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  All preparations are complete for the 15th edition of Mashujaa Day celebrations, set to take place for the first time in Kwale County. Heightened security measures have been implemented to ensure a safe event, with a coordinated effort between the county government, police, and regional security teams. This year’s theme, “Affordable Housing,” reflects the county’s progress in infrastructure development. One of the major projects is the near-completion of the Kwale Stadium, which has been upgraded to accommodate 12,000 guests. In addition to hosting the national event, Kwale is poised to benefit from various economic development projects. These include road improvements
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  President William Ruto has directed the Public Service Commission (PSC) to prioritize the President’s Awards certificates during the recruitment process for government jobs. This directive aims to enhance opportunities for young Kenyans and emphasize the government’s commitment to recognizing excellence among the youth. During the President’s Award ceremony at State House in Nairobi on October 17, Ruto specifically instructed the PSC to focus on recipients of the President’s Gold Award in government hiring. He stated, “I will instruct the Public Service to consider the President Awardees, especially the Gold medal awardees, when it comes to employability for our young people.”
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  A  bodaboda rider was admitted to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital after being shot by a police officer early Monday morning. The victim, 30-year-old Jimmy Ngugi, was shot in the neck after he confronted the reportedly intoxicated officer for urinating on his motorcycle. Ngugi had been attending a performance by Jamaican reggae artist Glen Washington at a Naivasha club in Nakuru County when the altercation took place. “I asked him why he was urinating on my bike when there was space nearby. I used my phone’s light to show him the spot, and he responded, ‘What do you want me to do
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  Over 7,000 Kenyans remain stranded in Lebanon amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. PCS Mudavadi also revealed that of the estimated 26,000 Kenyans in Lebanon, 7,119 have registered for evacuation. “Initially, registration was slow, but as the war intensifies, we have seen an increase in numbers, and we expect that they will rise even further,” Mudavadi explained. So far, authorities have successfully repatriated only 35 Kenyans, and Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu announced that another group is set to return over the weekend. “We are facing numerous challenges due to the war,
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  MPs have summoned former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi over the prolonged holding of more than 5,000 acres of land that rightfully belongs to Rift Valley National Polytechnic, formerly known as Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology. During a session of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, members questioned why the board of trustees has only transferred 200 acres, valued at Kes 1.08 billion, to the institution. This transfer falls short of the full handover required by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act of 2014. The committee, chaired by Bumula MP Wamboka Wanami, has summoned
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  Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has voiced strong support for additional interest rate cuts by the central bank to stimulate lending to the private sector and promote job creation. On his 50th day in office, CS Mbadi highlighted that reducing the benchmark rate would invigorate the economy by enhancing market liquidity. “The solution to the economy is to find ways to lower the lending rates that banks charge the private sector. We want interest rates to decrease so banks can provide more funds to private businesses, creating more job opportunities and putting money in people’s pockets,” Mbadi stated. On October
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  The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has launched a nationwide crackdown on fuel stations violating government pump price regulations. Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi voiced concerns over reports of some stations across Kenya charging higher prices than those set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This crackdown comes after EPRA reduced fuel prices on October 14, 2024, due to falling international fuel costs. In Nairobi, Super Petrol is now priced at Kes.180.66, Diesel at Kes.168.06, and Kerosene at Kes.151.39. These prices took effect on October 15, 2024, and will remain in place until November 14, 2024, when EPRA is
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