Ahadi Kenya trust C.E.O Stanley Kamau has called on Kenyans to end tribalism if they want to end poverty in the country, saying the tribal mask has been an impediment to eradicating poverty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3B_vWmPjS8
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Leader of majority in the National Assembly Aden Duale is set re- introduce a motion on the floor of the house, seeking to withdraw Kenya from the Rome statute.
Duale says the International Criminal Court that was formed by the statute does not help solve African problems, but rather acts as an extension rule.
This comes days after South Africa presented instruments of withdrawal to the United Nations, setting the stage for withdrawal.
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Thousands of youth, women and people living with disabilities in Nyeri county who had been awarded government tenders and had not been paid, are soon to find relief following the announcement by President Kenyatta that they be paid 1.2 Billion shillings owed to various groups in the country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvdCMxL2YHs
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Deputy President William Ruto has criticised the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy, CORD, for allegedly seeking external financial support to influence 2017 general election..
Ruto who was speaking in Busia to launch the last mile connectivity in Butula constituency said that Raila Odinga was currently on a tour abroad lobbying for foreign support ahead of the coming general election stating that the opposition lacked the ideology that could transform the country in matters development and unity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buOG2zvoqzI
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Residents of Mombasa county were treated to free cervical and breast cancer screening and treatment campaign courtesy of the Agha Khan Hospital in conjunction with Faraja cancer support trust.
The campaign aimed at scaling up the uptake of cancer screening in the country as a measure to avert cancer related deaths that would have otherwise been averted through early detection saw a huge number of women taken through sensitisation of the two common types of cancers among women in the country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEmBiJTvHw0
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Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is always a process that begins with acceptance from the person that am an addict. But what happens when the addict equates a rehabilitation centre to Mathare hospital??? Robert Mugo tells us how his addiction affected his family and more so the mother who had already been diagnosed with high blood pressure and how he was taken to a rehab centre against his will but now appreciates those who forcefully took him to the Serenity Rehab Center.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcIIQer8UEc
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Senate Majority leader Prof. Kithure Kindiki has defended President Uhuru Kenyatta for hitting out at various state officers whom he recently accused of doing little to win the war against corruption.
Speaking in Gilgil town yesterday Kindiki said that the had every right to speak his mind, instead challenging those in charge with agencies mandated to deal with corruption to take responsibility.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXYNi6AGFFc
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has endorsed the candidature of Kenya’s Foreign Affairs CS Ambassador Amina Mohammed for the position of chairperson of the African Union
The summit attended by 18 member states endorsed Amina alongside other eight candidates for various positions in the continental body scheduled for January 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlX5scJFU8w
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Police in Maralal are investigating an incident where a human skull was found in the town.
The skull was discovered in a trench behind Maralal market by children who were playing in the area.
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Residents of West Pokot who do not have national identity cards have been urged to make sure that they acquire them and apply for voting cards before the next general elections to help boost the community's bargaining power in government.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoEd7wRI_dM
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Former LSK chair Eric Mutua claims he fears his life is in danger following an attack launched by his opponent's supporters in Mwingi East sub-county on Friday night.
Mutua who is aspiring to be the next Member of Parliament for Mwingi Central accused the police of colluding with former PS of Ministry of Works, Dr. Gideon Mulyungi, which he believes has contributed to threats on his life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBc6__GGtx8
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The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has hailed the contribution of AMISOM and development partners in the formation of Hirshabelle state.
President Mohamud Saidit was the commitment of the local leadership and the never say die attitude of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and friendly nations that led to the birth of new federal state.
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Supporters of two Mwingi Central parliamentary seat aspirants clashed over the weekend, with former LSK boss Erick Mutua claiming his life is in danger after his convoy was allegedly attacked by supporters of his opponent at Maai in Mwingi East sub-county on Friday night.
Speaking at Mwingi Police Station where he recorded a statement, Mutua accused officers of being compromised by his opponent who is former PS Gideon Mulyungi.
However, Mulyungi also showed up in the same police station moments after Mutua left to record statement, claiming his supporters had been attacked by Mutua’s supporters.
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Wiper Democratic movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka now says he stands the best chance to defeat President Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2017 elections.
