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Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and seven others are set to be arrested to face fresh charges in connection with Sh50 million Finland education scandal.  Detectives were Wednesday pursuing the suspects for processing and prosecution, officials said. This is after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga approved the charges proposed by the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC). EACC had been investigating the Sh1.1 billion scholarship programme founded by the Uasin Gishu County government during Mandago’s era. This is after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) asked and failed to get critical evidence from the…

The Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court Wednesday placed three Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) employees, including a supervisor, on their defence after court found that the prosecution established a prima facie case against them.  The accused namely Fernandes Munyasya Mutui, a supervisor at the Garissa Tax Services Office, Caroline Mukami Wachira, and Luka Albert Kung’u, plus John Mwangi Mureithi, a clearing agent, are facing bribery charges. The court heard that the accused jointly received a bribe of Sh8,000 to influence the issuance of a Tax Compliance Certificate for Golden Shield General Supplies Limited, whose director had an outstanding tax liability of Sh20,000. Principal…

President William Ruto has remained mum as his deputy came under pressure to leave office. The National Assembly formally started the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday marking a point of no return in the relationship with his boss Ruto. After a 10-day tour to the United States, where President Ruto participated in the UN General Assembly and even inspected Kenyan police efforts in Haiti, the president returned quietly. He had also flown to Dubai for three days before making a silent return. On Sunday, he met security chiefs at State House before retreating to his family.…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau survived a second non-confidence motion in parliament in as many weeks.  The motion, brought by the opposition Conservatives, was aimed at bringing down his minority Liberal government and triggering a federal election. The motion failed after Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre again fell short in his effort to gain the backing of other political parties in parliament. Poilievre tabled this second non-confidence motion the day after his last one failed. This motion accused the government of failing Canadians on affordable housing, the cost of living, and crime – key issues that the Conservatives have been using…

More than 100 people are to sue rap musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual assault, rape and sexual exploitation, a US lawyer has said. Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee said that some of the alleged victims include minors who were abused when they were as young as nine years old. “This is an important matter that we intend to aggressively pursue,” Mr Buzbee told reporters. Erica Wolff, a lawyer representing Mr Combs, said the rapper “emphatically and categorically” denies the allegations, saying they are “false and defamatory”. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Mr Buzbee said he and his team…

Newly-released figures about migrants with criminal convictions are being used to attack Democrats for the border policies under President Biden and Kamala Harris.  Donald Trump has used the figures to claim that “13,000 convicted murderers entered our country during her three and a half year period as Border Czar” and said they were allowed to “openly roam our country”. But both claims are misleading. The new figures released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) do show some 13,000 non-citizens convicted of homicide were on its records and not in its custody. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees…

The US fired about a dozen interceptors at Tuesday’s barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Israel, the Pentagon says. US President Joe Biden said the US “actively” supported Israel’s defence at his direction. He said he had spent the morning in the Situation Room – the White House hub for handling serious national security issues. The Israeli military said about 180 missiles were fired at Israel, most of which were intercepted. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the attack, calling it a “decisive” response “in defence of Iranian interests and citizens”. In a Pentagon press briefing on Tuesday, Maj…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will face his moment of truth on Tuesday October 8 afternoon when the impeachment motion will be tabled before Parliament. Kibwezi West MP Eckomas Mwengi has prepared 10 charges to kick the DP out of the office,  bringing to a forefront the implosion of the Kenya Kwanza administration after two years in office. Charge 1: Making inciteful remarks  Mwengi has accused Gachagua of making utterances that divide Kenyans based on ethnic grounds. “Besides, the utterances are highly inflammatory and inciteful and significantly undermine national unity and the peaceful co-existence of Kenya’s diverse communities,” the motion reads in…

Arsenal secured their first win in the new Champions League format as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side followed an opening draw with Atalanta by taking control with two first-half goals from Kai Havertz’s header and a free-kick from Bukayo Saka that drifted in past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. PSG had their moments, especially when Nuno Mendes and Joao Neves hit the woodwork either side of the break, but the platform for victory was established by a dominant first-half display from Arsenal. Havertz put them ahead after 20 minutes when he beat Donnarumma to Leandro Trossard’s…

Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Alfred Mutua, Tuesday backed the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.  He cited serious concerns over divisive tribalism and corruption in the country. Mutua made the remarks in a bold and controversial statement posted on his X account. In his post titled “MOTION: WHY RIGATHI MUST GO!!”, Mutua expressed deep frustration with what he described as Gachagua’s “despicable actions,” which he claims are undermining the unity and integrity of the nation. “No one sends a postcard to God asking to be born a certain tribe. As a country, we have to say NO…

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Tuesday assured the public that the next police recruitment will be transparent and fair with the adoption of an automated system.  The system will seal corruption loopholes and further ensure inclusivity in the recruitment process as provided in the Constitution Commission CEO Peter Leley said. Leley made the remarks during the Commission’s sensitization programme on police officers drawn from Ruai, Kayole and Buruburu stations in Kamukunji Sub-County in Nairobi County. The next recruitment exercise is slated for next year and a budget for the same has been set aside. At least 5,000 new recruits…

The concept for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Terminal inspired by the butterflies of Kenya combines fluid lines and modern architecture to create a harmonious blend of natural elegance and functionality. The architectural design mirrors the delicate symmetry of butterfly wings, with sweeping, curved forms throughout the roof and façade, embodying the graceful movement of butterflies. Organic shapes are integrated into the walkways, ceilings, and layout, ensuring a smooth flow through the terminal. This design approach avoids rigid structures, offering travelers a fluid, dynamic experience that reflects the natural world. Kenya’s rich cultural symbolism and biodiversity play a significant…

Safaricom’s Mobile Money Platform, M-PESA has introduced M-PESA Ratiba, a first of its kind on mobile money feature that will allow users to set up standing orders directly from their M-PESA wallets, enabling seamless and automatic payments of recurring transactions and bills. The feature allows users to automatically transfer funds from their wallet on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis to another person, or to pay recurring bills or subscriptions.Other benefits include a simple and seamless set up process and no penalties incurred for cancelled or failed standing order transfers that may occur due to insufficient balance. “Safaricom continues…

Lawyer-turned-activist Morara Kebaso was Tuesday produced at the Milimani Law Courts waiting to plead to cyber harassment charges.  His lawyers led by Willis Otieno and Ndegwa Njiru are opposed to him pleading to the charges saying they are defective. They said the complainant is not disclosed in the charge sheet. They appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina. As the proceedings went in before court, agitated youths protested outside demanding his release. “Release Morara” “Aachiliwe” they said. Police dispersed them using tear gas canisters. According to the charge sheet, it is alleged that Morara on September 28 posted false information…

Police are investigating circumstances under which a suspect died after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment during an arrest in Kware area, Mkuru slums, Nairobi. The incident happened Tuesday October 1 morning when the man landed on the ground floor of the apartment. Police at the scene explained they had gone to arrest one Peter Isaack for offence of assault and malicious damaged to property vide OB 68/30/09/2024 when the incident happened. According to police, while being escorted to the station the deceased jumped from six floor of the flat and died on the spot. But some residents…