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  The Cabinet meeting in Garissa follows a similar session in Kakamega two weeks ago, part of the President’s ongoing developmental tour of the country. Read More

  The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has partnered with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to embed ethics and integrity into Kenya’s education curriculum. EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud met with KICD Director Prof. Charles Ochieng’ Ong’ondo to explore innovative strategies for incorporating ethical values in schools. During their meeting at the KICD offices on Tuesday, Mohamud emphasized that instilling values early in life is critical for shaping character and combating corruption. “This initiative is part of the Commission’s broader effort to fight corruption by targeting youth development, as the early instillation of values plays a vital role in character
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  Distinguished news anchor Ken Mijungu has announced his departure from KTN, a television station under the Standard Media Group. In a social media update on Wednesday, February 5, Mijungu expressed gratitude for his time at the station after four years of service. “A good dancer knows when to exit the stage! Four years of absolute adrenaline and nothing but the best—as unpredictable as it was,” he wrote. “It’s time to find something else to do while I still can. Forever grateful to God, my colleagues Standard Group, and KTN News. Adios!” Mijungu, a familiar face on KTN, has built a
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  A well-coordinated operation by officers from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit and Kitengela Police Station has led to the rescue of 58 Ethiopian nationals who were being held in a house near the House of Deliverance Center in Kitengela. The Wednesday operation followed a tip-off from concerned members of the public, who reported seeing a group of Ethiopians confined in a maisonette in the area. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, officers located the victims, who appeared weak, malnourished, and lacked identification documents. They were found in the company of two Kenyan suspects, Daniel Nduati Kingoo and Peter Maina Kimemia. Preliminary
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  The “Usahihi” Expressway project, a 440-kilometre four-lane dual carriageway connecting Nairobi and Mombasa, is gaining momentum. Everstrong Capital, a US-based infrastructure investment firm, has announced its intention to secure funding for the $3.5 billion (Sh452 billion) initiative. Today, February 6, Everstrong will host a signing ceremony in Nairobi to formalize the Transaction Advisory and Placement Services Agreement, marking a significant step in the project’s fundraising process. The Usahihi Expressway, which translates to “done correctly” in Swahili, aims to reduce travel time between Kenya’s capital and its port city, boost economic growth, and enhance regional connectivity. Set to be Africa’s largest
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  Six Pakistani nationals, sentenced to life in prison for trafficking heroin worth Ksh1.3 billion, have petitioned the High Court for unconditional release. They argue that their detention since 2014 should count as time served and seek repatriation to Pakistan as an alternative. Conviction and Sentencing Authorities arrested the six at Kilindini Port in Mombasa between July 2 and 18, 2014, after discovering a massive haul of narcotics hidden in the cargo deck of the ship Amin Darya, also known as Al Noor. Investigators found 377.2 kilograms of granular heroin, 33,200 litres of liquid heroin, and 2,400 litres of diesel laced
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  Efforts to reduce congestion in Nairobi’s city center have been revived, three years after a previous attempt failed. A recent meeting at Chatter Hall in Nairobi brought together key stakeholders, including matatu Sacco representatives, police officials, and county authorities, to discuss the initiative. The discussions focused on critical issues such as the number of designated pick-up and drop-off points for matatus within the Central Business District (CBD). John Kibe, a Sacco representative, stated, “We meet regularly to deliberate on plans proposed by the county governor before implementation.” He added that one of the main topics was the strategy to decongest
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  Kenya’s Central Bank has once again slashed its main interest rate, marking the fourth consecutive reduction in a bid to stimulate lending and boost economic growth. Governor Kamau Thugge announced on Wednesday that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had lowered the key rate to an almost two-year low of 10.75%, down from 11.25%. This decision aims to address a slowdown in economic activity observed during the first half of 2024. In its report released on February 5, the MPC cited decelerating economic growth as a primary factor behind the rate cut. The committee noted that overall inflation is expected to
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  A postmortem examination conducted by pathologist Richard Njoroge revealed that Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau, two of the Mlolongo abductees found dead in January, died from severe injuries. The autopsy identified multiple abdominal and chest wounds caused by a blunt object, as well as strangulation, as the primary causes of death. Njoroge provided detailed insights during a press briefing at the City Mortuary on Wednesday. He explained that significant decomposition had already occurred by the time the postmortem was performed, complicating the examination process. For Mutumwa, the findings included head, abdominal, and chest injuries, along with defense wounds on his
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  The US funding freeze will not disrupt the Kenya-led Haiti Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed. He reassured that the mission has adequate financial resources to continue operations until September 2025. Mwaura clarified that while a portion of the US contribution remains temporarily frozen, it does not impact the mission’s immediate funding. “A portion of the undisbursed US contribution, amounting to $15 million (Ksh1.9 billion), has been temporarily held due to a US presidential directive. However, the mission remains well-resourced and can sustain operations until September 2025,” he stated. The UN Trust Fund for Haiti, established
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