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1 month ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki |Wangari Njuguna
The fate of Margaret Nduta who was condemned to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking related charges hangs in the balance after the government said Kenya should not be seen as supporting drug trafficking on the international stage.
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1 month ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki |Alvin Mwangi
The Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu wants the youth to actively participate in the formation of political parties to ensure their interests are considered in their constitutions. Citing last year’s Gen Z protests, during which the youth declared themselves ‘partyless,’ Nderitu faulted them, saying this would deny them the ability to push for accountability from the political parties that form government since they are not members.
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2 months ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Mercy Mwai |Samuel Kariuki
The ongoing push by MPs and the wider general public for a review of the taxation regime may come to nought after the Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissed the drive as misguided, insisting the current taxation policies are not punitive. Mbadi, who spoke to MPs in Naivasha specifically defended the Housing Levy and the Social Health Authority (SHA) contribution which he described as good ideas that have only been misrepresented as “an excessive taxation by opposition”.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki
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The recent outbursts by allies of President William Ruto bear striking similarities with the political tactics of KANU hawks during the tenure of late President Daniel arap Moi, it is now emerging.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki
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Details have emerged of how President William Ruto recreated a multi-layered security unit, which is currently being deployed to abduct vocal critics of his government.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki
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As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change including high rainfall patterns that result in floods, it is said that around the world about 30 people drown every hour. Citizens from low- and middle-income countries where early warning systems and flood mitigation infrastructure are underdeveloped are more predisposed to drowning due to floods.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki
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Kenya is set to host the third edition of the Africa Media Festival (AMF) slated for February 26-27, at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The continental fete that aims to connect media professionals, storytellers, and innovators from across the continent has been hosted in Nairobi for three years in a row since 2023.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki
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The legal fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of family and human rights lawyer Judy Thongori after a short illness. Confirming the demise, Chairman of the Senior Counsel Bar Fred Ojiambo said Thongori was recently taken ill before being flown to India for emergency treatment.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using his close allies to attack Kenyans who are opposed to his administration. Gachagua claimed it was hypocritical for Ruto to expect the youth to stop online attacks directed to his government yet his men are setting the pace for insults in public spaces.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Samuel Kariuki
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The recent spate of abductions targeting social media influencers and the youth has fuelled speculation as to whether the devious tactics that seem to have won the support of those within government could be part of President William Ruto’s strategy to contain the GenZ youth.
