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  The court also ordered the release of Acting Chief Finance Officer Martin Okode, suspending his five-month jail term. Okode, who had been serving his sentence at Kodiaga Maximum Prison, had paid a Sh200,000 fine. Read More

  We live in a world where the value of US global influence is under question. Regional powers are going their own way, autocratic regimes are making their own alliances, and the devastating wars in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere are raising uncomfortable questions about the value of Washington’s role. But America matters by dint of its economic and military strength, and its major role in many alliances. I turned to some informed observers for their reflections on the global consequences of this very consequential election. Read More

  A judge ordered all employees of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who were placed on compulsory leave to submit their job contracts before she provides further directions on the case. Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge Hellen Wasilwa directed that the contracts of all 108 employees allegedly sent on leave be included in the proceedings. On Monday, October 28, the judge also instructed the respondents, including Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor, the Public Service Commission (PSC), and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, to file their responses within seven days. Lawyer Lempaa Suiyanka filed a lawsuit against the government, arguing that it
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  The Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, announced that constituency offices will now serve as venues for public participation, enhancing accessibility for citizens to share their views on legislation. Njoroge outlined this initiative during a retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru, on Monday, noting that it aims to make public involvement in legislative processes more effective and compliant with established regulations. “Constituency offices will allow the National Assembly to ensure that public participation meets our standards and serves its intended purpose,” he said, emphasizing the critical role public participation plays in a democratic nation. The retreat, led by National Assembly Speaker
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  The Ministry of Lands and Urban Development has urged the public to collect title deeds for applications submitted between 2015 and 2022. In a notice dated October 22, the Ministry instructed applicants to visit their application centers with original booking forms and a copy of their ID to retrieve the title deeds. “Our valued customers and members of the public are notified to collect the attached documents and applications that remain uncollected. Please present the original booking forms and a copy of the ID of the individuals authorized to collect the documents,” the notice stated. The ministry provided a link
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  A House committee has proposed significant constitutional amendments to improve election procedures, including an extension of the timeline for hearing presidential election petitions. In its report to the National Assembly, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) supported a Judiciary request to extend the Supreme Court’s timeframe for resolving presidential election disputes from 14 to 21 days. This extension, the committee suggested, should be approved through a resolution by a majority in the National Assembly and in the Senate’s county delegations. The committee also recommended granting Parliament the authority to determine when to review electoral boundaries and rename constituencies, offering
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  The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a net profit of Kes.30 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. During a financial results announcement in Nairobi on Tuesday, October 29, Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira revealed that KPLC will distribute dividends to its shareholders for the first time in over seven years. “This year, Kenya Power has returned to profitability after facing numerous challenges in the energy sector and the economy. The company declared a Ksh30 billion profit after tax, which is a significant achievement given the capital-intensive nature of power generation and distribution,” Wachira stated.
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  Police have arrested a suspect linked to the brutal murder of Willis Onyango Ayieko, the former Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo. Authorities identified the suspect as Victor Ouma Okoth and apprehended him on Monday night in a Dandora Phase IV hideout in Nairobi. Okoth had rented the house using proceeds from the crime. Forensic analysis played a crucial role in the investigation, placing Okoth at the crime scene. A joint team of detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), including members from the Homicide, Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), and Operations units, led the forensic investigation. This
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  An autopsy conducted by Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor has revealed the cause of death for Wells Fargo HR executive Willis Ayieko. After the examination at Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 29, Dr.Oduor reported that Ayieko died from head injuries, noting evidence of bleeding in the brain. The autopsy also uncovered bruises on Ayieko’s wrists, indicating that his assailants tied his hands during the incident. The results further indicated that animals had consumed parts of his body after the killers discarded it near Yala. Oduor mentioned, “There was bleeding in the brain, along with bruises on the wrists caused
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