LSK: Supreme Court ignored public participation concerns in Finance Act 2023 ruling

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has criticised the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared Finance Act 2023 constitutional. In a statement, Odhiambo asserted that the court’s decision overlooked the issue of inadequate public participation by Parliament. She argued that legislative processes cannot override legitimate expectations and public interest. “We respectfully disagree with…

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‘I don’t know how much sleep I got’ – Masai Russell reveals her thought process the night before winning Olympic gold in 100m hurdles

She recorded 12.33 seconds, edging home fevourite Cyrena Samba-Mayela by just 0.01s while defending champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn came third Paris Olympics 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell has revealed how tough it was for her to catch sleep on the night before ruling the French Capital in her specialty. The 24-year-old said being her maiden appearance at…

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Kenyan Newspapers, October 30: Gachagua Reveals How Ruto Conspired With Organizations To Dismiss Him

On Wednesday, October 30, local newspapers maintained reports on the events at the Supreme Court where the ousted vice president Rigathi Gachagua he went to protest his removal. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers. Photo: Screenshots from the Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers.Source: UGC Elsewhere, dailies reported the relief…

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CS Joho Outlines Fireworks Rules for Diwali Celebrations

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has issued specific rules for individuals planning to use fireworks during Diwali celebrations on November 1 and 2, 2024. Joho, in a public notice, stressed that these displays should not inconvenience the public. “The Hindu community should ensure fireworks displays comply with the Explosives Act, Cap 115, Laws of Kenya….

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Bodies recovered after flash floods in Spain

Bodies have been recovered after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says. “Dead bodies have been found, but out of respect for the families, we are not going to provide any further data,” Carlos Mazon told reporters. Spain has been hit by torrential rain and hailstorms, triggering…

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IG Kanja pushes for AFRIPOL reforms at Steering Committee meeting in Algeria

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is spearheading discussions on critical reforms within the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) at the 12th AFRIPOL Steering Committee meeting in Algiers, Algeria. Kanja, who also serves as President of the AFRIPOL General Assembly, on Wednesday presided over deliberations focused on restructuring the organization’s statutes, governance, and…

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‘We need to commercialize volleyball’- KVF president Charles Nyaberi says as he unveils 2024/25 season calendar

The 2024/25 season will serve off on Thursday, October 31 as the federation seeks to embrace technology. The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has officially launched its 2024/25 season, set to serve off from Thursday, October 31, to Sunday, November 3, at the Kamukunji Grounds in Nyeri. This new season promises to bring thrilling competition as…

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