Kenya plans to upgrade Kiganjo Police College to university that’ll serve Africa

Kenya plans to upgrade Kiganjo Police College to university that’ll serve Africa

CS Kipchumba Murkomen revealed that the NPS is currently at the tail end of the procurement process, which will see the creation of one national command centre and six regional centres in Nairobi, Nyeri, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret.

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Murang’a County in central Kenya put on landslides high alert after torrential rains

Murang’a County in central Kenya put on landslides high alert after torrential rains

The disaster centre director also warned residents in other parts of the country, including the Lake Basin Region and Narok to remain vigilant due to the risk of flooding following the swelling and possible breaking of River Tana banks.

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Closing of file proceedings rites: Koome leads judiciary in honouring fallen Justice Frederick Ochieng

Closing of file proceedings rites: Koome leads judiciary in honouring fallen Justice Frederick Ochieng

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula who attended the proceedings, remembered Justice Ochieng as a devoted family man and brilliant legal mind who discharged his duties with honesty, fairness and diligence.

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UN chief raises alarm over political scapegoating and world’s collective failure to manage migration

UN chief raises alarm over political scapegoating and world’s collective failure to manage migration

Over the past four years, at least 200,000 people were trafficked, most of them women and girls. Families and children continue to be detained. Countless workers remain exploited and excluded from labour protections, said Guterres.

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President Tshisekedi worried that unending war in eastern Congo makes it difficult to hold elections in 2028

President Tshisekedi worried that unending war in eastern Congo makes it difficult to hold elections in 2028

The DRC would not organise elections without the participation of North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, where large chunks of territory have been seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, he said.

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Road not taken: How women in Kiambu navigating once male-controlled PSV industry

Road not taken: How women in Kiambu navigating once male-controlled PSV industry

For decades, Kenya’s transport industry has largely been viewed as a man’s domain – from matatu (vans used as public service vehicles) conductors and touts competing for travellers to various destinations at busy stages to PSV drivers navigating chaotic highways and tuk-tuk operators working long hours into the night. But...

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West Pokot governor accuses powerful state officials in Kenya of illegal gold mining, non-remittance of royalties and wildlife ruin

West Pokot governor accuses powerful state officials in Kenya of illegal gold mining, non-remittance of royalties and wildlife ruin

Mr Simon Kachapin questioned why ordinary business operators are required to comply with taxation and licensing regulations, while illegal miners allegedly operate freely.

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Fire linked to electric fault destroys property of unknown value in Kisumu CBD stalls

Fire linked to electric fault destroys property of unknown value in Kisumu CBD stalls

Juakali artisans and traders at Kamas area in Kisumu central business district are counting heavy losses after a fire broke out at the centre and destroyed property of unknown value. According to the Kamas traders, the inferno is suspected to have been caused by an electric fault left a trail...

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National Council of Churches of Kenya calls for institutional reforms ahead of next General Election

National Council of Churches of Kenya calls for institutional reforms ahead of next General Election

Rev Kanga called for transparency and efficiency in the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying accountability in resource management is critical for effective service delivery.

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