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Prince William and Prince Harry will separately take part in an event on Thursday honoring their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. William, the Prince of Wales, will attend the Diana Legacy Awards ceremony in London, where he is expected to give a speech marking the charity’s 25th anniversary, according to Kensington Palace. A video message from his brother Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will also be broadcast – but after William has left the event, PA Media reported, citing local press. While the pair are not expected to collaborate on any part of proceedings, the appearances nonetheless mark one of…

The Duchess of Sussex has launched what appears to be a new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The surprise unveiling was made on Thursday with a new Instagram account and web page containing few details. Meghan closed her former lifestyle brand, The Tig, upon her engagement to marry the Duke of Sussex. Since stepping back from official royal duties, she has embarked on media ventures, many aimed at female audiences. There are few details about the new brand available. The American Riviera Orchard Instagram account features a brief, grainy video showing hands arranging flowers, Meghan stirring a pot in a…

The National Assembly Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee will conduct an inquiry into employment of 1,406 Revenue Service Assistants by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The committee chaired by Yussuf Haji reached this resolution following reports that 133 recruits were dropped after they were subjected to HIV and pregnancy tests among other insubstantial reasons. This, the Committee says, is in contravention of the law. KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga, who appeared before the committee, noted that the 133 recruits were not hired on account of HIV and pregnancy. Wattanga further told the committee that they faced a lot of political interference…

A man linked to sim swap syndicate in the country was arrested and charged with robbery with violence.  Kevin Kiplang’at Maritim alias Elvis Chepkosa was arrested alongside his close associates Hillary Muge, Emmanuel Tonui and Evans Kiprotich Chirchir alias Protio in Bomet and arraigned in Kericho. They denied robbery with violence charges and were each released on Sh1 million bond with two sureties of Sh500,000 each. The charge sheet read that on the 28th day of December 2023 at Upper hill Estate in Bureti Sub County within Kericho County, jointly with others not before Court while armed with dangerous weapons…

A Mombasa court Thursday declined to grant bond to Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 38 others, who are parents of children victims rescued from the Shakahola forest. The Tononoka Children’s Court Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir ruled that the prosecution has advanced compelling reasons against the accused persons to interfere with children witnesses. Chepchirchir stated that Article 53 of the Constitution and the Children Act 2022 require that the best interest of the child to be given paramount consideration in criminal cases. “It should be clear to the parties involved that all of the victims are children. Article 53 of the Constitution…

Kenyans can breathe easy after the government reduced Super petrol prices by Sh7.21 despite higher landing costs.  The prices of diesel dropped by Sh5.09 and that of kerosene by Sh4.49. In the monthly review issued by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), landed cost for super petrol increased by 5.6 per cent to $703 compared to last month. That of diesel dropped by 0.76 per cent to $722.49 while that of kerosene increased by 1.65 per cent to $730.50. In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will effective March 15 retail at Sh199.15, Sh190.38 and Sh188.74, respectively. In Mombasa,…

At least 16 suspects were Thursday arrested in an operation launched in Ndori area after a senior police officer was stoned to death during a crackdown on suspected illicit alcohol in Siaya County. Police said the suspects led a team to a site where they had hidden a Ceska pistol that they robbed from the slain officer. Also recovered was a handcuff the suspects had robbed inspector Simon Mwangi Kariuki of Ndori crime office after they killed him. The firearm was with an empty magazine when it was recovered about six kilometers away from the scene of the murder, police…

The government moved to restore order in parts of Moyale in Marsabit County where seven people were killed in a fight between gangs over the control of gold mining sites. Four other people are admitted in hospital with injuries following skirmishes between gangs over the control of the sites. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki flew to Dabel Artisinal Mining Sites within Golbo Division of Marsabit County and announced measures to arrest the escalation of violence and other criminal activities in the area. The area has been rife with armed criminals facilitating trade in narcotic drugs, while seven people including two…

A court in Rwanda has blocked efforts by prominent opposition figure Victoire Ingabire to lift a ban on her running in July’s presidential election. She was freed in 2018 after spending eight years in prison for threatening state security and “belittling” the 1994 genocide. In Rwanda, people who have been jailed for more than six months are barred from running in elections. Ms Ingabire said the court’s ruling was politicized. “The refusal of my rehabilitation is not merely a personal attack but is emblematic of the broader issues facing our nation, issues that human rights organizations and development partners of…

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied appointing former News Anchor Jacque Maribe as the Head of Communications at the Public Service Ministry. In a statement on Thursday, PSC said no such appointment has been made “neither has a request to employ her been received by the board”. PSC said the position will be filled through a competitive recruitment process should a vacancy arise. https://twitter.com/PSCKenya/status/1768159902281711962 The news of her appointment was announced by CS Moses Kuria on Sunday days after she was cleared in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani. Maribe, who had been charged alongside her former fiancé Joseph…

The cabinet Wednesday approved measures introduced by the Private Security Regulatory Authority to curb crime incidents in lodgings and other related facilities. This was in response to public concerns arising from the alarming increase in crimes against persons, including murder, within short-term lease facilities such as furnished residential apartments, lodgings, and Airbnb rentals. A dispatch from State House on Wednesday March 13 said the cabinet sanctioned a raft of measures to enhance security in such premises which include maintaining Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in all common areas and ensuring that the footage is recorded, stored, and can be retrieved if…

Contingents of police officers were Thursday sent to Oyude area, Rarieda, Siaya County to hunt down a gang that stoned to death a senior police officer during a failed operation to recover suspected illicit alcohol. Police said Inspector Simon Mwangi Kariuki of Ndori police station was attacked by villagers as he and another officer arrested a notorious brew dealer in the area. The gang also robbed the slain officer of his Ceska pistol that had nine bullets. The incident happened Wednesday March 13 evening. A major hunt for the attackers and the missing weapon is ongoing. This is the latest…

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) the Principal of Keekonyokie Mixed Day Secondary School in Narok County, for claims of bribery.  The principal was arrested on Wednesday on charges of soliciting a bribe from a businessman who supplied general merchandise to the school. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, the principal was arrested after being caught accepting a bribe of Sh40,000. The amount was part of the Ksh.50,000 bribe he had demanded, the commission said. According to the EACC, the official allegedly demanded the bribe in exchange for releasing payment to the supplier, who had provided the school…

President William Ruto Wednesday held a telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the developments in Haiti.  Blinken briefed Ruto on the decision of the Summit of Caribbean Countries (Caricom) and the US, together with other partners, on the political situation in Haiti. “He informed me that a new Presidential Council will be formed shortly to manage the situation in Haiti.” “I assured Secretary Blinken that Kenya will take leadership of the UN Security Support Mission in Haiti to restore peace and security in Haiti as soon as the Presidential Council is in place under an…

The Cabinet Wednesday endorsed measures the government has taken in the fight against illegal brews and narcotic drugs. These measures, announced by the Interior ministry, include a 21-day suspension of all the 52 licences and permits issued to manufacturers and distillers of second generation alcohol, revocation of all bar licences issued by counties against the law and an audit of conflict of interest within the ranks of enforcement agencies. Other measures are nationwide crackdowns on the sale, transportation, distribution and consumption  of illicit brews and narcotic drugs. The meeting resolved that any public officials who resist these measures against the…