Ian Omondi
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Aviation workers call off strike after talks with Gov't on JKIA-Adani deal
The strike, which barely lasted 24 hours, was occasioned by the proposed takeover of the JKIA by controversy-prone Indian conglomerate Adani Group, which the workers vehemently opposed.Transport CS Davis Chirchir made his way to the airport in the evening and held a meeting with KAWU offic...
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Long queues, delayed flights as airport workers down tools over JKIA-Adani deal
The strike follows a notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on August 12, 2024, in which they opposed the proposed leasing of JKIA – Kenya’s flagship airport - to Indian conglomerate Adani Group.
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Mackenzie told followers he would fast last, grow wings, fly to heaven and meet them with Jesus
The witness recounted how his mother learned of Mackenzie’s teachings while they lived in Eldoret, leading to a disagreement with his father which eventually broke up the family.His mother, subsequently, moved with him to Kitale where she continued following Mackenzie’s teachings....
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Energy CS Wandayi says blackouts caused by old transmission lines
CS Wandayi, speaking on Tuesday when he visited KenGen’s Olkaria geothermal fields, said the move will serve to fix some of the challenges that have plagued the energy sector for decades.
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I'm not aware of any Kenyans abducted during protests - President Ruto
Ruto urged citizens whose kin or friends have reportedly gone missing under mysterious circumstances to come forward with their names to action to be taken by the government.He tasked Interior PS Raymond Omollo to take up the matter and ensure that the cases are followed to the latter and the missin...
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Kalonzo announces opposition to form shadow Cabinet
Kalonzo said the opposition’s Cabinet will encompass Kenyans across all age groups, including Gen Zs who have in recent past demonstrated against the government.He stated that the said unofficial ministerial team will be tasked with shadowing and keeping President William Ruto’s Cabinet in check and...
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Former Governor Tunai, ex-CS Farida Karoney land State jobs in fresh Ruto appointments
President Ruto picked former Lands CS Farida Karoney to chair the National Lottery Board for a period of three years.He also appointed former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai to be the Chairperson of the KEMSA Board of Directors.
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President Ruto appoints Eliud Owalo, Moses Kuria, Dennis Itumbi to State jobs
Former ICT CS Eliud Owalo now makes his way back to the government as Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Performance and Delivery Management.President Ruto also named former Public Service CS Moses Kuria as a Senior Advisor in his Council of Economic Advisors.
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Kenyan among 8 picked for TikTok's Sub-Saharan Africa safety advisory council
The council, which included policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, aims to foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive environment on the platform.Lillian Kariuki, the Founder and Executive Director of Watoto Watch Network, is the only Kenyan set...
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‘Stop wasting your time, you will never find me in this house!’ Jimi Wanjigi tells police after 2-day siege
Wanjigi told off the government and the police for what he termed as vandalizing his home and assaulting his wife and children in the process.He looked back on a similar raid at the same home seven years ago, saying the constant harassment by police should stop since all they have to do is issue sum...