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Kawira Mwangaza Breaks Silence After Senate Upholds Her Impeachment

21Aug

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Kawira Mwangaza Breaks Silence After Senate Upholds Her Impeachment

File image of Governor Kawira Mwangaza. In Summary: Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has spoken out after the Senate confirmed her removal from office on grounds of constitutional violations and misconduct. Mwangaza encouraged her supporters to remain hopeful, expressing optimism for new opportunities and divine intervention. Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has broken her silence following the Senate's decision to uphold her impeachment on Tuesday, August 20. The Senate removed Mwangaza from office on charges of gross violation of the constitution, misconduct, and abuse of office. In a heartfelt message on Wednesday, August 21, Mwangaza remained optimistic despite her political downfall. She urged her supporters to stay steadfast, assuring them that ble...

ODM MP Peter Kaluma Calls for Dissolution of Azimio Coalition

21Aug

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ODM MP Peter Kaluma Calls for Dissolution of Azimio Coalition

Homa Bay MP Peter Kaluma.Image: FILE In Summary: Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called for the dissolution of the Azimio la Umoja coalition, citing internal disagreements. Kaluma emphasized that ODM should reclaim the positions it allocated to other Azimio parties, asserting that the coalition failed to secure power. Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament, Peter Kaluma, has urged the dissolution of the Azimio la Umoja coalition, arguing that the alliance is no longer cohesive. On Wednesday, August 21, Kaluma stated that the coalition parties are not aligned on key issues and should part ways to pursue their own paths to power. "We need to dissolve Azimio. We didn’t capture power as a pre-election coalition. We’re not agreed on critical issues. Let’s part ways and chart...

KPLC Announces Areas to Experience Planned Power Outages in Six Counties on Wednesday

21Aug

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KPLC Announces Areas to Experience Planned Power Outages in Six Counties on Wednesday

Kenya Power workers on duty. Image file In Summary: Kenya Power has scheduled power outages in six counties on Wednesday for network maintenance. The power cuts will occur between 8 am and 5 pm, affecting several areas across Nairobi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyeri, Kwale, Embu, and Homa Bay. Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions on Wednesday, aimed at facilitating essential network maintenance. The scheduled outages will impact various areas in six counties, with the power cuts expected to last from 8 am to 5 pm. In Nairobi, affected areas include Malibu Court Madaraka, Kasneb Towers, parts of Kenyatta Hospital, KEMRI Kenyatta, Sunview East, Golf Course East, and sections of Kibera, among others. These areas will experience interruptions from 9 am to 5 pm....

Senate Upholds Impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza

21Aug

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Senate Upholds Impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza appeared before the Senate in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, for her impeachment hearing. file photo In Summary: The Senate confirmed the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on charges of constitutional violations and gross misconduct. Mwangaza's impeachment follows her third impeachment attempt since taking office in August 2022, with significant support from the Senate and local MCAs. The Senate has upheld the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, confirming her removal from office. The decision came after a series of votes on multiple charges against her. On the first charge of gross violation of the constitution and other laws, 26 senators voted in favor of her impeachment, with 14 abstaining and four voting against...

‘Full of Lies!’: Trump Rages Against Biden for ‘Taking Credit for Everything’ He Accomplished in DNC Speech.

21Aug

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‘Full of Lies!’: Trump Rages Against Biden for ‘Taking Credit for Everything’ He Accomplished in DNC Speech.

Trump claimed that Biden "took credit for everything done during the Trump Administration" and accused him of being "full of LIES." .IMAGE. Joe Biden and Donald Trump In Summary: Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of taking credit for accomplishments made during his administration in a speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Trump described Biden's speech as "full of lies" and claimed the president "took credit for everything" achieved during his own term. Trump also criticized Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for misleading the public about their achievements while overlooking significant issues like the Afghanistan withdrawal. Donald Trump unleashed a tirade on Truth Social following President Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convent...

