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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja burst into tears during the launch of a school feeding programme at the Roysambu Primary on Tuesday. The programme has been dubbed the Dishi na County initiative. Speaking during the launch graced by President William Ruto, Sakaja got emotional as he explained the significance of the feeding programme to school-going children. “It is sad that children are forced to stay at home because they are too weak to walk to school because they missed a meal at home, especially, in the evening,” said the governor. https://twitter.com/Kenyans/status/1671107341423452163 “We as county government will ensure that our children will…

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha has explained why she suspended eight National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) branch managers on Monday. Appearing before the National assembly departmental committee on Health on Tuesday, the CS said she did not have a choice but to send home the managers for defrauding unsuspecting Kenyans. “I will stand by my decision and lead from the front. I may do some mistakes but I will learn from the mistakes and move on,” she said. She told members of Parliament that she gave the facilities exposed by NTV time to transfer patients. Read: NHIF Monthly Contributions for Low Income…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed daily direct flights to New York in an effort to capitalize on the anticipated increase in demand for air travel over the summer. Since January, the national carrier has been running five flights each day on the US route. According to KQ, the decision to increase the frequencies was motivated by the high level of forward booking from travelers looking for summer tickets. “We have increased our frequencies to daily on the New York route because of high demand from passengers as we approach the summer season,” said the carrier. https://twitter.com/KenyaAirways/status/1670688057530494977 A Parliamentary Budget Office…

The Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) has demanded an apology from Trade CS Moses Kuria. Kuria on Sunday slammed Nation Media Group journalists after he was linked to a Sh6 billion edible oils scam. The CS told the media house to declare if it is a broadcaster or the official opposition. “I’ll finish by telling the media that Nation Media Group should declare whether they are a publisher, broadcaster, media house, or an opposition party,” said Kuria. “I have declared that from today, any government department that will put any advertisement on Nation Media Group should be sent home.” He…

A decision by EALA MP Kanini Kega and Sabina Chege’s Jubilee faction to leave the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has been halted by the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal. “It is hereby ordered that pending hearing and determination of the complaint and application filed herein inter partes, interim conservatory orders are hereby issued restraining all parties hereto and/or their representatives jointly and severally from issuing any communication and/or making any public representations on behalf of the Jubilee party,” the order reads. “…and further staying communication dated 6th and 13th June 2023 issued by the 3rd Respondent and any other…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended President William Ruto’s foreign travel. Reports indicate that the president’s foreign trips have cost the taxpayer more than those of his predecessor during the same time period. On Monday, Gachagua asserted that the papers omitted to mention the benefits that such trips bring. He spoke at the State House, Nairobi during the signing of a Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Kenya. Read: DP Gachagua Advises Foreign Investors to Put Money in Kenya He maintained that comparing the gains obtained to the president’s expenditures is the best way for the media to reach an…

Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has threatened to sack government officials who advertise with the Nation Media Group (NMG). On Sunday, the firebrand minister told the media house to declare if it is a broadcaster or the official opposition. “I’ll finish by telling the media that Nation Media Group should declare whether they are a publisher, broadcaster, media house, or an opposition party,” said Kuria. “I have declared that from today, any government department that will put any advertisement on Nation Media Group should be sent home.” https://twitter.com/HonMoses_Kuria/status/1670513870148886529 The CS then took the war online where he referred…

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary (CS) Florence Bore has responded to a tussle for a Sh120 million home in Karen. The CS is embroiled in a fight for the residence with Gatanga MP Edward Muriu and his wife. In a statement on Sunday, the CS said the fight came about after the first-time MP attempted to forcibly occupy the home after she had paid a 10% deposit. The minister explained that she and Muriu had agreed on the terms of payment, contrary to allegations doing rounds on social media. Read: CS Alice Wahome Denies Being Embroiled in Tussle for Karen…

Citizen TV news anchor Lillian Muli has flagged a blog post published on June 9 as bogus. The post claimed that the media personality was looking to date younger and “broke” men. But according to the mother of two, the post was “fake” “Fake! Stop this nonsense,” she captioned a screengrab of the said post. https://twitter.com/lillian_muli/status/1670325692418908160 Lillian who has been in two highly publicized relationships previously said she was no longer willing to settle for an ordinary lover. “Never settle for an ordinary lover, never settle for less than you deserve, you are so worthy of being loved so passionately…

President William Ruto has slammed Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba for voting against the Finance Bill, 2023. Speaking on Saturday during the Githunguri Dairy Cooperatives Society field day and expo, the head of state chided those who voted “No” saying they were opposing it because they are “privileged”. “These citizens helped you get a job but you don’t want a cut of your salary to fund the housing project. All MPs, including those in opposition who voted against the bill, are insincere. Let’s stop petty politics from the few who are against the move,” he said. “We must have a plan…

Water and Sanitation CS Alice Wahome has denied involvement in a tussle for a Karen home. In a series of tweets, the former Kandara MP asked Kenyans to leave her out of the drama involving a first time Murang’a MP and a CS. “That story of a house in Karen involving a CS, leave me out. I’m not the one. Sorry Kenyans on Twitter. You missed this one,” Wahome tweeted. https://twitter.com/WahomeHon/status/1670061354663784449 “Look for someone else. I’m not the one. I’m not looking for a house to live in,” she added. https://twitter.com/WahomeHon/status/1670061973159985153 Reports indicate that the first-time MP is allegedly selling…

Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge has reflected on his time at the bank. In a tweet, Njoroge said he leaves behind a world-class central bank with a dynamic and forward-thinking financial system. “Leaving @CBKKenya after 8 intense years. We faced massive challenges with courage and diligence. We leave behind a world-class central bank at the heart of a vibrant and innovative financial system. Thank y’all!” he wrote. He signed off with a link to a song by Brothers in arms title ‘In dire straits’. https://twitter.com/njorogep/status/1670027346038992898 He was appointed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on June 2,…

Ward Representative for Chewani, Tana River County has died in a road accident in Kanagoni area on the Garsen-Malindi highway. Hamisi Idd lost his life on Saturday morning. According to Coast Police boss Tom Kimani, Idd died on the spot. He also told reporters that officers are looking into the incident. His remains have been moved to the Malindi mortuary. UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala said the incident had robbed the deceased’s family, friends, relatives, and the people of Tana River, a leader, father, husband, and friend from whom the hope of a better future was guaranteed. “May Allah grant…

The government is disregarding concerns about Kenya’s proposed leadership of the Sudan mediation team. The concerns were raised by Sudan’s army General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Friday said that Kenya remains dedicated to regional and international initiatives and would continue to actively take part in efforts to find amicable and long-lasting solutions to conflicts in the neighborhood. Mohamed emphasized that Sudan had presided over the IGAD Heads of State and Government meeting at which resolutions to give Kenya the chairperson of the IGAD quartet in charge of settling the Sudanese conflict were discussed and adopted.…

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has issued a directive mandating that learning begins at 8 am and ends at 3:45 pm, inclusive of scheduled break times. The CS instructed school administrators to make sure that the overall number of learning hours is 6 hours. The minister stressed that the time allotted was adequate for efficient teaching and learning. Additionally, he said, the established deadlines will provide students plenty of time to read independently and participate in extracurricular activities. “The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, has asked primary and secondary schools’ headteachers to ensure teaching starts at 8.00 am and ends…