Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has ignited debate by proposing a reduction of presidential and elected leaders’ terms from five to four years. His bold move aims to prevent power consolidation and encourage innovation. Amid the debate over the Constitution (Amendment) Bill of 2024, could this proposal reshape Kenya’s political future?
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Lt. General John Omenda, Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, led a tree planting exercise in Vihiga County to mark Mazingira Day. The initiative, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, aims to plant 12,000 trees, contributing to President William Ruto’s goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2030.
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Nairobi County officials and church leaders have agreed to noise control measures, requiring churches to install soundproofing to reduce noise pollution. The initiative also covers mosques, clubs, and matatu stages. The collaboration includes the creation of a Nairobi County Environmental Day, focusing on tree planting and prayers for the city.
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Female governors walked out in protest during the Council of Governors (CoG) elections after their calls for fair gender representation were ignored. The walkout followed the sidelining of their candidates, Gladys Wanga and Wavinya Ndeti, from key leadership roles, sparking concerns about the future of gender balance in political leadership.
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Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent abduction and sexual assault of Mombasa blogger Bruce Kajira, also known as Chawa-001. The incident, which took place on 12th September 2024, shocked the nation, with more arrests expected as investigations continue. The suspects have been charged in Shanzu Law Court, and further details are anticipated.
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The judgement in a long-running land encroachment dispute between 89-year-old Obondo Owungo Awoko and his 65-year-old nephew Patrick Bukaki Owoko is set to be delivered on September 26. The case, involving contested ancestral land in Busia’s Butula sub-county, has been ongoing since 2016, with multiple eviction attempts thwarted. Judge Boaz Olao will deliver the ruling.
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Kiambu County Assembly MCA Ezra Kabuga Kihara has tragically passed away following a road accident on Thika Road near Mang’u High School. His vehicle collided with a lorry and caught fire, leading to his untimely death. Police are investigating the accident, and his body has been taken to Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home for post-mortem and burial preparations.
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The family of missing Wajir MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed has moved to court, demanding that the police produce him in court. Yusuf went missing on 13th September 2024, after being forcefully removed from a taxi. The family alleges that police officers are responsible for his disappearance, prompting a habeas corpus application to ensure his release.
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World Vision distributes dairy goats to women in Kuria, empowering them economically to combat female genital mutilation and promote education for girls.
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The Nairobi County Government has closed a cement manufacturing company in Ngara over environmental pollution concerns. The closure follows complaints from Ngara High School and local residents about excessive dust and untreated effluent being discharged into the Nairobi River. County officials arrested three individuals and vowed zero tolerance for violations under Governor Johnson Sakaja. This action sends a strong message against environmental pollution in Nairobi.
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