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  An angry mob killed a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer in Mombasa after he allegedly threatened a boda boda rider with a gun for failing to pay for his ride. The incident unfolded on Friday when boda boda rider Antony Otieno requested payment after transporting the deceased from Likoni Primary Vyemani Grounds. According to a police report, a scuffle broke out when the rider asked for his fare. The deceased then opened his bag, pulled out a gun, and fired into the air in an attempt to intimidate the rider. “Upon arrival, the deceased alighted from the boda boda and
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  The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has boosted the prize money for the 2024 Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) winner to $3.5 million (Ksh455 million). The football governing body also announced that the total prize money of the CHAN has been increased to USD 10.4 million(Ksh1.3 billion). CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed the development, stating, “We are excited about the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 and have significantly increased the Prize Money of the Winner to USD 3.5 million which is an increase of 75%. We have also increased the total Prize Money
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki issued a stern warning to defaulting contractors that the government will no longer tolerate delays or excuses for key projects. Speaking during an inspection of the Ksh2.6 Billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County on Tuesday, Kindiki emphasized that contractors must take their responsibilities seriously, especially when public funds are involved. He stressed that the government would cancel contracts if deadlines are not met. “All contractors who obtain government contracts and are paid using the resources of the people of Kenya must take their work seriously and take deadlines seriously, and the government will not hesitate
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  The Kenyan government plans to raise license fees for satellite communication service providers, significantly increasing operating costs for major players, including Elon Musk’s Starlink. The move aims to regulate and manage the growing satellite internet sector in the country. In December, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced new proposals to revise the Satellite Landing Rights (SLR) license. This license allows companies to establish their satellite signal presence in Kenya. Under the new plan, the initial SLR license fee will rise from $12,500 (approximately Ksh.1.6 million) to Ksh.15 million. Additionally, the CA proposes an annual operating fee of Ksh.4 million
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  Starting January 2025, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has increased the cost of DNA identification tests by Ksh 7,000. The test, previously priced at Ksh 20,000, will now cost Ksh 27,000. “We wish to inform our valued customers of a slight price adjustment for the DNA Testing Service, from Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 27,000, effective January 2025. Thank you for your continued support,” KEMRI announced on Wednesday, January 8.  The Institute cited an increase in operational costs and potential advances in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing technology. It said that the cost of essential reagents used in DNA testing, including
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  On Wednesday afternoon, Bernard Kavuli once again stepped inside Ngong Police Station, determined to shed light on a frightening abduction he claims was meant to silence him. Accompanied by his two lawyers, Kavuli spent over an hour recording a statement about the ordeal, which he says began when armed men seized him and later abandoned him at Moi’s Bridge. Having made his initial report on Monday, this was Kavuli’s second visit to Ngong Police Station. Throughout the alleged captivity, he was blindfolded and therefore could not identify his abductors. According to his lawyer, Shadrack Wambui, the captors were armed and
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  The Royal House of the Netherlands has announced that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will undertake a state visit to Kenya in March 2025. The visit, scheduled from Tuesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 20, will take place at the invitation of President William Ruto. This marks the first state visit to Kenya by the Dutch royals. In a statement issued on January 7, the Royal House emphasized that the visit underscores the strong ties and cooperation between the two nations. “This visit reaffirms the solid relationship and aims to explore new partnerships while strengthening existing ones,” the statement read.
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