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Power Outages Scheduled in Five Counties on Tuesday

5Aug

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Power Outages Scheduled in Five Counties on Tuesday

In Summary: Kenya Power will implement power interruptions for network maintenance on August 6, 2024. Affected areas include parts of Nakuru, Nyahururu, Nyeri, Kiambu, and Kilifi counties with outages ranging from 8am to 5pm. Kenya Power has announced a series of planned power interruptions across five counties on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, as part of essential network maintenance. In Nakuru County, power will be cut off from 9am to 4pm in Njoro town and surrounding areas including Karlo, Kenana Farm, Maili Tatu, and others. Nyahururu will experience outages from 9am to 4pm, affecting Rumuruti and nearby areas such as Kinamba, Olmoran, and Maralal town. Nyeri County will face interruptions from 8am to 5pm, impacting regions like Kabebero, Kihuri, and Kairuthi, as well as ...

Ruto’s Nominees Kindiki, Duale & Wandayi Hit Roadblock as Activists File Court Petitions

5Aug

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Ruto’s Nominees Kindiki, Duale & Wandayi Hit Roadblock as Activists File Court Petitions

CS nominees Opiyo Wandayi (left), Kithure Kindiki (center), and Aden Duale (right). Image file. In Summary: Activists claim the nominations of Kithure Kindiki, Opiyo Wandayi, and Aden Duale violate the constitution. The petitions cite past dismissals, human rights abuses, and misuse of public resources as reasons for opposition. Twelve activists from the Kenya Bora Tuitakayo Citizens Association have taken legal action to prevent the appointment of Kithure Kindiki, Opiyo Wandayi, and Aden Duale to President Ruto’s cabinet, citing gross constitutional violations. The petitioners argue that the Constitution prohibits dismissed public office holders from being reappointed to public service. They highlighted that Opiyo Wandayi’s appointment would be a waste of public funds...

Tourists Among Four Dead in Fatal Narok Collision; Primary School Pupils Injured in Separate Crash

5Aug

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Tourists Among Four Dead in Fatal Narok Collision; Primary School Pupils Injured in Separate Crash

A collage of the wreckage from a fatal accident on August 5, 2024 (left) and rescue efforts on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway (right). Photo: Facebook In Summary: Four people died in a road accident at Katakala area in Narok County. The crash involved a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Shackman lorry, with three fatalities on the spot and one later at the hospital. In a separate incident, several primary school pupils were injured when a tow truck rammed into their school bus on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. A tragic road accident in Narok County has resulted in four fatalities, as confirmed by National Police Service spokesperson Resila Atieno. The incident occurred at Katakala area on Monday afternoon when a Toyota Land Cruiser collided with a Shackman lorry around 3:10 pm. Th...

Gachagua: Ruto Will Be Answerable If Raila “Causes Trouble” in Government

5Aug

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Gachagua: Ruto Will Be Answerable If Raila “Causes Trouble” in Government

Gachagua states Mt Kenya residents will hold Ruto, not Raila, responsible if problems arise in the government. In Summary: Gachagua states Mt Kenya residents will hold Ruto, not Raila, responsible if problems arise. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has voiced concerns over President William Ruto's recent agreement with ODM leader Raila Odinga. In a radio interview on August 5, Gachagua emphasized that President Ruto would be held accountable if Odinga's inclusion in the government leads to issues. "Even if Raila comes and becomes a menace to us, we cannot question him because he did not bring himself to government," Gachagua stated. He further added, "In the event anything bad happens from Raila coming into government and the people of Mt Kenya are not happy, we w...

Opiyo Wandayi: ‘Gen Zs Are Not Raising Any New Issues’

3Aug

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Opiyo Wandayi: ‘Gen Zs Are Not Raising Any New Issues’

“The Gen Zs, or the youth, were not raising any different issues from the issues we have raised over the years,” he said. Energy CS nominee Opiyo Wandayi argues that Gen Z's recent concerns mirror those previously raised by the opposition. In Summary: Energy CS nominee Opiyo Wandayi argues that Gen Z's recent concerns mirror those previously raised by the opposition. Wandayi denies using the protests for personal gain and expresses surprise and honor at his nomination. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi has stated that the issues raised by Kenyan youth in recent protests are not new but are consistent with concerns long voiced by the opposition. Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Committee on Appointments on Saturday, Wandayi r...

