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  The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) confirmed it carried out a strategic operation on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Bas-Delmas, Port-au-Prince, targeting notorious gang leader Jimmy Chérisier, also known as “Barbecue.” During the mission, MSSM eliminated several armed gang members, recovered a stolen excavator, and destroyed a vehicle used by the criminals. The operation culminated in the demolition of Chérisier’s residence, although officials confirmed the gang leaders were not present at the time. Specialized units of the Haitian National Police (HNP) partnered with MSSM to disrupt the activities of the “Viv Ansanm” criminal coalition. In a statement, MSSM emphasized its
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  Kenyan senators have strongly rejected the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, which aimed to regulate participation in harambees. The Bill, introduced by President William Ruto through Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, sought to bar political aspirants from participating in harambees for at least three years before a general election. Harambee, derived from the Kiswahili phrase meaning “all pull together,” is a long-standing tradition in Kenya that embodies community self-help. This practice has supported development projects and provided financial assistance for essential needs like education and medical bills. The senators argued that the Bill would erode the spirit of unity and
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  The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the special privileges and immunities granted to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. On Monday, November 25, 2024, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued a conservatory order, barring the Foundation and its officials, including directors, from enjoying any privileges or immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act. The ruling states that the suspension will remain in effect until the inter partes hearing and determination of an application filed on November 22, 2024. The conservatory order suspends the Privileges and Immunities (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) Order, 2024, issued as Legal Notice No. 157 on September
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  Kenya ranks among the bottom ten countries in Africa for offering visa-free entry, according to the 2024 Visa Openness Index (AVOI). With a score of 0.113, Kenya placed 46th out of 54 African nations on the list. The AVOI measures how accessible African countries are to travelers from other African nations. It is calculated by aggregating individual visa policy scores for each country’s treatment of citizens from all other African nations. This index evaluates factors like the ease of obtaining visas, the number of countries that can be visited without a visa, and the efficiency of visa processing systems. Kenya’s
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  A proposed Bill seeks to amend Kenya’s elections law by removing the requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to live-stream presidential results. The Elections (Amendment) Bill 2024, currently before the Senate, aims to repeal Section 39 of the Elections Act, replacing live-streaming with the electronic transmission of results to tallying centers. Currently, the IEBC is mandated to live-stream results from the national tallying center for media access and public broadcast. “The new section has omitted the provisions providing for the requirement for the IEBC to establish a mechanism for the live-streaming of results as announced at polling
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  Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has unveiled a bold and transformative agenda for Kenya, should he succeed in winning the presidency in the 2027 general election. On Monday, November 25, Omtatah presented a detailed roadmap for addressing critical issues facing the nation, promising sweeping reforms to uplift Kenyans and ensure sustainable development. Omtatah committed to prioritizing constitutionalism, vowing to enforce the rule of law equally for all citizens. “The law must apply to everybody and in all transactions,” he declared, emphasizing the need for a fair and just society. To restore fiscal stability, Omtatah proposed strict fiscal discipline aimed at curbing
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  Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has expressed interest in the presidency.  In an interview on…
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  President William Ruto has challenged institutions of higher learning across the country to think outside the box by exploring partnerships and collaborations to raise funds in education and research. The president said innovations at institutions of higher learning are a sure way of equipping the youth with knowledge, skills and income generating ventures through the
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  NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 25 – The Council of Governors has launched the County Financial Management and Procedures Manual for County Health Spending Units to improve efficiency. Speaking during the launch, Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, stated that the manual would position county health facilities as key executors of the Universal Health Coverage agenda under the Bottom Up Read More

  President William Ruto has challenged institutions of higher learning across the country to explore partnerships and collaborations that can help in raising funds for education and research. The president said innovations at institutions of higher learning are a sure way of equipping the youth with knowledge, skills and income generating ventures through the digital economy.
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