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  The government has officially gazetted 27 new sub-counties to improve citizens’ access to government services and enhance regional administration. Along with the sub-counties, the gazette includes 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations, aimed at addressing local security concerns. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, acting as the Interior CS, confirmed in a notice that the government has now established 578 new administrative units across the country. Mudavadi explained that the creation of these units responds to population growth and the need to meet the ministerial 2:1 ratio for administrative officers. The newly gazetted sub-counties include: Magarini South (formerly Magarini), Magarini
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  The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced a ban on importing second-hand vehicles registered in 2017, effective January 1, 2025. To avoid rejection, importers must ensure these vehicles arrive in the country by December 31, 2024. This move aligns with the Kenya Standard Code of Practice for Inspection of Road Vehicles (KS 1515:2000), which enforces an eight-year age limit on imported vehicles. KEBS confirmed that the regulation applies to all importers, including returning residents, diplomatic staff, and the general public. According to KEBS, only right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles registered on or after January 1, 2018, will qualify for importation
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  Three police officers were injured in an acid attack on Monday while pursuing a theft suspect in Nairobi’s Ngara area. Officers Moses Lelei, Tom Mbuku, and Joyce Otieno were investigating a suspect believed to be transporting stolen drugs from Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to Ngara Medical Centre, according to a police report. The suspect locked themselves inside a facility to prevent the officers from entering. In response, the officers attempted to break down the door, demanding the suspect surrender. Shortly after, a 45-year-old woman named Mororoi emerged from the facility and doused the officers with a substance believed to
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  Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on Kenyans living abroad to stop criticizing President William Ruto and his flagship projects. She defended Ruto’s efforts and urged citizens to show patience as the Kenya Kwanza administration works to fulfill its manifesto. Speaking during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Passaris stressed that no other president in Kenya’s history has taken office under such challenging circumstances. “I want to tell Kenyans who are out there, especially the ones who are abroad and probably have never even voted, and don’t even send any taxes to Kenya. We have many Kenyans
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  The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has officially launched the rehabilitation of Nairobi’s road infrastructure by issuing tenders for major road repairs. This initiative aligns with President William Ruto’s commitment to enhancing Nairobi’s road network, following discussions with national government agencies and the Nairobi City County Government. Among the roads listed in KURA’s tender notice for rehabilitation is the Savannah-Stage 17 Bridge Road, a project the President promised during a church service in Soweto. Other roads in the tender include Jogoo Road and Landhies Road, which will also undergo significant repairs to improve traffic flow and road safety. The tender
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  The Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs will next week vet Abdi Ahmed Mohamud for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). President William Ruto recently nominated Mohamud to succeed Twalib Mbarak, whose term ends in January 2025. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Parliament confirmed that the vetting will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The vetting will take place in the Mini Chamber, 1st floor, at County Hall, Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. As part of the approval process, Parliament has invited
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  Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is enhancing connectivity across its parks, reserves, and stations with a groundbreaking investment in satellite internet. Using savings from the 2023/2024 fiscal year, KWS aims to improve operational efficiency and enhance visitor experiences, even in remote areas, while supporting its commitment to sustainable conservation through technological innovation. In partnership with Karibu Connect Limited, a local Starlink Satellite provider, and the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology, KWS has launched the installation and maintenance of satellite internet at 70 facilities. This project provides seamless internet and Wi-Fi access to both visitors and staff, ensuring reliable communication and
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  The government has rejected allegations that it attempted to deploy spying software against President William Ruto’s political opponents. In a statement released on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, who was named in a Daily Nation report, dismissed the claims as false and misleading. Kiptoo responded to the article titled “Ruto Men Sued Over ‘Classified’ Spying Software,” which implicated him in an alleged government plan to acquire classified technology for propaganda purposes. He categorically denied the allegations, calling them “absolutely unfounded.” “The article features my image and implicates me in an alleged government plan to acquire classified
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  The State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services says it has rolled out significant reforms to improve the issuance of passports, national ID cards, and vital registration documents, making services more accessible and efficient for Kenyans locally and abroad. Speaking before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Prof. Julius Bitok, detailed milestones achieved under the government’s reform agenda. Passport processing times have been cut from three months to just seven days. This has been made possible by acquiring two high-capacity printers capable of producing 10,000 passports daily and expanding application
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