Author: KNA

A section of Garissa MCAs have told off critics opposing the abolishment of the Identity Card vetting process for citizens in the north eastern region arguing that the time has come for all Kenyans to be treated equally regardless of their ethnicity. Last week, while on the North eastern region tour, President William Ruto signed a proclamation scrapping vetting requirements for Kenyans living on the border counties which was introduced in 1990 on national security concerns. Leaders opposed to this move argue that by doing away with the vetting process, enemies could find an opening to acquire the National IDs,…

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The Office of the Attorney General has embarked on decentralising services to the counties to enhance access to justice and improve service delivery. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor said the exercise, which began in January, has led to the opening of 15 new offices outside Nairobi, bringing the total to 27 county offices. She noted that two additional offices are being opened in Siaya and Homa Bay, with the decentralisation effort, aimed at establishing at least one office in every county, expected to expand further in the next financial year. Speaking in Kisumu during the commissioning of the Regional Documentation Resource…

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Oyugis law court Senior Principal magistrate Samson Ongeri has cautioned users to be wary of fraudsters posing as court officials to exploit the public seeking services at the judiciary. The Magistrate urged citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious individuals in the court corridors saying all judiciary officials have badges with their names and numbers for identification purposes. Speaking during Judiciary dialogue day at Oyugis town,Ongeri emphasised the importance of transparency and integrity in judicial processes. “We have heard cases of people being deceived by fraudsters who promise to assist them only to realise later that they were conned.…

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At least 1,500 residents of the controversial Tumutumu/Mathingira farm along the borders of Murang’a and Machakos counties have decried increased harassment by security officers. The residents claim they are living in fear after police, allegedly under the influence of some interested parties, made arbitrary arrests over allegations of squatting on the disputed 2,000 acres of land. The protest follows accusations by the residents, led by community leader Raphael Mutuku, that some individuals, who claim to own the land, are using police officers to carry out illegal arrests. Mutuku said members of the Riakanau cooperative society have also joined the growing…

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has presided over the swearing in of Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) appointees. The event, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Monday, saw Mary Wanjira Kimonye sworn in as the Vice Chairperson of the PSC and seven others including Harun Maalim Hassan, Mwanamaka Amani Mabruki, Francis Major, Dr. Irene Cherotich Asienga, Boya Molu, Joan Andisi Machayo, and Francis Otieno Owino as board members. Sammy Chepkwony took oath as the new SRC Chairperson and was joined by new board members including Jane Gatakaa Njagi, Major General (Rtd) Martin Kizito…

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The Department of Correctional Services has raised concern over the continued congestion of prisons in the country attributing it to frequent case adjournments, delays and unfair bond terms among others. State Department for Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr Salome Muhia while acknowledging the concern said that they are working with various stakeholders including the Judiciary to find a lasting solution. Speaking during a visit at the Thika Main Prison, the PS said the decongestion will be periodic, citing last year when they released 4,000 inmates, the highest number released over the years adding that another 200 files are currently under…

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Three suspects arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection to the murder of an IEBC official Aisha Abubakar are set to be charged on Tuesday at the Shanzu Law Courts. DCI detectives arrested the trio on Monday, and recovered several crucial exhibits. “Isa Omari, Brian Shikuku Mudari and Bryan Templer Oyare were flushed from their hideouts in separate but coordinated operations within the coastal region, following 7 days of rigorous manhunt for perpetrators of the 3 am daring robbery,” said DCI in a statement posted on their verified X account (formerly Twitter). On the fateful…

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Elders from Cheboror in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County, have strongly condemned and distanced themselves from a group of youths who heckled leaders during President William Ruto’s development tour of the North Rift. The elders described the attempt by some leaders to outshine others in the presence of President William Ruto, while he was in his own political backyard, as unfortunate and uncalled for. Speaking at Cheboror in Tarakwa, where the President held a rally on Friday after launching several projects, the residents, led by Stanley Biwot Tololo, Paul Kurgat Tabora, and Margaret Kurgat, condemned regional leaders who they allege sponsored…

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Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and her County Public Service Board are at loggerheads over the board’s decision to hire more staff. Kawira and her County Secretary, Dr Kiambi Atheru, cite a lack of funds and the unsustainable wage bill, while the Board insists there is a serious shortage of staff that is negatively affecting service delivery in the county. On Wednesday last week, the board, led by Virginia Kawira Miriti, who is the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, advertised at least 500 vacancies in the Health, Education, Agriculture, Water, and other departments — a move that did not sit well…

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Demand for public transport services has gone up as parents and guardians prepare to take their children back to school for the first term of the 2025 academic year. This has put parents and learners under pressure to board any available Public Service Vehicle, exposing them to risks of travelling in unroadworthy matatus. To reduce the risk of road crashes involving school children, Mr Bora Guyo, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Central region manager, has urged parents and students to only board roadworthy matatus and avoid hitching rides in private cars. He spoke after mounting a compliance inspection…

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