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  The police have issued a stern warning to landowners, especially those in affluent suburbs, about a criminal cartel targeting their properties with forged documents to extort significant sums of money. These fraudsters are focusing on landowners entering joint ventures with developers to execute their schemes. The scam often begins when developers approach owners of underutilized parcels, proposing mutually beneficial development agreements. These agreements frequently require the landowners to obtain certificates of lease, a process the fraudsters exploit to infiltrate the transaction. In a recent case, a Pumwani resident narrowly avoided losing two parcels of land after a vigilant developer sought
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  The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy has tabled proposals to reduce electricity costs for Kenyans. The recommendations, set for discussion in Parliament, target key reforms at Kenya Power and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). One major proposal seeks to have Kenya Power buy electricity from independent power producers (IPPs) in Kenyan shillings instead of foreign currencies. This shift aims to protect consumers from the adverse effects of exchange rate fluctuations when the dollar strengthens against the shilling. To support this, the committee plans to amend the Energy Act, CAP 314. The committee also emphasized the need for
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  Former presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has confirmed he will take another shot at the House on the Hill in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Tuesday, December 3, Wajackoyah expressed frustration with the current Kenya Kwanza administration, revealing that this dissatisfaction motivated his decision to run once more for the top office. Wajackoyah, who ran as the Roots Party candidate in 2022, singled out the recently introduced Social Health Authority (SHA), claiming it was implemented without sufficient public input, particularly concerning the health fund. “I am officially announcing that I will be on the ballot in 2027. I’m running again
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  Two nurses, Jonah Kipsiror Marori and Ephraim Mwaura Karumbi, have been charged with causing grievous harm after allegedly attacking police officers with acid during a raid on an unregistered clinic in Ngara, Nairobi County. The charges, which also include operating an unlicensed private pharmacy, stem from an incident on November 25, 2024. The raid occurred as part of a crackdown on unregistered clinics suspected of carrying out illegal abortions. Police officers Moses Lelei, Tom Mbuku, and Joyce Otieno were investigating a suspect believed to be transporting stolen drugs from Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to Ngara Road Medical Centre. When
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  Raila Odinga will participate in a live televised debate next week in Ethiopia against his opponents for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). During the debate, the former Prime Minister will face Mohamed Youssouf of Djibouti and Richard Randrianmandrato of Madagascar. The candidate from Mauritius, Anil Gayan, has not confirmed his participation, though the newly elected Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has endorsed Raila’s candidacy. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed that Raila will use the debate as an opportunity to present his vision for Africa, ahead of the February 2025 elections. Mudavadi stated that
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  Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has called for the removal of public participation as a mandatory step in implementing development projects, arguing that it impedes progress on critical national initiatives. Speaking in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, during a development tour with President William Ruto, Junet criticized the constitutional requirement, saying it often derails multi-billion-shilling projects that could significantly benefit Kenyans. “The government is elected to serve its citizens, yet it is repeatedly hindered because it must seek permission from Kenyans, civil society, the Judiciary, Parliament, and religious organizations. When will the government actually work?” Junet posed on Monday. The event
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  President Ruto has issued a scathing response to Kenyans celebrating the cancellation of the JKIA-Adani…
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  Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has fired back at Kenyans on social…
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  The distribution was facilitated by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) with funding from the Global Fund, supported by a tamper-proof digital system integrated with KEMSA’s Warehouse Management System (WMS). Read More

  President William Ruto confirmed the revocation of Professor Olive Mugenda’s appointment as non-executive chairperson, effective immediately. Health Cabinet Secretary, Debrah Mulongo, also revoked the appointments of board members Kavinya Mwendwa and Gladys Ogallo. Read More