Israel Military Strikes Gaza, Forces New Displacement to the North

Israel military has strike killing 22 people across the Gaza strip. The killings happened on 13 Wednesday 2024 as Israel forces deepened their forces into Beit Hanoun town in the North forcing the residents there to depart. According to citizen tv, the residents there said that Israeli forces surrounded the shelters ordering them to head to the South through a checkpoint separating two towns and a refugee camp in the North from Gaza city. Residents and Palestine medics said that men were held for questioning as women and children were allowed to continue towards Gaza city. According to the medics, five people were killed in an Israeli strike that hit a group of people outside Kamal Adwan Hospital near Beit Lahiya, while five others were killed in two separate strikes in Nuseirat in Central Gaza Strip where the army began a limited raid two days ago. More than 43,500 Palestine’s were killed in Gaza since last year. Palestina officials said that Gaza had been reduced to a wasteland of wrecked buildings and piles of rubble, where more than two million Gazans were seeking shelter in makeshift tents and facing shortages of food and medicines. Efforts by Arab mediators, Qatar and Egypt with the help of the U.S have failed to end the war in Gaza while Hamas and Israel keep trading blames for the lack of progress.

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Jaguar appointed as a member of Kenya’s Commission on Administrative Justice

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Kenyan politician Charles Njagua, known as Jaguar, has been appointed as a member of Kenya’s Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ). The announcement was made by the State House on November 12, 2024, where President Ruto named the former MP to fill one of the two vacant CAJ positions. Dorothy Jemator Kimengech was also selected from a pool of 278 applicants narrowed down to these two final candidates. In 2017 the former MP entered politics winning the Starehe Parliamentary seat under the Jubilee party. However, he lost his seat in August 2022 while running under the UDA party. Apart from being a prominent politician, Jaguar is also an entrepreneur, and musician he also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from Mt. Kenya University.

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President William Ruto Set to Deliver State of the Nation Address to Parliament Next Thursday

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President William Ruto is set to address a joint session parliament next week on Thursday. Speaker Moses Wetangula said in a message to the National Assembly that the Head of State will make his 2024 State of the Nation address on November 21st, 2024. I wish to inform the house that I have received a message from His Excellency the President conveying that he intends to deliver the 2024 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Speaker Moses Wetangula said. The Head of the Republic will discourse measures taken to achieve National security, and national values and also enlighten on the achievements of his administration. The state of the Nation address is done annually as required by the constitution. This will be the third State of the Nation addressed by the President since he was, he was voted in as the Head of State in 2022. His first State of the Nation address was on 29 September 2022, while his second address was on November 9th, 2023. The State of the Nation address comes this year when the President’s administration is facing a lot of challenges over unmet expectation issues on the social health insurance fund (SHIF), struggles in the economy and a lot of abduction, kidnapping and murder cases of which the issue was also addressed by the clergy. The speaker of the National Assembly and the Senate will be expected to gazette the sitting scheduled for next week.

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Evans Kapkea Has Been sworn in as the new Uasin Gishu deputy governor

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Evans Kapkea has been sworn in as the new Uasin Gishu deputy governor at the High Court in Eldoret. This comes after the former Deputy Governor John Barorot resigned after serving for two years under Governor Jonathan Bii. His swearing-in furthermore follows a Gazette notice by the County Secretary and Chairperson of the Assumption of Office of the Deputy Governor Committee, Edwin Bett, which announced that the swearing-in ceremony would be held on November 14th at the county headquarters. “The swearing-in ceremony of Evans Kipruto Kapkea as the Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu County shall be held on Thursday, 14th November 2024 at Uasin Gishu County Headquarters starting at 10.15 a.m.’’ The Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii appointed Kapkea as the new deputy governor following a court ruling on October 14. Eldoret High Court Presiding Judge Justice Reuben Nyakundi had ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Governor Bii to gazette Kapkea as the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu County. According to Governor Bii, former DG Barorot resigned after securing a job with an international organisation. Bii moreover described Barorot as a friend adding that they had several meetings before his resignation.

