Kenya Deploys 200 More Police Officers To Combat Gangs In Haiti

An additional 217 Kenyan police officers have been sent to Haiti as part of the multinational force to fight gang violence in Haiti. The Caribbean Island criminal gangs still control at least 85 percent according to estimates despite the deployment of Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) last June. Our additional troops to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti arrived safely in Port-au-Prince and were received by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime and other government officials. The Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen announced in a statement. The PM hailed the reinforcement as a crucial step in restoring order in the country. The contingent was accompanied by the Deputy National Security advisor Mr. Joseph Boinnet, Deputy Inspector General Administration Police Service, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli and Commandant-General Service Unit, Mr. Ranson Lolmodooni. Murkomen further stated in the announcement. The Haitan President President Fritz Alphonse Jean thanked Kenya for their unwavering support in combating the gang and affirming that the Carribean nation will ensure the soldiers remain safe. We want to welcome our brothers from Kenya. The other Kenyan troops are fighting hard, and these are challenging times and in challenging times we need friends like you. The President said. Global Mission: Arrival of Kenya\’s additional contingent of police officers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. pic.twitter.com/JlLA5OyxOZ — KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) January 19, 2025 Lately, some 10 countries have together pledged over 3,100 troops for Haiti as part of the anti-gang force but have been deployed so far.

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Teacher Dominic Orina Shortlisted for Ksh 129M Global Teacher Award

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Dominic Ming’ate Orina, a teacher at Kugerwet Primary School in Bomet County, has been shortlisted as one of 50 finalists for the prestigious Global Teacher Award 2025. The Bomet teacher will be competing with other shortlisted candidates from across the globe to fight for the $1m cash prize. Speaking after receiving the news, the teacher expressed his happiness, thanked God for the opportunity and even his community. \’\’Am overwhelmed and honoured to let you know that I have been shortlisted for the top 50 of the 9th Global Teacher Prize! This wouldn\’t be possible without the incredible support of my amazing people, like you. Keep me in your prayers to carry the trophy home by the end of the competition. My students, parents, teachers, and the entire community let us share this blessing. Improving people\’s lives through education is our priority. Glory be to God,\’\’ he stated. Since joining Kugerwet Primary School, Dominic has blended creativity and has had compassion to address challenges faced by his students and their families. His contributions that attracted the attention of the organizers includes using his funds to buy agricultural input for training students how to practice smart farming. This project not only enhances students\’ nutrition but also equips them with practical skills. Moreover his project extends beyond the school, where he collaborates with parents to establish kitchen gardens, promoting self-sufficiency and financial literacy through the sale of surplus produce. Teacher Dominic has provided over 150 students with new uniforms, boosting their self-esteem and school attendance. The programme also offers sanitary towels and learning materials to underprivileged students. The Global Teacher Award is an international recognition that celebrates exceptional educators who have made significant contributions to the teaching profession. Winners receive global recognition, a certificate of excellence, and a platform to share their inspiring stories.

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Molo Residents Protest Demanding Justice for Activist Richard Otieno Who was found dead in after being attacked using an axe

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Nakuru County residents took to the streets on Sunday carrying the body of a deceased activist, Richard Otieno, demanding justice for his murder. Activist Richard Otieno who is mostly known as Molo President, was reportedly found dead in Molo after being attacked using an axe by unknown assailants on Saturday night. Following the murder, the protestors stormed the mortuary where his body was being held and carried it out to the streets as they demanded answers. The protestors marched along the Njoro-Molo Road shouting for justice. The deceased was a youth leader and reportedly a fierce government critic. He was moreover an aspiring ward representative in the Molo Constituency before his untimely death. It is still unclear whether Otieno had gone missing before meeting his tragic death. His murder adds to a series of unexplained disappearances and deaths that have plagued the nation over the last months. Notably, barely two weeks ago, 24-year-old Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti, an activist who had been missing since November last year in Nairobi, was found dead in a mortuary in Thika. Mwiti had been missing for seven weeks before his dead body was found at the Thika Level Five Hospital.

