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  The Kenyan government has once again warned its citizens against traveling to Myanmar. Kenyan Ambassador to Thailand, Kiptiness Lindsay Kimwole, strongly advised Kenyans to refrain from applying for jobs in Myanmar after a significant rise in reports of fraudulent job advertisements online. Despite multiple warnings regarding the escalating risks of abductions, forced labor, and torture by criminal networks, the embassy expressed concern over the continued applications from Kenyans seeking opportunities in the South Asian country. “The Kenya embassy in Thailand, once again, warns Kenyans against traveling to Myanmar. This warning comes as dozens of young Kenyans plead for help from
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  Mombasa County Lands Executive, Hussein Mohamed, also known as Amadoh, has been granted a Kes.1 million anticipatory bond as he waits to learn whether he will face charges in connection with the abduction and gang rape of blogger Bruce John. Justice Wendy Kagendo approved the bond on Monday, along with strict conditions that include one surety and a contact person. Alternatively, Hussein can pay a Kes.500,000 cash bail, which requires two contact persons. In addition to the bond, Justice Kagendo ordered Hussein to surrender his passport and barred him from leaving the court’s jurisdiction without prior approval. She stressed that
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  Parliament has launched an investigation into the theft of security documents used to print title deeds at the government printer. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi directed the Lands Committee to probe the issue after Machakos Senator Kavindu Muthama submitted a petition following the mysterious disappearance of 367 documents, which the Ministry of Lands blames on land cartels. Muthama emphasized the severity of the situation, warning that the incident poses a significant threat to the integrity of land ownership documents and could lead to widespread land fraud. Senator Muthama has called on the committee to summon ministry officials and the management of
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  Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has criticized some Kenyans online who are urging Raila Odinga to intervene on their behalf against the government. He pointed out that Raila has dedicated his life to fighting oppressive and dictatorial regimes for Kenyans. In return, he has faced severe insults, unexplained hatred, and ethnic-based opposition, while being denied the opportunity to lead five times. “Raila has been fighting for Kenyans against oppressive, retrogressive, dictatorial regimes throughout his life. In return, he has been met with vile abuses, unexplained extreme hatred, ethnically mobilised opposition against him, and denied a chance to lead 5 times,” Amisi remarked.
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  Acting Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Elijah Wachira has announced six designated bank accounts for processing deductions from salaried employees’ remittances. In a notice released on Monday, October 14, 2024, Wachira outlined the banks where employers must remit these deductions by the 9th of each month. The banks include: KCB Bank, Capitol Hill Branch – Account number: 1329035704 Sidian Bank, Kilimani Branch – Account number: 01036020040330 Cooperative Bank, Upper Hill Branch – Account number: 01101176474001 Equity Bank, Community Branch – Account number: 0170285746991 Absa Bank, Absa Towers Branch – Account number: 2052202135 Diamond Trust Bank, Capital Centre Branch – Account
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  Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata revealed on Sunday, October 13, 2024, how he learned of his name being mentioned as a frontrunner for the Deputy President position if the Senate upholds the impeachment motion against Rigathi Gachagua. During a TV interview, Kang’ata shared that he was busy with his county duties when the news broke and expressed his humility at being considered a potential candidate. “The news came while we were distributing fertilizer and maize to our 57,000 farmers in preparation for the short rains starting in mid-October. It was quite humbling to see my name being floated around,” Kang’ata remarked.
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  A senior official at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) faces charges for allegedly using a forged academic certificate to secure her position. Eric Ngumbi, the spokesperson for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), confirmed the arrest of Caroline Sabiri Manyange, the Manager for Boundaries Delimitation, at her home in Nairobi West on Monday. EACC investigations revealed that Sabiri forged a Master of Arts degree in Population Studies, which she falsely claimed was issued by the University of Nairobi on May 9, 2004. The Commission reported that this fraudulent degree enabled her to obtain a promotion at IEBC, resulting
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  Kenya has received vital Mpox sample collection kits to boost its ability to conduct accurate and timely diagnostic testing. The shipment comprises 28 PCR diagnostic kits capable of testing 2,688 suspected Mpox samples, alongside 2,500 scalpel blades, viral transport media, and swabs for sample collection. These supplies, donated by USAID through the World Health Organization (WHO), will enable rapid detection and response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak. During a handing-over ceremony at Afya House on Monday morning, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa accepted the testing kits. In addition to the kits, USAID has allocated $500,000 to WHO Kenya to
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  The High Court will decide today whether the Senate can proceed with impeachment hearings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua plans to defend himself before the Senate on Wednesday, responding to 11 charges approved by 282 MPs during a National Assembly vote. Justice Chacha Mwita reserved his decision after Senior Counsel Paul Muite and lawyer Tom Macharia, representing Gachagua, argued that the National Assembly’s impeachment process violated constitutional standards due to insufficient public participation. The legal team claimed that the public was denied their democratic rights, asserting that participation occurred only at county headquarters for a single day, while the
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