Ella Obota
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PPB suspends, revokes pharmacists' licences over misconduct
Among the cases reviewed was Malibu Pharmacy, where a serious breach of patient confidentiality occurred.According to the PPB, a pharmacist authorized the delivery of medication with an external label displaying a patient’s full name, phone number, house name, and diagnosis....
EPRA announces increase in fuel prices
EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo, in a statement released on Tuesday, said Super Petrol would increase by Ksh.0.29, Diesel by Ksh.2, and Kerosene by Ksh.3 per litre.
‘How would you feel if your father is put in a coffin?’ Kabogo vows to engage Gen Zs on ethical internet use
Kabogo, speaking when he appeared for vetting at County Hall on Tuesday, spoke in reference to the recent trend where Kenyans online have been creating A.I-assisted images of political leaders and putting them in coffins in protest against government policies.
Controversial businesswoman Joyce Akinyi sentenced to 25 years in jail for drug trafficking
In the first count, Akinyi and Paulin Kalala, a Congolese national, were found guilty of trafficking narcotics.Akinyi received a 25-year prison sentence and a fine of Ksh.9,018,000, while Kalala was handed a 10-year sentence with the same fine.
Attempted suicide no longer a crime in Kenya, High Court rules
The landmark ruling was issued by Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Thursday who declared that Section 226 of the Penal Code violates fundamental human rights enshrined in the Constitution.
Senator Methu writes to Speaker Kingi seeking special sitting over abductions
Methu says the forced abductions and disappearances of young government critics are of critical national importance.His December 27 letter was received by the Senate’s clerk on December 30, 2024.
KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede dies after short illness
In a statement issued by KNCHR Vice Chairperson Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission expressed its deep sense of loss, describing Ms. Odede’s passing as a significant blow to both the human rights agency and the nation at large.
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Alarm as Gov't recalls substandard ‘Sure’ lubricated condoms
PPB boss Dr. Fred Siyoi said the affected batch, labeled Batch No. 2405055, was manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited.Dr. Siyoi stated that the recall follows a failure of the condoms to meet required standards in the critical "freedom from holes (conductivity)" test.
EACC recovers grabbed public land worth over Ksh.300M in Kisumu
EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed the recovery after a site visit saying the grabbers forged land ownership documents and proceeded to court seeking orders to evict the bonafide public institutions.