Supreme Court grants Raila access to IEBC servers

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Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola

Nasa leader Raila Odinga has won the first battle at The Supreme Court after being given restricted access to the election servers.

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Uhuru starts 30 counties tour after skipping presidential debate

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President Uhuru Kenyatta during a campaign rally in Lamu

President Uhuru Kenyatta will start a 12-day tour of all regions in Kenya on Tuesday hours after skipping the Presidential Debate.

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Uhuru’s fans forced to watch Raila for 90 minutes at presidential debate

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Nasa presidential candidate Raila Odinga during the 2017 debate at Catholic University of Eastern Africa on July 24,2017

Jubilee Party supporters were on Monday night forced watch Nasa flag bearer Raila Odinga’s 90 minutes of fame in the presidential debate aired by all leading television stations.

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Raila was at the centre of 2007 violence, Uhuru says

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President Uhuru Kenyatta today accused opposition leader Raila Odinga of promoting hatred and incitement that led to the 2007-2008 violence.

He said Raila was at the heart of the violence that rocked Kenya following the 2007 elections as he had promoted politics of tribal antagonism.

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Ouma Oluga missive to doctors; Let us be angry and frustrated and disappointed

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Good morning Colleagues,

I hope you are well.

I’m aware you are all angry, frustrated and disappointed. You should be. The tens of millions of Kenyans who depend on Public Health facilities are too. I’m too.

Ironically, even those who can and should take action and make a difference for our country are equally angry, frustrated and disappointed. Read the rest of this entry

Kenya: Here are 7 magnificent photos of SGR stations

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The Mombasa terminus is nearly ready and this is where your journey to Nairobi will kick off. Photo/KR

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President Kenyatta signs tough law to curb money laundering

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President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects the parade when he presided over the Kenya Police Service recruits passing out parade in Kiganjo, Nyeri  County. Photo/PSCU

Uhuru Kenyatta today signed into law the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill 2017, a tough legislation aimed at combating economic crimes.

“This is a major tool in our sustained efforts to fight corruption. It means that no proceeds of theft and corruption are beyond the reach of the State,” President Kenyatta said at the signing. Read the rest of this entry

Kenya’s emergency medical services need major work

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Kenyan student doctors perform a drill during a strike to demand fulfilment of a 2013 agreement between doctors’ union and the government.
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Benjamin Wachira, Aga Khan University Hospital

Kenya’s striking doctors are telling their horror stories on social media using the hashtag – #MyBadDoctorExperience. Many relate to emergency situations and how doctors are suffering from having to deal with poorly staffed and under-equipped hospitals. The Conversation Africa’s Samantha Spooner asked Benjamin Wachira about the state of the country’s emergency medical services and what can be done to improve them. The Conversation

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Striking Kenya Uber drivers splash oil on those working

Uber drivers in Kenya today took their anger to those vehicles that were still working as the strike entered its second week.

A number of drivers were stopped and harassed in Kilimani area in Nairobi for failing to join the strike.

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APA denies Monica Juma husband Peter Kagwanja is a director

Interior Principal Secretary Monica Juma

Interior Principal Secretary Monica Juma

APA Insurance has denied Interior PS Monica Juma’s husband, Peter Kagwanja, is one of its directors, as alleged by Central MPs on Tuesday.

Kandara MP Alice Wahome claimed Juma wanted the Sh6 billion police insurance tender given to APA, where Kagwanja reportedly sits on the board, instead of AAR insurance.

“Peter Kagwanja is not, and has never, been a director of APA Insurance or any of its affiliated companies,” CEO Micheal Oduor said in a statement on Thursday.

Oduor listed Daniel Ndonye, James Gitoho, Reto Schnarwiler, Rick Ashley, Ashok Shah, Shashikant Shah and Budhichand Shah as the company’s directors.

He said the National Police Insurance Scheme tender has been proposed for implementation as a consortium among APA, CIC, Britam, First Assurance and GA Insurance.

Wahome claimed the Interior ministry deliberately delayed awarding the tender, a year after the funds were allocated in the 2014/15 budget.

She claimed AAR had won the tender but Juma cancelled the award, pushing instead for APA.

“Juma wants to give her husband a project,” Wahome said, accusing the couple of conspiring in favour of a company Kagwanja serves as director.- See moreat: http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/apa-denies-monica-juma-husband-peter-kagwanja-director#sthash.tEIO57rr.dpuf

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