The amendment Bills assented to last week are measures meant to protect the nation from illegal actions that undermine the wellbeing of the people and the security of the country, President William Ruto has said.The President warned Kenyans to be cautious of those who want to use misinformation and disinformation
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National Authorities condemn the Angata Barikoi, Narok County’s Violent Protests
The violent protests in Angata Barikoi, Narok County, which resulted in five deaths, have drawn strong condemnation from national authorities, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen vowing to hold those responsible to account. The protests erupted over allegations of illegal land allocation to private developers, leading to clashes between police and
Kenya sends 3rd contingent of Police Officers to Haiti
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the deployment of the third contingent of Kenyan police officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. The group, consisting of 217 officers, will join the first batch of 400 officers already stationed in the Caribbean nation to aid in restoring peace
Government moves to regulate AI usage in Kenya
The Kenyan government is taking steps to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to balance the technology's vast potential with the need to mitigate risks associated with its malicious use. This initiative is part of the draft Kenya National AI Strategy for 2025-2030, which aims to harness
Government Launches Ksh. 28 Billion police modernization Program
The Kenyan government has announced a significant Ksh. 28 billion modernization initiative aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and welfare of the National Police Service (NPS). This comprehensive program will involve the acquisition of 3,000 vehicles, including state-of-the-art protective gear and armored vehicles, over the next two years. During an interdenominational
Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen warns online trolls
In a stern address delivered on Friday in Uasin Gishu, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a warning to Kenyans engaging in social media trolling of political leaders and government criticism. Speaking alongside President William Ruto, Murkomen highlighted the growing trend of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create provocative images
Ruto reshuffles Cabinet, appoints former Governors to Key Positions
In a further adjustment, former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has been nominated to head the Trade Ministry, taking over the role previously held by Mvurya. The reshuffle also includes fresh Cabinet nominations, with several former politicians returning to key government roles. Notably, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has been nominated as
Ruto names Kipchumba Murkomen CS for Interior
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has been nominated by President William Ruto to be the Interior Cabinet Secretary. Murkomen currently holds the sports docket.Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Salim Mvurya was reassigned to the Sports docket to replace Murkomen. The statement released by the Head of Public Mr.
William Ruto appointed new MD of Kenya Ports Authority
The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Kipchumba Murkomen has appointed Captain William Kipkemboi Ruto as the new Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority. In a gazette notice dated March 10, 2023, the CS said Ruto would serve for a period of three years. “In exercise of the powers conferred by
Murkomen pissed by poll ranking Ruto behind Wajackoyah
Kipchumba Murkomen Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday took a swipe at the Kenya Television Network (KTN) over a Nakuru poll where deputy president William Ruto ranked last. KTN had on Monday evening conducted an impromptu live poll/a mock election in Nakuru where Ruto garnered 9 votes, Wajackoyah ten votes with