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NEWS JUST IN: Singapore Prime Minister Lands in Nairobi, to Hold Talks With President Ruto
The Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has this morning welcomed into the country the Prime Minister of Singapore as per the reports that we have with us. Picture courtesy. Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua and Prime Minister of Singapore. The Foreign Affairs and Diaspora CS had just arrived moments earlier from an official trip to the North American country of Canada for various missions as per the reports available.
Gone Too Soon: Kapsabet Athlete Sammy Kosgei Dies In Hit &Run Accident
A reliable source has reported that Sammy Kosgei was hit by a speeding matatu. This was during an evening walk along the Lessos-Kapsabet road at Emaki Trading Centre. In regard to this, the police have since launched an investigation into the death of the former world record holder over 25 km.
JUST IN; Show of Kenyan Military Power as Security Forces Recover Deadly Weapons From a Man [PHOTOS]
National Police Service has released a statement after a suspect in West Pokot was nabbed with deadly weapons by security forces. According to the statement, officers from Alale Police Station recovered 200 rounds of 7.62×39 mm Special. The weapons were being taken to the West Pokot-Turkan border before the police ambushed the suspect.
Governor Irungu Kangata Shows Off the Smart City Programme in His County That Has Officially Started
The Smart city programme in Kahatia Kahuro subcounty that has commenced under the leadership of Governor Irungu Kangata. Photo/Courtesy Muranga County Governor, Irungu Kangata, has been one of the few leaders who are making major progress in ensuring that development projects are brought to his people. Irungu Kangata has began major projects in his county to ensure that he cushions them and their businesses through better infrastructure, health, education and other projects.
BREAKING: Protest Rocks Kericho County as Police are Forced to Lob Teargas
Traffic was today paralysed on the Kericho-Nakuru highway at Brooke trading centre as police battle locals who torched 3 tea plucking machines. Today residents of Brooke trading center in Kericho County paralyzed operations in the area after they staged massive protest and engaged the police in running battles. The police officers were to lob teargas to disburse the charged and irate residents.
Tragedy As Renowned Athlete Sammy Kosgei Hit And Killed By Speeding Vehicle on Lessos-Kapsabet Road
Police in Nandi County are tracing the driver of a Passenger Service Vehicle that knocked down renowned athlete along Lessos-Kapsabet road before escaping. Sammy Kosgei was walking along the road when he was knocked over from behind by an unidentified vehicle on Friday evening. He was alone at the time.
Numbers of Police Officers, Journalists Who Were Injured as Kericho Residents Torched Tea Plucking
Kenyans have been told the number of police officers and Journalists who were injured as Kericho residents torched tea plucking machines. Operations were paralysed at Broke trading centre in the outskirts of Kericho town after irate residents took to the streets protesting over what they termed aa skewed employment by multinationals.
Finally Uhuru And Musalia Mudavadi Share A Light Moment, Here Is The Reason Behind Their Meeting
Following their meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, former president Uhuru Kenyatta and prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi had yet another moment. On Tuesday, the two presidents who were in Nigeria for President Bola Tinubu's inauguration met. As the Federal Republic of Nigeria's 16th president, Tinubu took the oath of office on Monday.
No Escape Route For Bandits As KDF Soldiers Tighten Security Operation
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Prof. Kithure Kindiki held a meeting with the multi-agency security team involved in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) aimed at eliminating the banditry activities in the North Rift. The CS who was received at Chemolingot Operation Centre by the ASOB Commander, Brigadier A.M Saman, and the Deputy SOOPS Rapid Deployment Unit, Mr. Peter Masai, SSP, was later briefed on the security situation in the region, including the already attained milestones of the operation.