Trump Says Kamala Harris ‘Will NOT Do’ Fox News Debate, Announces Alternative Event

20Aug

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Trump Says Kamala Harris ‘Will NOT Do’ Fox News Debate, Announces Alternative Event

Trump said he expected Harris's refusal, stating it is "very difficult" for her to defend her record. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images ) In Summary: Donald Trump stated that Kamala Harris 'will NOT do' the Fox News debate scheduled for September 4. Trump announced an alternative event, a Tele-Town Hall with Sean Hannity in Pennsylvania. Trump criticized Harris’s decision, stating, “I am not surprised by this development because I feel that she knows it is very difficult, at best, for her to defend her record setting Flip-Flopping on absolutely everything she once believed in.” Donald Trump stated that Kamala Harris will not be participating in the Fox News debate planned for September 4. On his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “Comrade Kamala Harris has just inf...

PPB Recalls S-PRAZO Capsules, Warns Kenyans Against Usage

20Aug

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PPB Recalls S-PRAZO Capsules, Warns Kenyans Against Usage

File Photo: Pharmacy and Poisons Board banner. PHOTO|PPB In Summary: PPB has recalled S-PRAZO capsules (Batch No. SPZ-302) due to a packaging error leading to mixed blister strips. Public and healthcare providers are advised to return the affected product and report any issues. Get latest news straight to your phone on Our new WhatsApp channel. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has stated that it is recalling S-PRAZO (Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules 40mg) Batch No. SPZ-302, manufactured by Laborate Pharmaceutical India Limited, following a market complaint regarding a packaging mix-up. According to the PPB, some boxes were found to contain two different blister strips, including S-PRAZO Capsules and Donystatin Tablets, within the same outer carton. ...

PSC Opens 142 Job Vacancies Across Various Ministries: How to Apply

20Aug

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PSC Opens 142 Job Vacancies Across Various Ministries: How to Apply

In Summary: The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 142 job vacancies across multiple ministries and state departments. Applications must be submitted online via the PSC website by September 10, 2024, at 5 PM. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the availability of 142 job openings across various ministries and state departments, offering opportunities for professionals to contribute to the public sector. The positions span different fields, including Parliamentary Affairs, Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Transport, Irrigation, and Public Service. How to Apply:Interested candidates must apply online through the PSC’s official website (www.publicservice.go.ke) or the jobs portal (www.psckjobs.go.ke). Applications should include relevant docu...

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi Secures Release on Sh10 Million Bond

20Aug

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Businessman Jimi Wanjigi Secures Release on Sh10 Million Bond

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi and his assistant were arraigned at the Miliman Law Courts on Tuesday, August, 20. In Summary: Wanjigi was released on a Sh10 million personal bond as the court considers deferring his plea. The court also ordered Wanjigi to surrender his passport pending a ruling set for September 12. Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been released on a Sh10 million personal bond as a Magistrates Court deliberates on whether to defer his plea on charges of possessing unlicensed firearms. Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi instructed Wanjigi to surrender his passport to the court as part of the conditions for his release, with a ruling on the matter expected on September 12. Wanjigi's legal team, including Senior Counsel Paul Muite, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Willis Otieno, so...

Supreme Court Suspends Ruling on Finance Act 2023, Boosting Ruto’s Revenue Plans

20Aug

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Supreme Court Suspends Ruling on Finance Act 2023, Boosting Ruto’s Revenue Plans

FILE PHOTO: A fountain with a statue is seen outside the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya, August 20, 2021. In Summary: Kenya's Supreme Court has issued a "conservatory order" suspending the Court of Appeal's judgment that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. This decision allows President Ruto's administration to continue implementing the Act while the legal process unfolds, with a hearing scheduled for September 10 and 11, 2024. In a significant development, Kenya's Supreme Court has suspended the Court of Appeal's recent judgment that had declared the Finance Act 2023 "fundamentally flawed" and "unconstitutional." The Supreme Court stated, "A conservatory order is hereby issued suspending and staying the declarations… issued in the Court of Appeal judgme...