Benjamin Muriuki
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NACADA pledges stronger action against alcohol and drug abuse
In a statement, NACADA welcomed the President’s message, noting that it reaffirmed the Government’s determination to address alcohol and drug abuse due to its far-reaching impact on public health, national security, productivity, and social cohesion.
Ongoing heavy rains to continue, Kenya Met warns
According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, rainfall will persist in a few areas during the early part of the week, mainly affecting the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley itself, the Lake Victoria Basin, parts of north-western and north-eastern Kenya, the Coastal regi...
18 suspects arrested following crackdown on criminal gangs in Malindi
The suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue, ahead of their arraignment in court.
Four illegal guns surrendered to police in Narok County
The recovered firearms comprise one AK-47 rifle and three homemade guns capable of firing. Police said the weapons have been secured and will undergo further processing in accordance with the law.
No extension: Nairobi County warns landowners as land rates waiver nears end
Tiras Njoroge, the county’s Receiver of Revenue, emphasised that the waiver period will not be extended and warned that the county will invoke the National Rating Act to deal decisively with long-standing defaulters.
MP Zaheer Jhanda urges Kalonzo, Matiang’i, Karua to rethink 2027 Presidential bids
In a statement reacting to the latest Infotrak opinion polls, Jhanda argued that the numbers currently favour President William Ruto, whom he said continues to consolidate his position as the frontrunner in the 2027 presidential race.
Lands Ministry rolls out digital stamp duty processing system in 36 registries
The new system, now operational in 36 land registries across the country, allows stamp duty assessment and payment to be conducted electronically through the National Stamp Duty Module (NSDM), which is integrated into the National Land Information Management System (Ardhisasa)....
Ruto most preferred presidential candidate - Infotrak
On political formations, the survey indicates that 32 per cent of Kenyans feel closest to the broad-based government led by President Ruto. Meanwhile, 22 per cent align with the United Opposition coalition spearheaded by Gachagua, Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa....
CyberSafe Foundation, Google.org launch new project to safeguard African communities
The three-year project aims to strengthen the cyber resilience of 200 critical community institutions (CCIs), including government agencies, healthcare facilities, and nonprofit organizations, in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.
Nairobi County extends public garbage bin installation to residential estates
The move follows the successful rollout of modern litter bins in the CBD earlier this year, marking a new phase in the county’s waste management strategy.