KENYA NEWS
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Migori residents urged to embrace Livestock Master Plan listing
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 2:41 pm
Residents of Migori County have been urged to embrace the ongoing Kenya Livestock Master Plan (KLMP) listing exercise to help the county and the national government plan effectively. Speaking in Suna East Sub County during the inspection of the ongoing exercise across the county, Migori County Director of Livestock Charles Nyaanga emphasised the importance of the exercise, stating that once completed, it will enable...
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Migori residents urged to embrace Livestock Master Plan listing
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 2:41 pm
Residents of Migori County have been urged to embrace the ongoing Kenya Livestock Master Plan (KLMP) listing exercise to help the county and the national government plan effectively. Speaking in Suna East Sub County during the inspection of the ongoing exercise across the county, Migori County Director of Livestock Charles Nyaanga emphasised the importance of the exercise, stating that once completed, it will enable...
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NGOs partner to enhance sustainable conservation, community development
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 2:31 pm
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya) have entered a five-year partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration and boost nature conservation impact for the benefit of citizens. Leveraging on over half a century of combined experience and expertise, the coalition plans to accelerate...
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NGOs partner to enhance sustainable conservation, community development
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 2:31 pm
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya) have entered a five-year partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration and boost nature conservation impact for the benefit of citizens. Leveraging on over half a century of combined experience and expertise, the coalition plans to accelerate...
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Organisations urged to embrace new technologies for operational efficiency
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 2:24 pm
Safaricom PLC Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer Florence Nyokabi is calling on organisations to embrace new technologies for operational efficiencies. Nyokabi says the introduction of new technologies has allowed HR to play a much larger role in shaping a company’s operational efficiencies and leveraging opportunities. She says in the current workspace, organisations cannot afford to...
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Organisations urged to embrace new technologies for operational efficiency
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 2:24 pm
Safaricom PLC Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer Florence Nyokabi is calling on organisations to embrace new technologies for operational efficiencies. Nyokabi says the introduction of new technologies has allowed HR to play a much larger role in shaping a company’s operational efficiencies and leveraging opportunities. She says in the current workspace, organisations cannot afford to...
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Gucha AAC approves five children’s homes after evaluation
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 12:55 pm
Gucha Sub County Area Advisory Council (AAC) has approved five children’s homes following a thorough evaluation to ensure they meet the required standards for child welfare. This decision was reached during a meeting at the Deputy County Commissioner’s Hall, chaired by Assistant County Commissioner Julius Rono. The inspections, led by Sub-County Children Officer Faith Ombongi,...
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Gucha AAC approves five children’s homes after evaluation
by KNA1 (Kenya News Agency) on November 22, 2024 at 12:55 pm
Gucha Sub County Area Advisory Council (AAC) has approved five children’s homes following a thorough evaluation to ensure they meet the required standards for child welfare. This decision was reached during a meeting at the Deputy County Commissioner’s Hall, chaired by Assistant County Commissioner Julius Rono. The inspections, led by Sub-County Children Officer Faith Ombongi,...
