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  Huawei, in partnership with Zuku and the Boma Yangu initiative, has launched a groundbreaking high-speed internet service priced at just Ksh10 a day, or Ksh300 a month. The service specifically targets residents of Kenya’s affordable housing units, a key project under President William Ruto’s administration. This initiative seeks to close the digital gap by making reliable internet accessible to low-income households — enabling them to stay connected without breaking the bank. Speaking during the official launch on Tuesday, May 20, a Boma Yangu official said the project directly aligns with the government’s goal of making both housing and digital connectivity accessible for all. “In your vision for affordable housing, we
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  Detectives have launched a full-scale investigation into the suspicious death of Father John Maina Ndegwa, a beloved Catholic priest from Nyandarua County, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in Gilgil, Nakuru County. On May 15, 2025, passersby discovered Father Maina unconscious and severely injured by the roadside in Kikopey, located more than 50 kilometers from his Igwamiti Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Nyahururu. Emergency responders rushed him to St. Mary’s Hospital in Gilgil, but despite their efforts, he died while undergoing treatment. Authorities now believe the priest may have been killed elsewhere and his body dumped in Kikopey to conceal the crime. Police have not yet located his
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  Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has admitted that their immediate mission is to remove President William Ruto from office before rolling out any national policy agenda. Speaking during a live interview on K24 TV, the former Kakamega Senator addressed growing criticism aimed at the Gachagua-led opposition party. Government allies have accused DCP of lacking a concrete development plan and focusing solely on the slogan “Ruto must go.” Malala pushed back, insisting that real reform cannot happen unless there’s a change in leadership. “Many people say we don’t have an agenda—that all we say is ‘Ruto must go, one term,’” Malala said. “But for our
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  The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for mismanaging the transfer of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff from the national government to county governments. The governors warn that the current handling of this transfer risks fueling tensions between national and county administrations. At a press briefing on Monday, the CoG expressed deep concerns about the lack of coordination and financial planning surrounding the move. They argue that counties are being burdened with responsibilities without the necessary resources to support them, creating an unsustainable situation. CoG Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi sharply condemned the hurried transfer of UHC staff, who were hired during the COVID-19
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  Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is facing corruption charges over alleged illegal dealings involving county funds. Authorities arraigned him at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, where he denied all charges related to conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public property. Before Chief Magistrate Charles Ondieki, Natembeya pleaded not guilty to three charges filed under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003. According to prosecutors, between January 1, 2023, and April 30, 2025, the governor allegedly benefited from indirect financial interests totaling more than Ksh3.2 million. The funds reportedly flowed through companies that did business with the Trans Nzoia County Government—namely Lyma Agro Science Limited, Maira Stores, and Easterly
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  In a surprising legal turn, the High Court has reversed a Chief Magistrate’s decision to release businessman Philip Aroko on bail, keeping him in custody as investigations into the murder of former Kasipul MP Charles Were continue. Aroko had initially secured his freedom on Friday, May 17, after Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts granted him a KSh 300,000 cash bail. Strict bail terms accompanied the release—including surrendering his passport, avoiding contact with witnesses and co-suspects, staying out of Homa Bay County, and refraining from tampering with evidence. But the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) swiftly challenged the decision, arguing that Aroko’s release
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  A Jersey-based recruitment firm has signed a landmark agreement with the Kenyan government to streamline the hiring of Kenyan professionals into jobs across the UK Crown dependencies, marking a significant step in global labour mobility. GR8, a leading recruitment agency in the Channel Islands, entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs to facilitate the smooth recruitment of Kenyan workers into Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man. GR8 Chief Executive Officer Lee Madden and Roseline Njogu, the Principal Secretary in charge of Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs, signed the agreement during a formal ceremony held in Jersey. The partnership will pave the
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  Nairobi County has issued a stern warning to city residents: anyone found littering or spitting in public within the Central Business District (CBD) will face immediate arrest and prosecution, as the county enforces its by-laws to restore cleanliness and order in the capital. This crackdown coincides with the county’s rollout of new dustbins across the city centre, a move aimed at improving waste management and sanitation. County officials expect the installation to be completed within a week, covering the entire CBD. The initiative follows what the county described as the “unfortunate theft” of earlier bins, which disrupted the city’s sanitation efforts and created gaps in public waste disposal. To prevent
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  The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application by Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba challenging…
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  Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo was put to task to explain to the Senate Public Accounts Committee why he has 36 advisors instead of the recommended 18. Back and forth ensued on Monday May 19, 2025 in the Senator Moses Kajwang led Committee when the Isiolo Governor appeared to answer questions on the county
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