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  At the summit, Kenya’s Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, reinforced Guterres’ message by highlighting Africa’s demand for a new $1.3 trillion climate financing mechanism. Read More

  Africa is seeking $1.3 Trillion for Climate adaptation and resilience by 2030. Read More

  The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied claims that its detectives attempted to prevent former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service at Priesthood Fellowship Church in Kahawa West, Nairobi, on Sunday. Reports from a local daily suggested that the church’s founder told congregants that government officials had tried to block Gachagua’s appearance, asserting that his presence could provoke unrest and threaten peace in the area. According to the article, the church’s board secretary-general explained that, following the service, detectives visited the pastor’s residence in Ruiru, Kiambu County, to question his decision to host the former deputy
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  The government has rolled out extensive reforms at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance the passenger experience. The initiative takes a whole-of-government approach, aiming to create a seamless, efficient, and customer-focused environment for both local and international travelers. This reform is part of the broader goal to elevate JKIA to world-class standards, meeting travelers’ needs while improving Kenya’s image as a welcoming and efficient entry point. In response to passenger feedback, particularly about customs and immigration procedures, the government is re-evaluating these processes. The goal is to reduce waiting times and minimize inconveniences while maintaining security. A central
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  Nairobi County Assembly members have criticized the Nairobi Rivers Commission for its slow progress in cleaning up the city’s rivers nearly two years after the agency’s launch. Despite substantial funding, the rivers remain filled with waste, raising questions about the commission’s effectiveness and potential misuse of funds. Nairobi South B Ward Representative and Deputy Minority Leader, Waithera Chege, has called on City Hall to clarify its role in managing the rivers and disclose any financial costs incurred to date. She urged the Environment and Natural Resources Committee to investigate whether there is genuine collaboration between the county executive and the
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  On Tuesday, November 12, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) announced plans to hire 5,690 teachers for senior positions in primary and secondary schools, with a one-week application period. The TSC revealed that it would recruit 755 teachers for post-primary school principal roles, including positions in secondary schools. To qualify for the principal role, candidates must have served as Deputy Principals or Senior Masters for a minimum of six months. Additionally, applicants must have received a satisfactory rating in the performance appraisal process and demonstrated the ability to supervise, mentor, and support other teachers. The TSC further emphasized that candidates must
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  The manslaughter trial of suspected Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his 94 accomplices has been postponed until March 2025 due to a shortage of prosecutors. The case, originally scheduled for three days this week, was adjourned by a Mombasa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) requested more time to address the issue. Prosecutor Victor Simbi told the court that the team of seven prosecutors handling the case was unavailable due to transfers and other administrative matters. He informed the court, “I am the only prosecutor available for the entire week.”
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  The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged taxpayers to verify the mobile phone numbers registered on the iTax platform to help curb tax evasion and avoidance. In a notice published in local dailies, KRA encouraged all users to take part in the Taxpayer Register Data Clean-Up Exercise and ensure that the information on the system is accurate. To support this process, KRA has introduced a One Time Password (OTP) system, allowing users to update their details on the platform. After logging in, the system will display the user’s registered mobile number for verification. If the number is incorrect, users must
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  A new report from the Cigna International Health Study 2024 reveals that 84% of employees in Kenya are experiencing high levels of stress. While the overall well-being of Kenyans has improved slightly, rising from 50 points in 2023 to 61 points in 2024, financial concerns and the high cost of living remain the primary contributors to stress. The study, which surveyed over 10,000 participants across 11 global markets, evaluated well-being based on eight factors: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. The findings indicate that employed women in Kenya experience higher levels of stress than their male counterparts.
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  The government is set to reserve all tenders valued at less than Kes.1 billion for Kenyan firms to protect them from well-funded foreign companies. This initiative is part of proposed amendments to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act of 2015, which have been tabled in Parliament. The goal of the proposal is to improve the competitiveness of local firms, which have struggled to compete against foreign companies, particularly Chinese firms, in securing tenders at both national and county government levels. Under the proposed changes, foreign firms will still be eligible for contracts exceeding the Kes.1 billion threshold, but only
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