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The government has merged all government paybill numbers. President William Rut on Friday announced that payments to government institutions would be made via PayBill 222222. Speaking during the launch of Gava Mkononi, the head of state said his administration was realigning financial management to ensure efficiency and cut down on corruption cases caused by physical interactions with cash money. “We must shut down the rest of the Pay Bill Numbers and remain only with one to channel all the money to the government through Treasury,” he said. The president said there was no reason why a government had many Pay…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has urged Kenyans to stay strong as the cost of living soars. The Raila Odinga-led party on Friday reminded Kenyans that choices have consequences. “Good morning fellow Kenyans. Someone once said choices have consequences. The time to feel the heat is now. The heat is coming fast and furious. We shall one day overcome it. Let’s keep our heads up, our feelers on the ground and our hearts stronger,” ODM said. This comes as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) seeks to review fuel prices following the passage of the Finance Bill 2023. Read: Babu…

Kenyans will pay more for fuel starting Friday as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) seeks to apply the extra 8% value-added tax (VAT). The higher prices will go into effect this week, according to a public notification from EPRA. Fuel costs will go up after President William Ruto assented to the 2023 Finance Bill, which called for raising the VAT on petroleum goods from the current 8 percent to 16 percent. “Following the enactment into law of the Finance Act 2023, we will on Friday announce reviewed maximum petroleum pump prices,” the regulatory body said. Read: Fuel Prices…

Media personality Jacque Maribe has asked comedian Eric Omondi to refrain from dragging her name and that of her son into his drama. The former Citizen TV news anchor was responding to Eric’s claims that she refused to take a DNA test to ascertain her son’s paternity. The funnyman told Milele FM that he was unsure of who really fathered Maribe’s son, Zahari. However, he noted, he sometimes pays child support. Read: I Was Misquoted, Eric Omondi On Denying Fathering Child with Maribe “Muda mwingine natekeleza but muda mwingine pia,” he said. The former Churchill Show comedian said he was really…

The body of former Treasury official Tom Osinde who went missing on June 18 has been discovered in River Kuja in Migori. Osinde was last seen as he was leaving his Nakuru home for Kisii. Two workers at the deceased’s Ngata home in Nakuru have since been arrested in connection with his disappearance. One of the detainees is Osinde’s driver who was allegedly seen driving his Toyota V8 in Nyamira and to the place where it was found by the police. According to the police, the driver drove the vehicle to a carwash a day after Osinde was reported missing.…

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to replace Anwar Soussa. Soussa will leave the telco on July 31. Taking over from Soussa will be Wim Vanhelleputte, starting September 1. “Wim brings extensive leadership experience and deep industry knowledge, having worked in the telecommunications industry across multiple markets in sub-Saharan Africa for over 25 years,” Safaricom said. https://twitter.com/SafaricomPLC/status/1673703850300121095 Wim joins Safaricom Ethiopia from MTN Group, where he served as the Operations Executive – Markets since August 2022. He was responsible for the performance and governance of four operating companies in West and Central Africa. He previously…

Bunge la Wananchi President Calvin Okoth alias Gaucho has been hospitalised. Gaucho was allegedly attacked by unknown people on Tuesday on his way to an Azimio la Umoja rally at Kamukunji Grounds. “Yesterday I was attacked by unknown group of armed men on my way to the Kamukunji rally but I thank God I was able to escape after sustaining serious injuries. I am currently in the hospital receiving treatment,” he wrote on Facebook. The Raila Odinga supporter recently decried unfair treatment after he was arrested and no one tried to bail him out. Read: Vocal Opposition Supporter Gaucho Arrested Outside…

