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@taifaleo Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:55:39
Serikali mbioni kuandaa sheria mpya za maandamano nchini
SERIKALI imeunda kikosi cha asasi mbalimbali ili kuharakisha utekelezaji wa agizo la Mahakama Kuu linalohitaji kuwekwa kwa kanuni mpya za kusimamia maandamano ya umma na mienendo ya polisi. Kikosi hicho kinajumuisha Ofisi ya Mwanasheria Mkuu wa Serikali, Wizara ya Usalama wa Ndani, Huduma ya Kitaifa ya Polisi (NPS), Tume ya Kitaifa ya Haki za Kibinadamu (KNCHR), Tume ya Huduma kwa Polisi (NPSC), Mamlaka Huru ya Usimamizi wa Polisi (IPOA) pamoja na mashirika mengine. Hatua hiyo ilibainika wakati mahakama ilipopewa taarifa kuhusu utekelezaji wa uamuzi wa Machi 25, 2026, ulioitaka serikali kuchapisha kanuni za maandamano, maandamano ya kutumia au kupita barabarani na matumizi ya nguvu ya polisi dhidi ya waandamanaji kwa muda wa siku 90. Agizo hilo lilielekezwa kwa Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi, NPS na Mwanasheria Mkuu wa Serikali. Mahakama iliambiwa kuwa kamati hiyo imeandaa mpango wa utekelezaji na pia inasaidia kupitishwa kwa Mswada wa Usimamizi wa Utulivu wa Umma wa 2025 ambao kwa sasa uko katika Bunge la Kitaifa. "Kamati ilikutana Juni 26, 2026 kuweka mpango wa kushughulikia mswada huo ambao sasa uko mbele ya Bunge la Kitaifa," Mwanasheria Mkuu aliambia mahakama alipokuwa akiomba muda zaidi ili taratibu zote zinazohitajika kukamilishwa kabla ya sheria hiyo kupitishwa. Serikali imesema mswada huo utachukua nafasi ya Sheria ya Utulivu wa Umma na kuweka utekelezaji Ibara ya 37 ya Katiba inayolinda haki ya wananchi kukusanyika kwa amani na bila silaha, kufanya maandamano, maandamano ya kutumia mabango na kuwasilisha malalamishi. Hatua hiyo ilifuatia uamuzi wa mahakama kapata Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi, NPS na Mwanasheria Mkuu katika na hatia ya kukaidi amri ya mahakama baada ya kushindwa kutekeleza agizo hilo ndani ya siku 90. Jaji Alfred Mabeya aliwaondolea adhabu baada ya kuzingatia maombi yao ya msamaha na hatua walizochukua kutekeleza agizo hilo. Hata hivyo, aliwataka kuwasilisha ripoti ya utekelezaji kila baada ya miezi minne. Ripoti ya kwanza inatarajiwa Januari 25, 2027, huku mahakama ikionya kuwa hatua kali za adhabu zinaweza kuchukuliwa iwapo watashindwa kutekeleza agizo hilo. Uamuzi huo unatokana na kesi iliyowasilishwa kufuatia jinsi polisi walivyoshughulikia maandamano ya kupinga serikali yaliyofanyika Kisumu, Migori na Ahero kati ya Machi na Julai 2023.
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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:12:07
Corporate backing boosts Safari Sevens ahead of 2026 tournament
Corporate partners have stepped up their support for the 2026 Safari Sevens, with increased investment in the tournament, player welfare, talent development and fan engagement ahead of the three-day competition. Speaking during the tournament launch in Nairobi on Monday, Richard Omwela, Chairman of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), said sustained corporate support was important in...
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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:19:07
Residents demand closure of Chinese-owned quarry in Naivasha over pollution
Hundreds of residents on Monday stormed a Chinese-owned quarry in Kedong, Naivasha, demanding its closure for allegedly continuing operations despite a stop order from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The demonstrators, among them parents from a neighboring school, marched to the facility off the Moi South Lake Road to protest the ongoing illegal stone...