Kalonzo who started his two-day tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties on Sunday to popularize the Wiper Party and his presidential bid maintains he is confident the CORD coalition will give him the chance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMr5OqPk5UQ
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There was drama at Pillar of Truth and Healer ministry church in Elburgon town , Nakuru county when a rival group tried to ouster the incumbent pastor of the church over leadership wrangles .
The embattled pastor Henry Oketch alleged that a bishop from the church , had imposed another pastor on the church members , in a bid to kick him out from the leadership of the church .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9OO7tVcook
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A four-month-old baby who was born with a rare congenital birth defect at the Nakuru Level Five hospital is struggling to live a normal life.
Baby David Munene's horrific condition has hampered his growth and he can neither feed nor breath properly.
Doctors who delivered baby Munene say he was born with five congenital anomalies.
His cleft lip and palate is conjoined at the mouth and nostrils making it harder for him to suckle milk and at the same time breath.
The infant who was born weighing 3 kilograms at 48 weeks, which is considered full term, is also missing digits on both the right hand and left foot.
World Health Organization, WHO, studies however reveal that 70 percent of such malformations can be prevented if mothers take up proper nutrition.
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Tension is high in Nairobi's Kayole estate following violent demonstrations in the area which saw key roads in the area blocked as residents barricaded them with rocks to protest a move by KDF officials to block an access road in the area.
Mihang'o MCA Paul Kiwadhi who led the demonstrations was later arrested and detained at the Embakasi Police Station.
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By Emmanuel Masinde and Federesto Machuka
Olympic silver medallist and world men javelin champion, Julius Yego has been discharged from Mediheal group of hospital Eldoret after he was involved in a grisly accident on Sunday night.
Yego was driving his new Toyota Prado 4×4 at the time of the accident; Yego expressed gratitude to God for saving his live from the accident, which has never experienced before he assured his fans that he was fine.
“To my fans I am okay you can see me now it happens and whatever happened it past but I thank God that am still life and strong and I have never seen such before in my life,” said Yego in a message.
After the accident Good Samaritans led by middle distance star Asbel Kiprop drove Yego to the hospital. “After the incident I came out of the car and at first I thought I maybe had broken my leg but after I felt that I was ok first people to be at the scene were Nashon, Asbel Kiprop,” he said.
Koech Floretius who attended to Yego at the hospital confirmed that the star athlete had been admitted at the hospital on Sunday night after being involved in road accident at about 9pm and is in a stable.
“Basically, Yego had minor bruises mainly substitute injuries involving his neck, chest and legs. There are no serious injuries he is currently stable and I have actually discharged him home,” said Koech.
Koech said that Yego is fit and should be able to continue with his normal duties as well compete as before, because most of the structure of his legs, hands are ok. Yego was driving along Kapsoya road in Sukunanga Annex area next to Moi University School of Law.
His car, a one-week-old Toyota Prado slammed onto a trailer and he was rushed to Mediheal Hospital Eldoret for treatment. Yego who was alone when the incident happened is however in stable condition and only suffered a minor soft tissue injury.
Yego who admits he is lucky to be alive says the driver of the trailer made a sudden U-turn in the middle of the road and he slammed so hard on the breaks that he thought he had broken his leg.
"God is living and great! I'm ok my people! Can’t believe am alive”. Yego assured his fans in a Facebook post. This comes just two days after another athlete; Andrew Rotich was involved in a road accident that he survived.
Kenyans and the sports world have sent their well wishes to the world Javelin champion wishing him a quick recovery.
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By Enock Amukhale
A five–year-old boy died at Mwitako village, Mukhalakhala location in Vihiga county after his father allegedly beat him to death over disappearance of Sh1,000. The father, who has since fled the village for fear of being lynched by the irate villagers is said to have killed the minor by hitting him with a blunt object. Witnesses said the assailant confronted the minor accusing him of stealing Sh1,000 which he received after selling two chicken to get bus fare back to Nairobi.
“The man identified as Zablon Okelo, 45, is said to have killed his son after he accused him of stealing his bus fare. He had sold two chicken to get fare back to Nairobi,” said area chief Phelistus Semo.
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The positions of chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have now been advertised.
IEBC selection panel placed an advert in local dailies yesterday calling out for interested but qualified candidates to apply for the positions by November 7.
Chairperson and Members of IEBC will be appointed for a single term of six years, will serve on a full-time basis and will not be eligible for re-appointment.
Among desired qualifications are degree from a recognised university and proven experience in electoral matters, management, finance and governance.
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