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Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ething’ia/HANDOUTMeru Governor Isaac Mutuma has stirred debate after asking President William Ruto to allow residents to milk elephants and giraffes as a way to benefit from wildlife that often causes damage in local communities. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation Fund in Meru County, the governor said Meru residents have long suffered due to recurring conflicts with wild animals from nearby parks.
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Tanzania’s Iringa Town MP / ScreengrabTanzania’s Iringa Town MP Jesca Msambatavangu has responded to a wave of messages from Kenyans following her remarks on the detention and deportation of two East African activists. The backlash comes after Tanzanian lawmakers defended President Samia Suluhu Hassan against growing criticism from Kenyans over the treatment of activists in the country.
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President William Ruto speaking when he hosted Coastal Region leaders at State House on May 27, 2025 / PCSPresident William Ruto has defended the government’s use of the housing levy, saying it is a transformative tool not just for affordable housing, but also for wider infrastructure development—including markets and student hostels. “We are not only using the housing levy to construct affordable housing, but we are also using it to build the markets.
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Kenya National Police DT Sacco CEO Solomon Atsiaya addressing attendees during the training seminar on May 21, 2025/ HANDOUTThe National Police Service Commission has been sensitised on
financial management and investments in a two-day Pre-Retirement Training
Programme. The training programme aimed at preparing police officers aged 50 to
60 years for a confident and dignified transition into retirement.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua / HANDOUTFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opened up about his personality and addressed why many perceive him as fiery. Gachagua, who is often associated with blunt political rhetoric, said the public often misjudges him based on his bold speeches, especially on television. In reality, he insisted, he is far more reserved than people think. “I’m a very humble person.
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya at Milimani Law Courts on May 20, 2025 /EZEKIEL AMING'ATrans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was on Tuesday freedon a bond of Sh1 million with an alternative bail of Sh500,000. This is premium contentSubscribe to Continue ReadingHelp us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaking in Kakamega on May 20, 2025 / OPCSPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned
politicians inciting Kenyans to violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mudavadi said Kenya has come a long way in every electoral
cycle, and leaders who are out to divide the country must be called out and
condemned. He said the recent utterances by a section of leaders in
comparison of the 2027 elections to the 2007 elections are uncalled for.
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KPLC staffKenya Power has listed areas in nine counties scheduled for power
interruption on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The utility firm said areas in nine counties will face power
cuts at diverse times of the day between 9 am to 5 pm. The power interruption will facilitate system maintenance. Counties to be affected include Nairobi, Nakuru, Bomet,
Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Migori, Nyeri, Embu and Kiambu. NairobiParts of Nairobi will face power interruption from 9 am to 5
pm.
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Senior citizens of Kajiado turn up to receive their Inua Jamii stipends on July 8, 2023 /FILEThe government has disbursed Sh3.52 billion to cover the Inua Jamii Programme April cycle. This was done by the Ministry of Labour and Social
Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior
Citizen Affairs. The funds will benefit 1,760,510 people enrolled in the Inua
Jamii Program.
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In SummaryMwaura said that no one is above the law and the government cannot sit back and watch as Kenyans are incited. He said the government is mandated to maintain law and order, and it doesn’t matter who is breaking the law. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has said that recent
arrests of leaders, including that of Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, are not politically driven. He said the arrests are based on individual conduct rather
than political affiliation.
