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8 storiesCOMESA probes airlines over delayed refunds. Kenyan TVETs now make industry-standard spare parts. Toyota firm fully acquires Goodlife Pharmacy. Local donkey trade faces crisis. Kenyan students complete China tech exchange.
Public Service Head Koskei convenes meeting on efficiency. IG Kanja faces PAC over payroll audit. DP Kindiki reports 25 million registered for Taifa Care. Safaricom integrates PayPal to M-Pesa. Ng'iya Girls eye national basketball title.
The Kenya Kwanza coalition faces significant internal tensions as unmet expectations grow among its members. President William Ruto's leadership is questioned, as highlighted by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's announcement to withhold the identity of the preferred presidential candidate until closer to the 2027 elections to avoid sabotage. Additionally, cabinet secretary Hassan Joho's campaigning at the Coast has raised debates about his impact on Ruto's re-election bid. These developments indicate a precarious situation for the coalition as it approaches the upcoming elections.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has publicly endorsed its alliance with the government and moved to unify dissenting factions. This decision was made during a meeting of the party's Central Management Committee, presided over by Raila Odinga. The ODM party announced its continued support for the Kenya Kwanza government, citing an agreement aimed at fostering stability. However, Edwin Sifuna, Secretary General of the ODM party, appears to have shifted his stance regarding the proposed agreement between UDA and ODM, while student leaders from various universities in Kenya have voiced criticism against the party.
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Swarup Rajan Mishra, owner of Mediheal Hospital, has publicly denied any wrongdoing or criminal conduct regarding organ transplants performed at his facility. Dr. Swarup Mishra, founder of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, strongly refuted allegations linking the hospital to organ trafficking during a live broadcast on KTN News Kenya. He further clarified that no Kenyan kidney was exported from the country, stating that foreign patients receiving kidney transplants in Kenya brought their own organs, addressing accusations amidst an ongoing investigation.
COMESA probes airlines over delayed refunds. Kenyan TVETs now make industry-standard spare parts. Toyota firm fully acquires Goodlife Pharmacy. Local donkey trade faces crisis. Kenyan students complete China tech exchange.
Otile Brown and Bien-Aime Baraza revive their music beef. MP Babu Owino vows to clarify DJ Evolve shooting before gubernatorial bid. Kenyan comedy is evolving, with more live shows emerging. Musician Samidoh led anti-government chants at a Nairobi concert. Fans can win CHAN 2025 tickets through a trivia contest and buy official Harambee Stars merchandise in Nairobi.
ODM affirms unity with Kenya Kwanza despite internal criticism. National Assembly reshuffles committee memberships. MP Hamisi wants Odinga to disown top ODM figures over government ties. Gachagua says opposition will keep presidential candidate secret until last minute. Reports indicate internal rifts within Kenya Kwanza. Odinga faces political crossroads amid internal party issues. Joho campaigns for Ruto at the Coast. Mwangaza plans political revenge against leaders who supported her ouster. Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to shun political violence. Wajir Governor slams ODM's Sifuna over anti-Ruto remarks.
Morocco's CHAN team has arrived in Nairobi. In school games, Ng'iya Girls eye their first national basketball title in Kakamega. Koyonzo seeks rugby sevens redemption while St Mary's Yala aims for national basketball glory and an East Africa ticket.
Safaricom to integrate PayPal directly into M-Pesa app from August 2025, replacing Thunes service. Visa opens first African data centre in South Africa, a $57 million investment. New RESPECT platform targets African EdTech revolution. Liquid Intelligent Technologies supports STEM education for South African students.
Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service, convenes a meeting to address public service efficiency following an audit. IG Kanja faces PAC over NPS payroll audit. Deputy President Kindiki says 25 million registered for Taifa Care. Environment Ministry withdraws regulations after uproar. KUPPET claims Treasury withholding free education funds. MCK introduces new media code.
