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Kenya Power Lists 7 Counties to Experience Scheduled Power Interruptions Today

21Feb

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Kenya Power Lists 7 Counties to Experience Scheduled Power Interruptions Today

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 in seven counties on Wednesday, affecting various areas within each region. The affected counties include Baringo, Kakamega, Kisii, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Nyeri, and Embu, with diverse interruption timings throughout the day. Kenya Power has issued a notice regarding planned power interruptions in seven counties on Wednesday, impacting several areas within each region. Baringo:Scheduled power interruptions are expected to occur from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, affecting locations such as Kaptimbor Market, Showground, Pemwai Girls, Alpa Radio, Imani Radio, Ossen Market, Ossen Girls, Kabartonjo Boys Kaba...

Controller of Budget Raises Concerns Over Irregular Kes.51B Gov’t Spending on Vehicles and State House Renovations

21Feb

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Controller of Budget Raises Concerns Over Irregular Kes.51B Gov’t Spending on Vehicles and State House Renovations

Kenya's Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o. PHOTO | COURTESY In Summary: Controller of Budget Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o questions government spending of Ksh.51 billion over six months without proper approval. The report reveals allocations for vehicle purchases and State House renovations among irregular expenditures. The Controller of Budget, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised concerns over the government's expenditure of Ksh.51 billion within six months without requisite approval from her office and the National Assembly. In her report on government spending for the first half of the financial year, Dr. Nyakang’o highlights the exploitation of a legal loophole, allowing ministries, departments, and agencies to access additional funds under Article 223 of the Consti...

Investigation Underway After 7 Pupils Injured in Car Crash

20Feb

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Investigation Underway After 7 Pupils Injured in Car Crash

A photo illustration of the vehicle involved in the accident at Eshilakwe Primary School on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. PHOTO FILE. In Summary: Lurambi authorities investigate a car accident at Eshilakwe Primary School, injuring seven pupils. The injured students, including those from nursery and grade four, received medical treatment at Kakamega Referral Hospital. Officials in Lurambi are looking into a concerning incident at Eshilakwe Primary School in Kakamega County, where seven students sustained injuries in a car accident on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The incident unfolded when a vehicle lost control due to brake failure, crashing into the school's playground while children were engaged in activities. Among the injured were six nursery school pupils and one grade fo...

Ruto, Raila Teams Push for Prolonging Senators’ Term Length

20Feb

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Ruto, Raila Teams Push for Prolonging Senators’ Term Length

President William Ruto (right) welcomes Azimio La Umoja party leader, Raila Odinga, at a previous funeral event in Nyandarua on Saturday, May 13, 2023. (PHOTO|COURTESY) In Summary: Senate Majority leader Aaron Cheruiyot advocates for extending senators' term length from five to ten years, aiming to address disparities in responsibilities and compensation between senators and MPs. The proposal, presented through the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, seeks to provide fair compensation for senators and reshape Kenya's political landscape. During the parliamentary session on Tuesday, February 20, Senate Majority leader Aaron Cheruiyot proposed extending senators' term length from the standard five years to ten. He emphasized the necessity for fairness and equality w...

Man Faces Jail Threat After Ex-Wife, Now Remarried in the US, Sues Him for Kes 25M

20Feb

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Man Faces Jail Threat After Ex-Wife, Now Remarried in the US, Sues Him for Kes 25M

A photo capturing an empty courtroom bench during a judiciary session. IMAGE| The Judiciary of Kenya In Summary: A man facing potential imprisonment received temporary relief from the Court of Appeal after his ex-wife, now remarried in the United States, sued him for Ksh 25 million following the dissolution of their marriage. Documents reveal the couple married in 1998, had three children, and divorced in 2014. The man contends that his ex-wife left him and remarried in the US before returning to claim half his Ksh 50 million property. The Court of Appeal provided a temporary reprieve to a man facing potential jail time after being sued by his ex-wife for Ksh 25 million. The lawsuit ensued following the dissolution of their marriage, as reported on Friday, February 15. Acc...

Planned Power Interruptions Across 7 Counties: KPLC Maintenance Details

20Feb

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Planned Power Interruptions Across 7 Counties: KPLC Maintenance Details

Kenya Power and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company work together to repair a damaged electricity pylon in Longonot. (Previously captured - Image file) Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, affecting seven counties, including specific regions in Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Kisumu, Nyeri, Kiambu, and Kilifi. According to Kenya Power, the listed areas are slated for power interruptions as part of essential network maintenance on the specified date. "In preparation for scheduled maintenance, Kenya Power has outlined regions across seven counties to experience power interruptions tomorrow, February 20, 2024. The interruption is part of network maintenance," Kenya Power wrote on their official account. In Nairobi, ne...

20Feb

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Feb 20, 2024: Key News Events to Watch

Snapshot from the 2nd National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County. 📸 Photo credit: President William Ruto / X In Summary: Government Review: The Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group convenes in Naivasha for its annual retreat, evaluating government performance and setting agendas. Legal Proceedings and Power Interruptions: Courts prepare rulings on graft cases while Kenya Power schedules maintenance-related power outages across seven counties. 1.Government Performance Review: The Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group is currently in session at Naivasha, Nakuru County, for its annual retreat, which forms part of the second National Executive meeting. This gathering, scheduled until February 21, 2024, serves as a platform for lawmakers to deliver progress reports on the...

WhatsApp Implements Minimum Age Requirement of 13 Years

19Feb

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WhatsApp Implements Minimum Age Requirement of 13 Years

GETTY IMAGES In Summary: WhatsApp now requires users to be at least 13 years old, aligning with global standards for online platforms. The messaging service emphasizes user safety and offers tools for controlling privacy settings. WhatsApp, a leading messaging platform globally, has recently introduced a new policy mandating a minimum age requirement for its users. According to the updated policy, individuals must be at least 13 years old, or meet the minimum age set by their respective countries, to register and use WhatsApp services. This move underscores WhatsApp's commitment to ensuring user safety and compliance with regulations governing online platforms. The company stresses the importance of adhering to this policy, warning that providing inaccurate info...

Two Men Fatally Fall While Painting a Building in Meru

19Feb

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Two Men Fatally Fall While Painting a Building in Meru

locals gather outside a building in Makutano, Meru, where two painters tragically fell to their deaths from a crane In Summary: Two men died in Meru after a crane malfunction caused them to fall while painting a building. Investigations underway. In Meru's Makutano area, two men tragically lost their lives while painting a building. The incident occurred when a crane they were using to access the fourth floor developed a mechanical fault. North Imenti OCPD Ezekiel Chepkony confirmed the tragic event, stating, "At the moment, we cannot determine where the fault lies, but the investigation is ongoing." Chepkony emphasized the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. ALSO READ: Kagame Makes Plea to Uhuru Post-Tense AU Meetin He h...

Rwanda’s Kagame Makes Plea to Uhuru Post-Tense AU Meeting

19Feb

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Rwanda’s Kagame Makes Plea to Uhuru Post-Tense AU Meeting

Rwandan President Paul Kagame (right) and former President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) pictured during their meeting in March 2019. (PHOTO: PAUL KAGAME) In Summary: Rwandan President Kagame urges the revival of the Nairobi peace process led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta for stability in the DRC. Tensions escalate at the African Union (AU) meeting as Kagame asserts Rwanda's commitment to protecting its people, amid concerns over regional stability. On Saturday, February 17, Rwandan President Paul Kagame called for the reinstatement of the Nairobi peace initiative, spearheaded by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, aimed at fostering peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His plea comes after a strained African Union (AU) gathering, where Kagame reiterat...