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Court: Federal Appeals Upholds Illinois Semiautomatic Weapons Ban
5Nov By adminNo Comments
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Court: Federal Appeals Upholds Illinois Semiautomatic Weapons Ban

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Illinois’ prohibition on high-power semiautomatic weapons, refusing to put a hold on the law adopted in response to the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Illinois' prohibition on high-power semiautomatic weapons, refusing to put a hold on the law adopted in response to the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. A three-judge panel of the 7th District U.S. Court of Appeals voted 2-1 on the issue. The majority recognized a difference between firearms for personal use and those the state law reserves for “trained professionals,” semiautomatic weapons, including the popular AR-15. “There is a lon...
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‘It’s Time To Fairly Profile Africa’s Investment Potential,’ Ruto Says At Saudi Arabia Forum
24Oct By adminNo Comments
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‘It’s Time To Fairly Profile Africa’s Investment Potential,’ Ruto Says At Saudi Arabia Forum

President William Ruto has continued to champion for a change of narrative in regards to relations between Africa and the rest of the globe.  Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative held at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Ruto said "it is time to properly and fairly profile Africa's investment potential". Ruto went on to term as "erroneous" the perception that Africa is "risky" for investment. "It is time to properly and fairly profile Africa's investment potential. The continent is not risky; that assessment is erroneous and is impeding investment and growth across," said Kenya's President. He added: "Africa has incomparable resources and potential — especially in renew...
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Parliament To Have No Say On Privatisation Of State Corporations As Ruto Sign New Law
9Oct By adminNo Comments
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Parliament To Have No Say On Privatisation Of State Corporations As Ruto Sign New Law

President William Ruto has signed into law the Privatisation Bill, 2023 after being passed by the National Assembly in September.   The bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, entails a revised regulatory framework for the privatisation of public entities aiming to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Kenya’s productive resources. "It is intended to remove the bureaucratic processes in the privatization of non-strategic or loss-making government entities," reads a report from the National Assembly on Monday. With Ruto's signature now appended to the Bill, the requirement for parliamentary approval has been scrapped and the Privatization Authority will be established. The bill further seeks to encourage m...
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National Assembly Speaker Wetang’ula mourns Ford Kenya Webuye East chairman Nakitare
9Oct By adminNo Comments
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National Assembly Speaker Wetang’ula mourns Ford Kenya Webuye East chairman Nakitare

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has extended his condolences to the family of Ford Kenya member and Webuye East chairman Aggrey Namisiko Nakitare. Wetang'ula said Nakitare's selfless service and commitment to the party stood as a beacon of enthusiasm for their shared ideals. "The Tachoni community, Ford Kenya Party and Bungoma County have been dealt a significant blow with his departure. He was a symbol of hope and unity within our party and a steadfast pillar of strength for our community," he said The National Assembly speaker said Nakitare was a resourceful and principled individual, and his absence will be greatly felt. "As we grieve his loss, let us reflect on his zeal and dedication to the Ford Kenya party. His legacy will forever stand as a testament to the va...
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Exclusive, Babu Puts UoN On Spotlight Over Sakaja’s Alleged ‘Fake’ Graduation
9Oct By samuelNo Comments
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Exclusive, Babu Puts UoN On Spotlight Over Sakaja’s Alleged ‘Fake’ Graduation

Babu Puts UoN On Spotlight Over Sakaja’s Alleged ‘Fake’ Graduation Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has taken his war with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to the doors of the University of Nairobi.   The lawmaker claims that the county chief has bribed some staff at the learning institution to include his name in this week’s graduation list.   Babu claims that Sakaja dropped out of the University of Nairobi, where he was pursuing a degree un Actuarial Science, in his second year of study.   “Sakaja Johnson dropped out in second year from the University Of Nairobi,School of Mathematics BSC Actuarial Science. He is however forcing his Graduation this Friday.He has bribed some University officials to include him in the Graduation List,” he said.   Babu ...
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Exclusive, Ruto’s fires another warning to sugar cartels
8Oct By samuelNo Comments
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Exclusive, Ruto’s fires another warning to sugar cartels

