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  Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects linked to the brutal murder of Kilifi County IEBC official Aisha Abubakar on January 5, 2025. The suspects, Isa Omari, Brian Shikuku Mudari, and Bryan Templer Oyare, were apprehended in separate but coordinated operations following a week-long manhunt. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of January 5, when Aisha and her son were awakened by home invaders who broke into their house by cutting the kitchen window grills. Armed with crude weapons, the attackers knocked out Aisha’s son before stabbing her multiple times as she pleaded
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  The National Treasury estimates that Kenya will need Ksh1.82 billion to develop and publicize regulations for cryptocurrency and digital tokens, a move aimed at combating tax evasion, fraud, and cybercrime amid the increasing use of digital assets. According to the Treasury’s Draft National Policy on Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), most of the funds will be allocated to creating comprehensive regulations. A Virtual Asset (VA) is a digital representation of value that can be traded, transferred, and used for payments or investments. The implementation matrix reveals that Ksh800 million will be spent on developing a robust
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  Kenyans will soon report incidents without visiting police stations, starting in April 2025, according to Interior PS Raymond Omollo. He revealed that the government, in partnership with development partners, is digitizing the services offered by the National Police Service (NPS). “From April 2025, you will no longer need to visit a police station to report incidents,” Omollo announced on Tuesday. Additionally, Omollo mentioned that a digital system for processing traffic fines and a digital Occurrence Book (OB) will be introduced. This development aims to streamline operations and improve service delivery. The announcement came after a meeting with European Union Ambassador
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  The Nairobi County government has introduced new guidelines aimed at improving the city’s cleanliness, targeting matatu operators and hawkers whose activities hinder cleaning efforts in the city center. Geoffrey Mosiria, the Environment County Chief Officer, addressed these concerns in a statement on Monday. He pointed out that many matatu stages remain occupied by vehicles overnight, obstructing the county’s cleaning operations. “Additionally, some vehicles are poorly maintained, abandoned in open spaces, and fail to manage their waste properly, contributing to environmental degradation,” Mosiria stated. As a result, Mosiria has directed that all vehicles must vacate the matatu stages during designated cleaning
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  ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary nominee William Kabogo is a billionaire, that much we know. The former Kiambu Governor confirmed his Billionaire status during his vetting before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, January 14. The former Kiambu Governor detailed his wealth, revealing a net worth of Ksh3.01 billion. His assets include residential properties, land, movable assets, and shares, all contributing to his significant financial standing. Kabogo’s Ksh3 Billion Wealth Breakdown During his vetting, Kabogo provided a breakdown of his Ksh3 billion wealth, showcasing a diversified portfolio. He reported residential properties valued at Ksh700 million and movable
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  Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has disclosed the tense events surrounding the alleged abduction and eventual release of his son, Leslie Muturi, reportedly by the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Muturi detailed the incident in a police statement at Kilimani Police Station on Tuesday, January 14, shedding light on the steps he took to secure his son’s freedom. Muturi revealed that he first learned of NIS’s involvement from a friend within the intelligence unit. “Between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., a friend from NIS called and informed me that my son was being held by their people. I shared this information
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  ICT CS nominee William Kabogo says Muturi’s statements on abductions ‘very irresponsible’. ICT and Digital…
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  Kenya School of Law management has announced that students enrolling in the Advocates Training Programme (ATP) at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) for the 2025/2026 academic year will not receive HELB student loans. The ATP is scheduled to begin on February 10, 2025, following KSL’s opening of applications in August 2024, with the application
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  The accusations stem from a 2020 Senate report that called for halting Nakuru’s elevation to city status following allegations that street children were discarded in Embobut and Chemasusu forests in 2019 to fast-track the town’s upgrade. Read More

  He clarified that his criticisms were aimed at policies, not the government itself Read More