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  The owner of the Embakasi gas plant that exploded and killed 10 people has been charged with manslaughter along with his former employee. Mr. Derrick Kimathi Nyamu, the owner of Maxxis Energy Limited, and Stephen Kilonzo Mutie, his former employee, appeared in court on Monday, December 9, before Milimani Principal Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe. Both men denied all 10 counts of manslaughter related to the deadly explosion that occurred on the night of February 1 and 2, 2024, in the Mradi area of Embakasi, Nairobi County. The charges stemmed from the deaths of Evans Oduor, Martin Simiyu Walumbi, Vallary Nyandiko, Charles
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  The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has raised concerns about unregistered vehicles in car dealerships and the improper use of Kenya Dealer (KD) license plates. In a notice issued on Monday, December 12, NTSA directed all car dealers across the country to ensure that every vehicle in their showrooms and yards is fully registered. The authority has set a deadline for dealers to complete the registration process by Monday, December 16. NTSA also called on law enforcement agencies, including traffic police, to impound vehicles operating without registration plates and those misusing KD plates during enforcement actions. “Dealers and vehicle
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  President William Ruto has announced that the United States is helping Kenya identify affordable loan sources to support its economic development. Ruto spoke on Monday, December 9, after his meeting with United States Under Secretary for International Affairs Jay Shambaugh at State House, Nairobi. The discussions focused on partnerships to access concessional financing. The Head of State explained that Kenya is exploring funding options such as the International Development Association (IDA), a program managed by the World Bank. The IDA provides loans at zero or low interest rates to 75 countries, including Kenya. The president also mentioned the government’s interest
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  Hussein Mohammed and Macdonald Mariga officially took over the leadership of the Federation of Kenya Football (FKF) on Monday, December 9, 2024. The duo, who were elected president and vice president, pledged to revitalize the country’s football governing body and usher in a new era for the sport. Speaking during the handover, Hussein expressed gratitude to the FKF Electoral Board for organizing a transparent and fair election process. “A big thank you to the FIFA and the Confederation of African Football delegations for overseeing this crucial election. Our gratitude also goes to the FKF Electoral Board for managing a high-stakes
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  President William Ruto has signed the Water (Amendment) Bill into law, marking a significant step in enhancing water service delivery in Kenya. Once fully operational, the new law will empower the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, along with Water Works Development Agencies, to engage in bulk water purchase agreements with investors under the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Act. However, these agreements will not apply to national public water works transferred to county governments. The key objective of these amendments is to foster Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the water sector. Under the new law, the authority will be granted the power
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