I considered killing my violent husband, woman says

  Gender Based Violence survivors and stakeholders match in Kisii town during the launch of 16 days of Gender Activism on Nov 27, 2024. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] At 74, Priscillah still recalls the anger and violence that defined her marriage. At one point, she even contemplated killing her husband “for peace”. Married at only 18, the scars are still so…

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CS Mutua Suspends Overseas Job Recruitment Exercise

Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has temporarily halted the overseas job recruitment exercise to expedite the processing of over 5,931 applications already received. Dr. Mutua announced that the suspension will allow the government to align the process with the needs of recruiting agencies and job seekers, ensuring a more streamlined approach. The exercise, conducted…

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Intelligent Transport System Set to Transform Nairobi’s Traffic Flow by 2025

On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) took a significant step in addressing Nairobi’s traffic congestion by launching the city’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Traffic Management Centre (TMC). The project, which will begin in March 2025, includes the establishment of the Traffic Management Centre at Cabanas along Mombasa Road. KURA…

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Win for Clerics as Mungatana Withdraws Bill on Religious Regulations

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has withdrawn the Religious Organizations Bill, which sought to impose strict regulations on churches and other religious groups. Mungatana, who sponsored the bill and previously chaired the Senate Taskforce on the Shakahola Massacre, explained that the decision followed extensive consultations with religious leaders across the country. “We confirm that we…

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New clashes in Mozambique as two reported killed

  A protester aims a rock at a Mozambique soldier as he attempts to disperse protesters as they clash with Mozambican riot police in Maputo on November 27, 2024. [AFP] Anti-government protesters and security forces clashed across Mozambique Wednesday with police reportedly killing two people and a military vehicle mowing down another at fresh demonstrations…

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Póor communication, implementation hamper CBC integration, says Speaker Wetangula

The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula hosted a delegation of Doctoral Leadership students from USIU-Africa, led by Prof. Timothy Oketch, Dean of the Chandaria School of Business. The meeting delved into pressing issues affecting Kenya’s education sector, the Affordable Housing agenda, and the potential risks posed by gaps in the IEBC’s structure. Prof….

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KMPDU warns of health services shutdown in December

KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella during a press briefing on November 27, 2024. [ Collins Oduor, Standard] The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a strike notice set for December. In a press briefing on Wednesday, KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atella urged medical interns to stay home effective immediately, citing a four-month delay…

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NCIC summons MUHURI Director Khalef Khalifa over hate speech

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) Director Khalef Khalifa over alleged divisive and hateful utterances. In a statement issued Wednesday, NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia described Khalifa’s as discriminatory and inciteful. Kobia stated that NICIC has commenced investigations into the matter and summoned Khalifa to appear before the…

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