Prudence Wanza

Nairobi

Multimedia Journalist at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

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Nairobi County Govt denies reports of ordering closure of Naivas Supermarket

1 day ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

The Nairobi City County Government has refuted claims that it ordered the closure of Naivas Supermarket over allegations of selling expired products. In a statement on Wednesday, Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba said the Executive did not order the closure of the supermarket contrary to assertions made during a press conference by the County Assembly Health Committee.
Over 22M Kenyans enrolled under SHA - PS Oluga

2 days ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

More than 22 million Kenyans have so far registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), Medical Services PS Dr. Ouma Oluga has announced. Speaking during a meeting of the Social Sector National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) in Nairobi on Tuesday, Dr. Oluga said the registration marks a significant step in the country implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
SUPKEM backs Ruto's IEBC nominees, urges MPs to fast-track approval

3 days ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has declared its support for the recently nominated chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement issued on Monday, SUPKEM said it had “iron-clad confidence” in the Selection Panel’s recommendations and nominations by President William Ruto, urging MPs to expedite the approval process to avoid further delay in reconstituting the electoral body.
Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope, assumes name Pope Leo XIV

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope, taking the papal name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Cardinal Prevost has dedicated over four decades to service in the Church. He was ordained a priest on June 19, 1982, and was later elevated to the episcopate on December 12, 2014. In September 2023, he was named a cardinal, a pivotal moment in his distinguished career.
Preparations in top gear for 2025 Madaraka Day celebrations

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

The government is racing against time to complete major infrastructural projects ahead of the 2025 Madaraka Day celebrations, scheduled for June 1 in Homa Bay County. In an update on the progress of the preparations, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the Raila Odinga Stadium, the venue for this year’s event, is currently undergoing extensive upgrades.
Two more suspects arrested as police recover pistol used in MP Were’s murder

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

Police have arrested two more suspects linked to the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Were. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has identified the suspects as Edwin Oduor Odhiambo alias Abdul Rashid and Dennis Sewe Munyasi. This brings the number of suspects arrested in connection with the MP’s murder to six after four others were taken into custody on Sunday.
Two arrested as police seize 9 sacks of bhang in Limuru

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

Police have seized 9 sacks of bhang in an operation along the Maai Mahiu-Nairobi road in Limuru. Two suspects, 37-year-old Minja Jimmy and Bernard Nyabero Nyakangi were arrested after law enforcement officers intercepted a vehicle and recovered nine 90-kilogram sacks of bhang. Upon search, the vehicle was found to have been stashed with the sacks that were neatly covered with a black polythene paper.
Cardinal Njue to skip papal conclave due to health concerns

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

His Eminence John Cardinal Njue will not participate in the papal conclave set to begin Wednesday in Rome following the death of Pope Francis, the Archdiocese of Nairobi has confirmed. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Archbishop Philip Anyolo clarified that although Cardinal Njue was officially invited and remains eligible to vote in the election of the new pope, he will be unable to travel due to health concerns.
President Ruto receives report on recruitment of IEBC commissioners

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

President William Ruto has received the report on the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from the IEBC Selection Panel at State House, Nairobi. The panel chaired by Nelson Makanda, concluded its month-long interviews on April 25 after interviewing candidates for both the chairperson and commissioner positions.
ICJ Kenya hails court ruling declaring WorldCoin’s biometric data collection illegal

1 week ago | kbc.co.ke | Prudence Wanza

The International Commission of Jurists – Kenyan Section (ICJ Kenya) has welcomed a High Court ruling that found the collection, processing, and transfer of biometric data by WorldCoin in Kenya to be unconstitutional and unlawful. In a statement, ICJ Kenya Chairperson Protas Saende lauded the judgment by Lady Justice Roselyne Aburili, describing it as an affirmation of the right to privacy in the digital era.