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  The “polluter pays” principle has been a key part of climate discussions for years. It says a polluter should bear the costs of managing its pollution, to prevent damage to human health and the environment. Read More

  Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has declined President William Ruto’s appointment to the Nairobi Rivers Commission. In a gazette notice dated October 25, Ruto appointed Omanga to the commission, chaired by former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru. However, Omanga took to social media to announce her rejection of the position, citing “personal reasons.” “It’s truly a privilege to be considered for such a vital role in improving our beloved Nairobi’s environment and public health. After careful consideration, I must respectfully decline the appointment due to personal reasons,” she stated. Despite her decision, Omanga emphasized her commitment to supporting efforts aimed
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  Police in Thika, Kiambu County, shot and killed a man early Saturday morning, accused of vandalizing a transformer. Two alleged accomplices escaped with gunshot wounds during the incident, which occurred around 4 a.m. Thika West Sub-County Police Commander Laurence Muchangi reported that the confrontation took place at Kisii Estate. He noted that officers had received prior intelligence about an impending attack on a transformer. “We stayed alert, and around 3:40 a.m., residents of Kisii Estate near the Kang’oki area experienced a blackout,” he stated. Muchangi explained that his patrol units quickly responded to the locations of the transformers, finding the
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  National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has been appointed to the advisory panel of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL). He announced this news in a statement on his official X account on Sunday morning, expressing his honor in taking on this prestigious role. At the recent CoSPAL conference, Wetang’ula was represented by Ugenya MP David Ochieng, a member of the speaker’s panel. Wetang’ula noted that CoSPAL, formed in 2020, aims to unify Africa’s legislative leaders in addressing shared challenges across the continent. CoSPAL seeks to enhance deliberation, collaboration, and cooperation among Speakers and Presidents of Parliaments
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  President William Ruto has addressed critics questioning the faith of politicians, asserting that leaders attend church to seek the kingdom of God. In recent times, a group of clergy and politicians have criticized political leaders, accusing them of “preaching water while taking wine” and urging them to avoid the pulpit. But during a church service in Moiben, Uasin Gishu County, on Sunday, President Ruto dismissed these accusations, emphasizing that leaders do not come to church to engage in politics. “We don’t come to church to play politics. We know where to engage in politics and seek votes. When we come
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  Authorities are investigating at least 263 travel agencies accused of defrauding Kenyan job seekers of more than Kes.1 billion. DCI boss Mohamed Amin has formed a specialized team within the Nairobi Regional Directorate of Criminal Investigations to handle the cases, which involve over 600 victims to date. Regional Criminal Investigations Officer Benson Kasyoki expects the number of victims to continue rising as investigations progress. He stated that victims paid fees ranging from Kes.30,000 to Kes.150,000, hoping to secure overseas jobs that never materialized. “Some had paid in full, while others had paid half, only to realize they were being conned,”
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  Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to pray for President William Ruto. Speaking after a church service in Kiambu County on Sunday, October 27, 2024, Gachagua highlighted the significant challenges facing Ruto’s administration. He pointed out that many Kenyans feel paralyzed by high taxation and failing public systems, particularly in healthcare. Gachagua stressed that Ruto’s administration has subjected citizens to various economic hardships. “We urge the people of Kenya to remain peaceful and pray for our President, William Ruto, asking God to grant him wisdom to navigate the challenges affecting the Kenyan people,” he stated. He expressed
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  Homicide detectives are investigating the gruesome murders of three family members—a mother, daughter, and 12-year-old niece—and have identified the prime suspect, Hashim Dagane Muhumed. Investigations have revealed that Hashim Dagane, 24, was driving a Nissan Note (Reg No. KDQ 718Y) captured on CCTV cameras as it picked up the victims from their Eastleigh home on October 21, 2024. This occurred just hours before authorities discovered their bodies scattered across various locations. Detectives also found the vehicle abandoned at Wakulima Market near the ENA Coach stage, and they have towed it to DCI Headquarters for forensic examination, which further links Hashim
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