Avril has emphasized the crucial role men play in addressing and transforming attitudes surrounding gender-based violence. With femicide becoming a pressing issue due to the rising number of cases and debates it has sparked, Avril took to social media to express her thoughts. She highlighted the importance of men becoming allies and agents of change
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Tanzanian rapper and politician Joseph ‘Professor Jay’ Haule has revealed that his family sold off his properties while he was hospitalized and fighting for his life, leaving him to rebuild his wealth from scratch. “I’m starting over. Since I got sick, my siblings sold most of my assets to save my life. I don’t regret
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Comedian Crazy Kennar has shared his deep appreciation for Bien, a member of the acclaimed band Sauti Sol, for being a pivotal figure in his rise to success. Renowned for his comedic skits, Kennar credits Bien for recognizing his potential early in his career. Their first collaboration in 2022—a skit where Bien played a pastor,
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Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu responded on Tuesday, November 19, to reports claiming her property was set for auction due to rent arrears. The senator became a trending topic on social media after news emerged on Monday, November 18, that she owed approximately Kes.1.25 million in rent, leading to auctioneers receiving approval to enter her home and collect household items. The order to facilitate the auction came from Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Nyoike, who directed the Runda Police Commander to support auctioneers in accessing Karen’s residence at Graceville Villas, Runda, to recover the alleged debt owed to her landlord, James Gichuru
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The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has dismissed a request to halt a ruling that confirmed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as the leader of the Jubilee Party. The court rejected the plea by nominated MP Sabina Chege and her team, who sought to overturn a September 2024 ruling affirming the legitimacy of the Uhuru-led faction as the party’s leadership. Chege’s group had petitioned the court to suspend the High Court’s judgment issued on September 30, 2024, by Justice Mulwa. They also sought conservatory orders to maintain the leadership structure defined in Gazette Notice No. 9131 Vol. CXXV No. 161, published
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The Ministry of Health has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to improve newborn care and reduce neonatal deaths in Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa introduced the initiative on Monday at the Homa Bay Kenya Medical Training College grounds, coinciding with World Prematurity Day, a global event raising awareness about premature births. CS Barasa emphasized that prematurity is the leading cause of death among children under five years worldwide. In Kenya, 12 percent of live births annually are preterm, with neonatal deaths accounting for 51 percent of under-five mortality, according to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. The neonatal mortality rate
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has instructed Members of Parliament (MPs) participating in the 14th East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa to travel exclusively by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to cut costs. The games, scheduled from December 6 to December 18, 2024, were established in 2009 to strengthen ties between the parliaments of East African countries. MPs from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia are set to attend. Wetangula emphasized the importance of cost-saving measures during his Parliament address on Tuesday, November 19. He said, “I have directed, and I want to repeat,
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged all public officials to work harder, smarter, faster, and more efficiently to keep up with Kenya’s dynamic democracy. Speaking at State House Nairobi on Tuesday, Kindiki stressed the government’s essential role in meeting the needs of the people. “In the context of Kenya’s vibrant democracy, we must work harder, faster, and more efficiently to stay in step with the dynamic nature of our country,” he stated. Kindiki reiterated his commitment to working closely with public officials to ensure the government delivers on its mandate for the welfare of Kenyans. He emphasized that public officials
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested two suspects for allegedly attempting to extort Kes. 2 million from the Director General of a State Corporation. The arrest is part of a larger crackdown on individuals extorting money from senior government officials by claiming to possess damaging information. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, the suspects, Francis Onyango and Abigail Janai, told the government officail they could help withdraw a court petition related to an alleged embezzlement of public funds at the State Corporation. After receiving a complaint, the Commission launched an operation on Friday, leading to the arrest of the
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President William Ruto has bid farewell to Meg Whitman, the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya, following her resignation after Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States. Whitman, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya for two years, announced her resignation in a statement to the media on November 13, 2024, shortly after Trump’s election victory. She explained that her decision was part of the transition to a new administration in Washington. During her tenure, Whitman highlighted several key achievements. She credited her role in facilitating President Ruto’s recent state visit to the U.S. as a
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