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Ministry Announces Fresh Date for Youths to Receive KSh25,000 NYOTA Support The Ministry of Cooperatives has now confirmed a new date for the release of the second batch of KSh25,000 meant for young beneficiaries under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme. The update comes as the government moves to speed up the next stage of the youth empowerment initiative, which has already transformed thousands of small businesses across Kenya. Speaking during an interview on TV47 on Tuesday, April 14, Cooperatives Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni said the second round of disbursement will officially begin next week. She explained that…

Panic as Police Fire Teargas at Gachagua Rally, Several Injured Tension and fear gripped Kikuyu on Saturday after police fired teargas at a rally organised by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, leaving several people injured as chaos broke out across the town. The confrontation began as Gachagua attempted to address a large group of young supporters who had gathered to hear him speak, but the event quickly turned volatile after police moved in to disperse the crowd. Reports from the scene indicated that officers lobbed multiple teargas canisters, sparking panic and forcing supporters to run in different…

Governor Barasa Warns Kakamega Staff After EACC Exposes Widespread Bribery Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has sent a strong warning to county officials following shocking findings from the latest Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) report, which linked the county to widespread bribery in public service delivery. The governor said his administration will take firm disciplinary action against any staff found engaging in corruption, stressing that honesty and accountability must remain at the centre of county operations. His remarks came shortly after the EACC survey ranked Kakamega as the county with the highest average bribe amount in Kenya at Ksh79,305. Speaking on…

Ruto Appoints 34 Kenyans to Fill Key Public Office Vacancies Ahead of 2027 Polls President William Ruto has moved to strengthen the leadership of several major state institutions after appointing 34 individuals to different selection panels that will oversee recruitment for upcoming vacancies in four important public bodies. The appointments, which were published in the Kenya Gazette on Friday, April 10, are meant to ensure that these institutions continue operating smoothly without leadership gaps as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election. According to the gazette notice, the recruitment panels will handle positions at the Independent Policing Oversight…

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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has made a surprising and emotional public statement saying that when he dies, he wants to be buried within 48 hours and does not want any government or state officials to take part in his funeral arrangements. His remarks come at a time when he is facing legal battles and ongoing disputes linked to his property in Karen, Nairobi. Speaking at his rural home in Rarieda Sub-County on Friday, Tuju said he has already accepted life and death and is mentally prepared for whatever happens next. He added that the stress and tensions surrounding his…

JSC Nominates 37 New Judges, Including Belinda Akello, in Major Judiciary Expansion The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the nomination of 37 candidates who are set to be appointed as judges to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court. This development represents a significant step in Kenya’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Judiciary and improve the delivery of justice across the country. The announcement was made on Friday, April 10, following what the commission described as a detailed, competitive, and transparent recruitment process that attracted a large number of applicants from different legal backgrounds. Chief Justice Martha…

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has given a detailed account of how he was attacked by a group of armed goons while in Kisumu, an incident he now says was a politically motivated attempt on his life. What happened during the attack According to Osotsi, the incident occurred at a coffee house in Kisumu, where he had gone to relax. He said a group of about 20 youths entered the premises, initially behaving normally and even calling out his name. Moments later, they suddenly turned violent and started assaulting him. He explained that the attackers appeared coordinated and targeted him specifically,…