The supposed US girlfriend of Nigerian artist and songwriter Davido Adeleke aka Davido has exposed their private conversations. Anita Brown said on Tuesday night that she was carrying Davido’s child and was not ready to end the pregnancy. Brown said in a series of posts that she first met Davido in 2017 while on vacation in Dubai, and that since then, their relationship has been on and off. She also claimed that she was not aware that the “Unavailable” hitmaker was married. Davido confirmed his marriage with Chioma Rowland in January. https://twitter.com/yabaleftonline/status/1673954693733654528 “What is killing me is this married man…

Anti-government protests will resume on July 7, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party has announced. In a statement read by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Kenya Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa, Azimio called for civil disobedience and non-remittance of taxes. “Time for talks is over, and we will show Ruto that he was wrong in dismissing our concerns and those of the people of Kenya,” said the former Defense CS. “We the people of Kenya, by the provision of Article One of the Constitution, have decided that there will be no more talks between Azimio la Umoja and the Kenyan…

Kenya Kwanza has invited Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party for a meeting on Tuesday, July 4. The government side that is led by Tharaka MP George Murugara wants the bipartisan talks to resume. Mr Murugara on Tuesday said talks on the recruitment of IEBC commissioners will be on the agenda. He, however, noted that should the opposition side fail to show up for the meeting, then the selection panel will proceed with the recruitment of commissioners. “The country cannot be held at ransom in regards to the reconstitution of IEBC,” Murugara said. “We will invite Azimio for…

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi now alleges that the State House had a hand in the Senate proceedings on Monday that saw Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol avoid impeachment. The majority of senators opposed the motion to oust Oduol from office. But according to Osotsi, the events witnessed on Monday were “another confirmation that Parliamentary democracy is on trial.” The legislator told Citizen TV that the 11-member Senate adhoc committee looking into the allegations against Oduol “did a fantastic job, looked at evidence provided by all the parties, and found Oduol culpable.” Read: Senate Committee Upholds Siaya DG Oduol’s Impeachment “Seven members…

The Azimio La Umoja coalition may convene their consultative meeting in Nairobi, the police have said. Nairobi Police Chief Adamson Bungei said the opposition was looking to hold a meeting at Kamukunji Grounds in Muthurwa. The police, according to Bungei, had put plans in place to guarantee a successful and calm meeting. “We are on the ground to ensure the rally is peaceful. We will provide the needed security,” said Bungei. Read: Azimio To Hold Public Forum on Tuesday At Kamukunji Grounds Azimio leader Raila Odinga is set to lead the consultative forum. He will jet back into the country this…

Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol’s impeachment has been upheld by the senate. The Senate Adhoc Committee on Monday upheld his impeachment by the County Assembly. Lawmakers found Oduol guilty of two charges leveled against him. Ward Reps accused him of gross violation of the constitution and other laws, and gross misconduct and abuse of office. “The special committee having investigated the matter in accordance with the mandate under section 33 of the county government act and standing order 80(2) of the Senate standing orders reports to the senate that that it finds; that the charge against the Deputy governor on gross…

Uasin Gishu Woman Rep Gladys Shollei has expressed disappointment in UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala. This was after chaos was witnessed in Mombasa over the weekend. Supporters allied to EALA MP Hassan Omar and Nyali MP Mohammed Ali clashed. Shollei castigated Malala saying there has never been violence during a UDA meeting. Read: We get Along – Mudavadi Addresses Relationship with Gachagua “I am disappointed with the performance of Malala, he has been going on the UDA membership drives and many of them have ended in violence,” Shollei said. The legislator wondered whether Malala’s intention was to wreck the ruling the…

Former NTV investigative journalist Dennis Okari claims it took him three years to get over his divorce from media personality Betty Kyallo. Speaking at the Daughters of Zion (DOZ) meeting held at the Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) on June 24, Okari said he contemplated staying single after his short-lived marriage. Okari was married to Betty for six months after which there were rumours of infidelity. The former news anchor said he struggled with the stigma of being a divorcee, especially in the church. Read: Betty Kyallo Blasts American Musician Tyrese For Falsifying Facts About Breakup With Okari “I found myself in…