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 Ichung'wah: Kenya Kwanza will be vindicated in time He promised the country that the administration and its leader, President Ruto, would eventually be proven right. November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—During a discussion on President William Ruto's State of the Nation speech, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah  passionately defended the Kenya Kwanza administration, expressing unflinching faith in the government's commitment to keeping its commitments. He promised the country that the administration and its leader, President Ruto, would eventually be proven right.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  Ichung'wah asserted, " Time will prove you right when you do what is right."  He denied allegations of unmet commitments and underlined the introduction of important initiatives like  the TAIFA Care project under the Social Health Insurance Fund, underscoring the Kenya Kwanza administration's commitment to meeting Kenyans' needs. TAIFA Care:  Evi...

 Four Moi University Council members will be grilled by EACC about the Sh2.2 billion scam Nov. 27, Nairobi, Kenya Four Moi University council members will be questioned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday for a Sh2.2 billion fraud.  Charles Rasugu, the North Rift Regional Manager of the anti-graft agency, stated in a statement that they are looking into 11 initiatives the institution has undertaken.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  "Please allow the listed university council members to attend the interview and statement recording regarding  the matters under investigation at the EACC Eldoret office in order to facilitate the investigation," Rasugu stated.  The Ministry of Education and Treasury will be represented by Charles Obiero and Isaac Memusi on Thursday,  while Council Chairman Humphrey Njuguna and Clara Momanyi will be questioned on Wednesday. Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kosgei is among the 59 peo...

 Amid escalating tensions, the US reiterates its support for nonviolent protests in Pakistan Washington, USA Nov. 27 During a media conference on Monday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reaffirmed that the US supported Pakistani individuals' right to peaceful protest.  Miller underlined the US's support for peaceful assembly, association, and freedom of speech both in Pakistan and across the world.  "We urge demonstrators to abstain from violence and hold peaceful demonstrations.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  At the same time, we call on Pakistani authorities to preserve peace and order while respecting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and Pakistani laws and the constitution," he said.  The comments coincide with rising tensions in Islamabad, where demonstrations have been more intense after PTI founder Imran Khan was arrested.  PTI supporters demanded Khan's release as they marched into the capital, defying offi...

Ruto orders the Kenya Innovation Agency to be based in the president's office Nov. 27, Nairobi, Kenya Citing the need to centralise and commercialise the sector's prospects, President William Ruto has  ordered the Kenya Innovation Agency to be housed in the president's office.  The head of said that giving the agency a budget of Sh500 million during the inauguration of Kenya Kenya Innovation Week 2024 in Nairobi.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  He said that his administration will assist it and suggested allocating a Sh1 billion start-up fund to it.

 Kenya applauds the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, a terrorist organization supported by Iran, which was mediated by the US November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—Kenya has praised the ceasefire deal achieved late Tuesday between Israel and Hezbollah,  a Shiite Muslim terrorist organization and political party in Lebanon, which was mediated by the United States.  With a vote of 10-1, Israel's Security Cabinet authorized the truce, ending 14 months of fighting between the two neighbors.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  Musalia Mudavadi, the cabinet secretary for foreign affairs in Kenya,  called the truce an important step in bringing peace and security back to the area in a statement released on Wednesday. Mudavadi, who also serves as the Prime Cabinet Secretary, urged Middle Eastern countries to prioritise regional stability and engage in discussion. " We urge Middle Eastern leaders to prioritise peace and stability in the region and to engage ...

 IG Kanja directs Police Commanders to strengthen community policing for enhanced security The importance of community policing in preserving national security was reaffirmed by IG Kanja. November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—In an attempt to strengthen national security, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has instructed police commanders across to step up community policing activities.  In his remarks on Tuesday, IG Kanja reaffirmed the importance of community policing in preserving national security.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  The comments were given by Kanja at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong at the formal launch of the County Police Commanders Strategic Leadership Course No. 1/2024.  In order to guarantee the smooth execution of their common mission, he also urged security services to work together more closely. The Inspector General reaffirmed his determination to turn police stations into " police operations centers of ...

