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  The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, January 28 expressed deep concern after the Trump administration in the U.S halted the funding of HIV programmes in low and middle-income countries. The U.S government on Friday ordered a stop-work for all global health funding, including PEPFAR (U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief). The action had
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  The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released alarming data highlighting a significant increase in road fatalities in 2024, with Saturdays and evening hours emerging as the deadliest times for road users. A total of 4,748 lives were lost in road crashes last year, marking a rise of 424 deaths compared to 2023. Saturdays proved to be the most perilous day for road travel, recording 855 fatalities, up from 782 in 2023. Sundays followed closely with 828 deaths, an increase from 778 the previous year. Mondays also saw a steep rise, with 743 fatalities in 2024 compared to 576
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  The High Court in Nairobi has issued a groundbreaking ruling that reaffirms tenants’ rights to claim refunds on rent deposits, marking a significant victory for renters across Kenya. Dr. Michelle Muhanda emerged triumphant in a prolonged legal battle against her former landlord, LP Holdings Ltd., setting a precedent that will reshape landlord-tenant disputes. Muhanda had resided at Woodlands Grove Villas, an upscale Nairobi estate, for seven years. When she moved out in October 2022, she requested the return of her Kes.230,000 deposit. Instead of receiving the refund, she was handed a bill of Kes.271,857 for alleged repair costs. Muhanda, confident
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  Residents of Turkana County are expressing outrage after Education County Executive Committee (CEC) member Wiljustus Lopeyok Akwalata ordered the demolition of a classroom built by comedian Eric Omondi. Omondi, known for his philanthropic efforts, constructed the classroom to support education in marginalized areas, with the hope of alleviating overcrowding and improving learning conditions for students. Omondi raised funds for the project through his online campaign, ‘Team Sisi Kwa Sisi,’ directing the proceeds toward building the classroom and providing learning essentials for needy pupils in Turkana. In addition to the classroom, the school was named Teacher Kamaret Primary School to honor
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  The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced a nationwide recruitment drive for volunteer servicemen and women, set to take place from February 10 to February 15, 2025. The recruitment will occur at various venues across the country, offering young Kenyans an opportunity to serve the nation. Requirements for Applicants Prospective candidates must meet the following criteria: Be Kenyan citizens and residents of the respective sub-county where recruitment is conducted. Be aged between 18 and 24 years. Hold a mean grade of D plain or above in the KCSE examination. Present original national identity cards, academic certificates, and one set of
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  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is targeting 1,445,549 noncitizens from 187 countries, with over 1,000 Kenyans among those on the deportation list. As of November 24, 2024, data from ICE reveals that 1,282 Kenyans are part of the 1.4 million immigrants marked for removal from the United States. These individuals, classified as non-detained, have received court orders to leave the country. A “non-detained docket” refers to individuals who are not in ICE detention but are still considered removable non-citizens. This list consists of people who remain targets for potential deportation actions, despite not being in custody. In addition to
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  The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified a concerning trend where public officials use their family members to embezzle public funds. In its 2023/24 annual report, the EACC condemned the practice, with Chairperson David Oginde stressing that such involvement undermines families’ role in promoting integrity and ethical conduct. “We have noticed an alarming trend where public officials enlist their children, spouses, and other family members as proxies to siphon public funds. They establish fake companies to bid for government contracts and funnel the money into private accounts,” Oginde explained. Oginde further warned of the consequences for those involved in
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  Sarah Wairimu, the widow of the late billionaire Dutch Tob Cohen, has filed a case seeking to block fresh murder charges against her. Wairimu accuses the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of attempting to conceal the real perpetrators behind her husband’s brutal killing. Her petition was filed before the Constitutional Division of the High Court, where she argues that the DPP’s actions are a misuse of prosecutorial power. In her case, Wairimu contends that the DPP initially decided not to pursue charges against her by entering a nolle prosequi but later opted for an inquest to uncover what transpired, who
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  The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that it had collected Ksh1.243 trillion in taxes during the 2024/2025 fiscal year by December 31, 2024. This amount represents 95.7% of its Ksh1.298 trillion target and marks a 4.5% growth compared to the Ksh1.189 trillion collected during the same period in the 2023/2024 fiscal year. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 28, KRA reported that revenue collected on behalf of the National Treasury (Exchequer revenue) amounted to Ksh1.120 trillion. This collection achieved a performance rate of 93.6% against the target of Ksh1.197 trillion. Additionally, the taxman collected Ksh122.872 billion in agency revenue
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  ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo says he will help fix politics in Mt. Kenya and eventually…
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