President William Ruto on Sunday said that sugar companies in the country will not be privatized even as the government seeks to revive the sector.   Speaking during a church service in Uriri in Migori county, Ruto said the revival of the sector will instead see the mills leased to people who will work under terms and conditions agreed upon.   Part of the agreement will see mills that are old replaced with new ones to ensure efficiency. Those taking over the mills on the lease agreement will also be required to ensure sugarcane farmers are paid on time. In the debt write off plan we agreed in the Cabinet that we will pay the farmers then after doing that we are going to advertise so that we have a leasing programme so there will be no privatisation,” Ruto said. ...
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How Corrupt Kenneth Mwige defrauding Kenyans Billions as state increases tax, earns more than President Ruto
29Sep By adminNo Comments
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How Corrupt Kenneth Mwige defrauding Kenyans Billions as state increases tax, earns more than President Ruto

Did you know there is a civil servant who earns more than the Kenyan President? Through corruption and collusion with the former Board, Kenneth Mwige, the Director General of the Kenya Vision 2030 Secretariat has given himself a salary of Ksh1.5 million per month, way above what the President earns. According to the SRC Gazette Notice of 2023, the President’s salary is pegged at a basic of Ksh866,000 and if you add allowances to his salary, he does not come close to what Kenneth Mwige earns. Attached below this post is a letter of contract renewal which was done hurriedly by the old Board under Caroline Kariuki as the Chairperson before the new Principal Secretaries were sworn into office. Look also at the SRC gazette notice attached below this post, and you will see how much t...
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Why Governor Sakaja’s Chief of Staff David Njoroge goes outside the country to avoid arrest
28Sep By adminNo Comments
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Why Governor Sakaja’s Chief of Staff David Njoroge goes outside the country to avoid arrest

Nairobi City County Chief of Staff David Njoroge has flee out of the country to London to avoid arrest by Dci and National construction authority, after the collapse of his multi-storey building at Mirema Springs in Roysambu, Kasarani, on Sunday night. No injuries were reported in the incident, which caused panic and confusion among the residents as a loud bang and smoke filled the air when the building came tumbling down. According to some reports, the Chief of staff Mr Njoroge David, construction of his building began without the required documents from the National Construction Authority (NCA), raising questions about the safety and quality standards of the project. This is not the first time Mr Njoroge has been implicated in shoddy dealings involving land and property in Nairobi...
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Bomas talks: Chebukati did his constitutional duty said Duale
28Sep By adminNo Comments
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Bomas talks: Chebukati did his constitutional duty said Duale

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has supported the move by 'Chebukati three' not to appear before the ongoing National Dialogue Committee talks. In a statement on Thursday, Duale said that former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati did his part as mandated by the law and completed it. He said what remains is a submission of the evaluation report. "Chebukati has done his constitutional duty on the 2022 elections and it’s only IEBC to present to the country and Parliament the 2022 Post-election Evaluation report as per the law. Period," Duale said in his X handle. The dialogue committee had invited Chebukati and ex-commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu to make oral presentations. However, the three did not appear before the committee saying it would be a reward for impunit...
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How governor Kawira Mwangaza is walking a tight rope in murky political arena
28Sep By adminNo Comments
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How governor Kawira Mwangaza is walking a tight rope in murky political arena

Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza might be impeached for the second time by December this year. This is after Meru MCAs belonging to minority and Majority parties have resolved to send Mwangaza home. 61 MCAs have said they support and impeachment motion They are 27 UDA, DP and Independents, 21 from Devolution Empowerment Party, 10 from Jubilee, 3 From National Ordinary People Enpowernment Union.   The star found out that a motion of impeachment is being crafted and will be tabled in the assembly soon. Mwangaza is walking in the murky political waters he has fallen out with his deputy Mutuma M’ ithinkia.She has also fallen out with Meru MPs who have vowed to wedge war against the county boss. This might be her greatest undoing. A fortnight ago before rge President she calle...
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