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Gabriel Oguda, Wilson Sossion among 109 Nominated For PS Jobs

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Approximately 109 candidates have been shortlisted for the Principal Secretary (PS) position. The openings for the positions were announced were announced in November 2024. The deadline for the submissions was until 4th December 2024. According to the public service commission secretary, the new vacancies arose for reassignments within various government ranks which created a need for new public secretaries. This followed the signing of performance contracts by the current Principal Secretaries at State House. Among those nominated are prominent figures in Kenya. They included former nominated Member of Parliament Wilson Sossion , blogger Gabriel Oguda and former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu Mwenda. Others included Chief Administrative Secreatary David Osiany, Director-general for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, Former KCB Managing Director Dr. Naim Bilal, Ambassador Galma Boru, Technology and innovation prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak and Dr. Macharia Irungu among others. The 109 candidates who have been shortlisted will undergo interviews on a date that has not yet been announced. After that, names of the successful applicants will be forwarded to the Head of State for formal appointment.

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Kenya’s High Court Rules Attempted Suicide Is No Longer A Crime

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The Nairobi High Court has declared attempted suicide in Kenya no longer a crime. The ruling was stated by Judge Lawrence Mugambi on 9th Thursday 2024 who declared that section 226 of the Penal code violates fundamental human rights enshrined in the Constitution. Initially, there had been a petition dated 3rd February 2022 which was amended on 22nd February 2022. According to initial section 226 of the Penal code, anybody found committing suicide was punished for two years imprisonment. The law was challenged in court by Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Advocate Charity Muturi and Kenya Psychiatric Association who argued that criminalizing attempted suicide would further stigmatize mental illness and discourage those in need of seeking timely medical intervention. Section 226 of the Penal Code offends Article 27 of the Constitution by criminalizing a mental health issue, thereby endorsing discrimination on the basis of health, which is unconstitutional. It also dignifies and disgraces victims of suicide ideation in the eyes of the community for actions that are beyond their mental control, which is a violation of Article 28. Justice Lawrence Mugambi stated in his ruling. In Kenya – A win for mental health as the High Court declares the crime of attempted suicide to be unconstitutional. 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/j70zPdRjJP — #MakeItSTOP #EndGBV #GBVinBotswana (@LeboSpeaks) January 9, 2025 The existence of section 226 exposes the survivors of suicide and potential victims with suicide ideation to possible reprisals, thereby eroding the right to have highest attainable standard of health.  He added. With the ruling, Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared attempted suicide as unconstitutional and ordered that no further punishments. Attempted suicide is not a crime anymore! Justice Mugambi declares Section 226 of the Penal Code unconstitutional for violating Articles 27, 28 & 43 of the Constitution of Kenya.🇰🇪 Mental health rights are human rights!#hakikwawotekilawakati #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/aWvA4LbAAc — KNCHR (@HakiKNCHR) January 9, 2025

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KNEC Unveils New Mid-Series KCSE Exams For Students

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The Kenya National Examination Council is set to introduce a mid-year series of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. The new mid-series will be administered in July every year. This will target candidates who wish to repeat their exam or those who missed it due to unavoidable circumstances. Adults’ candidates may also consider registering for the July KCSE series examination.  The education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos stated on Thursday 9th January 2025 KNEC CEO David Nyengere also added by stating that any person wishing to repeat fully or partially should take advantage of the remaining chances to do so. KCSE results 2024 impressed many with 1693 candidates scoring A, 246, 391 scoring C+ whereas 605, 774 scored D+ and above. With the release of the results, David further stated that the last KCSE examination will be administered in 2027 while urging those wishing to repeat fully or partially to take advantage of the remaining chances.

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KNEC Website Crashes, Leaving Candidates Unable To Access 2024 KCSE results

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The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2024 results were released Thursday 9th 2024. 840 of the candidates who took their examinations will not be able to access their results after KNEC cancelled as a result of exam irregularities. According to the reports 1693 candidates scored A, 246, 391 scored C+ and above, 476, 889 scored grade C- and above.   The results were announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba in the afternoon who said they could be accessible afterwards. The results were to be announced via https://results.knec.ac.ke and incase of any troubles, they should contact 0800742900 or 0800721410. However, the KNEC website crashed immediately after the results were announced. This page isn’t working. This site can’t be reached.  Read the message which appeared when trying to log into the website. The same thing had happened back in 2023 when candidates were trying to access their results. During that time, KNEC issued an apology saying their system was experiencing technical issues.

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Governor Sakaja Tightens Regulations, Bans Hawking In Nairobi CBD

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued notice toward hawkers in Nairobi CBD. The notice dated 6th January 2025 stated that all hawkers in Nairobi CBD would not be allowed to hawk around there. The Governor issued a new directive for them to hawk along the backstreets and lanes. Nairobi City County Government hereby gives notice to all hawkers in the Central Business District that hawking of merchandise will only be allowed on backstreets and lanes from Monday to Saturday from 4PM to 10PM.  The notice stated. No hawkers would also be allowed on the main streets and road i.e. Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Keneth Matiba Road, Latema road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mfangano street, Harakati road and River Road. Governor Sakaja also stated that all walkways within the Central Business District are strictly for pedestrians and not trading. The general public is asked to take not that anyone contravening this notice will be prosecuted within the Nairobi City County Government by law.  The notice further stated. The order followed a motion that was tabled in November 2024 by the County Assembly requiring Sakaja’s administration to come up with pop-up market in the back lanes and register traders. There was also a motion to ease congestion in Nairobi CBD in September 2024.

