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Cabinet Approves Proposal to Sell Government Shares in Six Firms

11Jun

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Cabinet Approves Proposal to Sell Government Shares in Six Firms

Cabinet Session Held at State House in Nairobi on May 2, 2024. PCS In Summary: The Cabinet has approved the divestiture of state shares in six companies as part of economic reforms. The move aims to improve the management and governance of state corporations through the sale of shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sell government shares in six companies, a move aimed at fostering economic reforms and improving the management and governance of state corporations. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday. A statement from the Executive Office of the President explained that the divestiture is part of broader institutional reforms to sustain economic turnaround. "...

Kenyan Lawyer Battling Cancer Sues Belgian Government Over Urgent Visa Delays

11Jun

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Kenyan Lawyer Battling Cancer Sues Belgian Government Over Urgent Visa Delays

A collage image of the Belgian Embassy in Nairobi. IMAGE : Belgium Embassy in Nairobi ,KENYA In Summary: A Kenyan lawyer battling cancer has issued a legal demand to the Belgian government over the withholding of her husband's passport, preventing him from accompanying their family to Belgium. The lawyer, currently receiving treatment in Belgium, paid for an express visa service for her husband and children but alleges the government declined to issue the visa despite the request. In a dramatic turn of events, a Kenyan lawyer undergoing cancer treatment in Belgium has taken legal action against the Belgian government over visa issuance delays. The lawyer, through her legal representatives, has issued a demand letter to the Belgian Embassy, accusing the authorities o...

State House Officials Summoned Over Lack of Funds for Uhuru’s Office

11Jun

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State House Officials Summoned Over Lack of Funds for Uhuru’s Office

former President Uhuru Kenyatta.File image | Courtesy In Summary: Members of Parliament have summoned State House officials to explain the lack of funding for former President Uhuru Kenyatta's office. Implementation Committee Chair, Raphael Wanjala, expressed concern over reports that Kenyatta has been funding his own official office, stating that Parliament appropriates funds for this purpose. Kenyan lawmakers have taken action to address the issue of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's office operating without funding. Implementation Committee Chair Raphael Wanjala has instructed parliamentary clerks to summon State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito to appear before the committee and explain the situation. This move follows remarks by Kanze Dena, Spokesperson ...

KFS Announces Massive Recruitment Drive, 220 Positions Up for Grabs – How to Apply

11Jun

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KFS Announces Massive Recruitment Drive, 220 Positions Up for Grabs – How to Apply

President william ruto honors kfs graduates at pass-out parade in gilgil, october 2023. PHOTO: Ministry of Environment In Summary: The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has announced a major recruitment exercise, offering 220 permanent and pensionable job opportunities across 26 different sections. The diverse roles range from administrative and technical positions to specialized fields like surveying, accounting, and legal affairs. Successful applicants will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including housing, medical, and hardship allowances, with salaries ranging from Ksh30,000 to Ksh300,000. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has launched a significant recruitment campaign, announcing 220 permanent and pensionable job openings across 26 different sections. T...

Intensive Search Underway for Missing Malawian Aircraft Carrying Vice President

11Jun

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Intensive Search Underway for Missing Malawian Aircraft Carrying Vice President

Malawi Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima .Image file | Courtesy In Summary: A Malawi Defence Force aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima went off radar after departing Lilongwe on Monday morning. President Lazarus Chakwera has stated that an intensive search and rescue operation is actively continuing to locate the missing plane. Chilima was en route to attend the funeral of a former cabinet minister in the northern city of Mzuzu when contact was lost. President Lazarus Chakwera has assured the nation that no resources are being spared in the search for the Malawi Defence Force aircraft that went missing on Monday. The plane, carrying Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima, lost radar contact shortly after taking off from Lilongwe and failed ...

Why Kanze Dena, Kariuki are Yet to Get Salaries, Govt Explains

10Jun

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Why Kanze Dena, Kariuki are Yet to Get Salaries, Govt Explains

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. | PHOTO: @MwauraIsaac1/X In Summary: The government has provided an explanation as to why Kanze Dena and George Kariuki, aides to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, have not received their salaries. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura revealed that Uhuru has not forwarded the names of Dena and Kariuki to the State House Comptroller for processing, leading to the delay in their salary payments. The government has shed light on the reasons behind the delay in salary payments for Kanze Dena and George Kariuki, aides to former President Uhuru Kenyatta. In a statement, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura clarified the situation, revealing that while Uhuru's staff are on the government payroll, Dena and Kariuki have yet to receive their salarie...

Atwoli Re-elected for Record Fifth Term at Global Labour Body

10Jun

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Atwoli Re-elected for Record Fifth Term at Global Labour Body

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli. File image | Courtesy In Summary: Francis Atwoli, Secretary-General of Kenya's Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has been re-elected for a record fifth term as a member of the governing body of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Atwoli received overwhelming support, garnering 97 out of 130 votes during the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC). In a remarkable achievement, Francis Atwoli, the long-serving Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) in Kenya, has secured a record fifth term as a member of the governing body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), a prestigious global organization for labor rights. The re-election, announced in a statement by COTU on Mon...

Ex-MP Kirwa: Why the Deal Between Ruto and Gachagua is Over

10Jun

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Ex-MP Kirwa: Why the Deal Between Ruto and Gachagua is Over

President Ruto and Deputy Gachagua before Seoul trip on May 2, 2024. IMAGE: President Ruto/X In Summary: Former Cherangany MP Kipruto Arap Kirwa has questioned the state of the deal between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, alleging it is over due to recent attacks on the Deputy President. Kirwa accused Ruto of going back on his earlier promise to protect Gachagua from attacks, indicating a potential breakdown in their partnership. According to former Cherangany Member of Parliament Kipruto Arap Kirwa, the deal between President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, is over. In a recent interview with TV47, Kirwa delved into the reasons behind his claim, citing the recent attacks directed at the Deputy President as evidence of a breach of ...

Biden, Macron Agree to Utilize Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine’s Aid

9Jun

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Biden, Macron Agree to Utilize Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine’s Aid

French President Emmanuel Macron, First Lady Brigitte Macron, U.S. President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden attend a gala dinner at the Elysée Palace in Paris on June 8, 2024, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. File Photo: REUTERS In Summary: U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron have reached an agreement on using profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The Group of Seven nations and the European Union are considering utilizing around 260 billion euros ($280.9 billion) of immobilized Russian central bank funds to secure financing for Ukraine in 2025 and provide an upfront loan. In a significant development, President Joe Biden revealed on Sunday that he and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, have reached...

Kenya Set to Deploy Police to Haiti Within Two Weeks, Ruto Reveals

9Jun

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Kenya Set to Deploy Police to Haiti Within Two Weeks, Ruto Reveals

President William Ruto (center), alongside Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left) and Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika, graced the Akorino National Thanksgiving Prayer Conference held in Nakuru County on June 9, 2024. IMAGE | PCS In Summary: President William Ruto has announced that the deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti will take place within the next two weeks. The move is aimed at honoring Kenya's commitment to restoring peace in the Caribbean nation, which has been facing political and security challenges. The deployment, initially planned to involve 1,000 Kenyan police officers and 2,500 from other nations, was temporarily halted to finalize pre-deployment arrangements. In a statement made during a church service in Nakuru on Sunday, Kenyan Preside...