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File image of President William Ruto.PHOTO:William Ruto. In Summary: President William Ruto has called for an end to the internal conflicts within the UDA party. The UDA National Executive Committee removed Cleophas Malala from the Secretary-General position and appointed Hassan Omar as the interim Secretary-General. President William Ruto has broken his silence on the recent leadership wrangles within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Speaking in Baringo County on Friday, August 2, Ruto urged party officials to cease unnecessary competition and focus on uniting Kenyans to move the nation forward. The president stated, "There is no need for petty competition even within our UDA party. I want to tell them to stop the chaos. Let us stop internal competi...

National Assembly Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation Chair Kagogo Bowen In Summary: The project (Mwache Dam) which has already commenced is financed by world bank at a staggering amount of 32.9B shillings The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation has requested parliament to urge the National Treasury to release an additional Sh 2 billion for compensation. The ongoing protests and unsettled claims are disrupting construction, costing an estimated Kshs 8.2 million daily. The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has urgently requested parliament to appeal to the National Treasury to release the remaining Sh 2 billion to compensate and resettle persons at Mwache Multi-Murpose Dam project in Kinango constituency, bordering Kwale and Tai...

A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya. IMAGE FILE: Kenya Power In Summary: 1) Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has scheduled power interruptions in seven counties for system maintenance. 2) The affected counties are Homabay, Migori, Meru, Mombasa, Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kisii, with varying outage durations. The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned power interruptions in seven counties scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024. These periodic interruptions are necessary to facilitate system maintenance and will affect specific areas within Homabay, Migori, Meru, Mombasa, Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kisii counties. In Homabay County, residents of Ringa and Kadongo areas will experience power cuts from 9:00 A.M. ...

In Summary:1) Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has scheduled power interruptions in six counties for system maintenance.2) The affected counties are Kiambu, Makueni, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Laikipia, and Kilifi, with varying outage durations. The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned power interruptions in six counties scheduled for Tuesday. These periodic interruptions are necessary to facilitate system maintenance and will affect specific areas within Kiambu, Makueni, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Laikipia, and Kilifi counties. In Kiambu County, residents of Gikambura Market, Gicharani, Gichuhiro, and Riu Nderi will experience power cuts from 9 am to 5 pm. Makueni County will see interruptions from 9 am to 5 pm, affecting areas including Itangini Marke...

In Summary: 1) Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been declared the new Azimio leader. 2) The decision follows ODM's alleged cooperation with the government in a broad-based government of national unity.. 3) Kalonzo Musyoka affirms his commitment to the opposition, rejecting rumors of joining the government. The division within the Azimio coalition has intensified as a group of Azimio leaders named Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka their new leader after the ODM party decided to collaborate with the government in a broad-based government of national unity. Despite ODM's denial of claims that it is joining the government, Kalonzo Musyoka, Jeremiah Kioni, and Eugene Wamalwa announced that ODM has been released from the Azimio fold. On Friday, leaders from Wiper, DAP-K, and Jubilee...

Cyclist near protest scene, June 27. IMAGE: G.S In Summary: 1) Violence breaks out in Nairobi's CBD, resulting in one injured boda boda rider and a torched motorcycle. 2) Pro-government boda boda operators rally against ongoing nationwide demonstrations, calling for a return to work. Tensions have escalated in Nairobi's central business district (CBD) as pro-government boda boda operators clashed with their rivals. The conflict resulted in one rider being injured and his motorcycle set ablaze outside Naivas on Kenyatta Avenue, near Imenti House. Police responded by deploying teargas to disperse the growing crowd along Moi Avenue, while the injured rider was forcibly removed from the scene by a photojournalist and a police officer. A Motorcycle has been torched along ...

Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash on Southern Bypass Claims 2 Lives, Leaves 3 Injured. IMAGE: UGC In Summary: 1) Two drivers died on the spot, and three others were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle accident on the Southern Bypass near Ole Sereni Hotel. 2) The accident caused significant traffic delays as emergency services responded to the scene. Nairobi, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – A devastating accident occurred on the Southern Bypass near Ole Sereni Hotel, leading to the deaths of two drivers and serious injuries to three other individuals. The accident, which happened early in the morning, involved multiple vehicles, including three trucks that caught fire. According to National Police Service spokesperson Resila Onyanyo, the two drivers died instantly, while the other thre...

Kenya Airways advises passengers to arrive four hours early at JKIA due to expected traffic disruptions from planned protests. Photo: Kenya Airways/Getty Images. In Summary: 1) Kenya Airways advises passengers to arrive four hours early at JKIA due to expected traffic disruptions from planned protests. 2) Youth-led 'Occupy JKIA' movement aims to shut down the airport as part of a broader campaign for government accountability. Kenya Airways has issued an advisory to its customers in anticipation of significant traffic disruptions near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The airline is recommending that passengers arrive at the airport at least four hours before their scheduled departure time to mitigate potential delays. This precautiona...

Makueni County's Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr speaks to residents during a previous public event. IMAGE | Courtesy In Summary: 1) Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr criticizes the disruption of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's press conference by alleged goons. 2) Mutula affirms Ukambani region's support for Kalonzo's 2027 presidential bid and calls for respect from ODM. Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has taken a firm stance in defense of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka following a chaotic incident at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation. The governor strongly condemned the disruption of Musyoka's press conference by alleged goons, stating, "It's unacceptable for a presidential candidate to be chased away by goons. This is extremely unfortunate, ODM must treat Kalonzo Musyoka with r...