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  NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The high court has stopped the prosecution of the Savannah cement Chairman Benson Ndeta. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the order Friday after his lawyers led by Cecil Miller filed a constitutional application seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against his client. The Judge said pending the hearing and determination of Read More

  President Joe Biden has granted his son Hunter an unconditional pardon following federal tax and gun convictions, marking a reversal as he prepares to leave office. Hunter Biden faced the prospect of years in federal prison over a raft of charges relating to gun possession and tax fraud. The president’s son was convicted in June Read More

  Detectives from the directorate of criminal investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspected robbers who have been waylaying members of the public and robbing them of valuables along Kisumu – Nairobi highway near CFAO center.  In a statement on Monday December 2, 2024, the DCI reported that two suspects managed to escaped as officers recovered several
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  Former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi has detailed his alleged abduction during chaotic scenes at a funeral attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Mwathi claimed his abductors, whom he suspected were Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers, took him after turmoil erupted at the event. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday alongside Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Mwathi said the chaos began when armed individuals disrupted the funeral. Attempting to escape, he and his assistant called a taxi to leave the area. “We fled and ended up on a road. My assistant arranged for a taxi to drive us toward
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  The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has faulted Kenya’s Supreme Court for procedural violations in the impeachment case of former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko. In its ruling on November 29, 2024, the EACJ raised concerns about the fairness of the impeachment process and the Supreme Court’s adherence to the rule of law. The court found merit in Sonko’s claim that his constitutional right to a fair trial had been violated during the impeachment proceedings. It pointed out potential breaches of Article 25 of the Kenyan Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair trial, as well as Articles
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  As of Saturday, November 30, the country has confirmed five new cases of the Mpox virus, bringing the total number of cases to 23. The Ministry of Health reported that two of the new cases involve children under the age of five, highlighting the vulnerability of young children to the virus. The new cases were recorded in Nakuru (2), Mombasa (2), and Kiambu (1). Public Health PS Mary Muthoni emphasized that children are at higher risk due to their underdeveloped immune systems, making them more susceptible to severe illness if infected. “The ministry stresses the importance of self-isolation for suspected
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  ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga took the chance to mock former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent impeachment, which follows their ongoing political rivalry. While addressing a crowd in Vihiga during ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi’s Thanksgiving Ceremony, Raila could not resist poking fun at Gachagua’s previous claims that he had set traps at State House to prevent Raila from collaborating with the Kenya Kwanza regime. In a sarcastic response, Odinga remarked that instead of keeping him away from State House, Gachagua’s traps led to his own ousting. “Nimeona juzi mtu mwengine anabweka kule ati tumeweka mitego kila
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  Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok has provided a positive update on the eCitizen platform’s progress after President William Ruto issued a one-week ultimatum to 34 government agencies last week. Since then, 22,515 services have been onboarded, and the platform has attracted 13 million active users. Bitok confirmed that eCitizen is on track to exceed its target of generating Ksh1 billion in daily revenue. The PS emphasized that all 34 agencies were required to comply with the President’s deadline. “I have engaged with most of them today, and each is working hard to meet the presidential directive.
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  The government has implemented robust strategies to enhance public safety and curb crime ahead of the December festivities, especially during a politically charged period. Historically, this season has seen a sharp rise in criminal activities, prompting a nationwide response led by the Ministry of Interior. Community-Driven Solutions at the Core The Ministry’s security plan focuses on community-driven solutions and strengthened multi-agency coordination. It brings together diverse stakeholders, including faith-based organizations (FBOs), village elders, Nyumba Kumi groups, local police, and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), led by chiefs and their assistants. Faith-based organizations are expected to play a pivotal role by
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  Detectives have uncovered new details about a medic and his girlfriend who were found dead in Kisii, holding hands in bed. The medic, Vincent Nyambunde Bosire, and 28-year-old Angela Moraa Ongeri had been missing for several days before their bodies were discovered on Friday, November 29, inside Vincent’s rented apartment in the Nyamataro area, which had been locked from the inside. Investigators suspect that Bosire, an intern at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH), killed Angela before taking his own life while lying next to her, their hands still clasped. Angela, based in the US, had been visiting family when the
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