Lawyer Kipkorir Sends Advice to Ruto About His Cabinet
Lawyer Ahmednasir has affirmed that Ruto's Cabinet is dysfunctional and it should be fired or reshuffled. According to the lawyer, most of the CSs have exhibited a lot of confusion when handling key issues in their docket. Here is a link: https://twitter.com/DonaldBKipkorir/status/1658816300112592897?t=AaWPge5bm-1haDtx9IfHiw&s=19
Ghana Wants to do More Business with Kenya and Has Opened a Trading House
The 'Ghana Trade House', located at Sameer Business Park on Mombasa Road, will also act as a product exhibition center, showcasing Ghanaian items to businesses, the general public, and beyond. On Tuesday, the center was officially opened, with activities concluding in a four-day showcase at the Sarit Centre in Westlands.
Nyabondo Catholic Church Catechist Hacked To Death By Drunk Son After He Rejected His Food Demand
Police in the Nyakach sub-county are detaining a man said to have hacked his father to death the following a domestic brawl in the Nyabondo area. The suspect reportedly came back home drunk from the Sondu trading centre and demanded food. South West Nyakach Chief David Onyisi who confirmed the incident said the father refused to give him food, a move that pissed the middle-aged suspect.
Two arrested, firearm recovered -West Pokot
Summary: - two people have been arrested as one firearm is recovered in West Pokot. - The one of the suspects is a 20 years old man and the seller who is Pius Lorupemoi. - The ammunition was destined to Pokot-Turkana border. Police from Alale Police Station playing a decoy role, on May 24, 23 at around 1600 hrs reportedly seized 200 rounds of 7.62×39mm Special from a 20 year old male unsuspecting seller and Pius LORUPEMOI, at Amakuriat Trading Centre.
UASIN GISHU COUNTY: To Partner With Brigadier Boinett Foundation To Promote Sustainable Tourism
The Department of Tourism led by Chief Officer for Trade Elphas Kesio on Friday held a consultative meeting with Brigadier Boinett Foundation in a possible partnership on the promotion of sustainable tourism in Uasin Gishu County. Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Kesio stated that the County Government is interested in its tourism sector as a hub of innovation and development as a revenue earner.
Stunning Photos Of Francis Atwoli's Daughter
Francis Lumasayi Atwoli is a controversial Kenyan leader who goes in record as the longest serving Secretary General of Central Organisation of Trade Union, COTU. The flamboyant Trade Unionist has served in that position since 2001, when he was elected. Francis Atwoli is currently serving in several organisations like, being the President of the Pan African Labour Movement and an elected board member of Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation in Italy.
Protest in Kericho county over tea plucking machines
Operations have been paralyzed at Brooke trading centre situated in the outskirts of Kericho town after angry residents went to the streets to protest against tea plucking machines which have denied them job opportunities.These machines were introduced by multinationals,which has since rendered many residents jobless. The irate crowd torched three tea plucking machines belonging to Kimugu Tea Estate owned by Ekatera Tea factory.The rowdy growth engaged the police in running battles at the Brooke trading centre.
End Of Bandits As KDF Soldiers Tighten Security Operation In Turkana
The ongoing operation to flush out bandits in the North Rift has received a boost after 20 illegal firearms were surrendered by herders in Kakong area of Turkana county. Rift Valley Regional Coordinator Abdi Hassan (pictured) said the firearms were surrendered to the national government administration and police during a public meeting held at Kakong trading centre.
REMATCH: Mandonga "Mtu Kazi" To Battle Wanyonyi In July
Coming to our news desk is that Tanzanian boxer Mandonga will battle Kenyan boxer Wanyonyi in a rematch in July. The previous battle four months ago which involved the two where Mandonga thrashed Wanyonya mercilessly in the boxing battle. The light heavyweight rematch is expected to take place in July which is expected to bring into stage the Sarit Expo Center this year.
"Mandonga Mtu Kazi" To Battle Wanyonyi In Rematch
Coming to our news desk is that Tanzanian boxer Mandonga will battle Kenyan boxer Wanyonyi in a rematch in July. The previous battle four months ago which involved the two where Mandonga thrashed Wanyonya mercilessly in the boxing battle. The light heavyweight rematch is expected to take place in July which is expected to bring into stage the Sarit Expo Center this year.