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Ruto Commits KES.100 M to Safe Homes, Safe Spaces Campaign for Victims of Gender-Based Violence

President William Ruto has called for swift action by criminal justice actors to hold perpetrators of femicide accountable. Speaking on Wednesday at State House

November 21, 2024

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Kenyans Urged to Be Cautious as 126 Spas and 34 Surgery Centers Face Safety Inspections

At least 126 beauty and medical spas and 34 plastic surgery centers, will undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure they meet the required standards

November 21, 2024

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Hilarious Trending Memes This Thursday

November 21, 2024

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CS Mbadi Defends Treasury’s Use of KES. 2.1 Billion on Haiti Peace Mission

The Kenyan government has spent Kes.2.1 billion on the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti, despite previous assurances that no taxpayer money would be

November 21, 2024

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New Security Features Added to Title Deeds After Mysterious Disappearance of Documents

The government has enhanced the security features of title deeds to prevent fraud and combat the production of counterfeit documents. On Wednesday, Lands Cabinet

November 21, 2024

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Parliamentary Bill Proposes Harsher Penalties for Defying Summons

A new Bill before Parliament aims to enforce stricter penalties on individuals who fail to comply with parliamentary summons. The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges

November 21, 2024

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Mombasa Drug Baron’s Widow Fined KES. 825 M for Kes.275 M Heroin Trafficking

In a landmark ruling, a Mombasa-based woman, Fatuma Ahmed Ali, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison and fined Kes. 825,642,000 for trafficking

November 21, 2024

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Parliament Resolves Revenue Standoff, Allocates Kes.387 Billion to Counties

Lawmakers have resolved to allocate Kes.387 billion to county governments for the Financial Year 2024/2025, marking an increase of Kes.2 billion from the previous

November 21, 2024

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Teacher Acquitted of Attempted Murder, Sentenced to Fine or Jail for Beating Pupil 107 Times

A teacher from Nyamira has been fined Kes.300,000 for caning a pupil 107 times, with a three-year jail term in place if he fails

November 21, 2024

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CBK Rolls Out Updated Banknotes for Smaller Denominations

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has started issuing new banknotes in smaller denominations following updates to the Kes.1,000 note on August 6, 2024.

November 21, 2024

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CS Duale Responds to Brutal Assault of Firewood Collector in Kwale County

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Chief Conservator of Forests to immediately suspend all Kenya Forest Service (KFS) rangers involved in the

November 21, 2024

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Licensed Gunholder Shoots Himself After Argument with Security at Hilton Hotel

A dramatic incident unfolded at the Hilton Hotel barrier in Nairobi when a licensed gun holder accidentally shot and injured himself following an argument

November 20, 2024

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No Excuses: Cabinet Secretaries Must Deliver on Ministry Targets, Ruto Demands

President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to Ministers and public servants, urging them to meet the expectations of Kenyans in service delivery.

November 20, 2024

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Karen Nyamu Responds to Auction Claims: “I’m Not Broke”

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu responded on Tuesday, November 19, to reports claiming her property was set for auction due to rent arrears. The senator

November 20, 2024

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Parliament Moves to Protect Borrowers From Predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later Firms

The National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning has initiated efforts to regulate the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector through new legislation. This follows

November 20, 2024

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EACC Nabs Two for Demanding Kes. 2 Million from Govt Official in Extortion Scheme

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested two suspects for allegedly attempting to extort Kes. 2 million from the Director General of a State

November 20, 2024

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DP Kindiki Challenges Public Officials to Meet the Demands of Kenya’s Vibrant Democracy

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged all public officials to work harder, smarter, faster, and more efficiently to keep up with Kenya’s dynamic democracy.

November 20, 2024

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Wetangula Directs MPs to Cut Costs by Using SGR for East African Games

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has instructed Members of Parliament (MPs) participating in the 14th East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa to travel

November 20, 2024

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Health Ministry Introduces New Guidelines for Newborn Care

The Ministry of Health has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to improve newborn care and reduce neonatal deaths in Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa

November 20, 2024

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