Woman dies by suicide, blames decision on loans
In the suicide note, she blamed her action on pressure from a loaning company after allegedly taking a loan and hard economic times among other issues. Machakos county police commander Patrick Lobolia reiterated increased rates of suicide cases in the county. Athi River assistant chief Martin Ngomo said at least one person dies by suicide in his area of jurisdiction each month. The administrator said there were NGO’s that support the vulnerable populace in the Athi River subcounty. So, they end up dying by suicide,” Mulu said.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 18:22 UTC
Koskei dissociates self from spying software report
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei/FILEThe Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has also dissociated himself from an article in a local daily that linked him to an alleged plan to acquire spying software. “To my knowledge, as Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, I am not aware of any procurement of such software by the government. Furthermore, there is no government need, nor will there ever be a need, for such software,” he added. Earlier on, Kiptoo dismissed claims that he had been sued over a plan to acquire spying software. The PS noted that the article features his image and implicates him in an alleged plan to acquire classified technology for propaganda purposes.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 17:58 UTC
Governors threaten to stop operations in 30 days
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa chairs the CoG Finance and Planning Committee. [File, Standard]Governors have threatened to shut down operations within 30 days if they do not receive funds that the National Treasury says it has disbursed. The Council of Governors is also calling for the dissolution of the Office of Controller of Budget. “If the funds are not released within 30 days, as resolved by the CoG, we are going to shut down operations.”Natembeya said employees and contractors have gone without pay. Kawira Mwangaza and Simon Kachapin of Meru and West Pokot, and Simba Arati of Kisii warned that the counties financial stability was under threat.
Source:Standard Digital
November 26, 2024 17:50 UTC
Mauritius Prime Minister backs Raila's AUC bid
Newly-elected Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam. President William Ruto on Tuesday said he spoke to the newly-elected Prime Minister of Mauritius who gave him his word that the island country would vote for Raila. "I have had a telephone conversation with the newly-elected Prime Minister of Mauritius, Hon Navinchandra Ramgoolam. Prime Minister Ramgloolam confirmed his support for Kenya's candidate to the African Union Commission Chairperson, Hon Raila Odinga."" South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana are also on the list of countries Raila plans to visit and woo to back his candidancy.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 17:09 UTC
High Court dismisses petition challenging Woodley eviction
Demolished house in Woodley estate, Nairobi /CYRUS OMBATIThe High Court has struck out a petition filed by Woodley residents against the Nairobi County Government and other parties opposing the ongoing evictions that seek to pave the way for the affordable housing project. The petitioners, through Lawyer John Khaminwa, moved to court to challenge the demolitions described as unlawful and contrary to the 2010 constitution. Justice Oguttu Mboya in his ruling however stated that the issues raised in the petition had already been addressed in prior legal proceedings, including the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Civil Appeal No. “Instructively, an aspect of the Petition herein touching on the import and tenor of minute 3C of 4th August 1992 was determined vide Court of Appeal Civil Appeal No. In short, the Applicants did not prove that same are seized of the requisite locus standi.”Consequently, Justice Oguttu ordered the petition be struck out with costs.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 15:15 UTC
Anti-Corruption Forum Accuses Bengaluru Corporation Of Misappropriating Rs 46,300 Crore News24 -
President of Anti-Corruption Forum NR Ramesh has made an accusation against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for misappropriating the public fund of Rs 46,300 crore is the past decade. As per media reports, NR Ramesh has accused BBMP for misusing the public funds. ---Advertisement---To prove his statements, NR Ramesh has given a 4,113 pages documents to the ED. NR Ramesh urged ED to investigate this matter under Prevention of Money Laundering Act and other laws too. The Anti-Corruption Forum has urged ED to register a case under the relevant sections.
