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Nation Media Group correspondent Mwangi Muiruri was on Friday morning, March 15, accosted and attacked by armed men along Makutano Junction at the Nairobi-Nyeri-Embu road intersection. Reports indicated that three armed men intercepted him using a Mazda Demio and demanded he keys in his security PIN on his phone before seizing it and Ksh2,000 cash. Muiruri was accosted by three armed men dressed in navy blue suits at 5:30 am along Makutano junction, according to his account to the press. Police officers attached to the station have since launched investigations to unravel what happened and bring the culprits to book. "Contrary to reports by the Nation, I have never been interviewed by the media House nor made any comment nor announcement about Jacque Maribe," CS Kuria noted.
Africa boasts a population of over a billion people and holds 60 per cent of the world’s arable land. Africa’s contribution to global trade remains disproportionately low, accounting for less than 10 per cent of total trade. While the global coffee trade generates a staggering US$450 billion, the coffee producers worldwide only capture a fraction, a mere US$25 billion. Similarly, African nations have the potential to wield considerable influence by banding together to leverage their collective resources and negotiate favourable terms in the global market. By harnessing the collective strength of its people and resources, Africa can overcome its challenges and emerge as a formidable force on the global stage.
The Bill was passed after Kenya Kwanza senators prevailed over their Azimio counterparts and rejected several amendments aimed at providing relief to Kenyans. The opposition senators, led by Okong’o Omogeni (Nyamira), described the Bill as unconstitutional, objecting to the mandatory 1.5% housing tax for all Kenyans. However, Kenya First senators, led by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, approved minor amendments proposed by Senate Transport Committee Chairman Karongo Wa Thang’wa and other members. The Affordable Housing Bill of 2023 aims to legalise the collection of a 1.5% monthly housing tax for self-employed Kenyans and those in the informal sector. Monda’s troubles began soon after Osoro led a team of anti-Arati politicians to the DG’s home in Keumbu.
Shell on Thursday watered down key targets on cutting carbon emissions, sparking anger from climate campaigners. UK oil and gas giant Shell on Thursday watered down key targets on cutting carbon emissions, sparking anger from climate campaigners, but kept its pledge for net zero by 2050. Shell said it had diluted climate targets, including on "net carbon intensity", a measurement of emissions produced by each unit of energy sold by Shell. The group said net carbon intensity would be cut 15-20% by 2030 compared to 2016 levels. "Shell backtracks on climate targets," said environmental activist shareholders' group Follow This.
At the time of Monica’s tragic death, Jowie was engaged to Maribe, adding another layer of intrigue to an already sensational case. Around 8pm, Jowie left the joint and headed to Lenana Road, from where he took a taxi to Monica’s residence where he used a stolen national ID card for access. Inside Monica’s residence, another witness identified Jowie as the last person seen with Monica before her tragic demise. According to this witness, Jowie and another individual named Walid were with Monica upon her return from South Sudan. Even attempts to rehabilitate his public image through music and expressions of faith were met with skepticism, as the weight of Monica’s murder hung heavy over his every move.
Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has claimed that Raila Odinga will indeed contest the presidency in 2027, even if he secures the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position. He acknowledged that recent meetings between Odinga, President William Ruto, and Ugandan President Museveni have caused further divisions within the Azimio coalition. He, along with Martha Karua, the leader of the Narc Kenya party, pledged to continue advocating for the interests of the Mount Kenya region within the opposition. Warning against potential marginalization of the Mount Kenya region, Kioni stressed the importance of unity and collective voice in national politics to safeguard the region's relevance and prosperity. Kioni reiterated that Odinga's pursuit of the AUC chairmanship is primarily a strategic move to bide time until the 2027 presidential contest.
President William Ruto has honoured four cabinet secretaries and two other individuals with prestigious awards for their exceptional service and contributions to the nation. In a Gazette notice on Friday, March 15, President Ruto awarded the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart award (second class) to Njuguna Ndung’u, who serves as the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Aisha Jumwa for Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage, Florence Bore for Labour, and Alice Wahome for Lands. President William Ruto with Cabinet Secretaries Aisha Jumwa, Njuguna Ndungu, Florence Bore and Alice Wahome. Established in 1966, the Order of the Burning Spear recognises distinguished service to public dignitaries, exemplary members of the public service, and professionals. The award, divided into Chief, Elder, and Moran classes, has been bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields.
President William Ruto on Thursday traveled to Zanzibar to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu. The Political Federation, according to Museveni, will most certainly guarantee the prosperity of people through a larger market while also ensuring their strategic security. The ultimate aim of the EAC's regional integration process is the Political Federation. Article 5 (2) of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community provides for the idea of the Political Federation. In May 2017, the EAC Heads of State adopted the Political Confederation as a transitional model toward achieving the Political Federation.
A court has ordered the detention of three suspects for 14 days in connection with the murder of a businessman during a scuffle in a club in Kisii Town. This is after businessman Jeremiah Mogaka Nyamweya, 37 succumbed to injuries he sustained during the scuffle on March 10. The incident happened at a popular club as a group fought over a woman, witnesses told police. After an autopsy was conducted, it was established that Nyamweya died of the injuries that he sustained in the scuffle. It was then that police started to pursue the matter and visited the club and sought to review the surveillance footage.
President William Ruto has honoured and awarded four cabinet secretaries for their distinguished and outstanding services to the nation. Order of the Golden Heart of the Republic of Kenya is the highest award in Kenya and is split into three classes: Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H. and Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H.). The Order of the Burning Spear was instituted on 21 April 1966. The Order is divided into: Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S), Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S) and Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S).
What is it about, and do you think such artiste organisations are essential to the growth of spoken word poetry in Kenya? I have known you to talk about using spoken word poetry for therapy. How does your background as someone who graduated with a major in psychology intersect with your spoken word poetry? Spoken word poetry speaks to the soul, anchoring us in hope at times that we are grieving. But also so many other spoken word artistes who have come before me have inspired me.
Numerous African nations experienced internet disruption on Thursday, March 14, due to multiple undersea telecommunication cables encountering failures. On Thursday, March 14, an incident involving damage to an undersea cable caused widespread disruption to internet services in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. The affected undersea cables near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, resulted in downtime for various nations across West and South Africa. According to The Nation, quoting Bloomberg, undersea cables, including the West Africa Cable System, MainOne, and ACE, were affected on Thursday, hindering telecommunications data flow. “This is a result of damage to international undersea cables across East & West Africa.
Despite being a disgraced former president who was sent to jail, Jacob Zuma is turning out to be the political wildcard in South Africa's election campaign. Prof Calland said Mr Zuma was the key to the party getting votes. It helped the ANC cross the 50% line in every national election since 2004," he told the BBC. In December, she was the one who read out a statement on behalf of her father announcing that he had thrown his weight behind the MK party. It showed the deep political animosity that Mr Zuma has for Mr Ramaphosa.
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