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As December holidays approach, traffic police and Kenya Railways warn of increased patrols, speed guns, and mobile courts, urging caution at railway crossings. The MET department forecasts rains and strong winds for some regions. In other news, the ...As December holidays approach, traffic police and Kenya Railways warn of increased patrols, speed guns, and mobile courts, urging caution at railway crossings. The MET department forecasts rains and strong winds for some regions. In other news, the EU and Kenya launched a program to train DCI officers in digital crime investigation. The Engineers Board is registering KDF officers as professional engineers. The Ministry of Health reported a decrease in Nairobi's HIV prevalence. Politically, Kalonzo Musyoka denied a deal with Rigathi Gachagua, who criticized IG Japhet Koome over political violence. The IEBC delayed voter registration in by-election areas due to petition waiting periods. Mike Sonko offered a 300,000 shillings reward for information on a Meru gang.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Police to motorists: We'll be on the road with speed guns, alcoblow during festive season
There'll be patrols and mobile courts to curb accidents as roads get busier.
Kenya Met Lists Areas to Experience Rains and Strong Winds This Week
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning for various regions across Kenya to prepare for rains and strong winds this week, even as most areas are expected to remain sunny and dry. The forecast covers the period from Tuesday, December 2, to Saturday, December 6.
EU, Govt Launch Programme Targeting Cryptocurrency and Digital Crimes
The European Union and the Government of Kenya have launched a new joint program to bolster Kenya’s capacity to investigate crimes involving cryptocurrency and other digital assets through the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
EBK Trains KDF Officers on Professional Engineer Registration as Military Expands Role in National Infrastructure
The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) recently trained Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers on professional engineer registration, aiming to enhance engineering professionalism within the military as its role in national infrastructure expands. This initiative aligns with the establishment of the Ulinzi Construction Company, a new military-run enterprise tasked with spearheading infrastructure projects in remote Kenyan regions.
Ministry of Health Clarifies Increase in HIV Infection Rate in Nairobi
The Ministry of Health has clarified that Nairobi's HIV prevalence has decreased, not increased, addressing concerns raised by Governor Johnson Sakaja. Stephen Ndolo, Director at the National Syndemic Disease Control Council, stated that while new infections nationally are unacceptably high, Nairobi specifically saw a decline.
Sonko Offers Sh300,000 Bounty for Meru Bodaboda Gang Linked to Sexual Assault
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered a Sh300,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a Meru bodaboda gang accused of sexually assaulting a young woman. The incident, reportedly captured on video, has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a police manhunt.
Gachagua Blasts IG Kanja Hours After Ruto's Directive
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his criticism of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of bias in handling politically motivated violence, particularly after a recent incident at a Kariobangi North thanksgiving ceremony where Gachagua was present.
Kalonzo Denies Nairobi Deal With Gachagua Ahead of 2027
Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vehemently denied claims by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua of a deal to withdraw Wiper's candidates from Nairobi major seats in favour of Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) for the 2027 elections. Musyoka accused the government of spreading falsehoods to divide the united opposition.
IEBC Explains Why Voter Registration in By-Election Areas Will Delay
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced a delay in resuming voter registration in areas that recently held by-elections. This decision follows Section 76 of the Elections Act, which mandates a 28-day waiting period to allow for potential election petition filings.
EACC Arrests Officials and Probes Bribery Schemes at KIHBT Kisii Campus and JKIA
Police Investigate Unrelated Violent Crimes Including Deaths, Assault, and a Gang Rape
President Ruto Directs IG Kanja on Hooliganism and Issues New Directives to Chiefs
Kenya Marks World AIDS Day Amid Concerns Over Funding Cuts and Rising Teen Infections
President Ruto Directs Crackdown on Politicians Using Goons and Hooligans
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