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Ruto Orders Speedy IEBC Selection Process President William Ruto has called on the panel responsible for selecting nominees for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson and Commissioners to accelerate their work. The directive comes after the death of Malava Member of Parliament, Malulu Injendi. While attending the funeral of MP Malulu Injendi in Malava on Tuesday afternoon, President Ruto urged the selection panel to expedite the recruitment process so that residents of Malava can soon elect a new representative. Ruto expressed his support for the people of Malava, assuring them that his government would continue to serve them…

Government Imposes New Ban After Fatalities at Juja Dam The Mugutha Dam in Juja, a site known for tragic accidents and deaths, has been officially closed to the public following the latest incident in which two students tragically lost their lives. Daniel Ndege, the Deputy County Commissioner of Juja, announced the decision, explaining that the dam, which is a popular destination for people looking to “park and chill,” will remain closed until further notice. He stated that security teams are currently conducting thorough safety assessments of the area before any plans to reopen it. This announcement comes just one day…

Tinderet Member of Parliament, Julius Kibiwot, has called for severe action against traffic police officers monitoring the Nandi Hills-Kopere highway in Nandi County after a tragic accident left 21 people injured, including 19 students. Speaking outside the Nandi Hills Hospital on Tuesday, March 4, Kibiwot expressed his anger at the negligence of traffic officers, accusing them of failing to stop the overloaded vehicle before the accident took place. He questioned how the Toyota Hiace, a vehicle designed to carry only 11 passengers, was allowed to carry 21 people—19 students, the driver, and the conductor—without any intervention from the officers. “How…

Former Government Advisor Ordered to Return Millions After Court Ruling The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order requiring a former political advisor to Taita Taveta Governor John Murutu to repay over Ksh12 million. This is part of the commission’s ongoing fight against corruption. EACC Chairman Abdi Mohamud highlighted that the successful legal action came after the commission challenged a case in court involving the former county official. The individual was charged with misusing public funds, specifically an imprest—a type of advance payment for official expenses—which was illegally transferred to his own account. These funds were originally…

On Tuesday, March 4, White House sources confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump halted all military aid to Ukraine. This decision followed a tense confrontation between Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House last week. Trump’s move is expected to have a major impact on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. The U.S. has been Ukraine’s biggest supporter, providing over $60 billion in military aid—five times more than Germany, which has contributed $13.6 billion. However, after their explosive meeting, which was broadcast live, Trump decided to pause further funding. This shift could have serious consequences, not…

The late Malava MP, Malulu Injendi, was in high spirits and appeared to be on the path to recovery in the days leading up to his sudden passing, his wife, Betty Malulu, has revealed. Speaking during his burial in Lukusi Village on Tuesday, March 4, Betty recounted the difficult weeks before her husband succumbed to illness. She shared that Malulu initially hesitated to seek medical attention despite experiencing symptoms that indicated his health was deteriorating. According to her, the MP first showed signs of extreme fatigue, but when she urged him to see a doctor, he brushed off her concerns.…

Kenyans seeking medical services in public hospitals may soon face disruptions as the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a strike notice. The union has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address their grievances regarding the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, including concerns over the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and the operations of the Social Health Authority (SHA). KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atela announced that doctors would down their tools if the government failed to take action, citing mismanagement and inefficiencies within SHA. The union, in collaboration with the Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS), is…

In Kenya, there are specific situations where a person can request the removal of a father’s name from a child’s birth certificate. The law allows for such changes under certain conditions, but proper evidence must be provided to support the request. Legal Basis for Removing a Father’s Name The process of removing a father’s name from a birth certificate requires legal approval. According to Kenya’s Registration of Births and Deaths Act, the registrar is responsible for keeping accurate records of births and deaths. If a request to amend a birth certificate is made, the law requires supporting documents, such as…

Angry Nairobi MCAs Storm Sakaja’s Office Over Bursary Funds Tensions ran high at Nairobi’s City Hall when a group of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) stormed Governor Johnson Sakaja’s office, demanding action against Controller of Budget (COB) Margaret Nyakang’o. The MCAs were furious over her recent directive barring county governments from issuing bursaries worth billions of shillings to students across the country. Exclusive footage obtained by newshub.co.ke captured the MCAs expressing their anger, insisting that Sakaja needed to intervene and provide guidance on how to handle the matter. “We need to speak to the Governor! Today is the day…

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