Ben Kirui
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Stalemate persists as lectures insist they’re owed Ksh.7.9B, but Gov’t says Ksh.624M
CS Ogamba said the striking dons should engage the SRC to arrive at the figure the government is supposed to pay.The lecturers, in a heated rejoinder, said they will not budge, emphasising that they would be unyielding in their demands and brushing off the Education CS.
Suspect in Narok assault case remanded until bail hearing
Jackson Keiwua — identified by prosecutors as the victim’s ex-husband — was arrested on Friday on allegations that he directed the woman’s brothers to attack her after claiming he had already paid her dowry.
Autopsy confirms Kenyan police officer in Haiti died in road accident
An autopsy conducted a day after his body was repatriated to Kenya on Friday confirmed Nzuve’s cause of death as reported by the police, bringing to an end nearly a month of uncertainty and anguish for his family.
Family of Kenyan police officer killed in Haiti appeals to gov't to cover funeral expenses
Following a brief requiem mass led by clergy from the Administration Police Service, officer Nzuve’s body was transferred to Chiromo Mortuary. The family has since appealed to the government to fully cover the funeral expenses.
Anglican Church tells President Ruto to urgently address crises in health, education sectors
The Anglican Church Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit says the suspension of services by private hospitals to those using Social Health Authority (SHA) cover is causing thousands of Kenyans untold suffering.
Family alleges cover-up over Simon Warui’s death in police custody
The family alleges a cover-up by police and is questioning the circumstances surrounding his death, calling for a thorough and impartial investigation.
Teachers’ unions push for full autonomy of junior secondary schools
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), along with JSS tutors across the country, is demanding the establishment of a distinct administrative framework for JSS, independent of the primary schools where the new learning level is currently domiciled....
‘Wacheni ujinga!’ Murkomen defends remarks on police asking Kenyans for fuel money
Speaking amid public outrage, Murkomen stood by his comments, dismissing claims that such requests amount to bribery.He insisted officers are often stranded due to fuel shortages before month-end.
Githurai MCA Mwangi Waithira resigns, cites frustrations with Sakaja administration
Waithira pointed to unfulfilled pledges made by county leadership, including the construction of a sports ground and the upgrading of a local hospital in Githurai 44, as part of the frustrations that led to his decision.
Kyalo Mbobu murder probe: KANU SG George Wainaina among three suspects arrested
The KANU SG’s lawyer, while confirming the arrest, stated that his client was picked as a person of interest. Wainaina was taken to Kileleshwa Police Station after he was grilled, but suddenly rushed to the hospital for treatment.