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  Kindiki’s swearing-in was delayed for more than a week due to court cases challenging his nomination process as well as Gachagua’s impeachment, but a three-judge bench ruled Thursday he should take the oath to fill the vacant office as the hearing of the petitions continues. Read More

  Harambee Stars Head Coach Engin Firat has made sweeping changes to the squad for the return leg against South Sudan in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) Qualifiers. After a disappointing 2-0 loss in the first match, Firat has introduced fresh talent and retained key players, aiming for a strong comeback on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda. The reshuffled lineup features 11 new players, including Abud Omar (Kenya Police FC), Siraj Mohammed (Bandari), Ian Karani (Kariobangi Sharks), David Ochieng (Kenya Police FC), and Charles Momanyi (Tusker FC). Other new faces are Fidel Origa (Bandari), Caleb Olilo
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  Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Kenya have voiced serious concerns regarding the rising reports of abductions and enforced disappearances in the country. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, October 31, 2024, they highlighted that arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances persist despite High Court rulings. They emphasized the need for Kenyan leaders to uphold the rule of law and ensure compliance with judicial decisions. “We are concerned about ongoing reports of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances despite High Court rulings. It is crucial to ensure the rule of law prevails and that judicial rulings are followed,” the statement said. The
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  Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Langat reported that at least 97 women were killed in the past three months, raising alarm about the escalating femicide in the country. During a media briefing, Langat urged Kenyans to collaborate closely with security agencies to combat gender-based violence. “Murders against women have increased, with 97 cases reported in the last three months,” Langat stated,  emphasizing the urgent need for focused action and collaboration to address the vice. Langat also disclosed that police have arrested and arraigned several suspects linked to the murders. This alarming update follows a recent call from the Federation
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  Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has identified five clubs along Kiambu Road that operate within a residential zone. In a Wednesday night interview, he reaffirmed the illegality of establishing nightclubs in such areas and warned that he would shut them down. “We are coming for them; they have already been assessed,” he stated during his appearance on Citizen TV. CS Duale emphasized the necessity for clubs in residential areas to comply with regulatory measures. “It is very illegal to place clubs in residential areas. If you must do it, you need to implement specific compliance measures, such as soundproofing,” he
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  The Kenya Army has officially received a fleet of refurbished Z9 helicopters from the China Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) at the Kenya Army Corps of Aviation in Embakasi Garrison. Lieutenant General David Tarus, Commander of the Kenya Army, commissioned these helicopters on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. This partnership between the Kenya Defence Forces(KDF) and CATIC marks a significant advancement in enhancing Kenya’s military capabilities. The collaboration includes military equipment acquisition, technology transfer, joint training, and strategic cooperation, all aimed at improving Kenya’s operational readiness and defense infrastructure. Lt. Gen. Tarus praised CATIC’s support, calling the partnership a
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  Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) lost Kes.34 billion in paper wealth over the three months leading to September, as the country rebounded from the economic impact of the June Gen Z protests. According to third-quarter statistics from the Capital Markets Authority, market capitalization at the NSE declined by 2.01 percent, dropping to Kes.1.67 trillion from Kes.1.71 trillion. Share trading volumes also dipped slightly by 0.65 percent, reaching 1.092 billion shares, down from 1.097 billion in the second quarter of 2024. The NSE All Share Index, which covers all securities on the exchange, also declined, falling 2.20 percent to
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  Detectives in Narok have arrested Stephen Oloichoki, also known as Musa Sopia, the prime suspect in a series of violent robberies and murders in Narok township. His arrest followed a thorough months-long manhunt by local police. Oloichoki, a repeat offender, had spent 15 years in prison before his release in March 2024. After his release, Narok township witnessed a surge in violent incidents, with a hooded assailant targeting business operators. This attacker would approach victims, strike them with a blunt object, and escape with their valuables, leading to several fatalities from head injuries. One of Oloichoki’s crimes was caught on
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