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  President William Ruto has called on the African Union (AU) to officially recognize Haiti as part of Africa’s Sixth Region, urging structural reforms to facilitate the country’s inclusion and long-term support. Speaking on Sunday, Ruto proposed the adoption of a Draft Declaration on AU Solidarity with Haiti, emphasizing the need for sustained assistance in stabilizing the Caribbean nation. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed confirmed the proposal, stating that Ruto asked the AU Assembly to back the declaration, which seeks to integrate Haiti into the AU framework and support peacekeeping efforts. “President Ruto proposes the adoption of a Draft Declaration on
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  Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has suffered a major legal setback after losing a tax appeal worth over Sh100 million against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The Tax Appeal Tribunal dismissed Havi’s case, ruling that it was improperly filed and failed to meet statutory requirements. Tribunal Dismisses Havi’s Appeal Havi had challenged KRA’s tax assessment, which demanded additional payments for Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Value Added Tax (VAT), and income tax amounting to Sh114.2 million for the years 2016 to 2020. However, in his appeal, he contested KRA’s demand of Sh132.2 million, citing inconsistencies in
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  Detectives have arrested a mother and her friend in connection with the tragic death of a four-year-old boy in Nairobi. On December 9, 2024, Melvin Owuor and her friend took the child’s lifeless body to the Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary. However, after reporting the incident to the police as instructed by morgue officials, they failed to return. Suspicion grew when both women switched off their phones, prompting the mortician to alert authorities at Mowlem Police Station. Detectives from Dandora, working alongside the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), launched an investigation that uncovered disturbing details about the child’s final moments.
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  National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is facing renewed pressure after a petition seeking his removal was officially submitted to Parliament. Nakuru-based activist Laban Omusundi filed the petition through the Clerk of the Assembly, urging Members of Parliament (MPs) to initiate a censure motion against Wetang’ula. Omusundi claims that Wetang’ula has engaged in political activities that compromise his impartiality and undermine the independence of Parliament. “The Speaker is supposed to be a neutral arbiter, but his involvement in partisan politics disrespects the integrity of his office,” Omusundi argued. He accused Wetang’ula of aligning himself with the Executive, citing remarks he made
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  Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has declared that Raila Odinga will be the next president of…
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  Kalonzo Musyoka blames Raila Odinga African Union Chairperson (AUC) chair defeat on the DRC conflict….
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  Raila Odinga said President William Ruto was not to blame for his loss of the…
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  At the heart of the dispute are two survey reports—one from 2017 and another from December 2024—which residents claim contain glaring inconsistencies. The 2017 report allegedly measured the disputed road at 4 meters wide, while the 2024 report states it is now 9 meters wide. Furthermore, the earlier report was addressed only to Arusha Court residents, raising concerns that Standard Court was deliberately sidelined. Read More

  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commended Raila Odinga for his spirited and resilient campaign…
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  Salasya argued that despite government efforts to dismiss youth voices on social media criticizing Raila’s bid, African leaders “saw the truth”. Read More