Election Tracker - Thursday, 21 September 2023 - 8:24 am

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale declines to respond to Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria's cost of fuel jibe, terming the minister's public apology sarcastic.

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Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok reveals the government is planning to work with the civil society to build awareness ahead of Maisha Numba rollout.
 

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Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o raises alarm with revelations that the national government has spent Ksh15.3 billion without approval from her office.

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TV, radio and internet signals to be disrupted for 7 days from September 20 to September 27  over satellite sun outage.

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45% of Kenyans support establishment of the Office of the Leader of Official Opposition, TIFA report shows.

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Kenyans abroad repatriated Ksh607 billion in the 12 months to August 2023, data published by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows.

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Government directs Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria to move his offices from Two Rivers Mall back to the NSSF building.

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Kisumu Girls to be reopened on Saturday after being closed over student unrest.

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President William Ruto sustains Climate Change conversation at the global stage; says foreign powers and developing countries need to have a candid conversation about carbon pricing and carbon taxing.

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Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o warns President William Ruto that he risks missing out on a golden opportunity to bring the country together if the Bipartisan Talks fail.

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Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei bans trend by civil servants swapping leave days for pay.

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Ministry of Health puts together emergency response teams ahead of El Nino rains.

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The Anti-Corruption Court rules that former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has a case to answer in Ksh558 million corruption case.

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Government to provide private security guards with unique guard force numbers to facilitate easy identification within their operational areas.

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Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) Chairperson Prof. Olive Mugenda defends her decision to appoint nurse as CEO of the medical facility; saying appointee, although not a doctor, is well qualified for the position.

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Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu proposes bill requiring Kenyans to have a certificate of digital literacy before getting state jobs.

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Attorney General Justin Muturi backs move by the government to change the ownership of the  Kenyatta University Hospital to be solely run by the board and CEO

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Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers join Brazilian Army in historic jungle military training in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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National Police Service (NPS) raises alarm over new scam targeting retired teachers

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Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers launch manhunt against female suspected of murdering accountant.

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Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) successfully remove tumour from cancer patient's bone.

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Parastatal CEOs and senior executives to serve for a maximum of 2 years, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says.

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Kenya Railways announces a scheduled closure of Railways Matatus Terminus to allow for ground surveys for the construction of a modern Central Station

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Kenya suspends Chinese firm Kitigu Resources and Mining Company for engaging in illegal activities Vihiga County

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Kenya signs an agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to open an office in Nairobi under the Talanta Hela Initiative

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauds Kenya's contribution to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and across the world

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President William Ruto in his address at the United Nations asks developed countries to restructure debts and offer relief to countries struggling with huge loans. 

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will attend the burial of Field Marshal Muthoni wa Kirima in Tetu, Nyeri County. 

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Laxmanbhai Bhimji Raghwani, the designer behind the UN Gigiri Complex, Teleposta Towers and Villa Rosa Kempinski among other iconic buildings in Nairobi dies at 94 years old. 

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Embattled Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni faults the government for sidelining the Mt Kenya region on matters of development. 

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Dutch artist Kamp Seedorf unveils a mural of World Marathon Record holder Eliud Kipchoge

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Kenya signs a deal with GBM Engineering for the construction of the High Grand Falls Dam in Kitui County

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Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rejects some of the reforms proposed by the Presidential Working Taskforce, arguing that the proposals will interfere with their mandate. 

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President William Ruto re-appoints former Senate Speaker Ekwe Ethuro as Higher Education Loans Board chair for five years. 

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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki issues a shoot-to-kill order against armed gangs in the North Rift region

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Police recover 60 cartons of assorted second-generation alcoholic drinks following a raid conducted in Gituamba, Kiambu County

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Environment and Lands Court has ordered Kitengela PCEA Church to give up Ksh650 million premises to the Export Processing Zone within 60 days. 

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Teachers Service Commission (TSC) fires 73 teachers over disciplinary issues. 

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Supreme Court orders that part of the land that comprises KDF's Embakasi Barracks belongs to Nairobi County. 

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta eulogises Field Marshall Muthoni wa Kirima as a patriot and a great warrior who fought for the country's freedom

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Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen makes an impromptu visit to NTSA headquarters to probe the delays in the printing of Driving Licenses, logbooks and digital number plates. 

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Kenyan Shilling to tumble further as dollar inflows reduce. 

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UK Prime Trade Envoy to Kenya Theo Clarke meets Attorney General Justin Muturi to assess the progress of 5 mega projects worth Ksh500 billion announced during the COP27 Climate Summit in Egypt. 

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Former Defense CS Eugene Wamalwa calls for President William Ruto's government to keep its promises to Kenyans and lower the cost of living

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua disregards allegations of a rift between him and Trade CS Moses Kuria; says Mt Kenya region remains united. 

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Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, and Speaker Moses Wetangula agree to address UDA Secretary General Clephas Malala's call to dissolve parties under the Kenya Kwanza alliance

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Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen gives NTSA two weeks to clear driving licences and digital number plates backlog. 

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin III to jet into the country for an official visit

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to attend the burial of Teresia Wangechi, the mother of the Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant Jonah Mwangi in Nyandarua County. 

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Importers protest new shipment fees introduced at Port Mombasa; argue the move will reduce the port's competitiveness in the region

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Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwour alias Jalang'o reveals that Raila Odinga donated Ksh5 million for his campaigns in 2022.

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US government pledges to support Kenya's police peacekeeping mission in Haiti to the tune of Ksh14.5 billion.

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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has banned Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's meetings following the chaos that marred her recent events.

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DCI officers arrest nine Njiwa Sacco officials for siphoning Ksh160 million that was saved by National Intelligence Service (NIS) officers.

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EACC announces the arrest of Athi Water Works Development Authority CEO Michael Thuita over alleged fraud.

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High Court freezes the assets and bank accounts of former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu

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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei proposes a re-introduction of the offices of the Prime minister and Official Opposition leader.

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Kenya Police hold thanksgiving service for uniformed services in Machakos County.

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President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) opens offices in Narok County ahead of party elections.

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IEBC tells the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) that the commission is ready to open 2022 election servers for a forensic audit

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UDA SG Cleophas Malala refutes reports of alleged fallout within the party over recent developments in Mt Kenya region.

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Athi Water Works Development Agency CEO Michael Thuita resigns after government pressure.

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The Judiciary has flagged reports of Justice Isaac Lenaola receiving a Ksh 246 million bribe as fake.

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Two people died after a 14-seater matatu rams into pedestrians in Embu town.

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President William Ruto will flag off Community Health Promoters in the country on Monday, September 25.

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National Council Churches of Kenya (NCCK) calls for Meru leaders to stop violent politics and embrace dialogue.

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Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba appointed to Youth Commonwealth Ministers Taskforce.

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Kenya Kwanza MCAs at Meru County Assembly mulls plan to impeach Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

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