Video: Sakaja Forced to Flee Toi Market after Angry Residents Pelt Him with Stones

3Aug

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Video: Sakaja Forced to Flee Toi Market after Angry Residents Pelt Him with Stones

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s security team shields him as he is pelted with stones at Toi Market on August 3, 2024. IMAGE: Screengrab In Summary: Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was forced to flee Toi Market after angry residents pelted him with stones during his visit following a devastating fire. The fire, believed to be caused by an electrical fault, destroyed property and claimed four lives, marking another incident in a series of fires that have plagued the market. On Saturday, August 3, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's visit to Toi Market in Kibera ended abruptly due to a hostile reception from local residents. The governor had come to assess the damage caused by a fire that broke out in the early hours of the same day, destroying property and claiming four li...

Trump Claims Biden’s Exit from 2024 Presidential Race Was a Coup

3Aug

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Trump Claims Biden’s Exit from 2024 Presidential Race Was a Coup

Donald Trump claims Joe Biden was forced out of the 2024 presidential race. IMAGE: Screengrab In Summary: Donald Trump alleges Joe Biden was forced out of the 2024 presidential race. Biden endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate following his withdrawal. The US presidential election is scheduled for November 5. On July 21, President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s candidate. US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that Biden was forced to drop out of the election campaign due to a coup. In an interview with Fox Business, Trump stated, "It was actually a coup of a president if you think of it. He has got 14 million votes. He campaigne...

Raila to Influence Kenya’s Next President, Says Ahmednasir Abdullahi

3Aug

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Raila to Influence Kenya’s Next President, Says Ahmednasir Abdullahi

"Raila isn't just the 'new centre of power.' He is the 'future centre of power,'" Abdullahi stated. former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and candidate for AUC chair. PHOTO : Raila Odinga In Summary: Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi asserts that Raila Odinga will play a decisive role in determining Kenya's political future and next president. Recent political developments, including high-profile visits to Odinga's office and his allies' appointments to Cabinet positions, suggest his growing influence despite not being in government. Prominent Kenyan lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has voiced a significant prediction about the country's political landscape, positioning Raila Odinga as a key player in shaping Kenya's future leadership. Responding to a local newspaper headline...

Supreme Court Rejects Calls to Suspend Ruling on Finance Act 2023

3Aug

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Supreme Court Rejects Calls to Suspend Ruling on Finance Act 2023

A photo of the Supreme Court of Kenya. PHOTO: The Judiciary In Summary: Supreme Court denies National Treasury's request to stay the nullification of the Finance Act 2023. The ruling leaves a significant gap in Kenya’s national budget, causing economic uncertainty. On Friday, August 2, the Supreme Court of Kenya rejected the National Treasury’s request for a stay on the nullification of the Finance Act 2023. This decision exacerbates the fiscal uncertainty already troubling Kenya, deepening the economic instability in the wake of recent legislative upheavals. The Supreme Court's refusal to grant a stay means that the Finance Act 2023, previously declared unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal, remains invalid. This comes at a challenging time for Kenya, which is a...

Outrage Over Alleged Impunity of Matatu Owned by Senior Government Official’s Son

2Aug

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Outrage Over Alleged Impunity of Matatu Owned by Senior Government Official’s Son

In Summary: The Matatu Crew Welfare Association claims bias in enforcing justice within the matatu industry. Two matatus, reportedly owned by a senior official’s son, are accused of repeatedly breaking traffic laws with no repercussions. The Matatu Crew Welfare Association has raised concerns about perceived bias in the enforcement of regulations within the matatu industry, according to a report by Citizen TV. The association highlights that two matatus on the Ngong-Nairobi route are notorious for flouting traffic laws, often in plain view of traffic police. These matatus are said to be owned by the son of a high-ranking government official, leading to claims that police officers are reluctant to take action against them for fear of losing their jobs or being transferred....