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  • Bad News for Ruto as Irungu Exposes National Government System Allegedly Forcing Counties to Do This

    Bad News for Ruto as Irungu Exposes National Government System Allegedly Forcing Counties to Do This

    Speaking during an interview on JKLive, Kang’ata said Murang’a had revamped Afya.ke and successfully implemented it across the county. He claimed the national government later developed another system, which he described as privately owned, and began requiring county governments to adopt it.

    The governor said he proposed linking the two platforms so the national system could exchange information with Afya.ke without forcing Murang’a to abandon its existing technology. According to him, the proposal was rejected.

    The disagreement is part of a wider dispute between Murang’a County and the Ministry of Health over the transition to a national digital health platform. Afya.ke has been used in county facilities to manage patient information and support hospital operations.

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has disputed Kang’ata’s account of the ministry’s role. He said the ministry did not own, control or manage Afya.ke and had not switched it off. He described the platform as a private arrangement between the county government and its developers.

    The ministry has also said neither Murang’a County nor the developers had applied to the Digital Health Agency for certification. It maintains that Social Health Authority beneficiaries in the county would continue accessing healthcare through established national systems.

    Murang’a County moved to court over the disruption, and the High Court issued temporary orders restraining the national government from interfering with or shutting down Afya.ke.

    Kang’ata’s comments underline the county’s position that the two systems could have been connected instead of replacing one with the other. The dispute remains unresolved, with the future use of Afya.ke still at the centre of the disagreement.

  • Kang’ata, Duale Clash Over Murang’as Afya.ke Health System

    Kang’ata, Duale Clash Over Murang’as Afya.ke Health System

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has accused the national government of pushing county governments onto a privately owned health system, after the county's Afya.ke platform was disrupted. He spoke on Citizen TV's JK Live, where he explained the Murang'a health model.

    Kang'ata said his administration revamped Afya.ke and rolled it out successfully in Murang'a. He claimed the national government later developed its own privately owned system and is now compelling counties to adopt it.

    The row began in mid-October. The county dates the start of the switch-off to October 13, and the governor went public the next day.

    He said the system had managed electronic medical records and supported healthcare delivery in the county since 2023.

    He also argued that Afya.ke was provided to the county free of charge and raised concerns about the cost of moving to the national platform.

    Kang'ata further claimed that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale had promised him the system would be connected to the Social Health Authority (SHA) platform and not shut down.

    The Ministry of Health rejects the accusation. It said it neither owns, controls nor manages Afya.ke, does not hold its source code and has not switched it off. Duale described the platform as a private arrangement between the Murang'a County Government and its developers.

    He added that neither the developers nor the county have applied for certification. The ministry also said services under the national health insurance framework remain unaffected.

    Kang'ata has countered by questioning how the platform could be private. He pointed out that all go.ke domains are registered under Treasury nameservers and that Afya.ke is listed by the Digital Health Authority.

    The dispute raises wider questions about who controls health data in a devolved sector. Health is a county function, but standards, certification and insurance payments sit largely with the national government. Residents who rely on county hospitals are the ones most affected while the two sides trade claims.

    Link; https://x.com/citizentvkenya/status/2118064908957024515?a=jaA6crE84CPgDftoEkE&s=19

  • Kitale Cop Arrested After Allegedly Falling Asleep and Waking Up to Find His Gun Missing

    Kitale Cop Arrested After Allegedly Falling Asleep and Waking Up to Find His Gun Missing

    A police officer in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, has reportedly been arrested after his service pistol and two mobile phones went missing under unclear circumstances while he was watching the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool.

    Police Constable Duncan Ogeto was taken into custody following the disappearance of his government-issued firearm, which was reportedly loaded with 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition.

    According to reports, Ogeto had been temporarily assigned to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Trans Nzoia West to assist a multi-agency team handling an ongoing investigation.

    The incident is said to have occurred on Sunday night at around 9pm when the officer visited a local entertainment establishment in Kitale town to watch the highly anticipated football match.

    After leaving the premises, Ogeto reportedly proceeded to an area opposite Bongo Hotel, where he sat down and allegedly complained of exhaustion before falling asleep.

    He is said to have remained there until approximately 11pm, when two DCI officers, identified as Sergeant Lubisa and Corporal Kimonge, reportedly came across him and woke him up.

    It was only after regaining consciousness that Ogeto allegedly realised his service pistol and two mobile phones, an Oppo and a Tecno, were missing.

