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  Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has received another shot in the arm after the High Court extended orders blocking the Senate’s decision to impeach her. On Wednesday, December 18, High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Mwangaza’s application met the necessary threshold for the extension of the orders. The ruling means that the governor will continue in office pending the final determination of the case. In his decision, Judge Mwamuye upheld the conservatory orders and rejected the Senate’s request to lift them. If granted, the Senate’s application would have effectively rubberstamped Mwangaza’s removal from office. The court emphasized that public interest
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  Bolt Kenya has issued a warning to riders and drivers, advising against engaging in offline trips during the festive season. In a statement released on December 18, 2024, the ride-hailing company highlighted the significant safety risks posed by arranging trips outside the Bolt app. Hazel May Omune, Bolt Africa’s Safety Manager, emphasized that safety is the company’s top priority. She urged both drivers and riders to ensure all trips are arranged through the app to guarantee safety. “At Bolt, safety is our top priority. We strongly advise both drivers and riders to use the Bolt app for all their trips
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that more than 550,000 Kenyans have registered for home ownership via the Boma Yangu platform under the Affordable Housing Initiative. Speaking after a briefing on the program at his Karen Residence on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Kindiki emphasized the government’s commitment to providing decent and affordable housing. The meeting included Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Principal Secretaries Nixon Korir (Lands) and Susan Mang’eni (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development). “The national housing demand stands at 250,000 units annually, yet only 50,000 units are produced each year. To close this gap, the government is
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  Agriculture Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has rejected claims that American philanthropist Bill Gates is involved in Kenya’s mass livestock vaccination initiative. Some Kenyans had suggested that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, known for funding global vaccination efforts, including COVID-19 initiatives in developing countries, is behind the government’s plan to vaccinate 22 million cattle, 50 million goats, and sheep starting January next year. Mueke clarified that the vaccines used in the program are locally produced. “Some people have been saying these vaccines are from America, from Bill Gates… that livestock will stop farting if vaccinated; those are baseless claims,” he
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  Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has suspended the licenses issued to Karura Golf Range Ltd. for constructing a leisure and entertainment facility in Ngong Road Forest, Nairobi County. This decision comes in response to public backlash and concerns over encroachment on protected forest land. The directive follows approvals granted by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), and the Kenya Pipeline Company, allowing the private developer to build on forest land within the pipeline wayleave. NEMA explained that it issued a conditional license after KFS and Kenya Pipeline raised no objections to the project. On June
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  The government has announced significant progress in its ongoing security operation aimed at restoring peace in the banditry-affected North Rift region. Since the launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu in February 2023 by then Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki, the operation has reportedly achieved a 62 percent reduction in cattle rustling, with the number of stolen livestock dropping from 63,054 to 23,668. Conducted by the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the operation targeted hotspots across Baringo, Turkana, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Marsabit, Laikipia, Isiolo, and Meru counties. On December 18, the Ministry of Interior also
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  Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Mt Kenya region has fully settled its political debt to President William Ruto. Speaking at a burial in Mbooni Constituency, Makueni County, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Gachagua confirmed that the ‘Murima’ region no longer owes any political allegiance to the President. Gachagua explained that Mt Kenya had fulfilled its commitment to Ruto through overwhelming support in the 2022 General Elections, where Ruto defeated former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He noted that while the region had initially considered repaying the political debt in installments, the idea was abandoned after their political alliance with Ruto
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at a political alliance with Wiper Party leader…
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