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JUST IN: Governor Wanga Initiates Campaign to Combat Teen Pregnancy in Homa Bay
In Homa Bay County, the troubling rise in teenage pregnancies has prompted Governor Gladys Wanga to rally educational stakeholders to tackle this pressing issue. At a recent mentorship session at Ratang’a Girls Secondary School in Ndhiwa Sub-County, she highlighted the critical need to protect girls’ education from the threat of early pregnancies. Governor Wanga pointed to the Kenya Health and Demographic Survey (KHDS), which revealed a staggering 33% rate of teenage pregnancies in Homa Bay. She cautioned that this situation is deepening poverty in the area. In response, she launched the Governor’s Girls’ Mentorship initiative, connecting young girls with women leaders and professionals for guidance and support. “Defilements and teen
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JUST IN: Super Metro Sacco Resumes Operations After Tribunal Lifts Suspension
Super Metro Sacco matatus are hitting the roads again. Thanks to a tribunal’s decision, the suspension against them has been lifted, meaning you might see their vehicles back in action sooner than expected. The Transport Licensing Appeals Board made the call, allowing the company to resume operations right away. The Appeals Board has further tasked the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) with sorting out any remaining compliance issues regarding Super Metro within a week. Once Super Metro receives these concerns, they’ve got the same amount of time to respond. In the official order, the Board stated, “The order issued on 14th April 2025 suspending the appellant’s operations is hereby
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JUST IN: Government Cracks Down on Illegal Cigarette Imports by Chinese Firm
The Ministry of Health has shut down Shapo Trading Ltd, a Chinese firm accused of importing illegal cigarette brands. The operation unfolded at a storage facility along Mombasa Road, where authorities seized 1,716 cartons of cigarettes spanning 11 different brands. This action was the result of a joint investigation by the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), culminating in the arrest of two Chinese nationals linked to the company. The Ministry’s Tobacco Control Department spearheaded the operation after uncovering a network distributing harmful tobacco products. Documents revealed that four of these cigarette brands were absent from the Ministry of Health’s database. On closer inspection, it was
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JUST IN: Chief Justice Koome Targets Court Imposters in Anti-Corruption Drive
Chief Justice Martha Koome is taking a stand against corruption within the Judiciary, focusing on those who exploit the court system for personal gain. Speaking at the High Court Judges Conference in Mombasa, she highlighted the urgent need to eliminate individuals pretending to be judicial intermediaries. “A persistent issue tarnishing the Judiciary’s image is the presence of brokers and imposters within court premises,” Koome explained. She called on the authorities to swiftly apprehend these individuals, who are eroding public trust. These brokers are accused of manipulating judicial processes, coercing litigants into paying bribes for fake verdicts. To tackle this, Koome has enlisted the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to address
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JUST IN: Duale Acts on Kidney Trafficking Scandal at Mediheal Hospital
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has taken steps against two top officials amid claims of unethical kidney transplant practices at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret. The facility is currently under investigation for reportedly exploiting financially vulnerable Kenyans by purchasing their kidneys for just a few hundred thousand dollars and selling them to international clients for over Sh20 million. Concerns have been raised about the integrity of a prior investigation led by the Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services (KBTTS). The report from this investigation, due in December 2023, was allegedly shelved, with whistleblowers citing outside interference. On Thursday, CS Duale announced the suspension of Dr. Maurice Wakwabubi, the acting head of
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JUST IN: Dr. Fred Matiang’i Returns to Kenya Amid Rising Political Expectations
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, has made his much-anticipated return to Kenya, sparking significant political excitement. His return comes at a time when his supporters are brimming with optimism, with many anticipating a pivotal role in shaping the country’s future leadership. Dr. Matiang’i has been officially endorsed by the Jubilee Party, led by […]
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