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Joyce Akinyi Convicted For Drug Trafficking
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 22, 2024 at 8:44 am
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has achieved a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking with the conviction of Joyce Akinyi and two accomplices in a case prosecuted at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) courts. The prosecution team, led by Norah Achieng, Annette Wangia, and Faith Mwila, presented compelling The post Joyce Akinyi Convicted For Drug Trafficking appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Starlink Faces Predatory Pricing Allegations In Kenya
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 22, 2024 at 8:31 am
Starlink’s entry into the Kenyan market has indeed stirred up quite a bit of controversy. Since its launch in July 2023, Starlink has been offering high-speed internet at competitive prices, which has led to concerns from local competitors like Safaricom. Jamii Telecommunications Limited, Kenya’s number two internet player behind Safaricom, has asked the communications regulator The post Starlink Faces Predatory Pricing Allegations In Kenya appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Mombasa Lawyer Sheila Muthee Charged with Stealing 17.5 M from Her Client
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 4:14 pm
Lawyer Sheila Nkatha Muthee appeared at the Mombasa Court in Mombasa County on Thursday, 21st November 2024, where she denied stealing Ksh 17,500,000, which was part of Sh 52,500,000 — proceeds realized from the sale of property belonging to Mr. Cripsy Limited. The money had been received by her for and on behalf of Mr. The post Mombasa Lawyer Sheila Muthee Charged with Stealing 17.5 M from Her Client appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Arrest Warrants Issued For Netanyahu, Gallant And Hamas Commander Over Alleged War Crimes
by Agencies (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 2:47 pm
The Israeli prime minister’s office condemned the ICC’s decision as “antisemitic”, while Hamas said the warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant set an "important historical precedent". The post Arrest Warrants Issued For Netanyahu, Gallant And Hamas Commander Over Alleged War Crimes appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Wandayi Advances KETRACO-Adani Deal Despite Ongoing Fraud Allegations
by Guy Bolding PW (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 11:40 am
Amid swirling controversy and a backdrop of fraud charges, the KETRACO-Adani deal remains on track as officials stand firm in their support. Lawmakers heard from Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, who reassured them of the thorough investigations before agreeing to work with Adani Energy Solutions. Despite external pressures and legal challenges, the government claims it has The post Wandayi Advances KETRACO-Adani Deal Despite Ongoing Fraud Allegations appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Kenya Investigating How Uganda Opposition Figure Besigye Was ‘Abducted’
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 9:44 am
His detention and transfer to Uganda has fuelled criticism of Kenya's record on human rights and international law. The post Kenya Investigating How Uganda Opposition Figure Besigye Was ‘Abducted’ appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Adani Group Reacts To US Bribery Charges, Vows Legal Action
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 8:25 am
Amid these allegations, Adani Green Energy also informed stock exchanges that its subsidiaries have decided to defer their planned US dollar-denominated bond offerings. The post Adani Group Reacts To US Bribery Charges, Vows Legal Action appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Isolating Wetang’ula: Inside Ruto’s Strategy to Dominate Luhya Leadership
by Nicholas Olambo (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 7:42 am
When President William Ruto stepped into Embakuli Church of God in Kakamega County, the political tension crackled in the air. It was clear that a scheme was brewing to sideline Speaker Moses Wetang’ula from Luhya politics. Ruto’s entourage included powerful leaders, and the atmosphere was charged with ambition and rivalry. As rumors of Wetang’ula’s impeachment The post Isolating Wetang’ula: Inside Ruto’s Strategy to Dominate Luhya Leadership appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Ex-LSK President Havi Accuses NCBA Bank Of Disclosing Client’s Bank Account Details To KRA In Alleged Breach Of Trust Act Violation In Tax Row With KRA
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 6:58 am
Mr. Havi says the frustrations from KRA and particularly from deposits to his client’s accounts at NCBA Bank cost him many other jobs. The post Ex-LSK President Havi Accuses NCBA Bank Of Disclosing Client’s Bank Account Details To KRA In Alleged Breach Of Trust Act Violation In Tax Row With KRA appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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How Besigye Was Abducted In Nairobi And Secretly Ferried To Kampala Military Jail
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 5:11 am
Uganda media reported that they were arraigned at the Makindye Military Court chaired by Brigadier Freeman Mugabe, and would remain in custody until they reappear on December 2. The post How Besigye Was Abducted In Nairobi And Secretly Ferried To Kampala Military Jail appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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CBK Announces New Changes On Banknotes
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 4:40 am