 On Thursday, the US Embassy will be closed for Thanksgiving Those in need of urgent consular services, such passport replacements, visa processing, and citizenship issues, would be impacted by the embassy's shutdown. November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—In observance of Thanksgiving Day, a day to express gratitude for the harvests and blessings of the previous year,  the US Embassy in Nairobi has declared that it would close on Thursday. One of the most beloved holidays in the US is Thanksgiving Day. Every year, Americans commemorate it with feasts, family get-togethers, and acts of thankfulness. Every year on the fourth Thursday in November, the holiday is observed. To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link. In observance of #ThanksgivingDay, the Embassy will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024. We appreciate our pals from Kenya. " #HappyThanksgiving," the message said. The origins, importance, and meaning of Thanksgiving are firmly anchored in American custom, which ...

 The court prevents JKIA from signing any agreements with Adani Nov. 27, Nairobi, Kenya Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is prohibited from participating into any contracts or concession agreements with Adani by an injunction obtained by the High Court.  According to Justice Bahati Mwamuye, no such alleged agreement should be made until after the petitions contesting the private partnership allegedly  entered into by the Adani group and the Kenyan government have been heard and decided. To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  The judge ordered Adani Group and Adani Airports Holdings Limited to present documented proof that President William Ruto's  declaration during his state address that the concession in question had been revoked was accurate. Additionally, the court ordered the Kenya Airports Authority, the Ministry of Roads, the Cabinet Secretary Treasury, and the management of JKIA to refrain from enforcing the aforementioned private-in...

 The government establishes 582 new administrative divisions at the subnational level November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—To meet the needs of the nation's expanding population, the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination has created more administrative divisions.  Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi gazetted the new entities, which include 31 sub-counties, 59 divisions, 170 locations,  and 322 sub-locations, on November 22 while serving as the Interior Cabinet Secretary.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  The Gazette notice dated November 22 stated, " With the President's approval,  the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration establishes the following Administrative Units as Service Delivery and Coordination Units,  effective November 2024, in exercise of the powers granted by section 14 (1) of the National Government Co-ordination Act, 2013. " Magarini South, Magarini North, Akachiu, Mukothima, Ndithini, Illeret...

 NCIC publications Khelef Khalifa for raising concerns about ethnic disdain November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—Khelef Khalifa, the director of the Muslim Human Rights (MUHURI) organisation, has been called before  the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over discrimination, hate speech, and ethnic contempt.  In a statement released on Wednesday, the Commission said that the activist had made statements that were against the 2008 National Cohesion and Integration (NCI) Act.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  Khalifa was instructed by NCIC CEO Harrison Kariuki to appear before the Commission on Monday, December 9, 2024. In violation of the NCI Act of 2008, he stated, "NCIC summons Mr. Khelef Khalifa for remarks that border on ethnic contempt, hate speech, and discrimination." As the issue is handled by the appropriate law enforcement agencies, Kariuki asked Kenyans to be tolerant and encourage peaceful coexistence. The summons comes afte...

 A vehicle accident in Murang claimed three lives November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—A car crashed along the Kiria-ini-Kangema route in Murang'a County on Wednesday morning, plunging into the Mathioya River and killing three persons.  Around ten in the morning, a Mitsubishi truck heading from Kiria-ini to Kangema was involved in the collision.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  According to the police, the car veered off the road and fell into the river when the driver lost control of it while negotiating a steep turn.  According to the police report Capital News was able to receive, "due to the impact, but the driver and the two passengers died on the spot." After police and emergency personnel arrived on the scene, the victims' remains were taken to the mortuary at Kiria-ini Mission Hospital for a postmortem investigation. While the cause of the collision is being investigated, the truck has been transported to the Kiria-ini Police Station for exami...

