President William Ruto will today, Tuesday, preside over the launch of the second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP2). Spearheaded by the government with support from the World Bank, the project is strategically designed to fortify urban institutions' capacities, thereby enhancing the delivery and resilience of urban infrastructure and services. It also aims to catalyze greater private sector engagement in urban planning processes, amplifying the program's impact on sustainable urban growth. These are strengthened institutions for urban service delivery and integrated planning for inclusive and resilient urban areas. The program is part of a wider Kenya Urban Program (KenUP).

Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth termPresident Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term on Tuesday at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and a number of other Western countries due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. On the international stage, he is locked in a confrontation with Western countries he accuses of using Ukraine as a vehicle to try to defeat and dismember Russia. “President Putin was re-elected and will continue the path, although the West probably doesn’t like it. Putin in March won a landslide victory in a tightly controlled election from which two anti-war candidates were barred on technical grounds. The United States and other Western countries stayed away from Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony.

By NATION AFRICA More by this AuthorThe Guinness World Records is searching for a Kenyan man who claims to have the longest nails in Africa to take part in a global competition. The Guinness World Records team now wants Mr Waweru, whose fingernails were at 1.4ft then, to apply and enter the global competition. “I would love to try and contact him to apply for the record,” Guinness World Records Talent Researcher Charlie Anderson said via email. Read: Kenyan teacher breaks world record for longest science lessonHe urged anyone else who has long nails to come forth. AdvertisementMr Anderson clarified that their interest to contact Mr Waweru does not mean that he is the record holder.

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Kajiado - Police in Kajiado county have launched investigations following the death of a 58-year-old man and his 16-year-old daughter. Police in Kajiado linked the murder incident to marital differences. Isinya Sub-County Police Command Patrick Manyasi confirmed the incident, saying it was linked to marital differences the man had with his wife, with whom he had separated recently. The police boss termed the incident unfortunate, arguing couples should seek counselling when faced with marital issues. According to the police report, the girl had visited her father at Blessed Apartment in Kitengela moments before neighbours heard commotion.

Landlords are now required to remit 1.5 per cent of their gross rental income starting May 9. KRA noted that the Affordable Housing Act 2024 introduced the Affordable Housing Levy for all persons. The Authority is the designated collector of the Affordable Housing Levy. The Affordable Housing Act also introduced a 1.5 per cent levy on the gross salary of each employee or an individual’s received or accrued gross income not subject to the Levy. According to the Authority, the employer's contribution to the Affordable Housing Levy is an allowable deduction under Section 15 of the Income Tax Act.

Amid a looming ultimatum from the Employment and Labour Relations Court, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced plans to establish a unified Return to Work Formula (RTWF) within the next 48 hours. The impasse between the doctors' union and the government reached a critical point last Friday when the KMPDU withdrew from the 'Whole of Nation Approach' talks. Governor Wailes Ahmed Abdullahi and Council's Health Committee Chairperson, Muthomi Njuki, signing return-to-work agreement, May 3. Expectations that a return-to-work formula would be reached and deposited in court by Monday morning were not met, prompting the Labour court to issue a caution to the parties involved. Justice Ongaya of the Labour Court warned that if a return-to-work formula is not agreed upon, the court will intervene and make a decision.

Nairobi flies invade KisumuKisumu residents have been put on notice over a possible outbreak of Nairobi Fly infestation in Dunga and Paga areas within the lakeside county. According to researchers the Nairobi fly insect neither bites nor stings but its toxin causes blisters. “We are issuing an alert regarding a significant infestation of Nairobi flies in the vicinity. However, to farmers, the Nairobi fly is beneficial since it helps in controlling pests attack. Outbreaks of Nairobi fly infestation in the country has happened in 1998, 2007, 2019 and 2020.eojina@ke.nationmedia.com

A message disseminated to customers by Kenya Power painted a grim picture of the aftermath, expressing regret over the extensive power outage. This being our main biggest and main substation we have therefore lost power supply to the whole of Kisii County,” Kenya Power said in a message to customers. While efforts to restore power were underway, Kenya Power cautioned that the process would be protracted, given the extent of the damage inflicted by the attackers. Nationwide blackoutThe attack on the KETRACO power station that has caused a blackout in the whole of Kisii County comes just days after a system disturbance caused widespread power outages across the nation. "At 5:40 PM (EAT) Thursday, 2nd May 2024, we experienced a system disturbance on the grid, resulting in power supply disruption in most parts of the country," Kenya Power said in a statement.

