Author: Journalist Benedict
Chiromo Hospital Ordered to Close, Patients to Be Evacuated Immediately The Kenyan government has taken swift and decisive action by ordering the immediate closure of Chiromo Hospital’s Braeside branch, the facility where Toto Touch CEO Susan Njoki tragically died under suspicious circumstances. In a formal notice issued on Friday, July 25, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) instructed the hospital to stop all clinical services without delay. The letter, signed by KMPDC’s CEO Dr. David Kariuki, further directed that all patients be safely evacuated within 24 hours of receiving the communication. The move comes amid troubling allegations that…
Kenya’s freight and warehousing industry is preparing for a major shake-up after the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) launched a bold new five-year strategic plan. This ambitious plan is part of the country’s broader Vision 2030 development goals and is expected to bring sweeping changes to customs clearing, freight forwarding, and warehousing operations. The new strategy focuses on modernizing the sector by fully digitizing key services and introducing environmentally friendly practices. These changes are intended to make freight and logistics more efficient, transparent, and sustainable across the country. As of 2024, Kenya’s logistics and warehousing sector was valued…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has officially been replaced in the National Assembly by Harold Kimuge Kipchumba, following recent changes announced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The reshuffle comes after a review and reallocation of special seats in Parliament and County Assemblies, prompted by vacancies and nomination corrections tied to the 2022 General Election. The IEBC, through a Special Gazette Notice dated July 22 and signed by Commission Chairperson Erustus Ethekon, disclosed that ten special seat positions—one in the National Assembly and nine across various County Assemblies—had been reassigned. These changes were made due to resignations, deaths,…
The Court of Appeal has issued new temporary orders in the ongoing legal battle over the Road Maintenance Fuel Levy (RMLF), giving county governments the authority to manage the funds. This comes as a major development in the fight between counties and the national government over who controls money meant for maintaining roads. In its decision, the Court of Appeal suspended an earlier High Court ruling that had stopped counties from receiving these funds. The appellate court stated that the suspension will be valid for 12 months, during which time any appeals can be filed and heard. “After carefully reviewing…
There was tension and disorder in Machakos Town on the morning of Friday, July 25, after police officers fired teargas canisters to scatter a group of traders who had taken to the streets in protest. The demonstrators had blocked the busy Kyumbi–Machakos Road near the Miwani area, causing a major disruption to traffic and daily activities. The traders were reacting angrily to the demolition of their business structures, which they said happened in the early hours of the morning without any prior notice or warning. According to them, county enforcement officers moved in around 1:00 a.m., accompanied by bulldozers, and…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has issued a clear and firm message to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga, urging them to strictly follow the law when dealing with terrorism-related charges. Speaking on Friday, July 25, CJ Koome stressed the importance of upholding legal standards, especially when applying terrorism laws. She emphasized the need for ongoing training, skills improvement, and better understanding of how to respond to the growing threat of terrorism and its impact on both national and global peace and security. According to Koome, Kenya’s 2010 Constitution provides a strong and…
The family of missing Kenyan human rights activist Mwabili Mwagodi is calling on both the Kenyan and Tanzanian governments to urgently investigate his mysterious disappearance while in Tanzania. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mwabili’s sister Isabella Kituri expressed deep concern, revealing that the family was informed that Mwabili had suddenly gone missing without a trace, and all efforts to locate him had so far failed. Kituri suspects that Mwabili’s outspoken activism may be linked to his disappearance. “My brother was simply fulfilling his civic responsibility as a concerned Kenyan,” said an emotional Kituri. “He had boldly challenged President William…
Staked Ether (stETH) is a type of cryptocurrency token that represents Ether (ETH) that has been locked or “staked” to help secure and run the Ethereum blockchain. It was created by Lido, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, to make it easier for people to stake their ETH without locking it away completely. stETH first launched in 2020, just before Ethereum transitioned from the old proof-of-work (PoW) system to the newer proof-of-stake (PoS) system. With stETH, you can deposit your ETH into a smart contract on the Lido platform and receive an equal amount of stETH in return. This stETH can…
In the fast-paced and constantly evolving world of blockchain, LEND Finance is proud to unveil its latest milestone — an exclusive integration with LayerZero, a game-changing protocol that promises to revolutionize the way we think about cross-chain lending. What Is LayerZero? LayerZero isn’t just another blockchain solution. It’s a next-generation omnichain interoperability protocol designed to allow seamless communication between different blockchain networks. This means it can transfer messages and data across various blockchains easily, laying the groundwork for a more connected and efficient decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Why LEND Chose LayerZero Our journey toward this partnership was deliberate and thoughtful.…
The interest rate model in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms is a system designed to set borrowing and lending rates in a way that maintains balance within the ecosystem. It does this by adjusting rates based on several key factors—mainly the supply and demand for assets, market liquidity, and the level of risk involved. When there’s high demand for borrowing, interest rates go up to attract more lenders and prevent a shortage of liquidity. On the other hand, when demand is low, rates tend to decrease to encourage more borrowing. This dynamic helps ensure that the system remains stable and well-balanced.…