Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir won the election as chairperson of the Council of Governors Committee on Health on Monday, and replaced Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki. Nassir credited his health sector staff for the achievement and pledged to position Mombasa as a model for healthcare delivery across Kenya. The governor stated his responsibility reflects recognition of medical professionals who serve residents with dedication and compassion.
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga retained their positions as chair and vice chair of the Council of Governors. Kisii Governor Simba Arati transitioned from Resource Mobilisation Committee leadership to head the Security and Foreign Relations Committee. The...
Government officials proposed integrating student leaders, deans, and campus security chiefs into county intelligence committees to address campus safety concerns. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced the policy at the Jukwaa la Wasomi forum on Monday, and emphasized early threat detection through student participation in local security frameworks. The initiative aims to strengthen partnerships between universities, students, and security agencies to prevent violence, extremism, and criminal activity on campuses nationwide.
Summit participants recommended installing surveillance cameras, improving lighting, fencing institutional perimeters, and expediting the issuance of student identification cards. Officials resolved...
Government officials urged universities, security agencies, and students to collaborate on addressing campus safety challenges on Monday. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo told the high-level security forum at the University of Nairobi that drug abuse, gender-based violence, student unrest, and mental health crises demand immediate collective action. National sexual and gender-based violence prevalence reaches 36 percent, representing a significant societal problem requiring urgent campus intervention.
The Jukwaa la Wasomi summit brought together deans of students, university administrators, student representatives, and security officials through the Universities and Colleges Peace Association of Kenya partnership with the...
Kenya Power introduced upgraded digital platforms on Monday to serve more than 10 million electricity customers nationwide. The utility company enhanced its MyPower App and USSD code *977#, and deployed Nuru as its inaugural AI-powered chatbot for real-time customer assistance through its website and Facebook page.
The redesigned MyPower App allows users to manage multiple accounts, track monthly token consumption, and access immediate support via WhatsApp. Customers can purchase tokens, pay bills, submit meter readings for postpaid accounts, file billing disputes, and review scheduled power interruptions through the platform.
Kenya Power added a Kiswahili menu to its *977# USSD service to broaden accessibility while enabling digital...
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale toured national government development projects in Garissa County on Monday. The officials examined the New Tana River Bridge, along with its approach roads, and the Garissa Airstrip upgrade, valued at 710 million shillings. The county government contributed 110 million shillings toward the airstrip improvement, designed to enhance transport connections and stimulate commerce across Northern Kenya. Garissa Township MP Major Dekow Barrow accompanied the leaders before they attended an empowerment event for small-scale traders impacted by the Suq Mugdi fire tragedy in July.
County governors dismissed claims that 136 newborns died at Kiambu Level 4 Hospital on Monday, calling the reports misleading attempts to discredit devolution achievements. Council of Governors Chairman Ahamed Abdullahi stated the headlines about infant deaths were inaccurate witch hunts, while asserting that health services in Kiambu remain operational with doctors staffing all facilities. The governors attributed the allegations to unnamed forces seeking to undermine devolution progress, and emphasized that health remains a devolved function free from external interference.
Abdullahi announced the retention of his chairmanship for a second year by consensus, with Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga continuing as vice chair, and Tharaka...
British singer Lola Young filed an intellectual property lawsuit against producer Carter Lang on Wednesday over disputed songwriting credits for four tracks. Young's legal team stated they had no alternative but to pursue court action after Lang claimed writing contributions to songs that feature her viral single Messy. The 24-year-old artist's lawyers rejected Lang's assertions and emphasized her authentic songwriting process while noting agreements were established after recording sessions concluded. Lang has previously collaborated with SZA, Post Malone, and Justin Bieber, but representatives for Young indicated the credit dispute had persisted for several months before reaching litigation.
Taylor Swift set multiple sales records after releasing The Life Of A Showgirl album, which sold 2.7 million copies across all formats within 24 hours and 1.2 million vinyl copies on its first day. The vinyl figure surpassed her previous record of 859,000 copies from The Tortured Poets Department, while overall sales trailed only Adele's 25 album from 2015. Swift offered 23 physical configurations, and lead single The Life Of Ophelia broke streaming records on Spotify and Apple Music.
Her theatrical release party event earned $33 million domestically and $46 million globally while screening exclusively at AMC Theatres for three days. The cinema presentation combined music videos, behind-the-scenes content, and lyric videos, anchored by...
American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura sparked controversy after defeating world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a rapid chess match on Monday by grabbing the Indian player's king piece and throwing it into the crowd. The gesture helped secure a 5-0 victory for Team USA over Team India at the Checkmate exhibition event, but critics condemned the celebration as disrespectful. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky questioned whether any top player would behave similarly, while former world champion Vladimir Kramnik called the act childish and potentially humiliating to Gukesh.
The match organizers defended the atmosphere as entertainment-focused and encouraged player engagement with fans. Nakamura responded to criticism with laughing emojis on social media...
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