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Former presiding bishop of the Citam Church David Oginde has been nominated by President William Ruto to serve as the new chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The president stated in a statement on Saturday that he has also submitted his name for consideration to the National Assembly. “His Excellency Hon. William Samoei Ruto has on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, nominated Bishop (Dr.) David Adang Oginde for appointment as the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission,” said the head of state in a statement by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. According to…

The competition authority has ordered retail chain Carrefour to stop deducting rebates from the invoices for Pwani Oil items. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has instructed Carrefour to cease requiring Pwani Oil to provide additional discounts for its products through its franchise holder Majid al Futtaim’s (MAF), until an investigation into claims that the retailer abused its position is completed. “The Competition Authority issues a cease and desist order against Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Limited directing it to, with immediate effect, cease and desist from charging rebates on Pwani Oil Products Limited invoices until the ongoing investigations on alleged…

World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya has dropped Maxine Wahome from the Young Rally Stars Program. The rally driver has been released to deal with a legal matter. “Following the recent legal developments concerning Maxine Wahome, the WRC Safari Rally Kenya has decided to release Maxine from further engagements in the Young Rally Stars program to deal with the legal developments,” said WRC on Friday. It went on to say that WRC is dedicated to fostering talent and utilizing it fairly and equally. Read: Rally Driver Maxine Wahome to be Charged with Murder of Boyfriend Asad Khan Maxine has been…

Tourism CS Peninah Malonza has revoked the appointment of Pauline Njoroge and five others as members of the Tourism Regulatory Authority. In a gazette notice dated March 10, the CS also sacked former KTN News anchor Najma Ismail. Ms Ismail resigned from the media station on March 8. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 8 (1) (g) of the Tourism Act, as read together with section 51 (1) of the Interpretations and General Provisions Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage revokes the appointment of five members,” reads the notice in part. Also sacked were; Kevin…

President William Ruto has rewarded former West Pokot governor John Lonyangapuo with a State job, a week after he left the opposition coalition party. Prof Lonyangapuo has been named the chairperson of the North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWDA) for nine months. The former county boss replaces David Chumba Chemweno whose appointment has been revoked. Prof Lonyangapuo was one of Dr Ruto’s most vociferous detractors before the August 2022 General Election but has since changed his tune. Last week, the former governor said that Kenya Union Party (KUP) and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party were…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga has announced the official start of nationwide protests. Speaking at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation on Thursday, the ODM leader reminded the Kenya Kwanza government that the 14-day ultimatum lapsed on Wednesday. He told his supporters that the protests are aimed at forcing the President William Ruto-led regime out of power and lowering the cost of living. The opposition also launched the Movement for Defense of Democracy against what it termed as the ‘illegitimate regime.’ Read: ‘Where is Bottom Up?’ Azimio MPs Ask Ruto as they Threaten to Storm…

Kenya’s largest telecommunications company Safaricom has entered into a partnership with Nairobi County to digitize the county’s services and operations. Under the partnership, the telecom will develop and support the “My Nairobi App” as part of the “My Nairobi” hub that will provide digital services and citizen engagement. “This My Nairobi Hub will enable us to offer better services to the people of Nairobi. It offers a one-stop shop for Nairobi County residents and visitors to access services with multiple functionalities including making payments. Our partnership with Safaricom will usher in a better experience in revenue aspects and real-time communication,”…

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega has been thrown out of a political meeting held at the National Museum Centre. The former Kieni MP was jolted out of the meeting by rowdy youths said to be allied with embattled Jubilee secretary general, Jeremiah Kioni. The youths argued that the former lawmaker should have been serving the country in Arusha, Tanzania. Speaking after the incident, Kega who has since pledged allegiance to President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua, accused Kioni of masterminding his ejection. Read: Jubilee Announces Plan to Exit Azimio, Suspends Murathe and Kioni “We have never seen…

Tanzania is in a good economic state compared to our neighbours, President Samia Suluhu has said. President Suluhu on Wednesday asserted that the East African country is more economically stable than any other country in the region. “My brothers and sisters, I want to tell you that Tanzania is doing well economically. In the entire East Africa region, we are better than other countries, let nobody lie to you. Right now, every country is complaining of dollar shortages while we have enough to last us four months,” said Suluhu. She claimed that Tanzania has been asked by neighbors experiencing dollar…

Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani has denied forcing Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o to make a Sh15 billion payment days before the 2022 polls. In a statement on Wednesday, the former minister said the claims were false and malicious and were only meant to tarnish his name. Yatani cites Article 223 of the constitution that allows the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury to authorize expenditures that have not been appropriated by Parliament in certain situations, adding that once such funds are committed, “Article 223 (2) provides that parliamentary approval is sought post-facto within a period of two months.” “This…

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) claims the “handshake” partners, Raila Odinga and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta looted to fund the former’s presidential campaign. In a statement read by UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala on Wednesday, the party said monies set aside for fuel and maize subsidies during Uhuru’s tenure were indeed channeled into the former prime minister’s campaign. “It is outrageous that these two so-called “handshake partners” were actually partners in crime! The controller of the budget has confirmed that 4 billion was released to pay maize millers for subsidies, yet the maize millers never received the money. This was…

Legislators drawn from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party have expressed their concerns about the political and economic climate in Kenya. The lawmakers have threatened to have their followers stage protests at government offices in an effort to find solutions. They asserted that Kenyans are being misled and made to feel ineffective when it comes to economic matters. “We want answers and if they do not come in the next few days, we will have no option but to lead our supporters into these offices for answers. We will follow these officers anywhere and everywhere for answers…

Sports CS Ababu Namwamba’s ex-wife Priscah Mwaro is dead. Family members said the mother of three passed on in Nairobi but did not disclose further details. Priscah is said to have celebrated her birthday on Tuesday. “We’re still seeking to establish what led to the death of our loved one, Prisca. We are yet to get answers for quite a number of questions,” a relative told the Standard. Read: Ababu Namwamba Abandons A Pregnant Miss Busia Paula Ann, Cohabiting With Luciana Andafu Another said the deceased had been through a lot in the last three years and could have “given up…

Roads leading to State House are heavily guarded as opposition leader Raila Odinga’s 14-day ultimatum to President William Ruto comes to a close. Tens of armed police officers barricaded roads leading to the house on the hill on Wednesday with opposition supporters expected to stage demonstrations in the area. Officers blocked major roads including State House Road, State House Avenue, Processional Way and Dennis Pritt. The cops who were at various points along the busy roads as early as 6 am, said they could not allow bodaboda riders as they could be used to ferry protesters. Read: Raila Speaks on Ruto…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i will face charges including publishing false information in violation of Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act of 2018 and conspiracy to commit a felony. This is in relation to the February 8 raid at his Karen residence by alleged police officers. According to the warning statement, a battalion of police officers stormed into Matiang’i’s home in order to arrest him with the intention of causing fear and mayhem. “This is a fact you knew to be wrong,” the statement reads in part. Read: DCI Summons Former Interior CS Matiang’i But the…