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Aden Duale Treated to Colourful Farewell Party by Military

Aug 31, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

Cabinet Secretary for Defence Soipan Tuya on Friday, August 30, hosted former CS Defence and now Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, Aden Duale. Also hosted were recently retired and promoted Officers in a colourful military ‘dining in-dining out’ ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. READ FULL STORYTuya acknowledged the efforts of the retired Generals and Senior Officers in their dedication to serve in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
John Tinniswood: World's Oldest Living Man Celebrates 112th Birthday

Aug 27, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

The world’s oldest living man John Tinniswood is celebrating his 112th birthday. John celebrated the birthday milestone at a care home in Southport, England with family and friends. Read Full StoryExpand to Read MoreJohn was born in August 26, 1912. While celebrating his birthday, John said he does not feel his age or get excited over it. “In all honesty, no different. I don’t feel that age, I don’t get excited over it. That’s probably why I’ve reached it.
William Ruto Attends Wycliffe Oparanya's Lavish Homecoming Party

Aug 24, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

President William Ruto, on Saturday, August 24, attended the colourful homecoming ceremony for new Cooperative and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya in Kakamega. During the event, Ruto said that Oparanya has the blessing of God to work with him and change Kenya. Read Full StoryExpand to Read MoreRuto said Oparanya was selected due to his good performance in the county and other offices he held before. “It is because he was good, selfless and had integrity he had,” Ruto said.
Dennis Itumbi, Moses Kuria And Eliud Owalo Among New Appointments by President William Ruto

Aug 23, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

Dennis Itumbi and Moses Kuria have landed jobs in government after President William Ruto announced new appointments. Itumbi has been appointed as the head of creative economy and special projects. Read Full StoryExpand to Read MoreKuria has landed an appointment as a senior advisor in Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors. Another former Cabinet Secretary to get a new role is Eliud Owalo who has been made Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance and Delivery Management.
Tomiko Itooka: 116-Year-Old Banana-Loving Japanese Woman Becomes Oldest Person in The World

Aug 23, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

The Guinness World Records has named 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka as the world’s oldest living woman and oldest living person. Tomiko, from Japan, was born on May 23, 1908. Read Full StoryExpand to Read MoreTomiko lives in a nursing home in the city of Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. According to Guinness World Records, she’s lived there since 2019, having previously lived at home with her two daughters until the age of 110.
Mpox: Kenya to Receive 50,000 Vaccine Doses From U.S Multinational

Aug 20, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

Emergent BioSolutions says it would donate 50,000 doses of its smallpox vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other impacted countries of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to address the current mpox pox outbreak. Emergent’s ACAM2000 vaccine, which is approved for smallpox, has been used as a mpox shot. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is yet to approve its application for use against the virus.
Collins Jumaisi: Kware Murder Suspect Escapes From Police Cell

Aug 20, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

The main suspect in the Kware murders, Collins Jumaisi, has escaped from the Gigiri Police Station. Jumaisi, according to a police report was among 13 suspects who escaped from the police station on the morning of Tuesday, August 20. The 12 others who escaped custody are Eritrean illegal aliens. On Tuesday, at around 5:00 a.m., the officer in charge, Police Constable Gerald Mutuku, made routine visits to the cells. Mutuku was with the canteen manager to serve breakfast to the suspects.
Aden Duale Given Guard of Honour By Kenya Forest Service Officers

Aug 19, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

Newly appointed Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made a familiarization visit to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) headquarters in Karura, Nairobi County. The CS was given a guard of honour by the KFS officers during the official visit. During the visit, Duale engaged with KFS board, management and staff. “Today, I conducted a familiarization visit to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) headquarters in Karura, Nairobi County.
John Barorot: Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Resigns After Landing International CEO Job

Aug 19, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor John Barorot has announced his resignation. According to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, his deputy resigned after landing a lucrative job as CEO of an international ICT company. Bii said Barorot is set to start work on September 1st. “To be a CEO of an international firm is a blessing to Uasin Gishu,” Bii said. Barorot confirmed his resignation and said he had to secure the ICT job as it was time-bound.
Standard Group Responds After Employee Threatens to End Life Over Salary Delays

Aug 17, 2024 | whownskenya.com | Hussein Mohamed

The Standard Media Group has released a statement after a viral video on social media showed one of its employees threatening to harm himself over salary delays. In the video, the employee identified as Zanji Mukenya, speaking from Standard’s headquarters on Mombasa Road, demanded to be paid his money. “Hopefully you guys see this when I’m still alive. I’m leaving here with my money or with my life in their hands,” Zanji said.