Now, a handful of lawyers in Kenya are helping victims counter these crimes and deliver justice to people often shunned by society. Kennedy Murunga, a pro bono lawyer working with the two groups on seven cases, including Joe's, said he hoped for some verdicts by the end of the year. "It will say to (the LGBTQ+ community), 'look, the courts are here to serve you too.'" The Los Angeles-based firm said it has also built partnerships to support the community in Kenya, including one with a legal aid clinic hotline. "We want our platforms to be spaces where the LGBTQ+ community can share their voices and build community," said a Meta spokesperson.

Source: UGCThe papers also reported on Azimio leader Raila Odinga's tough choices as he intensifies campaigns for his Africa Union Commission chairperson bid. Daily NationThe papers reported that Josephine Mwongeli left her house in Mukuru Kwa Reuben to search for menial jobs like washing clothes and leaving her son playing with other children. Masavu was charged with threatening to kill Mainga on March 11, 2023, at Ngoni village in Mbooni East Constituency, Makueni County. Taifa LeoThe Kiswahili daily reported that a 12-year-old student died after falling into a cow dip filled with water in Kiandegwa village, Kirinyaga county. In the tragic incident, the boy, Dennis Murimi, escaped from the Kenya Revival Church, where his parents were attending a service.

Nairobi,Two Kenya Airways staff members who were detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo in late April have been released, a senior Kenyan foreign ministry official and the airline's chief executive said on Monday. The airline's flights to Congo, which had been suspended in late April, would now resume, Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka, said in a statement. Congo's military intelligence detained two of the airline's staff on April 19, allegedly because of missing customs documentation on some valuable cargo. Deeply grateful to inform that Lydia Mbotela, KQ Manager in DRC, has just been released by the authorities in Kinshasa. "Kenya Airways confirms that military authorities in Kinshasa have unconditionally released our two employees..." Kilavuka said.

M23 rebels are accused to shelling two civilian refugee camps killing 16 injuring at least 30 on Friday. DRC President Félix Tshisekedi says Europe is not interested in sanctioning Rwanda over its support for M23 rebels. The South Africa-led SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC) will conduct an armed operation to reopen humanitarian corridors M23 rebels blocked during attacks on displaced people's camps in North Kivu. 'Ridiculous' allegationsRwanda, accused of supporting the M23 rebels and of involvement in Friday's attack on civilians, said such allegations were "ridiculous". The European Union (EU) issued a mild statement without directly mentioning Rwanda, calling on the M23 rebels and its allies to stand down.

Winnie Mugo in action during Captains Kitty tournament at Thika Sports Club, May 4, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard]Army man Brigadier Joseph Muracia soldiered despite a recent Hippo invasion scare to win the Captain's Kitty overall prize at Thika Sports Club over the weekend. Muracia, playing off handicap 20, collected a whooping 41 stableford points to claim the top prize. Claiming the Lady winner prize with 29 stableford points was Petty Kigwe, playing off handicap 21. In the Supplementary category, Bilha Muthoni posted 39 stableford points to star playing off handicap 40.

12-year-old boy dies in cattle pit accident in Kiandegwa villageA 12-year-old schoolboy died after accidentally falling into a flooded disused cattle pit while playing in Kiandegwa village, Kirinyaga County. According to villagers, the boy sneaked out of the local Kenya Revival Church, where he was attending Sunday services with his parents, and joined other children playing at the nearby cattle dip. The boy, identified as Dennis Murimi, slipped into the cattle dip, which was full of water due to heavy rains and drowned. Following the incident, angry villagers protested, saying the cattle dip had become a death trap. This cattle dip was built by the government in 1978 and later abandoned, it is no longer in use and it must go,” said one of the residents, Jeremiah Nyaga.