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  The Eaton Fire, the second-largest of the series of blazes that broke out across the city last week, has burned more than 14,000 acres, and is 33% contained, authorities said. Read More

  First on the list is former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, nominated for the agriculture portfolio whose vetting will begin at midday. Read More

  The two and half month long initiative comes amid an alarming surge in femicide cases in 2024, with civil society organizations calling for femicide to be declared a national disaster. Read More

  Education cabinet secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has dismissed allegations of his resignation from the current government position, terming the social media post claiming he had resigned as fake. This was after a fake post circulated on social media, claiming that he had resigned due to the government’s failure to address the abduction cases in the
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  Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects linked to the gruesome attack and murder of Kilifi County IEBC official Ms Aisha Abubakar.  In a statement on Monday January 13, 2025, DCI reported that the three were arrested from their hideouts within the coastal region and several exhibits recovered. “Isa Omari,
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  Athletics Kenya (AK) has announced a crackdown to combat age fraud among athletes, warning that offenders will face sanctions from World Athletics. This move comes weeks before the national cross-country championship, scheduled for February 8, 2025, in Eldoret. Barnaba Korir, AK’s Director of Youth Development, revealed that World Athletics flagged 30 Kenyan athletes for potential age cheating. AK is now investigating these cases. “Some athletes provided inconsistent birth dates, with some cases going back eight years. Even top athletes are under scrutiny,” said Korir. “World Athletics expects us to verify their ages, and the AK President has instructed us to
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  Peter Mbae has resigned from his position as Head of Government Delivery Services, citing unresolved issues he raised with the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. In a letter dated January 9, 2025, Mbae communicated his decision to step down, reflecting on the challenges that made his position untenable. He took up the role in June 2024 and had been responsible for overseeing the implementation of government programs across various ministries, departments, and agencies. Mbae’s letter highlighted his dedication to his public service career but pointed out the issues that prevented him from fulfilling his duties
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  A recent survey reveals that half of Kenyans consider healthcare to be the most urgent issue requiring government action. Conducted by the pan-African research group Afrobarometer in partnership with the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi, the study highlights growing concerns about the country’s health system. The survey, which was conducted in October 2024, published its findings on January 10, 2025. Healthcare concerns were widespread across all age groups, with the most significant worry observed among those aged 35 and above, where 53 percent to 56 percent expressed concern. These health issues are compounded by the
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  Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has filed a petition with the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC), calling for the removal of all seven Supreme Court judges. The petition, submitted on Monday, January 13, urges the JSC to recommend that President William Ruto establish a tribunal to investigate and potentially remove the judges, citing allegations of gross misconduct and misbehavior. “I swear this affidavit to support the complaint against Justices Martha Karambu Koome, Philomena Mbete Mwilu, Mohammed Khadar Ibrahim, (Dr.) Smokin C Wanjala, Njoki Ndungu, Isaac Lenaola, and William Ouko. I request that the Judicial Service Commission recommend
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  On Sunday night, police recovered a gun believed to have been used in the November 9, 2024, killing of 25-year-old Abdirahim Abdullahi Ibrahim near DD Plaza in California, Eastleigh. The weapon, loaded with five bullets, was seized from a suspect who was shot and killed during a police chase. Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei confirmed that officers had tried to stop a suspicious motorcycle carrying a pillion passenger along Kagundo Road. When the rider ignored police orders and sped off, a chase ensued. The pillion passenger jumped off the motorcycle and began firing at the officers but was overpowered and
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