Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to train police officers on use of social media to engage public

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to train police officers on use of social media to engage public

nvestment in digital skills for officers also aligns with the government’s vision of modernising public institutions through capacity building and technology adoption. The collaboration highlights the importance of multi-agency partnerships in driving reforms and responding to the needs of a digital society.

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Child labour: Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu says protection of children is societal responsibility, not just judiciary’s

Child labour: Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu says protection of children is societal responsibility, not just judiciary’s

Employment and Labour Relations Court Principal Judge Byram Ongaya echoed Mwilu’s sentiments, stressing that child labour directly contravenes the rights enshrined in Kenya’s Constitution, statutes, and international conventions.

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Criminologist outlines how, why 12 professions are most likely to motivate serial killers

Criminologist outlines how, why 12 professions are most likely to motivate serial killers

Research by criminologist Michael Arntfield suggests that certain professions are disproportionately likely to attract serial killers, revealing a troubling link between everyday roles and the potential for hidden criminal behaviours.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen now admits Ruto regime is unpopular, links it to corruption

Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen now admits Ruto regime is unpopular, links it to corruption

Addressing the occasion, Siaya Governor James Orengo called for close working relations between the county and national governments. Mr Orengo stressed the need of having more police officers who understand the bill of rights adding that such officers turn out to be true protectors of citizens.

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Kenya positions itself as Africa’s industrial hub with launch of 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zones

Kenya positions itself as Africa’s industrial hub with launch of 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zones

The Vipingo SEZ is projected to generate more than 30,000 direct jobs and thousands of indirect opportunities across supporting sectors, while driving exports and regional trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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Court in Kenya slaps middle-aged man with two years in jail for the offence of ‘threatening to kill’

Court in Kenya slaps middle-aged man with two years in jail for the offence of ‘threatening to kill’

During the proceedings, the prosecution requested a strict custodial sentence, as the accused was a repeat offender with previous convictions for stealing and house breaking at Kenol Law Courts.

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Mombasa becomes first city in East Africa to have urban railway transport, 130 years after Kenya-Uganda Railway was built

Mombasa becomes first city in East Africa to have urban railway transport, 130 years after Kenya-Uganda Railway was built

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir lauded the government for the project, noting that it will open up the county for investments. He said that talks are ongoing with the Kenya Railway Corporation on how to manage traffic flow in the new station at the heart of Mombasa.

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‘Lecturers do not eat letters’, varsity dons tell off Kenya government as they start strike over $68m salary arrears

‘Lecturers do not eat letters’, varsity dons tell off Kenya government as they start strike over $68m salary arrears

In rejecting government proposals of a two per cent increment and staggered allowances, the UASU boss insisted lecturers deserved the same treatment as teachers, who were awarded 16 to 32 per cent by SRC.

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Lake Victoria Basin city of Kisumu revs up for World Tourism Day coming up on September 27

Lake Victoria Basin city of Kisumu revs up for World Tourism Day coming up on September 27

The theme of this year`s World Tourism Day (WTD) is: Tourism and Sustainable Transformation. It emphasises the role of tourism in fostering economic growth while implementation practices that safeguard our environment, culture and communities for future generations.

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Kenya: Veteran lawyer and Siaya Governor Orengo faces backlash after flushing out 380 corruptly hired staff

Kenya: Veteran lawyer and Siaya Governor Orengo faces backlash after flushing out 380 corruptly hired staff

Speaking at Malomba Secondary School in West Alego, where he presided over the ground-breaking ceremony for construction of a multimillion shillings academic block, Samuel MP SaAtandi said Orengo will have to invite the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to thoroughly probe the scandal in which hundreds of jobseekers were swindled of money.

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