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  The artefacts were recovered through ongoing investigations into criminal trafficking networks, including those linked to Subhash Kapoor, an alleged antiquities trafficker, and convicted dealer Nancy Wiener, according to a statement from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Read More

  NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called on the Ugandan government to release her husband, whom she claims was abducted in Nairobi. Byanyima said Besigye, leader of Uganda’s Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, was kidnapped in Nairobi while attending the launch of Narc Kenya leader Read More

  The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has dismissed a request to halt a ruling that confirmed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as the leader of the Jubilee Party. The court rejected the plea by nominated MP Sabina Chege and her team, who sought to overturn a September 2024 ruling affirming the legitimacy of the Uhuru-led faction as the party’s leadership. Chege’s group had petitioned the court to suspend the High Court’s judgment issued on September 30, 2024, by Justice Mulwa. They also sought conservatory orders to maintain the leadership structure defined in Gazette Notice No. 9131 Vol. CXXV No. 161, published
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  The Ministry of Health has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to improve newborn care and reduce neonatal deaths in Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa introduced the initiative on Monday at the Homa Bay Kenya Medical Training College grounds, coinciding with World Prematurity Day, a global event raising awareness about premature births. CS Barasa emphasized that prematurity is the leading cause of death among children under five years worldwide. In Kenya, 12 percent of live births annually are preterm, with neonatal deaths accounting for 51 percent of under-five mortality, according to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. The neonatal mortality rate
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  National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has instructed Members of Parliament (MPs) participating in the 14th East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa to travel exclusively by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to cut costs. The games, scheduled from December 6 to December 18, 2024, were established in 2009 to strengthen ties between the parliaments of East African countries. MPs from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia are set to attend. Wetangula emphasized the importance of cost-saving measures during his Parliament address on Tuesday, November 19. He said, “I have directed, and I want to repeat,
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged all public officials to work harder, smarter, faster, and more efficiently to keep up with Kenya’s dynamic democracy. Speaking at State House Nairobi on Tuesday, Kindiki stressed the government’s essential role in meeting the needs of the people. “In the context of Kenya’s vibrant democracy, we must work harder, faster, and more efficiently to stay in step with the dynamic nature of our country,” he stated. Kindiki reiterated his commitment to working closely with public officials to ensure the government delivers on its mandate for the welfare of Kenyans. He emphasized that public officials
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  The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested two suspects for allegedly attempting to extort Kes. 2 million from the Director General of a State Corporation. The arrest is part of a larger crackdown on individuals extorting money from senior government officials by claiming to possess damaging information. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, the suspects, Francis Onyango and Abigail Janai, told the government officail they could help withdraw a court petition related to an alleged embezzlement of public funds at the State Corporation. After receiving a complaint, the Commission launched an operation on Friday, leading to the arrest of the
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  President William Ruto has bid farewell to Meg Whitman, the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya, following her resignation after Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States. Whitman, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya for two years, announced her resignation in a statement to the media on November 13, 2024, shortly after Trump’s election victory. She explained that her decision was part of the transition to a new administration in Washington. During her tenure, Whitman highlighted several key achievements. She credited her role in facilitating President Ruto’s recent state visit to the U.S. as a
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  The National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning has initiated efforts to regulate the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector through new legislation. This follows public consultations on three key Bills designed to amend existing laws governing digital lending in Kenya. The proposed amendments are outlined in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024. These changes are a response to a petition from boda boda operators, who have raised concerns about exploitation by BNPL firms. The proposed legislation includes essential consumer protections to shield borrowers from predatory lending practices.
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  President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to Ministers and public servants, urging them to meet the expectations of Kenyans in service delivery. He emphasized that his administration will not tolerate excuses or delays in achieving results. Ruto made it clear that Cabinet Secretaries must take full responsibility for achieving the targets outlined in their ministry contracts, stating, “There is no room for excuses or delayed failure. Accountability must cascade through all levels of ministries, departments, and agencies to individual officers.” The President announced that at the end of each financial year, Cabinet Secretaries will receive a performance report
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