Source:News 24
November 26, 2024 14:41 UTC
Security beefed in Kangemi over planned protest
Police deployed in Kangemi to tame planned protest on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. ENOS TECHEPolice have increased security along Waiyaki Way in response to reports of planned protests by residents and traders in Kangemi. Police deployed in Kangemi to tame planned protest on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Traders and buyers struggle to use a road leading to Harambee Market in Kangemi on November 26, 2024. The post by Lnzinguta Lngumba a Facebook user read;A stalled Kangemi Fly-over bridge on November 26, 2024.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 13:45 UTC
5 arrested in suspected cement siphoning syndicate in Machakos
Cement suspected to have been siphoned/George OwitiFive people have been arrested, three trucks impounded and over 660 bags of cement recovered by police officers in Athi River, Machakos County. The five included three drivers of the said trucks and handymen found in the act by the cops allegedly siphoning cement. The operation was led by Athi River South Subcounty Police Commander Philis Muthoni and OCS Athi River Police Station Simon Kerich. The matter was reported to Athi River Police Station as an operation on illegal cement siphoning. One of the nabbed handsmen claimed they had been siphoning cement at the same site 24/7.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 12:43 UTC
Meet Valerie Bertinelli's new boyfriend, Mike Goodnough
Valerie Bertinelli and Mike Goodnough attend the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, on June 07, 2024. Mike Goodnough profile summaryFull name Mike Goodnough Gender Male Date of birth August 17, 1970 Age 54 years old (as of 2024) Zodiac sign Leo Current residence East Coast, US Nationality American Ethnicity White Religion Christianity Sexual orientation Straight Relationship status Single Children 1 Profession Lifestyle writerWho is Mike Goodnough? She split up with her newest boyfriend, Mike Goodnough, after just 10 months; they began dating in January 2024.Who is the father of Valerie Bertinelli's son Wolfie? FAQs about Valerie Bertinelli and Mike GoodnoughWhat does Mike Goodnough write? Final wordValerie Bertinelli's new boyfriend was Mike Goodnough, a lifestyle writer who runs a famous blog, Hoarse Whisperings.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 12:31 UTC
Was Tyson vs Paul fight rigged? Promo company breaks silence
Even if Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s live-streamed boxing match on Nov 15 failed to captivate, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions wants to squash any chatter that the fight was rigged. Paul’s company, which he co-founded with business partner Nakisa Bidarian in 2021, released a statement pushing back on claims the Netflix-streamed fight was fake in any way. “Rigging a professional boxing match is a federal crime” in the US “Paul vs. Tyson was a professional match sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). The highly anticipated fight between Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, drew 108 million viewers and was “the most streamed global sporting event ever," according to Netflix. The allure of these Jake Paul boxing matches stems from the hope the 11-1 YouTuber-turned-boxer gets his comeuppance, whether from Tyson or retired UFC fighters.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 12:06 UTC
Haiti gang leader Barbecue told to surrender as abandoned police station reopens
The Multinational Security Support (MSS) team and the Haitian National Police during an operation. The Multinational Security Support (MSS) team and the Haitian National Police (PNH) want gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue" Cherizier and his group to surrender. The team continued with the operation on the gang on Monday, which revealed the presence of Barbecue accompanied by approximately 30 gang members. They added several casualties were reported among the gang members and that some hesitated to obey orders from their so-called leader, refusing to confront the determined MSS/PNH teams. This saw the deployment of police officers and the eopening of Liancourt police station, which had been abandoned some time back due to gang aggression.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 11:56 UTC
Details of human organ donation bill & what it means for Kenyan families
In a move to revolutionise organ donation practices in Kenya, a new Bill, the Human Tissue and Organ Transplantation Bill, 2024, has been introduced in the National Assembly. It also allows family members, such as spouses, parents, or the eldest child, to consent to organ donation on behalf of deceased persons. If passed, the legislation will replace the Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority with a new body, the Kenya Tissue and Organ Transplantation Authority. Organ donation landscape in KenyaUnder the Kenyan Health Act of 2017, kidney donations are permitted for relatives or scientific purposes, following strict guidelines. These cultural attitudes could challenge the acceptance of organ donation.
Source:The Star
November 26, 2024 11:40 UTC
NTV Kenya: Gang leader Barbecue escapes ambush by Kenya police in Haiti
Gang leader Barbecue escapes ambush by Kenya police in HaitiAn ambush by Kenyan police officers in Haiti forced a gang leader to flee on Sunday night. Barbecue, a dreaded gang leader who once served as a police officer, leads a gang known as Viv Ansanm — which translates to “Living Together, Fighting United”. In the first ambush, officers retreated — but had studied the terrain and vast area occupied by the gang with the aim of coming back. On Monday, Mr Godfrey Otunge, who is the commander of the MSS mission in Haiti, confirmed the Sunday ambush, adding that their goal is to ensure normalcy is restored in the gang-infested nation. Former Prime Minister Garry Conille, who had been in charge of the country since the MSS mission kicked off in June, is no longer in office.
Source:Daily Nation
November 26, 2024 10:29 UTC
On the radar: Mudavadi to address nation on Kenya's 60 years of diplomacy
ON THE RADARPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will on Tuesday hold a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Headquarters as Kenya marks 60 years of diplomatic excellence. Mudavadi will be accompanied by PS Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei, PS Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu, PS Trade Alfred K’Ombudo and UN Director General Zainab Hawa Bangura. CJ Koome to preside over opening of ELC climate conferenceChief Justice Martha Koome will today preside over the official opening of the Environment and Land Court (ELC) Climate Justice Conference at Moi University, School of Law, Annex Campus. The conference hosted by the Environment and Land Court starts on November 26 and ends on 28, 2024. Evangelical and Pentecostal church leaders to address mediaThe Kenya Coalition of Church Alliances and Ministries (KCCAM) will today address the media by the Evangelical and Pentecostal Church leaders.
Source:Daily Nation
November 26, 2024 10:21 UTC
Kenyan Newspapers Review: Gachagua Decries His Security Being Taken Again Amid Mt Kenya Rebellion
The sources added that Gachagua appears determined to lead a rebellion against the government, hence he must be checked. The former DP attended the church function alongside Ruto but overshadowed his former boss when the gathering celebrated him with wild cheers. He added that when Gachagua visited Murang’a county, where he worshipped at Kangari AIPCA church, the two remaining guards were withdrawn. "It is true that, as we speak, Gachagua has no single security officer provided by the government. Lukwago accused officials of the Kenyan Immigration Department of being complicit in the abduction by failing to prevent it.
Source:Daily Nation
November 26, 2024 10:17 UTC