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  NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 – The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has retreated to prepare its report on the suitability of three Cabinet Secretary nominees vetted yesterday.  The nominees—Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture), William Kabogo (ICT), and Lee Kinyanjui (Trade)—all former allies of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, defended their qualifications before the Moses Wetang’ula-led committee, despite facing scrutiny Read More

  President Joe Biden is to remove the US designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as part of a prisoner release deal, the White House said on Tuesday. Shortly afterwards, Cuba announced it would release 553 prisoners detained for “diverse crimes”. It is hoped these will include participants in anti-government protests four years Read More

  The vast majority of presidential or semi-presidential systems around the world have a presidential term limit. The roughly 16% that do not are not well-functioning democracies, but rather authoritarian or semi-authoritarian systems. Read More

  Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has revealed that his son, Leslie Muturi, was allegedly abducted and released by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) officers. In a statement to police recorded on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Muturi explained how his son was kidnapped on June 22, 2024, by armed hooded gangsters along Dennis Pritt Road
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  South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol has become the country’s first sitting president to be arrested, ending a weeks-long standoff between investigators and his personal security. Yoon, whose failed attempt to impose martial law plunged the country into turmoil and saw him impeached by parliament, is being investigated on charges of insurrection. He is, however, still Read More

  The introduction of MLS Laser Therapy is more than a technological milestone—it represents a paradigm shift in pain management. Its success in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East has paved the way for Africa to embrace non-invasive, effective treatment solutions that prioritize patient safety and comfort. Read More

  At least 120 people are reported to have been killed in random shelling on Monday in the Dar-Salam area of the Sudanese city of Omdurman, across the Nile from the capital, Khartoum, according to a local volunteer network. The Ombada Emergency Response Room said the death toll was provisional, suggesting that the number of victims Read More

  Thongori was the founder of Judy Thongori & Company Advocates, a leading family law firm established in 2003, known for its expertise in handling matrimonial disputes, children’s matters, and succession cases. Read More

  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Kenyans seeking title deeds will now have easier access to them following a new government directive to speed up the processing of this vital land ownership document. DP Kindiki announced on Tuesday that the Kenya Kwanza administration has opened additional registries across the country to streamline the title deed issuance process. Currently, 200,000 titles are ready for distribution nationwide as the government works to reduce the number of landowners without legal documentation. “President William Ruto is aware of the land challenges in this region. As he promised during his visit, we will ensure that all
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  A petitioner has challenged the authority of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) to hear and determine cases involving violations of personal data and privacy rights. In an urgent petition, Henry Stephen Arunda, a Nairobi-based lawyer, argued that the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has unlawfully assumed the jurisdiction of the High Court in matters concerning fundamental rights and freedoms. According to Arunda, the Data Protection Commissioner’s powers to investigate and make determinations on privacy rights are unconstitutional. “The unconstitutional powers of the Data Protection Commission to investigate and make determinations on the right to privacy are akin to amending
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