The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has instructed all vehicle dealers to complete pending motor vehicle registration applications by December 6, 2024, following a recent crackdown. The operation, which involved a multi-agency revalidation exercise with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and security agencies, aimed to ensure compliance with the law and eliminate illegal vehicle dealers. “Following the completion of the initiative, the Authority notes that several motor vehicles dealers are holding unregistered vehicles within their premises [showrooms and yards] contrary to the requirement of the Traffic Act, Cap403,”…
Author: David Wafula
Uasin Gishu County CEC Member for Lands, Physical Planning, and Housing, Janet Kosgei, was arrested on Wednesday evening by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Eldoret. She is accused of extorting money from citizens seeking land services. EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed the arrest from Mombasa on Thursday, stating that it was part of an ongoing investigation into multiple complaints. Residents had reported that Kosgei was demanding bribes ranging from Sh100,000 to Sh300,000 for various land-related services. It is alleged that Kosgei created a culture of requiring bribes in exchange for her signature on service approvals, even…
A Modern Coast bus caught fire on Saturday, December 7, near the Gilgil Weigh Bridge along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Police said the incident occurred at around 09:40 a.m. in the Kigio Conservancy area. “There were 23 passengers on board, all of whom escaped unhurt. Officers are at the scene to begin investigations into the cause of the fire. A progress report will follow,” police said. The officers have arrived at the scene and are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Videos from the scene show the fire originating from the rear of the bus, quickly spreading toward the driver’s…
Nairobi residents will now pay at least Sh30 more per unit of water after new tariffs were approved for the Northern Collector Tunnel Water Supply System. The changes were announced in a gazette notice dated December 6, 2024, following public consultations. The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) had applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for tariff adjustments for the period 2024/2025 to 2026/2027, citing the need to improve service delivery, operate sustainably, and protect consumer interests. WASREB approved the new tariffs after considering submissions from stakeholders and analyzing available data. Under the revised tariff structure, water charges…
The identity of one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ earliest sexual assault accusers has been revealed. NHL star Evander Kane’s ex-wife, Anna Kane — who initially filed her lawsuit in December 2023 under the pseudonym “Ms. Doe” — amended her complaint Friday to include her name, which was first reported by TMZ. “I had hoped to use a pseudonym in pursuing justice for what happened to me as a teenager,” Anna tells Page Six in a statement via her attorney Douglas Wigdor. “Defendants’ demand that I use my name was an attempt to intimidate me, but I am not intimidated. I am prepared to proceed and hold…
Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has formed the CHAN-AFCON Multi-Agency Team (MAT) to oversee Kenya’s preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament, scheduled from February 1 to February 28, 2025, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This historic event marks the first time CHAN will be hosted across three nations and serves as a precursor to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the same countries will also co-host. Also Read: Kenya To Host 2027 AFCON Opening And Closing Ceremonies Each host country is required to ensure suitable venues…
Amid an unprecedented cyberattack on telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their communications stay hidden from foreign hackers. The hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft, is one of the largest intelligence compromises in U.S. history, and it has not yet been fully remediated. Officials on a news call Tuesday refused to set a timetable for declaring the country’s telecommunications systems free of interlopers. Officials had told NBC News that China hacked AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies to spy on customers. A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in…
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologised for declaring martial law earlier this week and has said there will not be another such order. The embattled leader is facing potential impeachment following Tuesday night’s declaration, which was quickly overturned in the National Assembly. In response to the president’s address, the leader of his ruling People Power Party (PPP) told reporters that it had become impossible for Yoon to continue his normal duty. “His early resignation is inevitable,” said Han Dong-hoon. “I am very sorry and would like to sincerely apologise to the people who were shocked,” Yoon said in…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced the appointment of Abdi Mohamud as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 11, 2025. The appointment, made by EACC Chair Bishop David Oginde, was gazetted on December 5, 2024. Mohamud, who is currently the deputy CEO under outgoing head Twalib Mbarak, will become the third CEO of the anti-graft commission. His tenure is set for six years, with no option for renewal. Mbarak, a former military intelligence officer, has served as EACC CEO since January 2019, succeeding Halakhe Waqo, whose six-year term ended on January 10, 2019. Mohamud’s nomination was approved…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a seven-day partial closure of Mombasa Road at the Southern Bypass interchange. This adds to the ongoing road construction disruptions affecting the busy highway. The closure began on the night of December 6 and will run until Friday, December 13, to allow for maintenance work at the Southern Bypass interchange. KeNHA has indicated that the Nairobi-bound carriageway between FUSO and the Southern Bypass Interchange at Ole Sereni will be partially closed. During this period, heavy vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes and motorists heading to the Southern Bypass will be diverted to…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed claims by Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o that his county spent zero shillings on development in the first quarter of the financial year, from July to October 2024. Sakaja clarified that counties faced delayed exchequer releases from the National Treasury, receiving funds only on September 23. “Despite these challenges, Nairobi County relied on its own-source revenue to handle operations, maintenance, salaries, and personnel costs,” he said. He added that Nairobi had spent over Sh800 million on development projects in the past five months. “In the last five months, the county has spent Sh844,184,929…
The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o of unprofessional conduct and unfairly scandalizing counties through her report covering the financial year’s first quarter, from July to October 2024. CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi on Thursday defended the counties, particularly regarding the report’s claims about development spending and the management of numerous bank accounts. Abdullahi clarified that the existence of 7,011 health facility bank accounts is legally justified under the Facility Improvement Financing Act, 2023. The Act requires all county health facilities to open and operate accounts in commercial banks for revenue retention and expenditure. He also…
A man in Canada’s far north leapt onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled, police say. The unnamed man suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover, according to the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service. The couple left their house at around 05:00 local time (11:00 GMT) on Tuesday to find their dogs, when a bear – which was in the driveway of their home – lunged at the woman. The incident happened in Fort Severn First Nation, a small community of about 400 people in the far north of Ontario. “The woman slipped to ground as…
George Russell says Max Verstappen “cannot deal with adversity” as the Mercedes driver responded to the world champion’s comments that he had “lost all respect” for him. Verstappen was unhappy about the role Russell played in the Red Bull driver being given a one-place penalty which demoted him from pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. Briton Russell said at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Thursday: “I don’t know why he felt the need for this personal attack and I’m not going to take it. “This is me just setting the record straight, I am not going to stand…
British pop star Peter Andre has been announced as the headliner for London’s New Year’s Day Parade, promising an unforgettable celebration to welcome 2025. Andre, 51, will fly in from Dubai early on New Year’s Day after performing at a New Year’s Eve show in the city. He will join the festivities along the two-mile (3km) parade route, which begins near Green Park Station at 12:00 GMT and travels through iconic locations, including Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and Whitehall, before ending at Parliament Square. Speaking about the event, Andre said, “It’s such a beautiful honour. Headlining such an…