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MP Kimani Ichung’wah Stirs Controversy, Refuses To Aplogize To Governor George Natembeya

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Majority Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah has stood firm and out not to apologize to Governor George Natembeya. Governor Natembeya had sent a letter dated 6th January 2024 and demanded an apology through three newspapers or a lawsuit would be filed over the remarks he made during Moses Wetangula’s mother’s burial in Kabuchai. The latter dated 8th January stated that Ichung’wah had been traumatized by the situation and that the remarks he made did not amount to defamatory citing some of the statements made by Natembeya in the past. I am telling you people that upon being sworn in, the President was handed the constitution, the Bible and what else? a panga. Wasn’t he given a sword what for? To butcher and slaughter people. And he has delegated all those powers of slaughtering people to us.  Natembeya had vocalized. When I talk with my CS in Nairobi, CS Fred Matiang’i (Former Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of interior and coordination of National Government) I inform him that we have murdered fifty, and we want to ferry them, or else let the hyenas have a celebratory feast. I swear in the name of the Almighty God that this is the truth.  A statement also vocalized by Governor George Natembeya. BREAKING NEWS: Bwana it looks like 2025 is the year everyone will be climbing down with the other at the first sighting. Governor Natembeya has been told to govern his mouth before trying to govern others. Bwana mimi siwezi ambiwa hivo. pic.twitter.com/EzZBm4vJ5S — Gabriel Oguda (@gabrieloguda) January 9, 2025 The letter from Ichung’wah’s lawyer also stated that Natembeya had appeared to cheer and affirm the statements that he now claimed to find defamatory. Ichung’wah therefore warned Natembeya not to proceed with any legal action or be subjected to a high-voltage legal counter.

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Radio Jambo’s Lion Deh Mourns Tragic Loss Of His Son

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Radio Jambo Presenter Cyrus Afune also known as Lion Deh is grieving loss of his son. The news was shared by his fellow radio host Massawe Japani on Wednesday 8th January 2025. Lion Deh is known for his popular evening drive show ‘Mbusi na Lion Teke Teke’. According to reports, his child died after falling from a balcony which resulted to brain bleeding. I cannot imagine a parent losing a child, so fans of Lion, he will not make it to the show dues to the loss.  Jappani said during the show as she took a moment to mourn and promise to put her family in prayers. More details about the death of Lion Deh’s son have not yet been mentioned but Kenyans have showed their support at these trying times of his life and his family. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEkXzPRARQP/?igsh=ZjFkYzMzMDQzZg== His Kenyan fans have also mourned with him: GrampsMorgan: I’m so sorry for your loss. Please be strong my family to all my canyons. I will soon be there. Let us all do a celebration. Gramps Morgan loves you all.  Cliff the Cliff: Sincere condolences. Patriceshee: Rest easy young cub, shine on your way.  Chris 001 KE: Lala salama young lion.  Njorothecomedian: My condolences lion and the family, poleni. 

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Moses Kuria Explains Why He Can’t Forgive Rigathi Gachagua

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Moses Kuria who serves as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor has revealed never to forgive Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This his spoke in an interview on Citizen TV Jeff Koinange Live. In the interview, Moses Kuria was asked why he seemed to celebrate Gachagua’s impeachment, but he replied first by stating Rigathi Gachagua was his friend, but he would never forgive him. Kuria termed his reasons for not forgiving him were rubbing off Mt. Kenya’s value and reducing their identity. In the same way, he accused Gachagua of unfulfilled promises Ruto’s administration made to the people during the campaign period. After two years, how do I run away from commitment that we made together?  Kuria said. Rigathi Gachagua is my friend, we served together. I was his boss in the Transport Committee where I was the Vice chair because I was his senior. His late brother was my friend. We campaigned together; we were on that truck together around the country campaigning for Kenya Kwanza Administration.  The Senior economic advisor stated. He argued that Rigathi Gachagua with absolute respect as his boss and was even not supporting his impeachment not until he was left with zero options. Moses Kuria said that he was not a member of Parliament anymore and even when he was a Minister his impeaching authority was the National Assembly. So, when somebody goes there and says, By December, all of you will be dead men and women walking, is that very wise? That was my first problem.  Kuria added. He further said that threatening and blackmailing leaders instead of helping them grow was crime number one.

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Nertherlands King And Queen Set For Historic State Visit To Kenya In March 2025

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King Wilem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of Netherlands have scheduled to make a three-day State visit. The visit will take place from March 18th to March 20th, 2025. The visit will be a first State visit to Kenya with invitation from President William Ruto to discuss on strong and long-standing relationship. According to Dutch royal palace, the priority will be to foster new partnerships and deepen existing collaboration in areas such as sustainable agriculture, water managements and climate. Trade and investment are also expected to be discussed during the visit with economic missions focusing on Agriculture and water. The royal visit will be expected to strengthen ties between the two countries and Kenya’s role as a strategic partner for Netherlands in addressing global challenges. Apart from that, the two countries have worked together within the UN and other international organizations with acting goals related to democracy, the rule of law and independence of the judiciary. Netherlands and Kenya have also worked together on challenges relating to peace and security, climate change and food security.

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Starlink Faces Rising Costs As Kenya Implements New Satellite License Fees

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The government plans to raise license fees for satellite communication service providers. This will make internet companies like Starlink to pay more to operate in Kenya. The new proposals were published by Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) in December who seeks to review the Satellite Landing Rights license which will require the companies to obtain set up shops locally. The CAK seeked to raise the initial license fees from the current approximately 1.6 million to 15 million and wants to introduce an annual operating fee of Ksh. 4 million or 0.4 per cent of the company’s annual gross. With this, the Stakeholders have till January 23rd to submit their views for the proposed regulations, which might be implemented in the 2025/2026 financial year. According to CAK, the change will ensure technology neutrality and allow investors to land signals using any technology and also expand its scope to accommodate investors. Companies will be required to pay a Ksh. 5,000 application fees for the license whose term is 15 years.

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