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  Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has identified five clubs along Kiambu Road that operate within a residential zone. In a Wednesday night interview, he reaffirmed the illegality of establishing nightclubs in such areas and warned that he would shut them down. “We are coming for them; they have already been assessed,” he stated during his appearance on Citizen TV. CS Duale emphasized the necessity for clubs in residential areas to comply with regulatory measures. “It is very illegal to place clubs in residential areas. If you must do it, you need to implement specific compliance measures, such as soundproofing,” he
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  The Kenya Army has officially received a fleet of refurbished Z9 helicopters from the China Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) at the Kenya Army Corps of Aviation in Embakasi Garrison. Lieutenant General David Tarus, Commander of the Kenya Army, commissioned these helicopters on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. This partnership between the Kenya Defence Forces(KDF) and CATIC marks a significant advancement in enhancing Kenya’s military capabilities. The collaboration includes military equipment acquisition, technology transfer, joint training, and strategic cooperation, all aimed at improving Kenya’s operational readiness and defense infrastructure. Lt. Gen. Tarus praised CATIC’s support, calling the partnership a
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  Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) lost Kes.34 billion in paper wealth over the three months leading to September, as the country rebounded from the economic impact of the June Gen Z protests. According to third-quarter statistics from the Capital Markets Authority, market capitalization at the NSE declined by 2.01 percent, dropping to Kes.1.67 trillion from Kes.1.71 trillion. Share trading volumes also dipped slightly by 0.65 percent, reaching 1.092 billion shares, down from 1.097 billion in the second quarter of 2024. The NSE All Share Index, which covers all securities on the exchange, also declined, falling 2.20 percent to
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  Detectives in Narok have arrested Stephen Oloichoki, also known as Musa Sopia, the prime suspect in a series of violent robberies and murders in Narok township. His arrest followed a thorough months-long manhunt by local police. Oloichoki, a repeat offender, had spent 15 years in prison before his release in March 2024. After his release, Narok township witnessed a surge in violent incidents, with a hooded assailant targeting business operators. This attacker would approach victims, strike them with a blunt object, and escape with their valuables, leading to several fatalities from head injuries. One of Oloichoki’s crimes was caught on
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  Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed that a coup against President William Ruto was planned for June 25, 2024. However, the former Defense CS refrained from naming the individuals behind the alleged plot, asserting that it was not his responsibility. “June 25th, there was a planned coup. There was a serious plan for regime change,” he said during an interview on Citizen TV. On that same day, protesters stormed Parliament Buildings, forcing Members of Parliament and staff to evacuate. Weeks later, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki informed the National Assembly about a second attempt to set fire to Parliament,
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  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board has approved a Kes.78 billion loan for Kenya to support the country’s fiscal recovery efforts. This decision follows the IMF’s recent conclusion of its seventh and eighth reviews for Kenya, which faced delays in June due to widespread anti-government protests. The IMF expressed confidence that this financial support will help Kenya address its economic recovery needs effectively. Of the approved amount, Kes.62.5 billion will come through the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programs, while an additional Kes.15.4 billion will be provided under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Currently,
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  Deputy President-designate Prof. Kithure Kindiki will be sworn in on Friday, October 1 at KICC….
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  President Ruto appoints Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as Acting Interior CS. President William Ruto…
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  The Assumption of Office of Deputy President Committee is currently holding a meeting at Harambee House, Nairobi. The meeting comes ahead of Friday, November 1 swearing in ceremony of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President. The committee, as outlined by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, will prepare Prof.
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  Wanjau gazetted the notification following a meeting of the Assumption of Office Committee mandated by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Read More