Author: Salma Khamis

At least 20 Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to combat gangs have submitted resignation letters, citing delayed payments and poor working conditions. According to Reuters, these officers submitted their resignation letters over the past two months, but they have received no response and continue to serve in Haiti. Some officers also expressed frustration, claiming that their communication has been controlled to prevent details about their poor conditions from reaching Kenya. Among those who resigned are five senior officers, including a unit commander who was the first to submit his resignation…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed that it anticipates bank mergers following the Parliamentary approval of a new law requiring commercial banks to have a minimum core capital of sh10 billion, up from the current sh1 billion. This change, outlined in the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was proposed by the CBK and passed by Members of Parliament on Wednesday night. The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law. During a press briefing following the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Friday, CBK Governor Kamau dismissed concerns from Kenyans about potential bank collapses due to the…

A bus carrying Members of Parliament from Tanzania was involved in a head-on collision on Friday while traveling to Mombasa for the East African Community (EAC) inter-parliamentary sports games. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed the incident, noting that there were no fatalities. However, 19 people sustained injuries, including 16 lawmakers, two parliamentary staff, and the bus driver. The accident occurred in Mbande area, Kongwa District, Dodoma region, when the Shabiby bus collided with a lorry. Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the bus driver was overtaking without proper caution, leading to the collision. The injured were taken to…

President William Ruto has instructed all university vice-chancellors to permit students to sit for their end-of-semester exams, even if they have outstanding fee balances. Speaking during the Scott Christian University graduation ceremony in Machakos on Friday, December 6, President Ruto emphasized the importance of humane consideration as universities await the disbursement of funds under the New Higher Education Funding Model (HEF). “As we navigate the transition to the student-centered funding model, I urge universities to show patience and understanding. Let students sit for their exams while we finalize the disbursement process,” said the President. He highlighted that challenges with the…

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has emphasized the importance of training police officers in Customer Service Excellence as part of ongoing efforts to transform the National Police Service (NPS). On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Kanja was briefed on the rollout plan for the Customer Service Excellence Program at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete. He highlighted that this training is crucial to his vision of transforming police stations across Kenya into centers of excellence for police operations and public service delivery. Kanja acknowledged that the lack of training on how to effectively engage with the public…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has urged party leaders to exercise caution when making public political remarks, warning that such statements could damage the opposition party’s reputation. The caution follows recent comments by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who sparked debate by suggesting that public participation in development projects should be eliminated, arguing it creates unnecessary delays. While speaking in Taita Taveta during an event with President William Ruto, Junet remarked, “Serikali inachaguliwa ndio ilete maendeleo kwa nchi…lakini kama serikali ikitaka kufanya kazi yake inawekewa vikwazo.” The following day, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Devki…

Former Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Internal Security Dave Munya Mwangi was charged for the fraudulent acquisition of a parcel land located along Mombasa Road, after forging a title deed with the help of a rogue official at the Ministry of Lands. Mwangi, the Director Olbolsat Farm Limited was arrested and arraigned at Milimani Law Courts, where he took a plea of not guilty and was slapped with a bond of Sh20 million with the alternative of a cash bail of Sh5 million. His two accomplices, Sammy Karanja and Moses Ojuka, are at large but are being sought, police…

A nun is among 24 people arrested in northern Italy in connection with a mafia investigation, Italian police have said. The nun, named in Italian press as Sister Anna Donelli, was arrested for allegedly acting as a go-between for the ‘Ndrangheta mafia and its jailed gang members. Police also arrested two politicians and seized more than €1.8m (£1.5m) worth of assets in raids across several towns in the Lombardy and Veneto regions, as well as Calabria in the south. The arrests are a result of a four-year investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta, which is one of Europe’s most influential and dangerous…

The northeastern Indian state of Assam has banned the consumption of beef in public places including restaurants and events. This is an expansion to an earlier rule that restricted the sale of beef near certain religious places like temples, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. However, the meat can still be purchased from shops and eaten within homes or private establishments in the state. The consumption of beef is a sensitive issue in India, as cows are revered by Hindus, who comprise 80% of the country’s population. Several states ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya…

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday. Brazilian team Palmeiras and Portugal’s Porto complete Group A alongside Argentina World Cup winner Messi, whose Miami team were handed a spot by FIFA after finishing top of the regular season standings in MLS. Messi’s former Barcelona team-mate, Brazilian Neymar, will have a reunion with La Liga rivals and European champions Real Madrid in Group H. Twelve European clubs will feature in…