KFS starts building an electric fence around the Forest Sanctuary Block on Ngong Road November 27, Nairobi, Kenya—Around the Sanctuary Block of Ngong Road Forest, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has started building an electric fence.  The project will be crucial in strengthening forest preservation, promoting microclimate conditions, and protecting delicate ecosystems from  encroachment and degradation, according to a statement issued by KFS on Wednesday.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  The I&M Foundation is supporting the project, which is anticipated to be finished by April 2025 and will span a 14.2-kilometer radius. Ngong Road Forest, which is 1,224.4 hectares in size and consists of 337.68 hectares of plantation forest and 886.72 hectares of natural forest,  was named a Central Government Forest Reserve in 1964 after being gazetted in 1932 by Proclamation No. 44. Miotoni, Lenana, Karen, Sanctuary, and Bomas Blocks are the five adminis...

 The special counsel's election case against Trump is dismissed by the judge A significant case against Donald Trump that claimed he unlawfully attempted to void the 2020 election was rejected by a federal court.  Citing a Justice Department principle that prohibits the prosecution of a sitting president, special prosecutor Jack Smith,  who initiated the criminal investigation against Trump, has requested that the charges be withdrawn.  To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link.  Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed the case " without prejudice ," which means that after Trump's second term is over, the charges may be re-filed. Smith has also requested the dismissal of his lawsuit accusing Trump of inappropriately retaining secret materials. In both cases, Trump had entered a not guilty plea. In a brief in the election lawsuit, Smith stated, "The Department of Justice has long maintained that the United States Constitution prohibits the federal indictment and sub...

 EACC begins looking into the Sh2.6n scam at JOOUST Kenya's Kisumu, November 26 According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has opened  an investigation into a possible fraud  that resulted in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) losing over Ksh. 2.6 billion. Ngumbi claims that senior university administrators conspired with consultants and contractors to embezzle money from the university through six capital projects that were paid for in advance but never finished. In addition to the multibillion shilling scam, Ngumbi told the media in Aboke village, Ugenya constituency, where top EACC officials had gone to offer condolences to their chairman,  Bishop Dr. David Oginde, whose mother was being buried, that they were also investigating six JOOUST officials for allegedly accepting bribes and permitting more than 200 unfit students to graduate. "During the last graduation ceremony held i...

 The County Financial Management and Procedures Manual is launched by COG Nov. 25, Nairobi, Kenya To increase efficiency, the Council of Governors released the County Financial Management and Procedures Manual for County Health Spending Units. To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link. The Kenyan Constitution gives the County Governments the authority to supervise the administration and delivery of high-quality basic and secondary healthcare services. The Chairperson recognised that health care has long been provided outside of the clearly defined and established governance framework. As a result, the health industry has become less sustainable and inefficient. We are also aware that hospitals are now subject to audits as separate expenditure entities. In order to manage resources and provide healthcare services,  such divisions need to have the necessary systems and capabilities, he said. The health facility in charge is responsible for overseeing and providing healthc...

India's New Delhi November 26 During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, India and Guyana signed ten Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), strengthening their collaboration in digital innovation , pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cultural exchange.  Collaboration in Culture and Health  With an emphasis on theatre, music, fine arts, literature, libraries, and museums, a Cultural Exchange Program (2024–2027) was signed to honor and conserve cultural legacy.  Two significant agreements were reached in the health sector: one to implement the Janaushadhi Scheme (PMBJP),  which would allow CARICOM countries to receive inexpensive medications, and another to recognize Indian Pharmacopoeia laws to improve medical standards. Defence and Broadcasting To connect with us on WhatsApp, click this link. An agreement to exchange programs in culture, education, science, and sports between Prasar Bharati and Guyana's National Communications Network increased broadcasting links....

  In the run-up to Kenya's general election in 2027 , former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has mentioned forming a new political coalition. Gachagua said in a speech in Murang'a on Sunday that a formal declaration is anticipated in January. He revealed continuing discussions with religious leaders and political allies who share his views. "I am negotiating with politicians and religious leaders. I'll let you know what we decided upon in January," Gachagua said. "We will never again find ourselves in this predicament." Gachagua charged that in the run-up to the general election in 2022, his former employer had deceived and betrayed the area. The comments coincide with growing demands from Gachagua-aligned MPs to create a political vehicle for the 2027 elections. Following an earlier resolution by the National Assembly, the Senate affirmed Gachagua's expulsion on October 17, making him Kenya's first impeached Deputy President. The former DP ...