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15Feb

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Over 50 Students Hospitalized After Consuming Toxic Fruits in Machakos

In Summary: More than 50 pupils from Kanaani Integrated Primary School in Athi River, Machakos County, were hospitalized after ingesting poisonous fruits found on the school premises. Machakos County Health Executive Daniel Yumbwa reported symptoms of vomiting and severe abdominal pain among the affected students, prompting swift action and collaboration with the police. Over 50 students from Kanaani Integrated Primary School in Athi River, Machakos County, found themselves in the hospital after consuming toxic wild fruits from a tree within the school compound. Keep Reading: Over 50 Students Hospitalized After Consuming Toxic Fruits in Machakos Machakos County Health Executive, Daniel Yumbwa, highlighted symptoms such as vomiting and severe abdominal pain among the ...

Raila Odinga’s Potential Powers and Salary if Elected AU Chairperson

15Feb

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Raila Odinga’s Potential Powers and Salary if Elected AU Chairperson

Azimio Party leader Raila Odinga shares a lighthearted moment with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo after a press conference in Karen, Nairobi, on Thursday, February 15, 2024. PHOTO |COURTESY In Summary: Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union (AU) Chairperson position could grant him significant authority and a monthly salary of Ksh2.4 million (US$15,576.75) alongside other benefits. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga stands to gain substantial authority and financial benefits if elected as the African Union (AU) Chairperson. As outlined by the AU mandate, the AU Chairperson enjoys numerous responsibilities, including overseeing the administration and enforcement of AU policies and preparing the Union's budget. In addition to diplomatic duties, such as represe...

Tragic Accident Claims British Woman’s Life Hours After landing in Kenya for a holiday

10Feb

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Tragic Accident Claims British Woman’s Life Hours After landing in Kenya for a holiday

The aftermath of a devastating road incident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, resulting in the loss of a British national's life. The car wreckage following a tragic accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway . IMAGE|COURTESY In Summary:1) A British woman tragically lost her life alongside a friend shortly after landing in Kenya for a holiday.2) The incident occurred on February 9, along the Naivasha - Nakuru highway, when the car they were traveling in collided with a lorry. Feb 9 (TopNews) - A British woman's vacation to Kenya took a devastating turn when she and a male companion lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Naivasha - Nakuru highway. The fatal collision occurred just hours after their arrival in the country. Stephen Kirui, a Naivasha Police officer, con...

Good News for Kenyans as Electricity Prices Set to Drop Starting Midnight

7Feb

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Good News for Kenyans as Electricity Prices Set to Drop Starting Midnight

In Summary: Effective midnight, Kenyan electricity consumers will enjoy reduced electricity prices, with the Ministry of Energy announcing a significant decrease of Ksh.3.44 per unit for all consumer categories. Principal Secretary Alex Wachira attributes the price drop to a notable decline in the foreign exchange rate, now at Ksh.3.22 per kilowatt hour, and a marginal reduction of 19 cents in the Fuel Energy Cost. This brings immediate relief to prepaid users and anticipates savings for post-pay users by February's end. Electricity consumers across Kenya can anticipate a decrease in their electricity bills starting midnight, as announced by the Ministry of Energy. The price reduction, amounting to Ksh.3.44 per unit, applies to all types of consumers, offering much-needed ...

High Court Extends Order Halting Sale of State Corporations

6Feb

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High Court Extends Order Halting Sale of State Corporations

What You Need to Know: 1) Court Extends Order Blocking Sale of Parastatals: The High Court has extended an order halting the sale of 11 state-owned enterprises following a case filed by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party. This decision comes after the consolidation of multiple legal challenges related to the constitutionality of the Privatisation Act. 2) ODM's Argument Against Sale: ODM argues that the rushed sale of key assets, including the KICC and Kenya Pipeline Company, lacks public engagement and relies solely on conditionalities set by international financial bodies like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to address alleged foreign debt obligations. In a significant development, the High Court has prolonged the suspension of the sale of 11 state-owne...