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has embarked on plans to release new banknotes into circulation to replace the 2019 series. The regulator says the new release will affect the Ksh 50, Ksh 100, Ksh 200, Ksh 500 and Ksh 1000 banknotes. According to CBK, the new notes will bear the signature of CBK Dr. The post CBK Announces New Changes On Banknotes appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Auditor General’s Office Under Probe For Alleged Malpractices
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 21, 2024 at 4:35 am
The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has resolved to conduct an inquiry into alleged malpractice within the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The inquiry aims to investigate claims of corruption, abuse of office, tribalism, favouritism, and mismanagement, which were brought forward by a section of OAG staff. These allegations, according to The post Auditor General’s Office Under Probe For Alleged Malpractices appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Billionaire Gautam Adani Of India’s Adani Group Charged In US With Bribery, Fraud
by Agencies (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 11:32 pm
According to court records, a judge has issued arrest warrants for Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, and prosecutors plan to hand those warrants to foreign law enforcement. The post Billionaire Gautam Adani Of India’s Adani Group Charged In US With Bribery, Fraud appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Nominated Senator Asige Demands Payment from Sauti Sol for Contributions to ‘Extravaganza’
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige who is a former member of Sol Generation has sued the music label associated to popular group Sauti Sol accusing them of exploiting her In the case, Asige accuses of exploiting her disability by using lyrics she composed in their hit song ‘extravaganza’ and not paying her royalties. She claims that The post Nominated Senator Asige Demands Payment from Sauti Sol for Contributions to ‘Extravaganza’ appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Man Related To A Powerful CS And Linked to Rape and Fraud Cases Re-Arrested; Detained and Bond Cancelled
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 3:20 pm
A man accused of raping a woman in Lang’ata, Nairobi, will now spend Christmas in remand after a Kibera court canceled his bond, citing multiple arrest warrants issued in his name. Kibera Senior Resident Magistrate William Tulel ordered Elisha Yego into detention after detectives conducted an extensive search and finally apprehended him. According to the The post Man Related To A Powerful CS And Linked to Rape and Fraud Cases Re-Arrested; Detained and Bond Cancelled appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Stanbic CEO Joshua Oigara Escapes Arrest Over Deposit Row With Airline Company
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 2:38 pm
The lender moved to court last month to stop the banking fraud unit (BFIU) at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Mr Ingonga from instituting charges against Mr Oigara, its directors or staff in a dispute with Air Afrik Aviation Ltd. The post Stanbic CEO Joshua Oigara Escapes Arrest Over Deposit Row With Airline Company appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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US Embassy In Kyiv Shuts Down Over Anticipated Air Attack
by Agencies (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 7:28 am
(Reuters) – The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has received information of a potential significant air attack on Wednesday and will be closed, the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs said in a statement. “Out of an abundance of caution, the embassy will be closed, and embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place,” the The post US Embassy In Kyiv Shuts Down Over Anticipated Air Attack appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Disappointment As Audit Reveals Govt ‘Waiver’ To Nyeri Coffee Farmers Was A Loan
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 6:18 am
In September, Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi visited the society to present a "gift" from President William Ruto. The post Disappointment As Audit Reveals Govt ‘Waiver’ To Nyeri Coffee Farmers Was A Loan appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Court Allows Briton Accused Of Killing His Spouse To Forcefully Take Possession Of Property From Stepchildren
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 6:06 am
A British national has been permitted to forcibly enter and take possession of his matrimonial home and commercial properties. His stepchildren had prevented him from accessing the properties since he was granted letters of administration three years ago. Simon Harold Shiels has been unable to access the property despite winning a civil dispute regarding its The post Court Allows Briton Accused Of Killing His Spouse To Forcefully Take Possession Of Property From Stepchildren appeared first on Kenya Insights.
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Besigye Kidnapped In Nairobi And Now Being Held In Kampala Military Jail, Wife Says
by Kenya Insights Team (Kenya Insights) on November 20, 2024 at 5:49 am
Uganda Opposition leader Kizza Besigye was traced to a military detention centre after he went missing in Nairobi on Saturday, November 16. He was later traced to a military detention centre in Kampala, Uganda, his wife Winnie Byanyima said. It is not clear who was behind the incident. He had come to Nairobi to attend The post Besigye Kidnapped In Nairobi And Now Being Held In Kampala Military Jail, Wife Says appeared first on Kenya Insights.