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  Police in Homa Bay County arrested eight teachers for allegedly participating in malpractices during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The teachers, employed at a secondary school in the Homa Bay Town constituency, were reportedly caught photocopying a Chemistry exam paper on Monday evening. Sub-County Police Commander Emmanuel Kiplagat confirmed the incident, stating that the suspects took advantage of a candidate’s illness to photocopy the exam paper. Kiplagat noted, “We still don’t know the motive behind reproducing copies of the paper.” The arrested individuals include the center manager, invigilators, and teachers hired by the school’s board of
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  The prime suspect in the murder of three women abducted from Eastleigh, Nairobi, will remain in police custody as detectives work to complete their investigation. On Monday, Makadara Senior Principal Magistrate Mary Njagi ordered Hashim Dagane Muhumed’s detention at Ruaraka Police Station until December 2, 2024, when police will present him in court for further directions. Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested Muhumed on November 3, 2024, following a tip-off from the public. He is under investigation for the deaths of Dahabo Daud Said, Musayba Abdi Mohamed, and Amina Abdirashid Dahir, all of whom were relatives. Magistrate
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  Two mechanics were killed at a garage in Nairobi’s Ruai area after being accused of siphoning fuel from vehicles at the facility. On Monday afternoon, other employees accused the men, identified as John Oduor Otieno and Emmanuel Oduor Martin, of stealing fuel from parked cars to sell. Their coworkers raised an alarm, which escalated to a violent attack. Tragically, the two men were beaten to death at the scene. When police arrived, they found the victims’ bodies inside the garage, each displaying numerous injuries inflicted by blunt objects. Following the incident, officers detained two suspects believed to be involved in
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  Detectives have arrested another suspect in the murder investigation of Willis Ayieko Onyango, a former Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo. Authorities apprehended Fredrick Otieno Omondi in Kisumu, believing he played a crucial role in the events leading up to the brutal abduction and murder of Ayieko. Omondi, a motorcycle rider, allegedly transported Victor Ouma, also known as Sisco, to the location where Onyango was abducted. Victor Ouma Okoth is currently in police custody and has been linked to the crime along with his deceased brother, Robert Wakolo Okoth, and several other unidentified individuals. RELATED – Willis Ayieko Murder Suspect
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  The National Treasury has announced plans to reinstate eight tax provisions previously removed from the rejected Finance Bill 2024. The Treasury will consolidate these tax measures into three new bills: the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024; and the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi explained that these proposed amendments aim to foster sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term economic resilience. The reinstated measures include a minimum top-up tax, expanded digital marketplace regulations, pension contributions, and withholding tax on goods supplied to public entities. Additional measures encompass an economic presence tax,
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  The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that starting January 1, 2025, all passengers entering Kenya must declare and register the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their mobile devices at the port of entry. In a notice issued on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, KRA emphasized that passengers must declare any mobile devices they plan to use during their stay. Each device must be listed on the F88 passenger declaration form, along with its corresponding IMEI number. KRA explained that this new customs requirement aims to enhance tax compliance and improve regulatory oversight of mobile devices brought into the country.
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  Parliament has received a petition proposing a law that limits Senators, Members of Parliament (MPs), and Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to a maximum of two five-year terms, mirroring the term limits set for the presidency and governorship. The Grassroot Civilian Oversight Initiative, a civil rights group based in Nakuru, submitted this proposal to promote fairness in Kenya’s political landscape. The initiative argues that implementing term limits would allow voters to experience a variety of leadership styles and ideas, fostering a more diverse political environment. In their petition to the National Assembly, the group advocates for restricting elected representatives at
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reflected on his life after impeachment, highlighting the positive aspects that have emerged from his experience. Speaking at the burial of Lucy Wambui Ng’ang’a on Tuesday, Gachagua recognized that every experience in life carries both positive and negative elements, including his impeachment. He shared that he now enjoys more time to spend with family and friends. “Probably, with what has happened to us in leaving office, the positive side is that we have more time for friends. Everything that happens has both a good and a bad side; we now have ample time for friends,
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained why protests were not witnessed in Mt Kenya…
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  Nov 4 – Civil servants caught having sex in their offices will face “severe measures”, the vice-president of Equatorial Guinea has warned after hundreds of allegedly pornographic videos were leaked to the public. The videos reportedly involve high-ranking civil servant Baltasar Ebang Engonga having sex with various women – including the wives of prominent officials Read More