    The disappearance of the firearm, particularly with its 15 rounds of ammunition, raised serious security concerns, given the potential danger of an unaccounted-for police weapon falling into the wrong hands.

    Following the incident, the constable was arrested and placed in police custody as investigations were launched to establish how the firearm disappeared and whether it could be recovered.

    He is reportedly facing possible charges related to the negligent loss of a government-issued firearm.

    The incident has once again highlighted the responsibility placed on police officers to maintain custody of their assigned weapons, with authorities now expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.

    Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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  • Top Politicians and Officials Who Attended Paul Kihara’s Cremation at Kariokor

    Top Politicians and Officials Who Attended Paul Kihara’s Cremation at Kariokor

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Chief Justice Martha Koome and several prominent political and judicial figures gathered at Kariokor Crematorium in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 4, to pay their last respects to former Attorney General Paul Kihara Kariuki.

    Kihara died on Tuesday, November 3, aged 72. His family said he would be cremated in accordance with his personal wishes.

    Among those who attended the ceremony were former Chief Justices Willy Mutunga and David Maraga, former Attorneys General Githu Muigai, Amos Wako and Justin Muturi, as well as Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

    Kenyatta, who appointed Kihara Attorney General in 2018, was among the prominent mourners. Koome also attended the ceremony, following tributes from the Judiciary after his death was announced.

    President William Ruto also mourned the former Attorney General, describing him as an accomplished jurist and dedicated public servant.

    Born on May 11, 1954, in Kiambu County, Kihara built a distinguished career in the legal profession. He began practising at Hamilton, Harrison and Mathews before co-founding the law firm Ndungu Njoroge and Kwach Advocates in 1986.

    He later served as director of the Kenya School of Law before joining the High Court as a judge in October 2003. In 2009, he became the founding director of the Judiciary Training Institute.

    In 2012, he was appointed to the Court of Appeal and became its president in 2013.

    In April 2018, Kenyatta appointed him Kenya's seventh Attorney General, succeeding Githu Muigai. During his tenure, Kihara represented the government's legal interests in several major matters, including the Building Bridges Initiative.

    He served until October 2022, when Justin Muturi succeeded him.

    Kihara's cremation followed his family's decision to honour his personal wishes.

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  • Kuppet Accuses Knut of Violating Rights of 10,250 Teachers

    Kuppet Accuses Knut of Violating Rights of 10,250 Teachers

    A fresh row has broken out between the country's two biggest teachers' unions. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has accused the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) of violating the rights of 10,250 teachers.

    The dispute centres on the representation of more than 10,000 teachers deployed from primary schools to junior schools.

    The teachers' move to the junior level has left unclear which union should speak for them, and it has reopened a long-running rivalry over membership.

    The tension is not new. Knut has traditionally represented primary school teachers, while Kuppet represents teachers in secondary schools and colleges.

    Junior school teachers sit between the two categories, and both unions have been competing to recruit them. A spokesperson for a junior school teachers' group has said its members would rather form their own union than join Knut or Kuppet.

    The two unions have clashed over membership before. In earlier disputes, Kuppet denied recruiting Knut members saying its mandate was to represent post-primary teachers and called for a clear demarcation of representation with Knut serving primary school teachers only. Knut opposed that proposal.

    The latest accusation comes at a sensitive time for the sector. The two unions have issued joint notices to the government in recent months on teachers' concerns, so a public falling-out risks weakening their united front.

    Much will now depend on how Knut responds and whether the Teachers Service Commission steps in to clarify which union represents the affected teachers.

    For the 10,250 teachers at the centre of the row, the dispute raises practical questions about who negotiates their terms and who receives their union dues.

    Link; https://x.com/NationAfrica/status/2118063240957861988?a=EfI7GxelWHfmXXY1MTo&s=19

  • DIGs Eliud Lagat, Masengeli Makes Impromptu Evening Visit To Keroka Police Station

    DIGs Eliud Lagat, Masengeli Makes Impromptu Evening Visit To Keroka Police Station

    During his visit, Lagat took the time to evaluate the station's operations and engage with the officers, praising them for their professionalism, organization, and dedication to keeping the facility clean.

    Nevertheless, the police chief reminded the officers to stay alert in tackling issues related to alcohol and drug abuse, and to take decisive action against any violent behavior.

