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  Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has denied reports claiming he has been suspended from office, calling them baseless and fabricated. Over the weekend, a false notice circulated on social media, alleging that Mutua had been barred from conducting MCSK business. The notice further stated that the company would not honor any contractual obligations tied to him. On Monday, Mutua addressed the claims, dismissing them as malicious attempts to undermine his leadership and efforts to enforce compliance within the Society. “I have been inundated with calls and messages by many people who thought the rumours were true.
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  President William Ruto officially launched the University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. This launch follows the unveiling of the “Big 5” initiatives by the university, which aim to transform the institution into a leader in innovation, leadership, and sustainable development in Africa. During the launch, President Ruto encouraged the youth to take advantage of the opportunities the government is creating to help them thrive. He emphasized that the Silicon Savannah Innovation Park represents a significant investment in Kenya’s youth and the country’s digital economy. Ruto addressed the youth directly, saying, “Your government is
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  Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has been ranked as the top-performing county boss in Kenya, according to the latest poll by Politrack Africa. In the 2024 ratings for the most transformative governor, Barasa led with an impressive 76.5 percent, followed by Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki in second place with 75.1 percent. Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntuntu secured third place with 73.2 percent, while Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi ranked fourth with 70.7 percent. Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga tied for sixth place, both scoring 68.9 percent. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza followed in seventh place with 68.2
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  The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) confirmed it carried out a strategic operation on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Bas-Delmas, Port-au-Prince, targeting notorious gang leader Jimmy Chérisier, also known as “Barbecue.” During the mission, MSSM eliminated several armed gang members, recovered a stolen excavator, and destroyed a vehicle used by the criminals. The operation culminated in the demolition of Chérisier’s residence, although officials confirmed the gang leaders were not present at the time. Specialized units of the Haitian National Police (HNP) partnered with MSSM to disrupt the activities of the “Viv Ansanm” criminal coalition. In a statement, MSSM emphasized its
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  Kenyan senators have strongly rejected the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, which aimed to regulate participation in harambees. The Bill, introduced by President William Ruto through Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, sought to bar political aspirants from participating in harambees for at least three years before a general election. Harambee, derived from the Kiswahili phrase meaning “all pull together,” is a long-standing tradition in Kenya that embodies community self-help. This practice has supported development projects and provided financial assistance for essential needs like education and medical bills. The senators argued that the Bill would erode the spirit of unity and
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  The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the special privileges and immunities granted to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. On Monday, November 25, 2024, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued a conservatory order, barring the Foundation and its officials, including directors, from enjoying any privileges or immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act. The ruling states that the suspension will remain in effect until the inter partes hearing and determination of an application filed on November 22, 2024. The conservatory order suspends the Privileges and Immunities (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) Order, 2024, issued as Legal Notice No. 157 on September
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  Kenya ranks among the bottom ten countries in Africa for offering visa-free entry, according to the 2024 Visa Openness Index (AVOI). With a score of 0.113, Kenya placed 46th out of 54 African nations on the list. The AVOI measures how accessible African countries are to travelers from other African nations. It is calculated by aggregating individual visa policy scores for each country’s treatment of citizens from all other African nations. This index evaluates factors like the ease of obtaining visas, the number of countries that can be visited without a visa, and the efficiency of visa processing systems. Kenya’s
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  A proposed Bill seeks to amend Kenya’s elections law by removing the requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to live-stream presidential results. The Elections (Amendment) Bill 2024, currently before the Senate, aims to repeal Section 39 of the Elections Act, replacing live-streaming with the electronic transmission of results to tallying centers. Currently, the IEBC is mandated to live-stream results from the national tallying center for media access and public broadcast. “The new section has omitted the provisions providing for the requirement for the IEBC to establish a mechanism for the live-streaming of results as announced at polling
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  Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has unveiled a bold and transformative agenda for Kenya, should he succeed in winning the presidency in the 2027 general election. On Monday, November 25, Omtatah presented a detailed roadmap for addressing critical issues facing the nation, promising sweeping reforms to uplift Kenyans and ensure sustainable development. Omtatah committed to prioritizing constitutionalism, vowing to enforce the rule of law equally for all citizens. “The law must apply to everybody and in all transactions,” he declared, emphasizing the need for a fair and just society. To restore fiscal stability, Omtatah proposed strict fiscal discipline aimed at curbing
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