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IMENDE BENJAMIN is an all-round reporter based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Board orders NTSA to issue PSV license to firm
The Transport Licensing Appeals Board has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to issue a public service vehicle license to Samper Cabs Limited, allowing it to operate on the Nairobi-Kisumu route. This decision follows a legal dispute over licensing requirements, with the board ruling that the vehicles fall under NTSA's jurisdiction. The board emphasized compliance with safety and operational standards, including speed limiters and vehicle inspections. The NTSA is required to adhere to the board's orders and issue the necessary license.
Hilton fall is a shame but also opportunity
The closure of the iconic Hilton Hotel in Nairobi's Central Business District evokes nostalgia and personal memories for the author. Despite the sentimental loss, the author sees an opportunity for urban redevelopment, suggesting the conversion of the Hilton building into a mixed-use development with apartments, shops, and entertainment centers. The article also reflects on the historical significance of the hotel and proposes a broader vision for revitalizing Nairobi's CBD by promoting city living and replacing slums with modern housing.
The article explains the status of the aviation industry and the causes of accidents.
Don't fund ghost populations, Cotu tells Senate
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has cautioned the Senate against allocating funds to 'ghost populations' and supports the new revenue sharing formula proposed by the Commission on Revenue Allocation, which bases fund distribution on population size rather than land mass. Cotu's secretary general, Francis Atwoli, argues that the new formula will correct past discrepancies where some counties inflated their populations to receive more funds. He urges senators to prioritize the needs of highly populated counties over personal and political interests, warning that the current 'win-win' formula is actually a 'win-lose' scenario.
KTDA officials questioned at DCI headquarters over misuse of farmers' cash
Officials from the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) were questioned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of misusing farmers' funds on legal fees. The inquiry follows farmers' complaints about the misappropriation of their money. KTDA officials, including CEO Lerionka Tiampati, were summoned to provide insights into the agency's operations and address the allegations. KTDA expressed their commitment to transparency and cooperation with the investigation, aiming to clarify misconceptions and ensure the welfare of tea farmers.
Cops tear-gas, arrest Covid graft protesters in Nairobi
Police in Nairobi used tear gas and arrested at least 12 people during protests against the alleged theft and misspending of Covid-19 funds. The demonstrators, organized by NGOs, demanded transparency and accountability from the government, including a forensic audit of Covid-19 related expenditures. Activists criticized the police for using force and the government for limiting their democratic space while failing to address corruption. The protests are part of a broader movement, with plans for further demonstrations across various Kenyan cities.
Mothers with infants sleep on Beirut streets
Hundreds of Kenyans, including mothers with young children, are stranded in Beirut, Lebanon, after losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the devastating August 4 explosion. They have been protesting outside the Kenyan consulate, which they accuse of refusing to refund their money and advising them to engage in prostitution for travel fare. The protestors are demanding the removal of the Lebanese staff at the consulate and the appointment of a Kenyan representative. Despite the Kenyan government's announcement of organizing their return, there has been no contact, leaving the group to rely on well-wishers for basic needs while sleeping on the streets.
Police arrest, detain two city bloggers over graft story
Two bloggers, Jack Okinyi and Milton Were, were detained for over 10 hours and moved between multiple police stations before being taken to Capitol Hill police station without being officially booked. They were arrested following a corruption story involving the Kenya Urban Roads Authority. The bloggers were later taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters to record statements without family or legal representation.
Ex-MP Mungatana released on Sh20,000 bail
Former Garsen MP Danson Mungatana and his co-accused Collins Waweru were granted Sh20,000 bail pending investigations into suspected fraud. They were arrested by detectives from Kilimani police station in Nairobi for allegedly obtaining money by false pretences. The case involves a scheme to defraud a woman by promising her a tender, with Mungatana and Waweru requesting payments to facilitate the deal. The woman became suspicious and reported the matter to the police.
8,500 new students to join UoN end of August
The University of Nairobi is set to welcome over 8,000 new students for the 2020-21 academic year, commencing online classes on August 31. Vice Chancellor Kiama Gitahi announced that all students will receive training on using online platforms and accessing digital resources. The university will hold its graduation ceremony on September 25, 2020, but has postponed its innovation week to March 2021 due to the pandemic. The Annual Research Week is scheduled for October 12-16, 2020.
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