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  Appearing before the Senate Public Accounts Committee, Gathungu made it clear that she had fulfilled her constitutional duty by exposing flaws in the tender process. Read More

  A funeral service in Kirinyaga turned chaotic when a pastor refused to let politicians speak, insisting that the event was for mourning, not politics. However, Members of Parliament allied with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua forcefully grabbed the microphone from him, triggering uproar. Frustrated mourners joined in, demanding that the politicians be allowed to address the gathering. Among those present were Kirinyaga Senator Murango James Kamau and Woman Representative Njeri Maina. The two, along with other local leaders, stormed the stage, cutting off the pastor mid-speech. In his defense, the preacher stood firm, stating, “It’s a burial ceremony and not a
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  Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya faced a fierce backlash on Monday after mourners shut off his microphone while he criticized President William Ruto’s policies during the funeral of Malava MP Malulu Injendi. Tensions flared when nominated Kakamega MCA Joel Okwako urged mourners to reject Ruto’s claims that the Social Health Authority (SHA) and university funding model were functioning well. The atmosphere grew even more charged when Okwako invited Natembeya to speak. The governor wasted no time in attacking the leadership of President Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula under his ‘Tawe’ Movement. However, before
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  Boda boda operators have vowed to stage nationwide protests if Parliament fails to reject the controversial Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulations) Bill. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 4, Boda Boda Association of Kenya (BAK) Chairperson Kevin Mubadi accused Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the bill’s sponsor, of attempting to cripple the boda boda industry. Mubadi argued that despite the sector’s crucial role in the economy, there were deliberate efforts to burden operators with additional levies. Frustrated by the proposed legislation, he demanded that Khalwale withdraw the bill immediately and provide written confirmation of its withdrawal. The BAK
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  The government has responded to growing concerns from Kenyans seeking jobs abroad about the lengthy two-month delay in document approvals, shedding light on the factors behind the extended verification process. Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime explained that job seekers traveling overseas must now undergo a more rigorous but streamlined verification process. This system requires close coordination between Kenyan embassies in destination countries and foreign embassies in Kenya, which has contributed to the delays. Mwadime also pointed out that a recent government directive barring recruitment agencies from conducting interviews for Kenyans seeking jobs abroad has further impacted processing times. Under the
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  Labor Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has unveiled a new recruitment initiative under the Kazi Majuu program, aiming to connect Kenyans with job opportunities abroad. The exercise will take place at Jesus Winner Ministry in Roysambu, Nairobi, on March 5 and 6, 2025, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Mutua emphasized that this program supports President William Ruto’s vision of expanding overseas employment opportunities for Kenyan youth. Diverse Job Openings Across Multiple Sectors The recruitment drive offers a wide range of job opportunities for professionals and skilled workers seeking employment overseas. Healthcare: Degree-holding nurses can apply for jobs in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai, and Australia. Transport: Drivers with valid licenses,
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  Huruma Ward MCA Peter Owera Oluoch has been charged with forging academic certificates to secure clearance for his candidacy in the 2022 general election. On Tuesday, he appeared before Milimani Anti-Corruption Magistrate Isabella Barasa, facing five counts, including forgery and providing false information. In the first charge, prosecutors accused Oluoch of submitting a forged diploma certificate, allegedly from Kenya Polytechnic, to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). According to the charge sheet, he presented the document at Integrity House on December 20, 2012. The court heard that after submitting the diploma, Oluoch received a self-declaration form to fill out, as required under the Leadership and Integrity Act 2012. In another charge, prosecutors claimed that on May 26, 2017, he forged
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  President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), defending the government’s transition to Taifa Care as a solution to the corruption that plagued the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). Speaking in Kakamega during the burial of Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi at his rural home in Lukusi village, Ruto dismissed allegations of fraud in the new system. He accused corrupt individuals of spreading misinformation to protect their financial interests. “The noise you hear from people on social media and in the newspapers is coming from those who were stealing from us during the NHIF days.
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  Kenya Power has raised concerns that the recent drop in electricity costs could be short-lived if a dispute with the Nairobi County Government escalates. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 4, during a meeting with the Kenya Editors Guild, Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror attributed the decline in power prices to the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling against the dollar. He explained that the stronger currency had lowered pass-through costs for consumers. Siror highlighted that the base tariff had decreased from Ksh19.04 per unit in 2023 to Ksh17.94 per unit in 2024. “This has added to the gains from
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  President William Ruto, through his lawyer Fred Ngatia, mounted a strong defense on Monday, seeking to have a case aimed at impeaching him through a referendum dismissed. Ngatia argued that President Ruto is constitutionally immune from criminal or civil lawsuits while in office. He further contended that the case, filed by 14 human rights activists and lawyers led by Cyprian Nyamwamu and Khelef Khalifa, was leading the judiciary into uncharted legal territory. “I request you to hold and find this was a dangerous pastime. They had a day in court, and it should come to an end,” Ngatia stated. Activists
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