Tag: #Government
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Government Unveils 20-Year Master Plan to Transform JKIA into Regional Aviation Hub
The government has launched a far-reaching 20-year blueprint aimed at repositioning Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as a premier global aviation hub with the capacity to serve a rapidly growing passenger population. Known as the JKIA Master Plan (2025–2045), the strategy was unveiled to employees during a consultative meeting organised by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)…
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Gachagua Accuses Ruto and Mutua of Sending Kenyan Youths to Russia Under False Pretences
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua of misleading young Kenyans into travelling to Russia under the guise of employment, only for them to allegedly end up in active war zones. Speaking on Saturday during a dowry ceremony in Nyeri County, Gachagua claimed that Kenyan youths…
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Government Moves to Calm Public After Cheaper Passports Pulled From eCitizen
The government has responded to growing public discontent over the sudden removal of more affordable passport options on the eCitizen platform, which has left Kenyans with no choice but to pay higher fees for travel documents. On Friday, February 6, the Directorate of Immigration Services acknowledged citizens’ concerns regarding the unavailability of A and B…
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Boniface Mwangi Reveals why he is Constantly at Odds With the State
Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has made explosive claims about events surrounding Kenya’s post-election violence, alleging a coordinated effort to suppress evidence of killings during the period. Speaking on a podcast interview with Mwafreeka on Thursday, Mwangi said he was present in several hotspots during the violence, including Naivasha and the Kiambaa area. He claimed…
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Ndindi Nyoro Alleges State Officials Buying Safaricom, Kenya Pipeline Shares
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused senior State officials of secretly buying massive amounts of shares in Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline, raising concerns over transparency in ongoing public share sales. Speaking to a group of young investors, Nyoro, who is himself a major shareholder in Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), claimed he has credible…
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Government to Establish Rehabilitation Centres in All 47 Counties to Tackle Rising Drug Abuse
The government has unveiled an ambitious nationwide plan to establish rehabilitation centres in all 47 counties as part of renewed efforts to address the growing crisis of drug and substance abuse, particularly among young people. President William Ruto announced the initiative on January 7 after chairing a high-level multi-agency meeting at State House, where officials…
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Referendum Push Intensified as Ruto Government Signals Shift on Constitutional Changes
For the first time since President William Ruto took office, the Kenya Kwanza administration appears to be warming up to the idea of a national referendum, triggering fresh political debate across the country. The renewed push gained momentum after Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda publicly endorsed calls for a referendum to remove presidential term limits, arguing…