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Government Directs Fresh Vetting for Pharmacies and Agrovets Within One Month

6Mar

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Government Directs Fresh Vetting for Pharmacies and Agrovets Within One Month

Pharmacy and Poisons board banner.PHOTO | PPB In Summary: The government orders pharmacies and agro-vets to undergo license verification within 30 days or face closure due to rampant abuse of prescription drugs, as highlighted by NACADA. Pharmacies must submit licenses to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, while agro-vets should do so to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. :The government has issued a directive compelling pharmacies and agro-vets to present their licenses to the respective licensing authorities for scrutiny within the next month, failing which they risk closure. Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki underscores the necessity of this move, citing the escalating misuse of prescription drugs, a concern flagged by NACADA. Interior CS Kindiki emph...

Kasarani Death Probe: Autopsy Shows No Stab Wounds in Lady Who Fell from 10th Floor Apartment

6Mar

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Kasarani Death Probe: Autopsy Shows No Stab Wounds in Lady Who Fell from 10th Floor Apartment

Government pathologist Peter Ndegwa during a previous press briefing. PHOTO .Source: X In Summary: Autopsy confirms 19-year-old Joan Nzomo's death from blunt force trauma after falling from an apartment. Police investigate circumstances of her fall, considering accidental, self-inflicted, or criminal causes. Detectives analyze CCTV footage and evidence to unravel events leading to the tragic incident. The investigation into the tragic death of 19-year-old Joan Nzomo in Kasarani faces complexity following the revelation from an autopsy report. Government pathologist Peter Ndegwa confirmed that Joan succumbed to multiple injuries caused by blunt force trauma resulting from a fall. The incident occurred when Joan fell from the 10th floor of an apartment building withi...

DCI Raids Phone Repair Stalls, Nabs 19 Suspects Over Alleged Stolen Devices

6Mar

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DCI Raids Phone Repair Stalls, Nabs 19 Suspects Over Alleged Stolen Devices

Mobile phones confiscated by DCI investigators across different locations in Nairobi on March 4, 2024. Image Source: DCI. In Summary: Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seized numerous suspected stolen electronic gadgets in Nairobi. The crackdown on mobile phone repair shops resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals in various parts of the city. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed on Tuesday, March 5, that they had confiscated a large number of suspected stolen electronic devices, including mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. The operation, aimed at cracking down on illegal activities in mobile phone repair stalls, led to the arrest of 19 suspects across different locations within Nairobi. According to ...

Raila’s AU Bid: A National Pride and Image, Says Azimio Coalition

6Mar

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Raila’s AU Bid: A National Pride and Image, Says Azimio Coalition

Leaders of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition pictured during a summit gathering on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. IMAGE:ODM. In Summary: Azimio la Umoja emphasizes that Raila Odinga's bid for the AU Commission is a source of national pride. The coalition pledges unified support for Raila's candidacy, highlighting its importance beyond partisan politics. Azimio la Umoja, spearheaded by Raila Odinga, asserts that his bid for the African Union Commission is not only a matter of national pride but also crucial for Kenya's image on the continental stage. Following a summit meeting at the SKM Centre in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Jubilee secretary-general Jeremiah Kioni, representing the coalition, reaffirmed their unwavering support for Raila's AU bid. The coalition em...

Kenya Power Lists 4 Counties to Experience Scheduled Power Interruptions on Wednesday

5Mar

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Kenya Power Lists 4 Counties to Experience Scheduled Power Interruptions on Wednesday

A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya, captured in a 2015 image. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Kenya Power has scheduled power interruptions for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, affecting four counties. The interruptions are part of network maintenance, with affected areas including Siaya, Isiolo, Nyeri, and Kiambu. Kenya Power has informed the public about planned power interruptions scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The utility company stated that these interruptions, which will impact four counties, are necessary for network maintenance purposes. "The interruption is part of network maintenance. For the advance notice, use http://bit.ly/31u4jY4. To access the latest schedule, check under the most recent date," Kenya Power add...

