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  The Ministry of Health has directed all schools to strictly comply with the Kenya School Meals, Food Safety, and Quality Guidelines to protect students from food-related illnesses. In a statement issued on Monday, February 10, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stressed the importance of maintaining high hygiene and sanitation standards in all school food handling areas. “Schools are advised to strictly adhere to the Kenya School Meals, Food Safety and Quality Guidelines and to implement proper hygiene and sanitation practices in all food handling areas,” she stated. PS Muthoni urged school administrators to prioritize student health and safety by implementing stringent food safety protocols and ensuring a clean learning environment. She also instructed public health officers overseeing school
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  Police in Eldoret are investigating the death of a missing cancer patient whose body was found mauled by dogs in a bushy area near a river. According to Uasin Gishu police boss Benjamin Mwanthi, the 53-year-old man, who had throat cancer, was admitted to a local hospital but disappeared on January 21, 2025. After his family and hospital staff reported his disappearance, police launched a search operation. Officers later discovered the patient’s body nearly a kilometer from the hospital. Stray dogs had severely mauled the remains, leaving them in an advanced state of decomposition, with some parts reduced to skeletal
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  Lawyer and activist Morara Kebaso has denounced a shocking incident where a boda boda rider dropped a coffin at his home and his workshop. In a video shared on Monday, February 10, Kebaso showed the rider arriving at his Ruiru residence some minutes to midnight on Saturday, February 8 leaving the coffin at his doorstep, and quickly driving away. Kebaso dismissed the act as political intimidation, linking it to the exploitation of unemployed youth for political gains. “The youth of Kenya have no decent employment. They have opted for bodaboda to earn a living. Now you useless politicians are using them to deliver coffins. Instead of creating opportunities,”
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  Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has strongly condemned the recent spate of abductions, torture, and killings across the country, calling for urgent government intervention. Speaking at the Bomas of Kenya on Monday, February 10, 2025, during an interdenominational prayer service organized by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Women’s Chapter, Raila urged security agencies to take immediate action to address the crisis. The event was held in his honor ahead of the African Union Commission (AUC) elections, scheduled for Saturday, February 15. The AUC chairmanship candidate demanded an end to the abductions and called on law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice. He questioned the identities of the abductors
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  Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi believes Raila Odinga faces an uphill battle in securing the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position. Kituyi explained that historical voting patterns and regional bloc dynamics favor Odinga’s rivals, making his path to victory uncertain. Voting Dynamics Favor Odinga’s Rivals Kituyi highlighted that French-speaking nations, based on their voting history, tend to support candidates from within their linguistic bloc. He noted that this pattern has remained consistent due to the unity among Francophone nations when selecting AUC leaders. “Normally, it is extremely difficult for the bloc to vote for a non-Francophone candidate if there is
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  A woman has accused police officers of robbing her of a significant sum of money and subjecting her to torture, demanding Ksh. 20 million reportedly stolen from Turkana Senator James Lomenen. According to a police report, five officers stormed Trizar Theo Wariong’s house in Ngundu on Saturday night, insisting she surrender the money allegedly belonging to her estranged husband, Senator Lomenen. “At around 1430 hours, it was reported by one Trizar Theo Wariong, a resident of Ngundu area, that yesterday at about 2200 hours, five officers went to her house in Ngundu area, alleging that they wanted to recover an
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki now says he will lead the campaign to run his predecessor…
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against directing insensitive comments to…
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  As the Senate prepares for the Fourth Session, Nyegenye stressed the need for adaptability in navigating the evolving political landscape, urging members to remain focused on supporting the legislative process. He reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to serving as a pillar of stability for the people of Kenya. Read More

  Since Trump’s re-election, the world has witnessed increasing geopolitical uncertainty, with shifting alliances, economic disruptions, and weakened multilateral institutions. His policies have empowered individuals like Elon Musk, who now wield significant influence over sensitive global information, without the checks and balances that democratic institutions provide. Read More