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  Excess sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) in turn increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, among other conditions. Read More

  Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has officially launched a nationwide livestock vaccination campaign to combat transboundary diseases. Cabinet Secretary Kagwe explained that the three-year voluntary program, starting in Segera Ward, Laikipia County, will protect Kenya’s livestock with biannual vaccinations for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and annual vaccinations for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). This initiative aims to improve Kenya’s national herd health and secure access to local and international markets for livestock products. “Transboundary livestock diseases such as FMD and PPR pose severe threats to cattle, sheep, and goats, leading to substantial losses in productivity, market
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  A Senate committee has recommended new regulations for commercial motorcycles, commonly known as boda bodas, and tuk-tuks, including branding them in designated colors and subjecting them to regular inspections to improve sector regulation. The Senate Roads and Transportation Committee proposed amendments to the Public Transportation (Motorcycle Regulations) Bill, 2023, requiring boda bodas to display registration number plates on both the front and back, similar to motor vehicles. The Bill, sponsored by Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale, aims to establish a legal framework for regulating the use of motorcycles and three-wheelers (tuk-tuks) in Kenya. It seeks to introduce new provisions for
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  The Ministry of Education has confirmed plans to cancel the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams initially scheduled for July this year. In a press statement on Thursday, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang announced that the government would comply with the court order suspending the Mid-Year KCSE Retake. Kipsang’s comments followed a High Court ruling on January 29, which suspended the July KCSE exams pending further hearings and determinations in the case. He clarified that candidates originally registered for the July exams could sit for the November KCSE exams if the court does not lift the current suspension. The
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  The Ministry of Health (MoH) has bowed to pressure and decided to withdraw its case against Grace Njoki for interrupting Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa’s press briefing at Afya House two weeks ago. The National Assembly confirmed this development on Wednesday following a mid-term retreat for Members of Parliament in Naivasha. The Ministry faced intense scrutiny as lawmakers questioned its role in her controversial arrest and the ongoing issues within the Social Health Insurance (SHA) system. During heated discussions with Ministry and SHA officials, MPs demanded clarity on who ordered Njoki’s arrest and why the government prioritized punitive actions over
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  A senior official from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing charges of forgery after allegedly acquiring fake academic certificates to secure his position. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) revealed that Kenneth Kiplangat Tonui fraudulently obtained a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to gain employment at the IEBC, leading to the unlawful receipt of Ksh9,281,655 in public funds. Tonui appeared before Milimani Anti-Corruption Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore on January 24, 2025, where he denied charges of forgery, deceiving the principal, uttering a false document, and fraudulently acquiring Ksh9,281,655 in salary payments from the IEBC. The accused
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  As if his ban from appearing before the Supreme Court wasn’t enough, prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi now faces the risk of losing his Senior Counsel title following a petition filed by two lawyers. Lawyers Paul Kiragu Wathuta and John Murimi Njomo have petitioned for Ahmednasir’s removal from the Roll of Senior Counsel, accusing him of professional misconduct, including ongoing attacks on the judiciary. The petition, lodged with the Committee on Senior Counsel, cites Rule 4(c) and Rule 15 of the Advocates (Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges) Rules, 2011, arguing that Ahmednasir has repeatedly engaged in conduct unbecoming of a Senior
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  Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has taken issue with Citizen TV for describing Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties as the “Somali region” during a news report. Speaking on Thursday, Duale expressed his dissatisfaction with the term, which the media house, owned by Royal Media Services (RMS), used while covering a High Court ruling. The court had annulled the 2019 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) census results for the three counties, citing major irregularities. RELATED – High Court Orders Fresh Census in Specific Counties After Disputed 2019 Results Duale condemned the ‘Somali’ reference, calling it absurd, irresponsible, and discriminatory. He
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  The High Court has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his personal assistant Juma Oyamo, and Migori County Clerk Casper Obiero must face trial for the murder of Sharon Otieno, a former university student and clandestine lover of the former Governor. Justice Cecilia Githua found that the prosecution presented sufficient evidence linking the three to Sharon’s abduction and subsequent murder in Homa Bay County. She stated that testimony from 42 witnesses established a prima facie case, compelling the accused to defend themselves against the first count. However, Justice Githua acquitted the trio of charges related to the death of
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  Lands, Housing, and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has responded to Rigathi Gachagua’s claims that the government’s Affordable Housing Programme is “the worst fraud against the people of Kenya.” Gachagua recently alleged that President William Ruto and his allies targeted him for exposing the misappropriation of the housing levy. He claimed that instead of funding housing projects, officials were diverting the levy to sell construction materials such as cement, steel, and iron sheets for personal gain. He further accused government officials of ensuring the continued collection of the levy to sustain construction projects that benefited them financially. According to
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