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Clergy Call Out Leaders for Their Greed as Cases of Abductions, Murder Increase: “Government Must Protect Lives”

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The Clergy has high lightened about the insensitivity of Kenya elective leaders in carrying out their tasks. They said in their statement that the elective leaders have been mandated to fulfill roles conferred to them by the constitution. They also stated that the elective leaders are among the highest paid legislatures in the world. We are troubled by their heightened insensitivity and irresponsibility in carrying out their tasks allowing themselves to be captured and compromised in corrupt deals. Corruption may not always involve financial benefits but the unjust use of possessions and authority and abuse of office. The clergy stated. The clergy said that the massive greed witnessed was shocking and heartbreaking, the violation of human rights and freedom of speech. They added that they were appalled by the blatant recarrying incidents of reports in abductions, disappearances, torture and killings of Kenyans to decry the increasing murder of women. This has caused great consternation, anger and disgust. Many families are still grappling with the loss of their children who were brutally killed, injured or went missing following what is referred to as the Genz demonstrations in June 2024. Many of these victims had raised concerns about rampant corruption within and outside the government. The Clergy said. They insisted they wanted to know the abductors, if the government was unable to stop the abduction of the victims. In relation to this, the clergy said that the government must protect the lives of every human person in Kenya as stipulated in the constitution of the republic of Kenya article 126. They added the government must take the lead in following the law which the leadership took an oath to uphold and defend at all times.

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Meg Whitman: US Ambassador to Kenya shockingly resigns

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United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has resigned from her ambassadorial role days after Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States. while announcing her resignation, she revealed that she had already submitted her resignation letter to US President Joe Biden. Meg Whitman went on to term her role as the US ambassador as an honour and privilege and that under her service, the United States was able to strengthen its partnership with Kenya. “From delivering emergency funding to alleviate catastrophic flooding in 2023 to the ongoing eradication of malaria, HIV, and MPOX, the US government prioritizes the health and welfare of our friends in Kenya.” Other notable achievements include the decision by Joe Biden’s administration to elevate Kenya as its first major non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa. She further noted that the achievements reflected the importance of both countries’ ability to stand for each other and protect the shared democratic values and enhanced security. “Trade, jobs, and US investment in Kenya are at historic highs because of our efforts. We also responded to the skyrocketing demand for our consular services, reducing wait times for nonimmigrant visa appointments from more than two years to about two months.’’ She concluded by congratulating the incoming President Donald Trump even as she exuded confidence in the continued partnership between the US and Kenya. “Our Embassy benefits from highly qualified Kenyan and American employees who will continue their efforts under the leadership of Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard to advance the shared goals on which our bilateral relationship has long been grounded. Our relations are stronger than ever, and I am confident this trajectory will continue. I will depart Kenya full of gratitude for the team that has worked tirelessly on my behalf, for the opportunity to serve my country.” Her resignation comes against the backdrop of the recent criticism by Kenyans who demanded Trump’s administration recall her.

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US Suspends Flight to Haiti After Three Jetliners Hit by Gunfire

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United States has banned all its flights entering Haiti. The ban was lifted on Tuesday 12th November for a month following the incident where three jetliners approaching or departing were hit by gunfire. The suspension came after an airplane arriving from Florida in Port-au-Prince was hit by gunfire and had to change the route to Dominican Republic. During the strike, a flight attendant was injured. Two plans that left Haitian capital on Monday 11th November 2024 were also struck by gunfire with single bullet holes detected. Other gunshots were being fired in several neighborhoods of the capital. Due to this, many schools and stores were shuttered as people feared more attacks by the powerful armed gangs. They controlled 80 percent of the city even though the Kenyan military had been deployed. United states of Tuesday called Haiti leaders and urged them to put personal interests aside and concentrate on getting the country back on its feet. The nations have long been struggling with political stability, poverty, natural disasters and gang violence but it all deteriorated on end of February when armed gangs launched the attack in the capital with the aim of overthrowing the Prime Minister Aeriel Henry. Even though Kenyan soldiers had been deployed in June, violence has continued to emerge in Haiti. The gang leaders have increased their forces for the zones they control and placed gas cylinders and Molotov cocktail bombs ready to use against the police.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk lands a Gov’t Job in Trump’s Government

