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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...

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a briefing with the leadership of The Nairobi Handcraft Industries and Co-operative Societies at the SKM Command Centre on June 19, 2024. IMAGE: Kalonzo Musyoka/X In Summary: Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka commends young Kenyans for leading protests against the Finance Bill. MPs pass the Finance Bill through the Second Reading despite public dissent. Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed admiration for the young generation of Kenyans who led anti-Finance Bill protests this week. On Tuesday and Thursday, young Kenyans took to the streets to voice their opposition to the proposed new taxes in the Bill. Despite their efforts, MPs passed the Bill through the Second Reading, with 204 voting in favor, 115 against, and 30 absent. The...

Turkana Central MP Joseph Emathe at Parliament building. PHOTO: MP Joseph Emathe Turkana Central Member of Parliament Hon. Joseph Emathe is now demanding justice to slain fishermen Daniel Esinyen who was shot and killed by Kenya Wildlife Service officers at Kanakwara Fish Village. The incident involved Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers in a helicopter while the victims were fishing in Lake Turkana on Saturday, 15th June, 2024 when they met untimely death in the hands of KWS rangers The deceased who is a respected former manager of the Lodwar Youth Polytechnic was accompanied by other three friends during their fishing activities away from the park's protected area ``This tragic incident has left our community in shock and mourning. Many boats have been destroyed by KWS offi...

A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya.. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Power outages to affect parts of Nairobi, Kakamega, Busia, Siaya, Bungoma, and Laikipia counties. Scheduled maintenance will occur between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a planned power interruption on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. The company made the announcement through their official Twitter account, informing the public that select areas in six counties will experience power outages for scheduled maintenance. The affected counties are Nairobi, Kakamega, Busia, Siaya, Bungoma, and Laikipia. The interruptions are scheduled to occur between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., except for Kakam...

A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya.. PHOTO | Kenya Power In Summary: Electricity prices for Kenyan households will increase by 2.8% in June. The rise is attributed to a higher Fuel Energy Charge (FEC) and Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuation Adjustment (Ferfa). Kenyan households will see a 2.8% increase in electricity costs this June, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). This hike affects those in the Domestic Ordinary 2 category, consuming more than 100 kWh monthly, who will now pay Ksh1,028 for 32.9 units of electricity, up from Ksh1,000. The average household energy consumption in Kenya is 208 kWh per month, placing additional financial strain on many families. EPRA’s latest review highligh...

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki. IMAGE :Courtesy In Summary: Monday, June 17, 2024, declared a public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha. Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and willingness to sacrifice his son. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, has officially declared Monday, June 17, 2024, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Adha. In a statement issued on June 14, CS Kindiki announced, "It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares Monday, June 17, 2024, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha." Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the F...

President William Ruto at the 61st Madaraka Day celebration held at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma County on June 1, 2024. (Photo: PCS) In Summary: President William Ruto is attending the 50th G7 summit in Italy and a peace summit in Switzerland. He will advocate for Africa’s role in global financial reform and address the impacts of the Ukraine conflict. President William Ruto departed on Thursday evening to attend the 50th G7 summit in Apulia, Italy, followed by a peace summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland. According to a statement from State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, President Ruto will first participate in the G7 summit before proceeding to the peace summit focused on Ukraine. Mohamed outlined that President Ruto will speak on the unity of the Afric...

Cabinet Session Held at State House in Nairobi on May 2, 2024. PCS In Summary: The Cabinet has approved the divestiture of state shares in six companies as part of economic reforms. The move aims to improve the management and governance of state corporations through the sale of shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sell government shares in six companies, a move aimed at fostering economic reforms and improving the management and governance of state corporations. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday. A statement from the Executive Office of the President explained that the divestiture is part of broader institutional reforms to sustain economic turnaround. "...