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Pastor Ng\’ang\’a‘s Message to Those Generating AI Images of Different Leaders in Coffins

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Neno Evangelism church founder Pastor James Ng\’ang\’a has condemned the use of artificial intelligence to generate photos of leaders in coffins. The man of God went on to caution a content creator against using his voice for comedic purposes. According to Ng’ang’a some things are spiritual and should be prayed for. \”I\’m hurt. I\’m not happy. Some things are spiritual, so we can pray and help those children. I also remember that young content creator who usually wears a sufuria on his head while creating content using my sound. I had given a warning. I had said that some things are not good. I don\’t support generating an AI image of the king in a coffin. Young people, you must think twice. You can\’t ruin my name. A name that I built while in prison,\” he said. Notably, president Ruto has once pleaded with the Kenyan youth opposing his government to desist from caricaturing leaders and generate AI photos of them inside coffins. President Ruto warned that the trend could morph into incidents of killings. As a form of online activism, young people are expressing their dissatisfaction with President William Ruto\’s government by creating and sharing photos of him in a coffin. Relating to the criticism of Ruto’s government, recently former president Uhuru has encouraged the Gen Z to continue fighting for their rights something that has not been received well by Ruto’s allies.

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Boost For Ruto As Trump Pledges Support For Kenya\’s Mission In Haiti

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US Secretary of State Nominee Macro Rubio has disclosed that the US President-elect Donald Trump might continue supporting the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. This followed Trump\’s victory in the US 2024 elections where there had been uncertainties about the fate of the Haiti mission which was previously supported by Joe Biden\’s administration. This he said while speaking during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. However, he suggested that restoring peace in Haiti would require the assistance from foreign partners. There are no easy answers, the Kenyans are there, and they deserve a lot of credit for being willing to take on that mission and in recent days missions from various countries have arrived. I don\’t think anyone has a master plan for how you fix that overnight. The US Secretary of State said. You have to establish a baseline security and it\’s not going to come from a US military intervention. So, I would include foreign partners in the Western Hemisphere, who should be contributing to this effort to provide some level of stability and security in Haiti so that you can explore the opportunities to have a transitional government that has legitimacy that can ultimately lead to the conduct of elections. He added. United States has provided more than Ksh.77 billion for the mission up to date despite facing opposition from the lawmakers in Parliament.

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Moi University Council Dismissed As Government Intervene To End Crisis

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The Ministry of Education has dissolved the Moi University leadership council. The changes gazette notice dated Friday 17th January 2025 stated that new Chairperson appointed is Professor Noah Midamba. Midamba was formerly KCA University Vice Chancellor who left the institution in 2021. The new members also appointed to the University Council are Prof. Ronal Wasike, Dr. Mercy Nyambura Kanyara, Dr. Edward Sambili and Anne Weceke Makori. The changes were made by the Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 36 (1) of the Universities Act, as read together with section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General provisions Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Education appoints Noah Midamba (Prof.) to be the Chairperson of the Council of Moi University for a period of three years. The gazette notice stated. This move came after CS Ogamba visited Moi University and appointed the committee to look into the challenges at Moi University and come up with solutions to the challenges. Moi University staff members had issued a fresh strike since the Moi University former council had failed to uphold its part of the return-to-work formula including paying their December salary.