Faith Moi Takes Legal Action, Requests Ksh.2.5M for Son’s Medical Expenses

6Feb

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Faith Moi Takes Legal Action, Requests Ksh.2.5M for Son’s Medical Expenses

In Summary: Faith Moi seeks Ksh.2.5M for her son's medical bills, alleging exclusion from Moi's estate and lack of transparency from administrators. Nairobi ,Feb 6, (TopNews) - Faith Moi, the daughter-in-law of the late President Daniel arap Moi, has filed a court petition seeking Ksh.2.5 million to cover her son's medical bills. As the widow of the late Jonathan Kipkemboi Moi, Faith alleges that her family members have sidelined her children from the considerable estate left by Moi. Her legal representative asserts that Faith is urging the court to compel the administrator of Moi’s estate to release the funds for medical expenses while awaiting the resolution of an inheritance dispute. ALSO READ: EACC Vows To Investigate How The Country’s Debt Rose To Reach Ksh11.1 Tri...

Why Gov’t is Shifting School Fee Payments to eCitizen – Sossion Clarifies

5Feb

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Why Gov’t is Shifting School Fee Payments to eCitizen – Sossion Clarifies

Former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion reflects on the government's e-Citizen shift for school fees, highlighting transparency efforts. (Image: Courtesy, During a past event) In Summary: Sossion explains the government's shift to e-Citizen for school fees, aiming to curb corruption and streamline transactions for transparency. Former Kenyan National Union of Teachers Secretary General Wilson Sossion elucidated the rationale behind the government's initiative to transition school fee payments to the e-Citizen platform. In an interview, Sossion defended the move, highlighting its potential to eradicate corruption associated with cash transactions in schools. He emphasized that the e-Citizen platform aims to enhance transparency in financial operations. ALSO READ:...

Embakasi Landlord Suffers Immense Loss as Gas Explosion Claimed His Home and 30 Rental Properties

5Feb

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Embakasi Landlord Suffers Immense Loss as Gas Explosion Claimed His Home and 30 Rental Properties

Nairobi landlord Samson Morwabe amidst the aftermath of the devastating Embakasi explosion. PHOTO|COURTESY Summary: Gas explosion in Embakasi on February 1 leaves landlord devastated, losing his home and 30 rental properties. Samson Morwabe, a landlord and retired government official, faces a harrowing ordeal after a devastating gas explosion rocked Embakasi late in the evening of February 1, 2024. The explosion not only shattered his home but also razed to the ground 30 rental properties he had meticulously built as his retirement plan. In a heart-wrenching interview with the media, Morwabe expressed the depth of his loss, revealing that his entire life's work was consumed by the flames of the explosion. "I was a government employee, and now I am retired. All my life is her...

Sisters Acquitted in Billionaire Father’s Poisoning Case: A Decade-long Legal Struggle Ends

4Feb

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Sisters Acquitted in Billionaire Father’s Poisoning Case: A Decade-long Legal Struggle Ends

The late tycoon Harry Veevers, captured at Whitesands along Kenya's Coastline, alongside his daughters Helen (left) and Alexandra Veevers, whose father passed away in 2013. (Photo: Daily Mail - Courtesy) In Summary:1) Helen and Alexandra Veevers cleared of poisoning accusations in their father's death.2) Relief and uncertainty follow the verdict amidst ongoing estate distribution concerns. (TopNews - Feb 4) - Helen and Alexandra Veevers, accused of poisoning their late father, British tycoon Harry Veevers, have been exonerated after a protracted legal battle spanning over a decade. The sisters, entangled in accusations brought forth by their stepbrothers, Richard and Philip, endured relentless scrutiny over their father's demise. ALSO READ: Mudavadi to Raila: Chebukati has a r...

Namibia Mourns as President Hage Geingob Succumbs to Cancer

4Feb

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Namibia Mourns as President Hage Geingob Succumbs to Cancer

Namibia's President, Hage Gottfried Geingob, addresses the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, on November 2, 2021. IMAGE/COURTESY Namibia's political landscape was shaken as news broke that President Hage Geingob, aged 82, passed away early Sunday morning at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek. The presidency confirmed his demise, which followed shortly after his recent cancer diagnosis. Although the official statement did not specify the cause of death, it was revealed last month that Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer during a routine medical check-up. Plans were underway for him to seek treatment in the United States. Keep Reading: China Executes Couple for Murder of Toddlers; Debate Over Death Penalty Methods Ignites Government Is...