Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has embraced his nomination as Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, promising to lead with integrity and respect for the Constitution. In a post on X, Kinyanjui expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for the opportunity. “For God and country, I accept the honour of nomination to serve our nation as the Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry,” he wrote. He further pledged to be guided by honesty, integrity, and the law in his leadership. Kinyanjui is among three Cabinet Secretary nominees set to undergo vetting on January 14. The vetting schedule includes…
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President William Ruto has temporarily assigned three sitting Cabinet Secretaries to oversee vacant ministries as nominees await parliamentary approval. In a notice issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the acting CSs began their roles following the December 19 Cabinet reshuffle. “As the Cabinet Secretary nominees undergo the requisite parliamentary approval process, His Excellency the President has assigned acting Cabinet Secretaries to vacant ministerial portfolios,” Koskei stated. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will serve as acting Cabinet Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy. Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been tasked with temporarily overseeing the Ministry of Agriculture and…
More than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian authorities said, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October. Some businesses including banks were closed in Mozambique’s capital Maputo on Friday and patrols were set up in some areas following a deadly prison riot and breakout on Wednesday. Mozambique has been gripped by violent protests for about two months since the electoral commission said the ruling Frelimo party had retained power and its candidate won the presidency in the election. Frelimo denies opposition accusations of electoral fraud. A decision by…
The United Nations Security Council authorized an African Union stabilisation and support mission in Somalia – known as AUSSOM – on Friday that will replace a larger AU anti-terrorism operation from January 1, 2025. Somalia’s security has been underwritten by foreign resources since Ethiopia invaded in 2006, toppling an Islamist-led administration but galvanising an insurgency that has since killed tens of thousands of people. The European Union and United States, the top funders of AU forces in Somalia, wanted to reduce the number of AU peacekeepers due to concerns about long-term financing and sustainability. Negotiations about the new force had…
A police officer was found dead on the roadside along Manyatta-Kianjokoma road, Embu County. Police said the officer was discovered dead on Saturday December 28 and they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Embu North police boss Benjamin Kiprono identified the deceased as 35-year-old Collins Wafula, who was stationed at the Embu North Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) headquarters. According to Kiprono, Wafula was last seen leaving an end-of-year party at the DCC offices. He was reportedly heading towards Kianjokoma, where he later joined a group for drinks at Jambo Lodge. However, his movements after that remain unclear until the…
The public has until January 3, 2024, to raise objections to the suitability of newly appointed Cabinet Secretary nominees. Citizens are encouraged to submit written affidavits, supported by evidence, to contest any nominee’s suitability. Submissions can be sent to the Clerk of the National Assembly via P.O. Box 41842-0100, Nairobi, or emailed to cna@parliament.go.ke. According to the Clerk of the National Assembly, the vetting sessions will take place at County Hall, Parliament Buildings. “Merry Christmas! Kindly note that the Committee on Appointments will conduct approval hearings for three nominees proposed by the President as Cabinet Secretaries on January 14, 2024,”…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption on Kipande Road from Friday, December 27, 2024, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The partial road closure will facilitate the installation of a cross culvert to enhance road connectivity in Nairobi. In a public notice issued on December 27, KeNHA informed motorists and residents that traffic will be diverted from Kipande Road to Ngara Road during the closure. Alternative routes include the Embu-Nairobi Highway/Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, Limuru Road, and Kolobot Road. “Kipande Road will be partially closed on Single Bound at a time on diversion to Ngara…
At least four people were Friday killed in an accident involving a private car along Kericho- Awasi road. Police said one passenger survived the accident and is admitted in hospital with serious injuries. The accident occurred at Pala area when a driver of a Nissan Vanette car lost its control and veered off the road. Police said the car landed in a ditch killing the four on the spot in the Friday afternoon incident. The dead included the car male driver, another male passenger and two female passengers. The survivor had a fractured left hand, police said. The police arrived…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen broke his silence on cases of abduction and denied police involvement in the criminal activities. Murkomen said there was no such policy in government of abduction or enforced disappearances. He said anyone arrested by the police ought to be taken to court within 24 hours. “The National Police Service has confirmed to us that it has not arrested anyone and failed to take them to court as required by the law,” he said. Murkomen moved to reassure the public that NPS does not work under the whims of any political leader regardless of their status.…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a national dialogue on enforced disappearances, expressing concern over the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja’s recent statement regarding the surge of abductions in the country. In his statement, Kanja denied any involvement of the police in the abductions, which have seen over 80 people disappear since June, according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticized the Inspector General’s response, calling it insufficient. She said it was not enough for Kanja to simply deny police involvement without outlining clear actions to address the ongoing violations. “It…
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea voted to impeach the prime minister and acting president, Han Duck-soo, in the latest turn in a political crisis that has created a power vacuum in the country. A total of 192 lawmakers voted for his impeachment, more than the 151 votes needed for it to succeed. Prime minister Han took over the role after President Yoon was impeached by parliament following his failed attempt to impose martial law on 3 December. Han was supposed to lead the country out of its political turmoil, but opposition MPs argued that he was refusing demands to complete…
Nation Media Group (NMG) Multimedia Editor Oliver Mathenge has announced his departure from the company, marking the end of a transformative chapter in his career. Mathenge shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), reflecting on his accomplishments and contributions to NMG’s digital evolution. “As Multimedia Editor at NTV, I had the privilege of leading key initiatives that contributed to NMG’s digital evolution in broadcasting. I am particularly proud of the team’s work in developing the NTV Kenya website, which has become a valuable platform for NTV’s diverse content,” Mathenge wrote. He expressed pride in his team’s efforts to establish NTV…
A senior police officer is under probe after he lost his pistol in unclear circumstances at a hotel in Homabay Town. The Assistant Superintendent of Police Jeremiah Kimanthi who is the sub county Administration Police (AP) commander in Homabay said he lost the weapon on Christmas Day at about 9 pm. He discovered his Ceska pistol with 15 bullets was missing long after the incident. He said he had been to 489 Hotel within Shauri Yako estate, Homabay township where he had gone to take supper when the pistol went missing. Senior police officers visited the scene as part of…
Kenya has lost one of its celebrated freedom fighters, Agnes Muthoni, famously known as Major Gachefu. She was a key figure in the fight against British colonial rule, serving under the command of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Wachiuri in the Heka Heka Battalion of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army, widely known as the Mau Mau. Muthoni, the wife of the late General Bahati, spent her life fighting for Kenya’s liberation, remembered for her courage and commitment to the cause. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua led the nation in mourning her death, describing her as a brave and dedicated patriot.…
The announcement of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results has been pushed to early January. The delay has been attributed to the record number of candidates and strict measures to ensure exam integrity, according to the Ministry of Education. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the postponement, emphasizing the ministry’s commitment to accuracy and fairness. “We understand the eagerness of students and parents, but our priority is to ensure the results reflect the integrity and credibility of the examination process,” he said. This year saw an unprecedented 965,501 candidates registered for the KCSE exams, the highest…