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@taifaleo Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:55:10
Mikakati ya kufaulisha mitihani yakamilika kwa watahiniwa 3.6m
ZAIDI ya wanafunzi milioni 3.6 watafanya mitihani na tathmini za kitaifa mwaka huu huku serikali ikiweka masharti magumu kukabiliana na udanganyifu na kuhakikisha uadilifu katika mchakato huo. Waziri wa Elimu Julius Ogamba jana aliwaonya watahiniwa, wasimamizi wa vituo na wasimamizi wa mitihani dhidi ya kukiuka kanuni, akisema watakaopatikana wakifanya udanganyifu watachukuliwa hatua kali za kisheria. "Hatutakuwa na huruma kwa yeyote atakayepatikana akijihusisha na aina yoyote ya udanganyifu," akasema Bw Ogamba wakati wa uzinduzi wa msimu wa mitihani na tathmini za kitaifa za 2026 katika jumba la Mitihani House, Nairobi. Jumla ya watahiniwa 3,634,846 wamejisajili kwa tathmini na mitihani hiyo, idadi ambayo inashinda mwaka uliopita. Wanafunzi watakaofanya mitihani ya KPSEA ni 1,380,463, ikilinganishwa na 1,298,089 mnamo 2025. Wale wa Sekondari Msingi, (KJSEA) ni 1,206,028, kutoka 1,130,679 mwaka jana, huku watahiniwa 1,048,355 wakifanya mtihani wa kidato cha nne, KCSE, kutoka 996,078 mwaka jana. KCSE inaanza Oktoba 16 kwa matayarisho kisha ing'oe nanga rasmi Oktoba 19. KJSEA na KPSEA inaanza Oktoba 26. Bw Ogamba alisema ongezeko hilo linahitaji umakinifu na rasilimali zaidi kutoka kwa maafisa wanaosimamia mitihani. Aliwataka wadau wote kufuata kanuni na kutumia mbinu mpya zilizowekwa kuboresha ufanisi na uaminifu wa mitihani. "Ni lazima tushirikiane kuhakikisha mitihani inasimamiwa kwa njia ya haki na bila udanganyifu. Hii ndiyo njia pekee ya kuweka mfumo wetu wa elimu katika ushindani wa kimataifa," akasema. Serikali pia imeongeza makontena 48 ya kuhifadhi vifaa vya mitihani katika maeneobunge, na kufikisha idadi hiyo 701. Bw Ogamba alisema hatua zimechukuliwa kupunguza athari za mvua za El Nino, huku maafisa wa nyanjani wakipatiwa mafunzo kabla ya mitihani kuanza.
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@kna Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:25:58
Teachers urged to prioritize mental health during Vihiga medical camp
Teachers from across Vihiga County have been urged to prioritise their mental and physical health as a free medical camp gets underway ahead of the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebrations. The medical camp, which began on September 27 and will run until October 5, is being held at the Vihiga County Commissioner's headquarters under the...
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:06:23
Murmurs as 4,150 police officers promoted on merit are ordered to undergo refresher training
The promotion of 4,150 National Police Service (NPS) officers on merit has triggered discontent among some beneficiaries over a requirement that they undergo mandatory training before taking up their new responsibilities. The officers, some of whom have spent many years in the same rank, have questioned the need for a six-week training programme, arguing that [...] The post Murmurs as 4,150 police officers promoted on merit are ordered to undergo refresher training appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:32:58
How to Invest in Safaricom's Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund
Safaricom has expanded its investment offering to Shariah-conscious savers and ethical investors through the Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund, a Shariah-compliant investment product available to registered M-PESA customers. The fund is managed by GulfCap Investment Bank (GCIB) and was approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as a standalone fund. It is designed for customers [...] The post How to Invest in Safaricom's Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:35:39
Kenya Veterinary Board Advertises Jobs
The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has advertised several job opportunities as it seeks to recruit qualified professionals to various positions. In a notice, the Board said it is recruiting for the positions of Assistant Director, Finance and Accounts; Assistant Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance; Assistant Director, Human Resource Management; Principal Supply Chain Management Officer; [...] The post Kenya Veterinary Board Advertises Jobs appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:38:56
Man drowns while swimming at Lamu beach
A 29-year-old man drowned while swimming with friends at Kisuke Beach in Lamu County on Sunday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Festus Momanyi, a resident of Mpeketoni, was swimming in the ocean with his friends when he ventured into deeper waters and drowned. The incident occurred at about 2pm and was reported to Kibaoni Police [...] The post Man drowns while swimming at Lamu beach appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:39:22
Government identifies 109 criminal gangs as security threat ahead of 2027 elections
The government has identified 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across Kenya, raising concerns over violence, intimidation, extortion and the possible use of criminal networks to disrupt political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo, the number has risen from the [...] The post Government identifies 109 criminal gangs as security threat ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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