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  Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has once again called for a more inclusive and transparent process in the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). He warned against allowing President William Ruto’s administration to oversee the process unilaterally, stressing that fairness must guide the selection of the electoral body’s leadership. In a press briefing held on April 1, 2025, in Nairobi, Kalonzo criticized what he sees as an attempt to monopolize the IEBC’s reconstitution. He made it clear that the opposition will not sit back and allow a single political faction to control the process. “This is a matter of great importance, and we will not just sit
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  A Naivasha court has sentenced 23-year-old Fredrick Mwonjoria to 25 years in prison for murdering a 15-year-old girl who rejected his advances when they were teenagers. Justice Grace Nzioki delivered the ruling, finding Mwonjoria guilty of committing the crime six years ago while he was a 17-year-old student at Nanyuki High School. The prosecution, led by Shirley Chepkonga, presented 12 witnesses who confirmed that Mwonjoria and the victim were neighbors. He had also served as her tutor, helping her with academic studies. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the girl visited Mwonjoria’s home that day for academic assistance but never returned. Her parents, alarmed by
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  The High Court has ruled that the directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform is unconstitutional, marking a significant blow to the government’s policy. In January 2024, former Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang issued a directive mandating that all school fees be paid via eCitizen. However, on Tuesday, Justice Chacha Mwita ruled against the directive, stating that the government failed to involve the public in its decision-making process. He also emphasized that the Ksh. 50 convenience fee imposed on transactions was not legally justified. “The directive lacks a legal foundation and was issued without public participation. School fees are not government revenue to be collected through
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  The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has officially launched the 2025 jersey design competition, inviting talented Kenyan designers to showcase their creativity by crafting the next national team kit. In a statement on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, FKF emphasized that the new jersey designs must celebrate Kenya’s rich cultural heritage while incorporating the national colors—black, white, red, and green. Additionally, the federation encouraged participants to integrate symbols that reflect Kenya’s football journey and national pride. The competition will run from April 1 to April 15, 2025, and each designer is allowed only one entry. FKF stressed that all submissions must be original, warning that any attempt to submit previously used or
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  Newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has shared his ambitious goals to reform and strengthen Kenya’s healthcare sector. During his official handover at Afya House on Tuesday, Duale expressed a firm commitment to improving the efficiency of healthcare services across the country, with a particular focus on timely disbursement of funds to health facilities. One of his primary objectives is ensuring that Social Health Authority (SHA) claims are settled by the 14th day of each month, a move that aims to enhance cash flow for hospitals and ensure smoother operations. Duale also urged individuals and organizations to contribute to the welfare of the underprivileged through the SHA Sponsorship Portal,
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  The government has announced the long-awaited rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in public procurement processes. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo announced on Tuesday that suppliers, contractors, and consultants must register for the system ahead of its full implementation, scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025. Kiptoo highlighted that the e-GP system is a major leap forward in public finance management reforms, aligning with President William Ruto’s directive issued during his State of the Nation Address on November 21, 2024. In that speech, Ruto called for the Treasury to implement the system by the first quarter of 2025. The e-GP system was
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  The owners of a Nairobi beauty clinic and a surgeon linked to the death of a businesswoman after a failed cosmetic procedure are set to face manslaughter charges. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved charges against surgeon Robert Maweu Mutula, along with George Wakaria Njoroge and Lilian Edna Wanjiru, who run Body by Design. The clinic, operated by Omnicare Medical Limited, is located on Kabarsiran Avenue in Nairobi County. Their prosecution stems from the death of 47-year-old Lucy Wambui Kamau, who died on October 6, 2024, due to complications just days after undergoing surgery at the facility. The three were expected to appear in court on
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  Opposition leaders, Kalonzo and Karua challenge IEBC Selection Panel over candidates and NIS role. Opposition…
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  Governor Mutahi Kahiga has expressed his appreciation to President William Ruto after visiting Nyeri County….
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  NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – A parliamentary oversight committee has summoned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) Managing Director Philip Mainga to explain the 19-year delay in paying out Sh21.9 million owed to retired employees. The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) also directed Transport Principal Secretary (PS) Mohammed Daghar to appear before it, after revelations that Read More