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  In a statement, PSC Vice-Chairperson Mary Kimonye said it shortlisted, interviewed, and ranked candidates before forwarding the names to the University Council for appointment. Read More

  He testified that he did not know Margaret’s children either, stating that he first saw them in court. Read More

  NAIROBI, May 16 – First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged women prisoners to take advantage of training opportunities in prisons, especially digital skills, to prepare for life after release. Speaking during the launch of the Chandaria Workshop and Carakana Program at Shimo La Tewa Women’s Prison in Mombasa, Rachel said digital literacy is essential in Read More

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua turned his anger on president William Ruto following an attack at the launch of his political party in Nairobi. At least three people were injured on Thursday May 16 when suspected goons tried to invade an event to launch the new Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in Westlands area. […]
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  The Hansard Association of Kenya (HAK) has sounded the alarm over the growing impact of emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that without proper oversight, these tools could undermine the accuracy and trustworthiness of parliamentary records in Kenya. The caution came during the 7th Annual Hansard Association of Kenya Conference, held at a hotel in Mombasa, where top officials and parliamentary reporters gathered to discuss the future of legislative transcription in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Addressing delegates at the forum, Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly Serah Kioko expressed concern about the increasing reliance on AI tools to transcribe parliamentary proceedings. While acknowledging the efficiency these technologies offer,
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  The Garissa High Court on Thursday paused proceedings in a murder case involving three men accused of killing a 17-year-old refugee girl in Wajir County, after one of the suspects was found mentally unfit to stand trial. Justice John Onyiego directed that Mussa Sheikh, one of the accused, be admitted to Mathare Mental Hospital for treatment after a medical report revealed his inability to participate in court proceedings. The court will review his condition before he is allowed to take a plea at a later date. Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) formally recharged the remaining two suspects—Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, 40, and Adan Mohammed Ahmed—following the new developments. According
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  The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has sounded the alarm over a growing influx of substandard electronic appliances being sold in Kenya, warning that the items pose serious safety risks to consumers. In a statement released on Thursday, May 15, KEBS revealed that its market surveillance teams had seized several unsafe electronic devices from shops in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) and Mombasa. Among the confiscated items were power extensions and socket outlets, which KEBS found to be missing essential safety features such as shutters and earthing mechanisms. “These substandard universal socket outlets and household appliances lacked crucial safety features, posing a significant risk of electrocution,” KEBS stated. “This crackdown
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  Two bouncers accused of assaulting 18-year-old dancer and social media influencer Wilberforce Kisia at Nairobi’s VVIP Rooftop Club remain in custody at Kamukunji Police Station after a court denied them bail. The suspects appeared before Milimani Court, where a magistrate ordered their detention for 14 days as detectives continue piecing together the circumstances surrounding Kisia’s tragic death. The court scheduled their next appearance for May 21, when the duo is expected to formally answer to murder-related charges. Kisia’s lifeless body was discovered days after he visited the club on Sunday. He was found in Room 28 at the VIP Classic Bar, a chilling discovery that sparked public outrage and heartbreak
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua officially unveiled his long-awaited political party, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), on Thursday at the party’s headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. After months of speculation, Gachagua confirmed the formation of the new outfit, signaling a major shift in Kenya’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. Gachagua revealed that he spent the last six months consulting from his Wamonyoro home, crafting what he described as a people-first movement under the slogan “Skiza Wakenya” (Listen to Kenyans). “This party was born out of necessity,” Gachagua declared. “Kenyans have spoken clearly—they want a government that truly listens and acts on their concerns. They asked us to create a
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  Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway should brace for disruptions starting today(Friday, May 16), as a key section of the elevated toll road will close for planned maintenance. Moja Expressway, the company managing the expressway, announced that the stretch between the James Gichuru Roundabout overpass and Njuguna’s Place on Waiyaki Way will remain closed for three days. The closure will begin at 6:00 am on Friday and continue until 8:00 pm on Monday, May 19, to allow for essential construction and repair work. In a public notice issued Thursday, Moja Expressway urged drivers to consider alternative routes and prepare for possible delays. “Motorists are informed that the Nairobi Expressway section from
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