A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners at the burial of their colleague who had taken his own life. Speaker after speaker lamented the loss of Francis Njuki, a 29-year-old trainee pharmacist, whose family told the BBC about his feelings of exhaustion Read More
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TV47 has been celebrated with multiple awards for its excellent reporting on health issues during the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Kenya Media Awards. ‘The Home of Untold Stories’ scooped three awards during the NCD Alliance Kenya Media Awards gala that took place Thursday, December 12 evening at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi. TV47 reporters
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has instructed his lawyers to appeal a High Court ruling that overturned his acquittal in a Ksh20 million corruption case. On Wednesday, Justice Nixon Sifuna nullified the earlier decision, citing significant legal errors made by the trial magistrate. Justice Sifuna stated that Magistrate Douglas Ogoti, who dismissed the case on December 21, 2022, relied on an amended charge sheet prepared by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which compromised the ruling. Magistrate Ogoti had acquitted Sonko and businessman Antony Ombok of 13 charges due to insufficient evidence. “The ruling is fundamentally flawed.
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FKF President Hussein Mohamed has assured that the selection of the next Harambee Stars coach will be based purely on merit, regardless of whether the new coach is local or foreign. The head coach position became vacant on Tuesday after Turkish coach Engin Firat resigned, citing 12 months of unpaid salary. Firat, who had been in charge for three years, oversaw only three competitive wins during his tenure. Firat’s resignation followed criticism from Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who condemned his failure to secure Kenya’s qualification for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. CS Murkomen also warned that if Firat didn’t
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A recent directive by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), which limits the age of imported vehicles, has been challenged in court. The regulation, outlined in Clause 2.5 of the KEBS Code of Practice for Imported Vehicles, is part of KS1515:2000 and prohibits the importation of vehicles older than eight years from the date of manufacture. Augustine Wanyoike Ndichu has filed a lawsuit at the Milimani High Court against KEBS and the Ministry of Trade, arguing that the regulation is unconstitutional and discriminatory. Wanyoike claims that the rule unfairly limits access to affordable, second-hand vehicles, which are an essential means
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Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, the first Kenyan-born member of the US House of Representatives, expressed her thoughts on President William Ruto, describing him as a leader with a heart for Kenyans. While attending this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Thursday, Citizen TV journalist asked Momanyi to rate Ruto’s performance since he took office in September 2022. However, she graciously steered clear of giving a specific rating, instead recognizing Ruto’s dedication to addressing the needs of the Kenyan people. “I’m not in the business of rating President Ruto and how he is performing, but I know, now
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President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to offer honest and fact-based criticism while challenging the policies of his Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking at the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday, Ruto warned that the nation risks stagnation if citizens continue to focus solely on negativity instead of constructive dialogue. The President emphasized the importance of supporting Kenya’s democratic progress and development goals by engaging in informed criticism. He stressed that unfounded criticism undermines the country’s future and hampers development efforts. “I therefore urge all Kenyans to participate fully in our democratic discourse, even as we work hard
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The government has unveiled the draft Youth (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposes the establishment of an enhanced credit fund aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The bill, currently undergoing public participation, seeks to provide accessible financial resources to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable livelihood projects while also fostering capacity-building programs for young people. The proposed fund will offer grants, loans, and other financial assistance to youth-led enterprises. In addition, it will promote training in financial literacy, business management, and technical skills, helping young people thrive in today’s job market. According to George Mbogo, Director for Youth in charge of Entrepreneurship and
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