Kenyans encouraged to register for affordable housing programme

More than 550, 000 Kenyans have registered with Boma Yangu portal waiting to acquire affordable housing units once they are completed. Land, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has divulged that the number of those who have expressed interests to purchase affordable houses are more than the units currently being constructed. Speaking while…

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‘DCI vehicles should be branded’ – Kiambu senator seeks to introduce 3 amendments to rein in cops

Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa has proposed the branding of vehicles belonging to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Karungo, in a statement via his X account on Friday, December 6, 2024, disclosed that he seeks to introduce amendments to the National Police Service, Traffic, and the Public Order Act to promote transparency in the security…

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Security beefed up in Eastern Region ahead of holidays

The Government has stepped up security across the Eastern Region ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities to ensure residents and visitors enjoy peaceful celebrations. Regional Commissioner Paul Rotich, said they have done hotspot marking of areas known to have high levels of insecurity to ensure life and property is protected during this season. Speaking…

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Havas launches global e-commerce offering in Africa 

Havas Africa has announced the launch of Havas Market, Havas’ strategic full-service e-commerce offering. Havas Market is designed to create a more meaningful shopping experience for consumers, optimising the entire path to purchase to achieve best-in-class service for clients. The agency will support brands looking to transform their commerce approach across direct-to-consumer platforms, retailer marketplaces,…

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Boeing plea deal tied to fatal crashes rejected

A Boeing plea deal intended to resolve a case related to two fatal crashes of its planes has been rejected by a US judge. The plane maker agreed with the US government in July to plead guilty to one count of criminal fraud, face independent monitoring, and pay a $243m (£191m) fine. However, Judge Reed…

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Sakaja, Simba Arati among 10 governors with zero development

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o when she appeared before teh National Assembly’s Finance Committee at the Bunge Towers on March 7, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakangó has flagged county governments for their low expenditure on development budgets in her latest report. In her County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report for the…

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Kakamega: 2 Armed Robbery Suspects Killed by DCI

Officers of the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) from Nairobi succeeded in defeating armed crime suspects in Matungu area of ​​Kakamega county. According to DCIthe suspects have been troubling the residents of Matungu and its suburbs. A task force comprising the DCI's Criminal Investigation and Intelligence unit followed the armed suspects to their rented house,…

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Tekno releases new single “Pounds & Dollars”

Nigerian Afrobeats hitmaker, Tekno, known for his versatility as a producer, singer, performer, dancer and fashion enthusiast, has released a new single titled “Pounds & Dollars”. The track comes just as the festive season kicks off and according to Tekno, will hopefully play a role in kicking off ‘Detty December’. With a string of chart-topping…

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