Kisumu County has banned political rallies in the city's central business district leading to public outcry from politicians vying for various positions in the city. According to the City Manager Abala Wanga, they took the decision to safeguard the interests of businessmen operating within the CBD. The manager said political
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Fake Degrees: US based Kenyan ICT expert has a solution
US trained cyber security expert Pius Odhiambo proposes e-verification of degrees on e-citizen In the wake of the the ongoing debate in Kenya about fake university degrees by politicians seeking clearance to run for public office, Mr. Pius Odhiambo says his solution will make it easier to verify academic credentials. According to
Police commence Sakaja and Ndeti degrees probe
The Inspector General of police Hillary Mutyambai has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate the authenticity of the academic credentials presented by Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja and former CAS Wavinya Ndeti. The probe follows the direction from the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution Noordin Hajji asking the
Uhuru calls for cessation of hostilities in Eastern DRC
President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the Eastern DRC and urged all armed groups, both foreign and local, to lay down arms immediately and unconditionally and to commit to a political process. In a statement released from Statehouse on 15th June 2022, the president
Atandi mourns ODM politician Adhiambo Faja
Alego Usonga legislator Sam Atandi has sent condolences to the family of Alego Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) politician Adhiambo Faja who died on 14th June. The late Adhiambo Faja was a long serving Chairman of ODM Alego Usonga branch. "I have lost a great friend, Mr Adhiambo Faja, this afternoon through
Raila opens Nyangweta Sugar Factory in Kisii County
Former prime Minister and Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga today officiated the ground breaking for Nyangweta Sugar Factory in Kisii County. Raila who was accompanied by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya and leaders from Kisii county said the Azimio administration will support materially and technically an ultimate vision where 47 vibrant
Is Prof. Wajackoya eating into Ruto’s hustlers base?
Roots Party presidential candidate Professor George Wajackoya and his running mate Justina Wambui have hit the Kenyan political scene with a storm. Whether by plan or coincidence, the professor who wants to be the 5th president of Kenya has laid a claim to “the 5th” via the hashtag #Wajackoyathe5th which
ICT Community in Kenya oppose controversial ICT bill
The Kenyan ICT community have petitioned president Uhuru Kenyatta to reject the ICT bill which requires ICT practitioners to be registered under a professional body. The bill which was quietly passed on 8th June 2022, one day before the end of the 12th parliament and now awaits presidential assent. Once
Mudavadi campaigns against UDA candidates in Vihiga
Somali lifts ban on Kenya miraa exports
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has announced that Miraa Exports through the Isiolo Airport will resume in two weeks. Speaking to the media on arrival from Mogadishu where he had accompanied President Uhuru Kenyatta at the inauguration of Somali President, Munya said he held meetings with his Somali counterparts