Concern as Another Kenyan Who Joined Russian Army Goes Silent Weeks After Deployment: A Kenyan family is seeking government assistance after losing contact with Humphrey Kimani, a Kenyan citizen recruited into the Russian army. Busia Senator Okiyah Omutatah has threatened to sue the Kenyan government over allegations of Kenyans being recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, demanding accountability for those who have died or gone missing. The same senator has questioned whether the government's Kazi Majuu program was a plot to recruit Kenyans for Russia's war in Ukraine, demanding the government clarify the fate of deceased and missing Kenyan recruits. CCTV Footage Shows Armed Individuals Raiding Former KEMSA Chairperson Irungu Nyakera's Hotel: CCTV footage has captured armed individuals raiding the hotel owned by former Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) chairperson Irungu Nyakera in Kisumu. Former KEMSA chairperson Irungu Nyakera has condemned the attack by goons at his hotel, describing the incident as a violent incursion. Meanwhile, eleven police officers from Kisii County remain in custody as their case concerning alleged theft during an operation continues, with the officers set to remain detained until Thursday. Additionally, Kiprono Kittony has urged leaders not to politicize markets, calling for protection of market credibility. Sifuna says Raila Odinga appointed him to supervise ODM–Ruto political pact: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asserted that the late opposition leader Raila Odinga explicitly appointed him to supervise the implementation of the political pact between the ODM and President William Ruto's UDA party. A faction within the ODM party, known as 'Linda Mwananchi', has accused the Kenyan government of attempting to hide human rights failures within a report on a political cooperation pact. The same faction has publicly denounced a report on the 10-point political cooperation agenda between President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga, labeling it a superficial "charade." Businessman Rostam Azizi acquires majority stake in Nation Media Group as Aga Khan exits after 66 years: Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi, through Taarifa Ltd, has acquired a majority stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), marking the exit of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) after a 66-year investment. The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has sold its controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a 66-year association with the East African media company. Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi has become the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group (NMG), acquiring a significant stake that marks a major ownership transition for the East African media giant. MPs Amend Govt Plan to Sell 15% Safaricom Stake, Introduce Worker Protections: Members of Parliament have amended the Kenyan government's plan to sell a 15 percent stake in Safaricom PLC to Vodacom Group, introducing worker protections and business partner safeguards. Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) are demanding assurances regarding job security and the existing business model for Safaricom employees and partners as part of the government's plan for a partial divestment of its shares in the company. The Kenyan government has clarified that civil servants' salaries will not be subject to deductions to finance the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), which aims to raise significant capital for infrastructure development without burdening public employees. Taita Taveta Residents Ordered to Evacuate Flood-Prone Areas: Residents of Taita Taveta County are being urged to relocate from flood-prone areas to avert potential disasters amid concerns over the approaching rainy season and the vulnerability of low-lying regions to severe flooding. Flash floods have devastated Taita Taveta, leaving 348 households displaced and in urgent need of assistance. Nairobi leaders have separately expressed appreciation for the government's efforts in relocating residents from vulnerable riverbanks, viewing this as a crucial step towards enhancing public safety and preventing potential disasters. Nairobi Families Search for Missing Relatives at City Mortuary: Families remain camped outside the Nairobi City Mortuary, desperately searching for their missing relatives following devastating floods. Survivors recount harrowing experiences as raging floodwaters transformed a Friday evening in Nairobi into a desperate struggle for survival, with the sudden deluge catching many off guard. Residents of Ngenya Village in Lari are also living in fear of landslides following heavy rainfall in the area. KRA Officers at Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Wear Body Cameras: Kenya Revenue Authority officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are now required to wear body-worn cameras in a significant move to combat corruption and tax evasion. The Ministry of Health is simultaneously taking proactive measures to combat waterborne diseases amidst ongoing rainfall, collaborating with county governments to manage potential health impacts. Kenyan coffee farmers have also been urged to avoid planting coffee seedlings in former forest areas to secure a market for their produce in Europe under new coffee procurement regulations set by the European Union. Pupils at Risk as Leaking Classrooms Disrupt Learning in Kilifi: Pupils at Mikiryani Primary School in Kilifi are learning in hazardous conditions due to leaking classrooms and weak roofs, significantly disrupting their education. At the same time, families in Mukuru Kwa Njenga have transitioned from informal settlements to modern apartments through the Affordable Housing Programme, a development residents credit with restoring their dignity and hope. Nandi elders and the Kenya Forest Service are set to plant trees at the Johana N'geno crash site as a tribute to the six victims who tragically lost their lives in the incident.
