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DPP Directs DCI To Ensure Thorough Probe Into The Cause Of Hillside Academy Fire
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed police to conduct a thorough investigation into the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy that killed 17 pupils.
In a statement on Saturday, DPP Renson Igonga asked the acting inspector general of police Gilbert Masengeli to ensure that the investigations determine the circumstances that led to the deadly fire.
Igonga also asked Masengeli to assess if or not the tragedy may have resulted from negligence or recklessness of any responsibility holders and forward the investigation file to the DPP for review.
"The DPP assures the public that any person found culpable towards the fire tragedy shall be expediently taken through the due process of a criminal trial," Igonga said.
Igonga said that the Constitution...
Boeing Starliner Returns To Earth Without Astronauts
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GACHAGUA URGES NGAOs TO INTENSIFY CRACKDOWN ON DRUGS AND ILLICIT ALCOHOL
Written by Faith Mwende
In an outright reminder of the ongoing battle against drugs and illicit brews, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged the national government Administrators and other stake holders to remain vigilant and avoid...
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DPP Directs DCI To Ensure Thorough Probe Into The Cause Of Hillside Academy Fire
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed police to conduct a thorough investigation into the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy that killed 17 pupils.
In a statement on Saturday, DPP Renson Igonga asked the acting inspector general of police Gilbert Masengeli to ensure that the investigations determine the circumstances that led to the deadly fire.
Igonga also asked Masengeli to assess if or not the tragedy may have resulted from negligence or recklessness of any responsibility holders and forward the investigation file to the DPP for review.
"The DPP assures the public that any person found culpable towards the fire tragedy shall be expediently taken through the due process...
Lamu deputy governor Raphael Ndung’u is dead
President William Ruto has mourned Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua Ndung’u as a progressive leader who worked tirelessly for Lamu residents.
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New polio strain threatens setback to eradication in Nigeria
Nigeria’s difficult victory over polio faces a challenge as the poliovirus type 2 variant reemerges and the nation considers new measures to tackle the...
Police Commence Probe Into The Death Of Parklands Househelp
Police are investigating an incident where a body of a 40-year-old lady was discovered in her bed in Nairobi's Parklands region.
According to police, Pauline Adhiambo worked as a house girl in one of the area's households.
The house owners reported that she had diabetes and was taking medication.
She was discovered dead in her bed on September 4 at a residence on City Park Drive.
Before the police were summoned, a clinical officer arrived at the house and confirmed her death.
The body which had...
GACHAGUA URGES NGAOs TO INTENSIFY CRACKDOWN ON DRUGS AND ILLICIT ALCOHOL
Written by Faith Mwende
In an outright reminder of the ongoing battle against drugs and illicit brews, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged the national government...
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Nairobi Expressway will be temporarily closed on Saturday night, September 7 to host the Nairobi City Marathon.
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Kiambu Government Puts Grabbers On Notice Following Encroachment On Land Designated For Affordable Housing
The Kiambu County government has issued a notice to persons who have illegally seized land intended for the construction of affordable housing.
County Housing Board Chairperson Robert Waihenya stated that the majority of the public land designated for the projects has been taken, but that efforts are underway to reclaim it.
Waihenya stated during an assessment of the National Housing Board's continuing building of 425 affordable units in Thika's Depot area, which has cost Ksh 3.5 billion.
He divulged that at the Thika site, some individuals had grabbed space meant for a parking lot, but assured that both the county and...
DP Gachagua Resumes Mt Kenya Unity Calls
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stormed his Mount Kenya backyard this week, echoing his Luo Nyanza trip and urging the region to unite and respect its leader.
Last week, the DP accompanied his boss, William Ruto, on a four-day visit of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's political heartland, Luo Nyanza.
The...
UN calls for full inquiry into West Bank shooting
The United Nations has called for a "full investigation" into the killing of a US-Turkish woman in the occupied West Bank during a protest...
LGBTQ activists In Ivory Coast Concerned Over Wave Of Attacks
LGBTQ activists in Ivory Coast expressed concern on Thursday over verbal and physical attacks fanned by social media targeting gay and transgender people.
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