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  Omollo explained that while the police’s initial intent may have been to enforce law and order, their actions likely escalated beyond acceptable boundaries. Read More

  A recent controversy over alleged plans to annex portions of Karura Forest has stirred emotions among conservationists, prompting heated responses and legal challenges. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS), however, insists that the actual road expansion along Kiambu Road does not amount to grabbing forest land, but rather utilizes an existing wayleave that has been in place since the colonial era. “Kiambu Road wayleave was gazetted in 1951 and hence has been in existence within Karura Gazetted Forest since the pre-independence era,” reads a Twitter statement from the KFS, countering reports that the project will carve out a massive chunk of
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  Kenyans from different parts of the country on Thursday December 12, 2024 flocked at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi for Kenya’s 61st Jamhuri Day celebrations.  The gates opened at 6 a.m. when citizens began to arrive at the venue ahead of the national celebrations.  Preparations for the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens were spearheaded
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  On Wednesday, a worrying directive from Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) took many by surprise. The regulator announced a nationwide recall of a problematic batch of ‘Sure’ brand lubricated condoms. The affected batch, tagged Batch No. 2405055, is linked to the Indian manufacturer, Indus Medicare Private Limited. These condoms, widely distributed in various parts of the country, reportedly failed a critical safety test. Specifically, the PPB revealed that the batch did not meet the necessary threshold in its “freedom from holes (conductivity)” examination. This flaw raises red flags about the product’s ability to provide the intended level of protection.
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  Tomorrow, Friday 13, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a high-stakes event will unfold on live television screens across Africa. The Africa Leadership Debate, also known as Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate, pits Kenya’s candidate for the African Union (AU) Commission chairperson seat, Raila Odinga, against two formidable rivals. He will share the stage with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar. Each plans to persuade the continent’s policymakers, citizens, and influencers ahead of the February election. “Candidate RAO is preparing and we are confident that Africa will see that he really does stand head and shoulders over the competitors,”
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  A landmark financing deal has secured Nairobi’s future in sustainable urban transportation. The city has clinched a €320 million (approximately Sh43.4 billion) package to develop the Clean Core Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 3. “This funding represents a significant boost to Nairobi’s transportation infrastructure. Our partners—the EIB, AFD, and EU—have approved €320 million in financing for the Clean Core BRT Line 3. This is a historic moment for our city,” Governor Johnson Sakaja said during Wednesday’s engagement with the project’s financial backers. This financing is backed by key international players: the European Investment Bank (EIB), the French Development Agency (AFD),
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  What most see as discarded peels, rotting vegetables, and scraps destined for landfills, these young agripreneurs see as gold—a resource with the power to transform not just soil, but lives. Read More

  Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has voiced his dissatisfaction with Kenyans who are opposed to recruitment efforts for overseas employment, stressing that participation in these opportunities is voluntary. Addressing the issue during the Jamhuri National Trade Fair, CS Mutua responded to reports that Kenyan workers are sometimes required to pay additional fees or pay for
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  Developed through support from UNFPA, the syste, includes commodity early warning and alert system which prevents stockouts by notifying stakeholders when supplies run low. The allocation system uses artificial intelligence to calculate facility-specific needs, minimizing wastage and overstocking. The electronic proof of delivery system further provides real-time notifications once supplies are received at health facilities, ensuring transparency and enhancing accountability. Read More

  Google’s annual report on the top trends in Kenya has revealed that 2024 was a year heavily influenced by politics. With politicians dominating the list of the most searched personalities. At the center of attention stood Rigathi Gachagua, who made history and headlines after becoming Kenya’s first deputy president to be impeached in October. Gachagua’s
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