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Kenya has agreed to a deal with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to receive diesel and super for the next six months, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will provide three cargoes of super petrol every month, he added. The deal, which was finalized on Friday, was a result of the government’s request for bids for the sale of diesel and super fuel products, which drew seven proposals from various companies. The agreement, involving Saudi Aramco, according to Chirchir, will relieve pressure on the Kenyan government, which has been experiencing a shortage…

Former vice president Moody Awori has called on politicians to work together and stop the “sideshows”. Speaking shortly after meeting with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, the former VP said the time for politicking was over. He asserted that it was time to unite Kenyans. “Kenya Kwanza won the elections in its manifesto and the manifesto emphasized the needs of the ordinary mwananchi. I am delighted to see that that is the direction it is going because we need unity. Sideshows; we need to leave them,” he said. “Elections are gone, Kenya Kwanza is in place; let it follow its…

Xiaomi has launched Redmi 12C, an entry-level device retailing from Sh14,000. The device raises the bar in its bracket with 6.71″ HD+ display, 50MP AI dual camera (rear) + 5MP (front camera), 5000mAh (typ) high-capacity battery, 10W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G85, Octa-core processor, up to 2.0GHz.  Ready for Every Photograph: Any Scenario, Any Time  Equipped with a 50MP main camera, Redmi 12C offers greater details and greater light capturing capabilities, allowing you to record memorable moments in any light conditions. The powerful HDR and Night Mode capabilities allow for clear shots even in challenging light conditions, from taking backlit…

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has rejected charges leveled against former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i. Haji on Monday said the investigating officers provided insufficient evidence to warrant charges. “Upon independent and thorough analysis of the evidence availed and a review of the statements of the witnesses, the Director of Public Prosecutions found that the evidence provided was not sufficient to sustain the above charges against Dr Fred Okeng’o Matiang’i and his advocate Mr Danstan Omari,” Haji said. He added: “The evidence provided did not meet the ingredients needed to prove each of the afore-mentioned offences as required by…

Safaricom chief executive officer Peter Ndegwa has dispelled rumours that he will soon be leaving the telecommunications firm. This is as his three-year contract comes to an end in April. Speaking to Business Daily, Mr Ndegwa stated that his employment terms with Safaricom are not pegged to the three-year contract cycle offered to his predecessors, the late Bob Collymore and Michael Joseph. He told the daily that he is not worried about his future at the telco and will not be drawn into the “noise” surrounding his stay. Read: Safaricom Partners with Nairobi County To Digitize Services #MyNairobiHub “The right position…

Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has reaffirmed his support for President William Ruto, severing ties with the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance. Murungi, who lost to Kawira Mwangaza in the August polls, claimed he was duped into backing the coalition formed by Raila Odinga and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. “Those who those old days remember the politician who was known as Paul Ngei who said that kuteleza sio kuanguka. So Kiaritu aliteleza lakini hajaanguka.Even President William Ruto is my friend for many years and he knows we have worked with him for so many years,” said Kiraitu. “And now…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged President William Ruto not to negotiate with the opposition. Speaking during a thanksgiving service in Chuka, the DP said the head of state has the power to build or ruin the country. “Tafadhali rais, my brother President William Ruto, this government was given to you by the people of Kenya and God, ukitaka kuharibu sisi hatuna kitu ya kufanya, sisi ni wanyonge,” he said. He added: “Wale watu wako na historia ya kuharibu serikali, 1997 wakapigia rais Moi kelele wakaingia cooperation wakasema jogoo imemeza tractor, wakaingia ya mzee Kibaki wakapiga kelele wakazamisha na hivyo…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki has stated that he will name those who profit from the ongoing banditry in Northern Kenya. Kindiki on Sunday said that information gathered during the National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) three-week joint operation in the banditry-prone region has linked a number of leaders to the crime. According to the CS, intelligence has identified the “senior commanders, spiritual leaders, political patrons and the commercial beneficiaries” working with the bandits. A spiritual leader “who has been offering prophetic support” to the bandits has been captured, Kindiki said, adding that he will soon…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga has sounded a warning to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over “government is a company” utterances. Speaking on Saturday in Narok, the former prime minister said all Kenyans are shareholders because they pay taxes. “I want to tell Gachagua every Kenyan has shares in government. All Kenyans pay taxes. When a woman buys salt, sugar, soda they pay tax,” Raila said. He added: “I want to tell you (Gachagua) we will show you.” Read: DP Gachagua To Name Individuals who Looted in Last 3 Months of Uhuru’s Term Last month, the…

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…