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Image file of KPLC staff at work. IMAGE: KPLC In Summary: Migori County: Uriri, Stella, Oyani areas will experience outages. Laikipia County: Timau, Ngusichi areas will experience outages. Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that parts of Migori and Laikipia counties will experience power outages on Friday, June 14, 2024, due to scheduled maintenance. In Migori County, the affected areas are Uriri, Oyani BAT, Bware, Kaminolewe, Lela, Stella, Osogo, Oyani Water, and surrounding customers. The outage will last from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. In Laikipia County, the areas affected include Timau Market, Ngusichi Market, Kwa Nganga Market, Siraj Farm, Batian Farm, Big Flower Farm, Lolmalik Farm, Maritati Market, River Side, Kiambogo Market, Ethi Market,...

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses a fundraiser event for the Peace and Mercy Church of Africa at Kipkok Primary School in Sigowet-Soin Constituency on June 8, 2024. IMAGE | COURTESY In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's office renovations are halted as the government freezes refurbishments. Treasury's budget measures aim to curb spending and address public criticism of government extravagance. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will have to continue using his current office at Harambee House Annex for another year, following a freeze on government office refurbishments announced by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u in his budget speech on Thursday. This decision is part of broader measures to reduce government spending amid public critic...

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u presents the 2024/25 Budget in Parliament on June 13, 2024. Image: NATIONAL TREASURY In Summary: National Security: Ksh377 billion allocated to the National Police Service, Kenya Defence Forces, and National Intelligence Service. County Governments: Historic Ksh400.1 billion as equitable share for counties. Significant Funds: Allocations for education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. On Thursday, June 13, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u presented the 2024/2025 budget statement to the National Assembly, unveiling the government's Ksh4 trillion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. During his comprehensive address, CS Ndung'u outlined key allocations across crucial sectors. A signif...

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a previous address. PHOTO | Courtesy In Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressed claims by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah criticizing his association with his village. Gachagua expressed pride in his roots and stated that everyone has a place of origin they should embrace. He urged leaders to stop disrespecting others by branding them as "villagers" and encouraged the use of vernacular languages to show respect for one's identity. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has addressed remarks made by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, who criticized his association with his village. Speaking at the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya International Scientific Conference in Momba...

Pre-paid electricity token machines provided by Kenya Power. IMAGE FILE In Summary: Kenya Power has instructed customers using prepaid token meters to update their meters by August to continue accessing electricity. The update is part of a global exercise to secure token generation for prepaid meters using the Standard Transfer Specification (STS). Customers will receive SMS codes from Kenya Power to key into their meters after purchasing tokens or directly from the company for updating. Kenya Power has announced a mandatory update for all prepaid token meters, requiring customers to complete the process by August to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. The update is a part of an ongoing global initiative to enhance the security of token generation for prep...

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 ...

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...

Maragua MP Mary Waithera with MCAs and residents at a press briefing on June 8. IMAGE: Alice Waithera In Summary: MP Waithera defends Deputy President Gachagua's efforts to unite Mt. Kenya. Claims that forces opposing Gachagua fear the region's voter strength. Maragua MP Mary Waithera has defended Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that the narrative against him is driven by those opposed to the unity of the Mt. Kenya region. Last week, MP Kimani Ichung'wa accused some leaders of pandering to local villagers. However, Waithera insists that Gachagua’s efforts to unify Mt. Kenya are being undermined by forces that fear the region's potential when united. Several Murang’a leaders, including Waithera and five MCAs, have shown their support for Gachagua’s ini...

A photo collage depicts Azimio leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a collaboration Odinga justifies through his AU Chair ambitions and their shared "One Shilling" resource equity vision. IMAGE FILE In Summary: Azimio leader Raila Odinga has explained his decision to work with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing his pursuit of the African Union Commission Chairperson role and their shared vision for resource equity. Odinga stated that the government's endorsement of his AU bid necessitated working with Gachagua, who he described as a "Saul turned Paul" for supporting the "One Man, One Vote, One Shilling" approach. Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has shed light on his decision to work with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite their dive...