Hefty Penalties Kenyans May Face for Violating KRA Tax Regulations [List]

5Mar

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Hefty Penalties Kenyans May Face for Violating KRA Tax Regulations [List]

KRA office. PHOTO/Print In Summary: The Kenyan government aims to boost tax revenue by ensuring compliance with KRA regulations. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) outlines various tax offenses and their penalties for non-compliance. The Kenyan government's drive to enhance tax revenue and reduce loan dependency for funding government operations underscores the significance of adhering to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) tax regulations. According to guidelines published on the KRA website, the authority lays out detailed regulations concerning tax offenses and the corresponding penalties for non-compliance. Late filing of Pay as You Earn (PAYE) attracts a penalty equal to 25 percent of the tax due or Ksh 10,000, whichever is higher. Late PAYE payments incur a 5 percent pen...

Why Biden Administration Refuses Troop Deployment to Haiti Despite Kenya-Led Mission

5Mar

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Why Biden Administration Refuses Troop Deployment to Haiti Despite Kenya-Led Mission

US President Joe Biden (L) and Kenya’s President William Ruto pose for a picture. PHOTO | Courtesy In Summary: The Biden administration declines to send troops to Haiti, opting to support Kenya's peacekeeping efforts. Despite requests from Haitian officials, the US focuses on mobilizing international aid and expediting the deployment of Kenyan police officers. The decision of the Biden administration not to send troops to Haiti, despite calls from Haitian officials for urgent military assistance amid escalating violence, underscores a strategic shift towards supporting Kenya's peacekeeping mission in the Caribbean nation. According to a National Security official cited by McClatchy, the US is actively mobilizing aid from the international community to assist Haiti during t...

US Supreme Court Decision Upholds Trump’s Presence on 2024 Primary Ballots

4Mar

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US Supreme Court Decision Upholds Trump’s Presence on 2024 Primary Ballots

Former US president Donald Trump - IMAGE | Courtesy In Summary: The US Supreme Court unanimously reverses Colorado's decision to remove Donald Trump from the state's Republican primary ballot. Trump's eligibility was challenged due to his alleged involvement in inciting the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, but the Court ruled in his favor, asserting that only Congress can enforce such provisions. The United States Supreme Court has rendered a significant decision regarding Donald Trump's appearance on the 2024 primary ballots, overturning Colorado's attempt to exclude him from the state's Republican primary ballot. The unanimous decision, announced on Monday, comes after Colorado's top court had initially sought to remove Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment of the...

Tension Mounts in Western Kenya as Natembeya Faces Accusations of Undermining Wetangula, Musalia

4Mar

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Tension Mounts in Western Kenya as Natembeya Faces Accusations of Undermining Wetangula, Musalia

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya addresses the public at St. Andrews Kaggwa Catholic Church in Kwanza Constituency during a previous public event. (Image | Courtesy ) In Summary: Ford-Kenya leaders in Western Kenya have accused Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya of undermining Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula. The leaders, speaking at a funeral service in Bungoma County, criticized Natembeya for his remarks, warning that they could derail the region's political aspirations. A brewing storm in Western Kenya has heightened tensions as Ford-Kenya leaders point fingers at Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya, accusing him of undermining the political stature of Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula. At a funeral service in Bu...

CCTV Reveals How 19-Year-Old Lawrence Gitonga and Companion Checked Into Kasarani Apartment At 3am

4Mar

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CCTV Reveals How 19-Year-Old Lawrence Gitonga and Companion Checked Into Kasarani Apartment At 3am

CCTV Footage Captures the Moment 19-Year-Old Woman, Lawrence Gitonga Checked Into Kasarani Apartment at 3 am. (Image |courtesy ) In Summary: DCI detectives in Nairobi are investigating the death of a 19-year-old girl who allegedly fell from a 10th-floor apartment in Thome estate, Kasarani. CCTV footage obtained by Citizen TV captures the last moments when Lawrence Gitonga and the girl checked into the apartment, revealing eerie details of their movements before the tragic incident. DCI detectives in Nairobi are intensifying their investigation into the death of a 19-year-old girl who reportedly fell from the 10th floor of an apartment in Thome estate, Kasarani. The case took a dark turn after Lawrence Gitonga, the girl's companion, was found unconscious inside the rented...