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According to a recent audit conducted by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), the Homa Bay County government has employed 1,786 irregular workers costing the county up to Sh300 million annually. In a report presented to Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy Oyugi Magwanga by a team led by Mr Simon…
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Speaking on Thursday in Baringo North where he issued over 8,600 title deeds, President William Ruto warned armed criminals and anti-government protesters in the North Rift to stop causing chaos and allow for development. The Head of State announced the deployment of 2,000 additional security…
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The Kenyan government has changed its plans regarding the role of its police officers deployed to Haiti.  Initially, the officers were meant to help fight heavily armed gangs that have gained control over swaths of Haiti. However, the Kenyan government has now said the officers will only be…
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The fight against drug trafficking in Kenya on Wednesday received a boost as the United States government handed over four customized vehicles to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).  At a ceremony attended by Homeland Security officials and the Deputy Director of the DCI Ireri…
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General Francis Ogolla, Chief of Defence Forces for Kenya, recently gave his first interview since being appointed in April.  In an interview with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, the General shared his vision for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) emphasizing the importance of creating a cohesive…
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The Kono Farm, a successful snail farming venture, was among the five winners of the sixth annual Give Work Challenge (GWC) in East Africa. The Leila Jana Foundation (LJF) recognized Kono Farm, alongside Mvuvi from Kenya, Mawejje Creations and the Reusable Sanitary Pad Project for their outstanding…
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Azimio leaders are set to meet and evaluate Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent comments about a supposed agreement between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga that excludes Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.  In a statement on Wednesday, Kitui Central Member of Parliament Makali Mulu…
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Former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya is currently being questioned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Nairobi for suspected procurement irregularities.  EACC officials have accused him of embezzling funds from the county government of Kakamega between March 2013 and…
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President William Ruto is set to hold a meeting with TikTok's global CEO, Shou Zi Chew, on August 24.  The meeting will address concerns over harmful and explicit content on the platform that is deemed inappropriate for Kenyan audiences, particularly children. Speaking during the Kenya Music…
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On Tuesday, a mechanical issue with a Kenya Airways (KQ) flight to Mombasa left hundreds of passengers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).  Flight KQ 606 was meant to leave at 1 pm but had a malfunction preventing it from taking off. A passenger confirmed that the plane was…