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NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – Former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Justin Muturi, has officially handed over the docket to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. In a statement, Muturi expressed his gratitude to the staff at the Ministry of Public Service for their support and contributions during his tenure. He lauded their collective efforts in […]

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has warned ministers against dozing off during meetings, attributing their lack of attentiveness to “indulgence” and an absence of self-control. “In cabinet somebody’s sleeping at 10 hours – the question is where were they… if you can start conking there? To me that is a crime, a serous crime,” Hichilema said […]

Gang members stormed the town of Mirebalais in central Haiti on Monday and released about 500 inmates from prison. A spokesman for Haiti’s national police said extra officers had been deployed to the town, which is located 50km (30 miles) north-east of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Police officials said they had regained control of Mirebalais, but […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – New health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has committed to the full implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) while promising to eliminate fraudsters who he says are derailing the government agenda of prioritizing health for all.Speaking when he took over the health docket, Duale said he has the full backing […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1— Police officers from Mutitu Police Station have apprehended 33-year-old Ernest Musyoka and recovered government stores in his possession. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Tuesday that Musyoka, who was being sought for the offence of threatening to kill and assault, was arrested in his house at Itiko village. “Upon searching […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, has announced the deployment of a high-level delegation from the AU Panel of the Wise to South Sudan as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote dialogue in the country. This comes as tension remains high in Juba following […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – Newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured healthcare providers that the Social Health Authority (SHA) will now process and settle hospital claims by the 14th of each month. This move aims to streamline payments and alleviate financial strain on healthcare facilities. Duale made the commitment on Tuesday as […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – The High Court has declared the government’s directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform as unconstitutional. In his ruling, Justice Chacha Mwita indicated that there was no public participation in the matter and prohibited the government from enforcing the directive. He further pointed out that there […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – The South Sudanese government has refuted claims that President Salva Kiir directed Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to meet with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni following his visit to Juba, where he sought permission to speak with detained First Vice President Riek Machar. Odinga, appointed by President William Ruto as […]

LAIKIPIA, Kenya Apr 1 – President William Ruto has to develop their own identity, policies, and clear strategies, rather than maligning his name. Speaking in Ng’arachi Comprehensive School, Laikipia County, President Ruto accused his critics of lacking a clear vision. “Tell those busybodies who are obsessed with talking about me, that if they want to […]