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“Offer Alternatives To Livestock Vaccinations” President William Ruto Tells Critics

President William Ruto has responded again to criticism of the Ministry of Agriculture’s livestock vaccine initiative, questioning how it will differ from prior farmer immunization attempts. Speaking in Nandi, Ruto highlighted that the fundamental distinction is that the government will pay for the vaccination, rather than farmers. He explained that this ensures that all animals

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KWS Officers Kill One Person After A Deadly Night Confrontation With 30 Herders

On the evening of Sunday, December 29, a night encounter between Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers and herders resulted in one death and multiple injuries. According to KWS, a battle broke out on Sunday evening at Yakalicha, 16 kilometers inside Tsavo East National Park, after Rangers spotted 30 herders while on a random patrol. The

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High Court Summons IG Kanja On Tuesday, Orders Police To Free Abducted Kenyans

The High Court ordered the immediate release of six people, including Gideon Kibet and Bernard Kavuli, who were reportedly kidnapped by state officials. Justice Bahati Mwamuyé issued the orders and prohibited their prosecution pending the result of a related lawsuit filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The court ruled after the petitioners filed

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William Ruto’s Healthcare Reforms Crumble As SHA Mirrors NHIF’s Corrupt Legacy

The Social Health Authority (SHA) in Kenya was envisioned as a transformative entity to replace the tainted National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), addressing years of corruption and inefficiency. However, instead of ushering in a new era of accountability and transparency, the SHA seems to be following in the NHIF’s flawed footsteps, with its promises of

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ODM Senator Demands Release Of Abducted Kenyans, Gives 12-Hour Ultimatum

Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka has joined leaders and Kenyans in demanding the release of the purported abductees. Onyonka urged the unconditional release of all abducted Kenyans within 12 hours.“If not, Kenyans of goodwill have an obligation under Article 37 of our 2010 Constitution to demonstrate…!” he warned. This follows the most recent series of

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DPP Gives National Police, IPOA 3 Days To Forward Abductions Report

Renson Ingonga, the Director of Public Prosecutions, has urged the National Police Service (NPS) and the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) to speed their investigations into the recent abductions. They must submit their files within three days, by January 1, 2025. In a statement made on Sunday, December 29, Ingonga voiced profound worry about

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10 DAYS OF AVIATION DISASTERS: 6 Jet Crashes, 220 Killed In December

December 2024 has proven to be a tumultuous month for global aviation, with a string of tragic air disasters leaving a trail of misery and loss. From small private planes to large jets, the skies have seen an unexpected increase in fatal occurrences, killing hundreds and affecting many more. Here is a breakdown of the

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Gov’t Releases Ksh.1.75 Billion To Kenya’s Medical Practitioners

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has acknowledged the transfer of Ksh.1.75 billion to cover doctors’ and medical interns’ wages and allowances earned since 2016. According to Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, the government has begun paying doctors’ salary arrears, which have amassed to Ksh.3.5 billion since 2016. Speaking in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, on Saturday,

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“Injury To One Comrade Is An Injury To All” Babu Owino Tells University Student Leaders Over Abductions

Babu Owino, Member of Parliament (MP) for Embakasi East, has urged university student leaders to organize statewide rallies in response to alleged abductions. The claimed abductions have dominated public discourse for days, with figures such as President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga all weighing in on the matter. Babu now wants students

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“Resist Before It’s Too Late” Bobi Wine Cautions Kenyans Amidst Surge In Abductions

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has expressed sympathy for Kenyans following the current wave of purported abductions. According to Wine, it is unfortunate that Kenya appears to be drifting away from being the East African region’s light of hope. He claimed that, in addition to the purported abductions, the country is growing

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