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Nyamira woman wanted for allegedly stabbing husband to death in fight over cow In a tragic incident in Gesima village, Nyamira County, a domestic dispute over a cow turned fatal when a woman allegedly stabbed and killed her husband, Francis Otiso, aged 43. The dispute, which erupted on a Sunday morning, reportedly centered around ownership or control of the cow that the woman had purchased. The altercation escalated to violence, leading the woman to grab a kitchen knife and fatally stab her husband in the neck. When members of the public responded to the scene, the woman fled in fear…

DCI launches an investigation into reports over the pistol that killed Tom Mboya The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has launched an investigation into reports that a 92-year-old man purchased the pistol allegedly used in the assassination of Tom Mboya, a prominent figure in Kenya’s history. Tom Mboya was not only a trade unionist and educator but also a Pan-Africanist leader and government minister who played a pivotal role in Kenya’s independence movement and subsequent nation-building efforts. Mboya’s assassination on July 5, 1969, along Government Road (now Moi Avenue) in Nairobi sent shockwaves through the nation. The news…

Private tanker owners opposes attempts by Mowassco to regulate their operations You can’t regulate us, private tankers tell Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company The private water tanker owners in Mombasa, organized under the Pwani Water Bowsers Welfare Association (Pwabowa), have strongly opposed attempts by the Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (Mowassco) to regulate their operations. Mowassco’s initiative aims to enforce regulations on private water tankers, borehole operators, and other entities involved in water supply services to address issues like illegal connections and ensure hygiene standards. Abdirahim Farah, the managing director of Mowassco, highlighted concerns over water theft through…

Kisumu county staff to use office biometric time attendance and access control system Kisumu County has taken a significant step towards modernizing its workforce management and enhancing security with the implementation of a biometric time attendance and access control system. This initiative, commissioned by Governor Anyang Nyong’o at City Hall, aims to streamline operations and improve accountability within the county’s public service delivery. Biometric Time Attendance: County workers will use biometric registration, specifically fingerprints, to clock in and out of work. This method ensures accurate recording of attendance, simplifies timesheet management, and enhances accountability. Access Control: The system also includes…

Watch Now: Intern Doctors Take Protests To Ministry Of Health HQs In Upperhill, Nairobi Intern doctors have escalated their protests by taking their grievances to the Ministry of Health headquarters located in Upperhill, Nairobi. This move marks a significant step in their ongoing efforts to push for the implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which includes demands for the proper posting of medical interns to health facilities across Kenya. WATCH HERE The intern doctors, organized under the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with delays and inconsistencies in internship placements.…

3 Things That Make Kenyan Protests Harder For Government To Crush Them Kenya is witnessing a unique wave of protests that are proving difficult for the government to suppress. Here are three key factors making these protests different and more resilient: Youth-Led Movement: The current protests are predominantly driven by the younger generation, particularly Gen Z. On June 25, 2024, young protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament in response to the Finance Bill 2024, which proposes significant tax hikes. This youth-led movement has a fresh perspective and is adept at utilizing social media and digital platforms to organize, mobilize, and spread their…

Occupy MoH Strike Still On! Atellah Says KMPDU Account Hacked Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has revealed that the union’s social media account was hacked, leading to a false announcement regarding the suspension of their planned strike. This announcement appeared on KMPDU’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, erroneously stating that the union had called off its plans to occupy the Ministry of Health’s premises at Afya House in Nairobi. The strike, dubbed “Occupy MoH,” was scheduled to take place on July 8, 2024, with the aim of pressuring the Ministry of…

Man Stabs Wife To Death In Dispute Over Ksh.30 Church Offering, Mob Kills Him A tragic incident in Nyalula village, Siaya County, led to the deaths of two individuals following a dispute over a Ksh.30 church offering. According to Siaya County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo, the violent altercation began when 60-year-old Bernard Odweso allegedly stabbed his 55-year-old wife, Pamela Anyango, to death. The incident reportedly started on Sunday afternoon when Odweso and Anyango, along with their 22-year-old daughter Vida Odweso, had a disagreement over the Ksh.30 intended for a church offering. Odweso was suspected of taking the money, which led…

Former Nominated Member of Parliament and former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion has defended the government against accusations that it hired goons to disrupt peaceful protests against the Finance Bill 2024. These allegations emerged following the burning of the Parliament building during the demonstrations. In an interview, Sossion emphasized that the government would have no motive to damage such a crucial national structure. “The government would have no ill intent to burn a critical structure of the republic such as Parliament and they cannot sponsor goons to disfigure it,” Sossion stated. He suggested that “other…

South Mugirango Member of Parliament Silvanus Osoro has assured his constituents and the public of his safety despite facing significant backlash for his support of the contentious Finance Bill 2024. The bill has sparked widespread protests and opposition, leading to heightened tensions among lawmakers and their supporters. On Sunday, Osoro took to social media to address these concerns. He posted a video clip showing him engaging with residents in South Mugirango, where he was seen purchasing roasted maize (mahindi choma) for locals. During this interaction, a passerby inquired about Osoro’s well-being in light of his support for the Finance Bill.…