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  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans to address customer experience challenges at Kenyan airports by implementing a new airport charter. The charter will be rolled out by a multi-agency technical team tasked with finding lasting solutions to enhance passenger experiences across the country. In a statement on Monday, January 27, 2025, Murkomen shared that the team includes representatives from the Ministries of Transport, Interior, Tourism, National Treasury, and the Kenya Association of Air Operators. The team aims to streamline processes at Kenyan airports, ensuring a smoother and more efficient experience for travelers. Murkomen emphasized that the new charter
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  Four suspects linked to the murder of twin babies in Dololo Boji village, Dukana Sub-County, Marsabit County, appeared in court on Monday, January 27, 2025. The accused—Bokayo Jaro Wario, Konso Isacko Godana, Umuro Isacko Godana, and Isacko Godana Adano—were presented before a Marsabit court in connection with the deaths of the twins, born at Dukana Health Center on Sunday, January 19. However, they were not required to enter a plea at this stage. The prosecution informed the court that the suspects are believed to have played a role in the death of the fraternal twins, allegedly murdered by strangulation. The
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  The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced the Draft National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Service Vehicles) Regulations, 2025, which aim to significantly improve road safety and enhance the operation of commercial service vehicles. The proposed regulations outline specific obligations for commercial vehicle operators to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers and other road users. One of the key requirements in the draft regulations is that all commercial service vehicles must maintain at least third-party insurance coverage. This insurance provides financial protection in the event of an accident. Additionally, operators must ensure their vehicles have
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  Peter Salasya is poised to climb the ladder of Western region politics after openly challenging President William Ruto recently. This is after Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa announced plans to promote the Mumias East MP to a senior party role. Speaking during the launch of DAP-K’s new headquarters in Karen on Monday, January 27, 2025, Wamalwa commended Salasya for his unwavering commitment to the party’s mission and his advocacy for Gen Z rights. The party leader highlighted Salasya’s courage in confronting authority, specifically his recent clash with President Ruto during a development tour in the Western
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  Chief Magistrate Susan Shitumbi has issued a stern warning to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) against torturing Benson Malova Ashiko, who stands accused of posting a photo of President William Ruto in a casket on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The post, which included a condolence message to the President’s family, has led to serious allegations of bullying, cyber harassment, and defamation against Ashiko. In addition to the image, Ashiko also posted a message of sympathy, stating, “My condolences to the first family.” During a court session, Corporal Edwin Metto of the DCI’s Serious Crimes Unit (SCU) argued that
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has identified seven critical areas that the Kenya Kwanza administration will prioritize to transform Kenya’s economy under President William Ruto’s leadership. While chairing the 26th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) at his Karen office on Monday, January 27, Kindiki emphasized that these focus areas aim to improve the lives of Kenyans significantly. The priority areas include achieving macroeconomic stability, revitalizing key value chains, and improving infrastructure such as roads, markets, County Aggregation and Industrial Parks, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Additionally, the administration will focus on job creation through local opportunities,
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  Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has been appointed to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of…
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  Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to work with all Kenyans to make Ruto…
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  DeepSeek’s rise challenges long-held assumptions about U.S. dominance in AI and the effectiveness of Washington’s export controls aimed at limiting China’s access to advanced chips for AI development. Read More

  Kioni explains why Jubilee opted for Matiang’i s the preferred 2027 presidential flag bearer. Jubilee…
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