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  Prof. Elijah Bitange Ndemo has declined his appointment as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi (UoN), citing procedural irregularities in the selection process. Prof Amukowa Anangwe, the University Council chairperson, had confirmed that Prof Ndemo as the substantive VC, citing that he would succeed Acting VC Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson upon completion
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  Kenya Red Cross confirmed its first responders provided first aid and psycho-social support services to those affected. Read More

  The two leaders held both small-group and large-format discussions, covering a broad agenda focused on strategic cooperation, historical legacy, and global governance. They later signed a joint statement committing to further strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership in what they termed the “new era.” Read More

  The University Council had earlier confirmed Prof. Ndemo as the substantive VC, set to succeed Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson once his diplomatic tour ends. In a letter dated May 5, 2025, the Council also named Prof. Francis Jackim Mulaa as Acting Vice Chancellor for a six-month interim period to allow for a smooth transition. Read More

  Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will return to court on June 18 for the hearing of his appeal in a Ksh588 million corruption case, after the High Court denied him bail for the second time. Justice Lucy Njuguna dismissed a renewed bail application by Waititu and his two co-accused, ruling that they had not provided sufficient grounds to justify their release. During Thursday morning’s session, she said, “The applicants have not presented new or compelling reasons that would justify a review of the earlier decision,” and emphasized that, “Bail is not an automatic right once a conviction has occurred, especially in cases involving serious economic crimes.” Waititu, who served as
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  Investigators probing the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were have uncovered critical leads that are rapidly advancing the case. A suspicious phone call made just hours before the MP’s death and the recovery of the murder weapon have emerged as pivotal breakthroughs in the ongoing investigation. Sources close to the case revealed that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are zeroing in on an anonymous caller who phoned the MP’s bodyguard on April 30 at around 2:40 p.m.—roughly five hours before Were was fatally shot along Nairobi’s Ngong Road. The call, which lasted just over a minute, was placed while the bodyguard was on duty
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  Businessman Philip Aroko has linked Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to his dramatic summoning by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), alleging political interference in the investigation into the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Aroko, who reported to DCI headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday night, firmly denied having any involvement in the MP’s murder. He emphasized his willingness to cooperate with detectives and clear his name. But even as he maintained his innocence, Aroko launched a sharp attack on Governor Wanga, accusing her of pushing for his summoning in what he described as a politically charged smear campaign. “The police summoned me, and I came. If anyone has
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  In a landmark move that signals Kenya’s renewed commitment to inclusion and human rights, President William Ruto on Thursday signed into law the transformative Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2024. The signing ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, concluded a determined two-year legislative journey and ushered in a new chapter for the protection and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs). A Progressive Milestone in Kenya’s Legal Framework President Ruto hailed the law as “a progressive piece of legislation” that upholds the dignity and rights of PWDs while aligning Kenya’s legal framework with Article 54 of the Constitution, which enshrines the rights of persons with disabilities. “This law not only protects but
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  The government has launched a major push to formally recognize and empower skilled workers in the informal sector, aiming to certify over 15 million artisans through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. This initiative, led primarily by TVET institutions, seeks to validate the skills of millions of workers—many of whom have never set foot in a formal classroom but have mastered trades through hands-on experience. According to Stanley Maindi, Director of the RPL programme, the country has a huge population of highly skilled individuals, particularly in the Jua Kali sector, who have gone unrecognized for too long. “We have thousands of young people doing excellent work in the Jua
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to uplifting mama mboga, boda boda riders, and small-scale traders at the grassroots level, emphasizing their vital role in Kenya’s economic growth. Addressing locals on Thursday during the Boda Boda and Mama Mboga Empowerment Forum in Mawingu, Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County, Prof. Kindiki highlighted the administration’s drive to honor its campaign pledges through targeted policy, legislative, and financial interventions. He made it clear that the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda remains focused on empowering everyday Kenyans who form the backbone of the economy. “We will continue to empower mama mboga, boda boda, and small-scale traders and other critical groups who are at
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