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  The UDA Party Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan on Thursday, March 20 evening graced the annual iftar of the Mohamed Mbaruk Mazrui Waqf in Mvita, Mombasa County. As the Muslim community enters into the last ten days of the blessed month of Ramadan, Omar honoured the sacrifices, and contributions of the front line workers and
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  A Nyandarua court has sentenced former Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi to two years in prison or a fine of Ksh1 million after finding him guilty of procurement irregularities. Nyandarua Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Hezekiah Kago also handed Grace Wanjiru Gitonga, the former County Executive Committee Member for Water, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources, a two-year prison term or a fine of Ksh500,000. If Waithaka does not pay the fine, he will serve the sentence concurrently. Gitonga faces the same terms, with her sentences running concurrently should she fail to pay. The case revolved around their actions on April 30, 2014,
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  The Matatu and Bodaboda Operators Federation has condemned the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for revoking Super Metro’s operating license, demanding an immediate reversal of the decision. During a press briefing at Archives in Nairobi on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Federation Chairperson Kushian Muchiri defended Super Metro’s management, stating that the move has severely disrupted transport operations. “As a federation, we reject this blanket condemnation. We urge the NTSA board to reverse its decision and reinstate Super Metro Sacco. Investigations can continue, and once concluded, NTSA can present factual recommendations on the way forward,” Muchiri stated. The Federation also warned of a transport strike in solidarity with Super Metro if NTSA fails to address their concerns. Why NTSA Suspended
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  The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) can still be deployed to manage protests if necessary, as a previous directive allowing their intervention remains in effect. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya informed the Senate on Wednesday that the gazette notice issued by former Defence CS Aden Duale on July 24, 2024, is still valid due to an ongoing court case. “I would like to inform the Senate that the parameters for the July 24, 2024, deployment of KDF officers remain clear. Two gazette notices issued by then-Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale are still in effect, outlining how KDF was to carry out
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  A deadly outbreak of Kala-azar has hit Wajir County, claiming 18 lives and infecting over 500 people in the past three months. The parasitic disease, caused by the Leishmania parasite, has spread rapidly across four sub-counties, prompting an urgent intervention from health officials. The county government has launched an emergency response initiative to curb the outbreak, as health workers struggle to manage the growing number of cases. So far, 532 infections have been recorded since the outbreak began in December, with 106 patients still hospitalized. Doctors report that most patients recover with timely treatment. However, delayed medical attention has contributed
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  President William Ruto has reorganized his administration to accelerate the implementation of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The changes, announced on Thursday by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, affect Principal Secretaries and foreign service appointments. Koskei explained that the reshuffle aims to tap into emerging economic opportunities while addressing key social challenges. “His Excellency the President has transmitted the nominations for appointment to the ranks of Principal Secretaries and applicable Foreign Service postings to the National Assembly for consideration and approval in fulfillment of the legal requirements set out under our nation’s apex law,” Koskei stated. Key Government Reshuffles
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  Kiharu residents have now called on Ndindi Nyoro to vie for the presidency. A day…
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  The National Treasury has allocated Sh616 million in the 2025/2026 Budget Policy Statement to support the expansion of administrative units. However, Interior PS Omollo insists an additional Sh3 billion is required to clear the backlog and ensure all gazetted sub-counties become fully operational. Read More

  Documents presented before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security indicate that Gachagua was among six individuals summoned over alleged hate speech since January 2025. Read More

  The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Thursday revealed some intrigues on how they…
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