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Court Adjourns Again In Mlolongo Three Abduction Case Due To Absence of IG Kanja And DCI Amin

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Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Amin Mohammed have failed to appear in court again. They had been directed by Justice Chacha Mwita to produce three men who had been reportedly abducted in Mlolongo on December 16th, 2024, whether dead or alive and also appear personally in court. However, IG Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Amin Mohammed wanted to set aside orders requiring their presence in court over the alleged disappearance of the three men. Through their advocate Paul Nyamodi, the two said there is no proof of service that\’s on record as required by law. On the other hand, the petitioners led by the Law Society of Kenya said they were served properly. Justice Mwita responded by stating the orders he issued on January 8th and 13th requiring the IG and the DCI to produce the three missing in court whether dead or alive. The three missing men namely Justus Mutumwa, Martin Mwau and Karani Muema also stated that they were initially denied access to the court, and it took the intervention of the deputy registrar to grant them entry as said by Lawyer Dan Maazo. With the hearing is still pending, the High Court will on Thursday next weel rule whether it will set aside order requiring the presence of IG Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Amin in court over the alleged abduction.

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Kahush Spotted At Father Mutahi Kagwe\’s Swearing-in Despite Criticizing Ruto\’s Regime

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Mutahi Kagwe has been sworn in as the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock. He was sworn in on January 17th, 2025. During the swearing in, the son of Mutahi Kagwe rapper Kahush was spotted during the event. Kagwe was sworn in together with William Kabogo who was sworn in as the CS for information and communication, digital and economy and Lee Kinyanjui was also sworn in as the CS for Investments, Trade and Industry. The swearing-in ceremony was presided by President William Ruto which took place at State House Nairobi with Kagwe being the first one to take the oath. Despite attending Mutahi Kagwe\’s swearing at State House, the rapper had produced a music criticizing Ruto\’s government. Ruto must go. This was among words that were heard in Kahush\’s song as he stated that Ruto was a liar, and he meant was he said. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8m8vyDttYD/?igsh=MWxoeXdkNGExd21idg== The video which claimed that Ruto must go came to limelight on June 24th, 2024, during the Anti-Finance Bill protest 2024.

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Ex-Tana River County Officials Arrested in Ksh. 9M Tender Fraud Case

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested eight former Tana River County officials. The former County officials were arrested on Thursday 16th January 2024 in the evening. They had allegedly awarded an irregular tender of Ksh. 9million. The suspects included Former County Chief Officer for Public Service Fatuma Azra, Former Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Abashora Swaleh Salad, Building Inspector with the Department of Public Works Ali Dhidha Hussein and Former supply Management officer Isaa Funani Bere. The other officials included Mohamed Natse, Kevin Simiyu Wafula, Fatuma Napasha Hussein Electro, Al-Karim Agencies one of the companies that had been contracted to fence the wildlife offices and staff quarters in Hola town. The suspect among 14 individuals implicated in the case will be arraigned in court at the Hola Chief Magistrate Court on Friday as others in hiding are still being searched for and urged to surrender to relevant authorities. The suspects will be charged with five offences which will include engaging in a project without prior planning, fraudulent practices in procurement, forgery, conspiracy and failure to comply with procurement laws.

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Governor Susan Kihika Discloses She is on Maternity Leave

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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has finally broken her silence after Kenyans questioned her whereabouts. In a letter dated January 17, the governor explained that her absence was due to her being on maternity leave. According to the governor, she felt compelled to address the matter after receiving numerous phone calls from concerned Kenyans wanting to know why she had been out of the public eye. “Following numerous calls that I have received regarding my absence, as the elected Governor of Nakuru County, I want to first of all assure the people of Nakuru that I am well and currently on maternity leave,” Kihika clarified. She went ahead to assure the county residents that service delivery in Nakuru would go on seamlessly and that she would be out for only a few weeks. Kihika further announced that Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones would oversee the running of the county. “While thanking the people of Nakuru for their concern, I wholeheartedly assure them that service delivery in our Great County is proceeding as envisaged under the able guidance of the team led by the Deputy Governor, H E David Kones.I have no doubts whatsoever in HE Kones leading them in my absence. I will be resuming official duties at the end of my leave in the next few weeks. God bless you all.” Her comment comes after a section of Kenyans alleged that she had reportedly travelled to the United States of America to deliver.

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