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  The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a presidential working group to create a comprehensive strategy for addressing femicide. This new group will collaborate with religious leaders, parents, schools, security agencies, and other key stakeholders to identify existing gaps in laws, enforcement, and societal values that contribute to the crisis. The working group will be gazetted with specific terms of reference and will be tasked with providing actionable recommendations within 90 days. The goal is to create a coordinated approach to tackling femicide and ensuring long-term solutions. In addition to addressing femicide, the Cabinet also approved the launch of the
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  In a lengthy statement released yesterday, the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has called on President William Ruto’s administration to “pause the current exercise to allow time for adequate public sensitization” before proceeding with the much-debated livestock vaccination program. The KVA’s letter serves as a pointed critique of the government’s handling of the campaign, which they believe has been beset by inadequate planning, politicization, and a loss of public trust. The proposed nationwide vaccination campaign aims to combat high-impact livestock diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). the vets acknowledges the critical need for widespread immunization
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  President William Ruto’s cabinet has approved a new bill aimed at streamlining the handover of executive power to a president-elect, addressing existing gaps in the transition process. The Assumption of Office of President and Transition of Executive Authority Bill, 2024 seeks to ensure the smooth transfer of leadership while protecting the integrity of the process.
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  The agency made it clear that any form of non-compliance—such as hiring unlicensed bouncers or crowd control staff—constitutes a criminal offense punishable under Kenyan law. Read More

  The proposed Bill seeks to impose a fine of Sh10 million on state officers who obstruct the handover of power. Read More

  Attorney General Dorcas Oduor informed interested couples that they can now access the VIP Marriage Room, exclusively available in Nairobi, offering expedited marriage services at a higher fee. Read More

  The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has expressed concerns after reports emerged that minors were accessing alcoholic beverages in different parts of the country. In a statement dated Tuesday, December 17, NACADA CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa said the authority had received reports that minors were accessing alcohol, particularly from
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  As the holiday season approaches, the Kenyan government has issued a stern warning to event organisers and entertainment venues regarding the use of private security companies. Philip Okello, the acting CEO of the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA), delivered a Monday statement emphasizing the need for strict compliance with security regulations. All event organisers, promoters,
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  The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a presidential working group to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing femicide. The working group will engage religious leaders, parents, schools, security agencies, and all other stakeholders to identify gaps in law, enforcement, and social values that contribute to this crisis. The team will be gazetted with clear
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  Homabay Senator Moses Kajwang and his Kitui counterpart Enoch Wambua followed closely at 17.7 and 16.9 percent rating respectively. Read More