urgent medical care. Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Friday, May 16, 2025, Okari recounted the moment
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Safaricom Responds to Senate Inquiry Over Alleged Link to Death in Police Custody
Safaricom has responded firmly to claims linking it to the controversial death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a young man who died while in police custody in Homa Bay, following his arrest. The matter, now under Senate investigation, has sparked nationwide outrage and drawn intense scrutiny over alleged misconduct by security agencies. During a Senate session
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Governor Sakaja Pledges Full Support to Family of Deceased Influencer Albert Ojwang
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson recently met with the grieving family of the late Albert Ojwang, a prominent influencer who frequently collaborated with the Governor’s media team. The meeting, held at City Hall, included Albert’s father, mother, his widow, and their three-year-old son, George Miles. Governor Sakaja offered his unwavering support to the family, making several
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JUST IN: Wetangula Celebrates Kenyan ICT Talent After Global Victory in China
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has applauded 12 outstanding Kenyan university students for their stellar performance at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025, held from May 20 to 24 in Shenzhen, China. Speaking during a recognition ceremony held at Parliament Buildings this week, organized in collaboration with Huawei, local universities, and government partners, Wetangula praised the young tech minds for flying Kenya’s flag high on the global stage. He hailed their success as a testament to the nation’s growing reputation in digital innovation and technological excellence. “I warmly applaud our brilliant students for their resounding victory at the Huawei
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JUST IN: Government To Roll Out Secret Ballot Voting System for Visually Impaired Voters
The government has unveiled plans to introduce a new voting system that will allow visually impaired citizens to vote independently and in private during future elections, a move hailed as a major step toward electoral inclusivity. On Wednesday, June 11, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura announced that the state will roll out a “special secret ballot mechanism” specifically designed to empower visually impaired voters. The system will eliminate the need for external assistance at the ballot box, giving every Kenyan the right to vote confidentially. “The new system will mean that visually impaired people will be able to cast their votes
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JUST IN: Nairobi Rolls Out 50 Air Quality Sensors to Combat Pollution
Nairobi County has taken a step in the fight against air pollution with the launch of its first-ever city-owned air quality monitoring network. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, June 11, at Nairobi City Hall, where Governor Johnson Arthur Sakaja officially flagged off the initiative. As part of the project, the county has deployed 50 air quality sensors across various parts of the city. These high-tech devices will track pollution hotspots and provide real-time data to help shape effective policies that protect public health and improve the city’s air quality. County officials plan to use the data to guide targeted,
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JUST IN: Govt Cracks Down on Junk Food Ads to Protect Children from Rising NCDs
The government has unveiled a new plan to intensify efforts against the marketing and consumption of unhealthy foods, with a strong focus on protecting children from harmful dietary influences. The Ministry of Health announced on Monday, June 9, that this campaign is part of sweeping reforms designed to address the sharp increase in diet-related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These diseases have become a major public health concern across the country. At the core of this renewed effort is the development of a Nutrient Profile Model, a scientifically grounded system that sets specific thresholds for
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JUST IN: ‘We Must Pay Taxes’: Mbadi Defends KRA’s Plan to Access Personal Financial Data
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended a contentious proposal that would expand the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) powers, granting it access to personal and financial data of Kenyans. The move, outlined in the proposed 2025 Finance Bill, seeks to bolster tax enforcement and address chronic revenue shortfalls. At the heart of the proposal is a plan to repeal Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act – a provision that currently shields individuals and businesses from being compelled to share customers’ personal data with tax authorities. Scrapping this section would give KRA authority to monitor sensitive financial records, such as
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