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U.S President Donald Trump has appointed Space X founder, Elon Musk a government job. His role will be to co-lead with Former Republican presidential to a newly department of Government Efficiency. Trump indicated that the new department would operate outside the confines of government. Musk and Ramaswamy will pave way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures and restructure Federal Agencies. Trump said in a statement. He also stated that the new department will realize long-held Republican dreams and provide advice and guidance from outside the government. Trump added that that their new role would not require Senate approval and would allow Elon Musk to remain the Chief Executive Officer of Company Tesla. The Department of Government Efficiency will be known as Doge for short which according to Trump is a reference to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin which Musk has supported. Both Co-leaders were Trump’s number one supporters during his campaign where Elon Musk donated $200 million. Trump said that they have a deadline to conclude their work by US Independence Day on 4th July 2026. People have no idea how much this will move the needle. Elon Musk wrote on an X account. We will not go gently Ramaswamy wrote on his X account as well.

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MP Gathoni Wamuchomba writes A Letter to Speaker of the National Assembly seeking adjournment of house business to debate the SHIF

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Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has penned a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, seeking adjournment of house business to debate the Social Health Insurance Fund(SHIF). Wamuchomba wants speaker Wetangula to consider her request for adjournment, arguing that the SHIF system has several inefficiencies. ”There exists a growing uncertainty and confusion on the Implementation of SHIF countrywide. This Morning I wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly asking to adjourn the house business to Debate on SHIF. Achieving this requires fundamental changes to create a health system that can deliver. The current system is riddled with inefficiencies and fragmentation. The resources and funds are either misused or overused resulting in substandard health outcomes. Kenya has been on a journey to fix the healthcare system to make it more equal, accessible, and affordable for all.’’ She further notes that the government failed to adhere to a court order that declared certain sections of the Social Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, yet proceeded with the rollout. According to her, the Parliament was given 90 days to review the suspended provisions, but is yet to act on this despite the rollout. According to the lawmaker, numerous legal cases concerning the SHIF are still pending in court, making it inappropriate for the government to proceed with implementing the program. ”In this regard and the above explained grave situation, I wish to indulge you to consider as a matter of priority to adjourn the business of the house on 12th November 2024 to debate and deliberate on resolving the deplorable health crisis facing the country.I want to draw your attention to the fact that on 19 July 2024, the High Court declared some provisions of the Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), the Digital Health Act (DHA), and the Primary Health Care Act (PHCA) unconstitutional but suspended the effect of its judgment for 120 days to allow for Parliament to make amendments to the inherent unconstitutional provisions and public participation in the respective Acts. This is yet to be done by Parliament. There are still legal challenges in court on the implementation of SHIF.’’ MP Wamuchomba said that the SHIF system was set for failure after what she termed as a public admission from top government officials as challenges that the SHIF scheme was marred with. Wamuchomba is a leader who is mostly known for her hard stand on public interest matters

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President William Ruto Nominates Ex-IEBC Chair Issack Hassan, Former MP Jaguar Gov’t jobs

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Formers Independent Electoral Boundaries Commision Chair (IEBC), Isaack Hassan has been nominated by the Head of State as the new chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). Hassan was among the eight candidates shortlisted for the position on October following an open call for applications which was made on 13th September 2024. The announcement was made by the Head of Public Service on Tuesday 12th November which confirmed that President Ruto had submitted Hassan’s name to Parliament for approval. Koskei also revealed that Ann Mwangi, Dr. Micah Onyiego Nyakego, Boniface Kipkemoi Samati, Dr. Annette Mbogoh, John Muchiri Nyaga, Kenwilliams Nyakomitah and Jackline Lukalo Mwenesi were also nominated as members of IPOA. The president nominated Charles Orinda Dulo as the Chairperson of the commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) and Former Starehe MP Charles Njagua Kanyi as member of the CAJ board. The President further nominated Gerald Nyoma Arita for the position of Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Kenya.

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