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  The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him – just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force […]
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  Professor Olive Mugenda resigned as the chair of the Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Board. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed confirmed the resignation, stating that President William Ruto accepted Mugenda’s resignation with immediate effect. The President officially revoked her appointment through a Gazette Notice dated December 3, 2024. “The President acknowledges Professor Mugenda’s significant contributions to the growth and development of KUTRRH during her tenure and extends his gratitude for her service,” the statement read. In response to the resignation, Hussein Mohamed also announced that the entire KUTRRH Board has been disbanded to restore stability and improve
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  Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s Cabinet has approved a plan to lease green spaces at Uhuru and Central Parks to private businesses under a public-private partnership. The move aims to modernize the parks and attract private investments to improve their facilities. Governor Sakaja highlighted the need for innovative approaches to sustain the city’s recreational spaces amid increasing urban demands. He explained that leasing specific areas to private investors would generate revenue, upgrade infrastructure, and ensure public access remains a priority. “The Cabinet has approved the leasing and renting of designated spaces and units within these parks, paving the way for a
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  The National Assembly has approved Abdi Ahmed Mohamud’s appointment as the new Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The approval came after a report was tabled by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, chaired by George Murugara, following Mohamud’s vetting on Wednesday. Presenting the motion for the appointment, Mwengi Mutuse, vice chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, confirmed that Mohamud met all constitutional and statutory requirements, including those related to citizenship, leadership, ethics, integrity, and tax compliance. He also highlighted that Mohamud’s recruitment followed a transparent and competitive process in line with
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  On Wednesday, President William Ruto signed three significant Bills into law at a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi. The President approved the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the National Rating Bill, 2022, and the Water (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2024 allocates KSh387 billion to counties for the 2024/2025 financial year, exceeding the 15% minimum constitutional requirement for county funding. Originally, counties were set to receive KSh400 billion, but this figure was reduced to KSh380 billion after the Finance Bill’s withdrawal. After discussions, the National Assembly and the Senate agreed on the final allocation,
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  Political leaders allied with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have raised concerns about their safety, claiming they live in constant fear. Speaking in Nyeri County on Wednesday, December 4, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba led a group of MPs and Senators in accusing the government of using illegal tactics to intimidate them. The leaders revealed that they have abandoned their usual routines, including attending church, out of fear of  being abducted. “We are sleeping, driving, and living in fear. We no longer go to church because we fear being abducted on the way,” Wamuchomba stated, urging others to speak out against
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  The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has intensified its criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, continuing its vocal opposition to government actions. Weeks after the NCCK joined the Catholic Church in highlighting issues such as punitive taxes, impunity, human rights abuses, and underperforming government programs, the church is now calling on Kenyans to reject misinformation and hold their elected leaders accountable. In a joint statement released on Tuesday and signed by NCCK Chairman Rev. Dr. Elias Otieno Agola and General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui, the church body likened the state of the nation to that of a
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  Vincent Bosire Nyambunde, the medical intern whose body was found holding hands with his girlfriend, was known for his quiet and reserved nature, according to his colleagues at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH). His workmates described him as a self-driven individual who diligently carried out his responsibilities during his internship. “He wasn’t talkative. He mostly kept to himself, focusing on his work. He was secretive about his personal life and avoided large groups and confrontations with colleagues,” a colleague, who wished to remain anonymous, told Nation newspaper. Friends at KTRH described Nyambunde as an intelligent and promising individual. In
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  A Twitter user, David Ooga Mokaya, has asked Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi of the Milimani Law Courts to summon President William Ruto to testify in a case where is accused of “killing” the Head of State on social media. Mokaya, a fourth-year student at Moi University, is charged with computer misuse and spreading false information on Twitter(X). The specific post that led to the charges depicted military personnel in ceremonial uniform leading a funeral procession with a casket draped in the Kenyan flag, allegedly containing the president’s remains. Mokaya has since denied all charges and remains out on bond. The defense,
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  The minister lauded India’s establishment of a Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management and its support for the G20’s ambitious initiative to plant 1 trillion trees by 2030, reinforcing global carbon sinks. Read More