    He also instructed the DCIO to ensure that the law is upheld and those involved in criminal activities are captured.

    Lagat underscored the importance of police officers being proactive in upholding law and order, especially with the upcoming elections, when security readiness is crucial.

    Meanwhile, Masengeli urged the officers to exhibit good conduct and strong leadership by being role models within their communities.

    This visit allowed the two senior police officials to gain insight into the station's working environment and share their expectations directly with the officers.

    Their discussion comes at a time when there are increasing demands for security agencies to bolster public safety and ensure law and order in preparation for the 2027 General Election.

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  • New Details Emerge About Missing Lawyer Abshir Abdi as Police Present Intelligence Report

    New Details Emerge About Missing Lawyer Abshir Abdi as Police Present Intelligence Report

    Chief Inspector Vitalis Kibet has linked missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Abdi to an alleged extortion ring.

    Kibet told the court that an intelligence report had also named the lawyer in a suspected bribery network.

    His testimony brought new details into the ongoing court proceedings concerning Abdi’s disappearance.

    Abdi went missing on November 1, 2026, after armed men allegedly seized him along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road, in Nairobi.

    His disappearance prompted his brother, Zakaria Abshir, to move to the Milimani High Court seeking information about his whereabouts.

    The family wants security agencies to disclose whether Abdi is being held in any of their custody facilities.

    Court documents indicate that Abdi’s white Toyota Premio was later found abandoned along Muchai Road.

    The vehicle was subsequently taken to Kilimani Police Station as investigations into the disappearance continued.

    The court proceedings also brought attention to a criminal case at the Makadara Law Courts in which Abdi was listed as a witness.

    The case, Republic versus Ahmed Ali Mohamed, was registered as MCCR/E2910/2025.

    According to the court application, Abdi had previously received threats from people suspected of being linked to security agencies.

    His brother claimed that the lawyer had been warned to withdraw from the case or face abduction and death.

    Kibet, an officer attached to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit in Nairobi, also reportedly testified about Abdi’s previous arrest.

    According to the testimony, Abdi had faced allegations of kidnapping and fraud but was not charged.

    The claims linking him to an extortion ring and bribery network were contained in an intelligence report presented during the proceedings.

    They remain allegations and have not been established as facts.

    On Wednesday, November 4, the High Court ordered security chiefs to produce Abdi before it at 2:30 pm, whether alive or dead.

    Justice Alexander Muteti also directed the respondents to produce any warrants authorising Abdi’s arrest or detention.

    Meanwhile, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said it had formed a team to investigate the lawyer’s disappearance.

    The agency also denied police involvement in the incident.

    Abdi’s whereabouts remained unknown as the court proceedings continued.

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  • Liverpool fans convinced ‘absolute liability’ should never play for the club again after Fenerbahce nightmare

    Liverpool fans convinced ‘absolute liability’ should never play for the club again after Fenerbahce nightmare

    Liverpool fans convinced 'absolute liability' should never play for the club again after Fenerbahce nightmare

    Liverpool fans have singled out one player for his disastrous performance after they suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

    The Reds entered this showdown with three wins from as many games in the competition, and they threatened to make it four in the 25th minute when 19-year-old Trey Nyoni became the club's second-youngest scorer in the Champions League with a superbly taken volley.

    Liverpool's lead was instantly pegged back four minutes later when Mason Greenwood's deflected free kick wrong-footed Alisson. Alexander Isak then came off the bench in the 66th minute to score what many thought would have been the winning goal, but the visitors capitulated late on. Archie Brown equalised in the 73rd minute before assisting Vedat Muriqi moments later to condemn Iraola to his first European defeat.

    Andoni Iraola's men produced an incredibly disjointed performance against Fenerbahce, and several players produced a woeful performance.

    One of those was left-back Kostas Tsimikas, who made his third start in the competition after assisting twice against LASK and once last time out in a 4-3 win over Villarreal.

    Iraola has chosen to use the Greek international in European competition to rest first-choice left-back Milos Kerkez; however, the Spaniard may reconsider that plan after watching Tsimikas struggle against Fenerbahce.

    The 30-year-old was run ragged by Greenwood on the left and was fortunate not to concede a penalty on the Englishman after blatantly pushing him over in the box midway through the first half.

    He also made zero tackles, completed zero dribbles, and lost possession eight times during his 76 minutes on the pitch before being substituted for Kerkez, and Liverpool fans were left furious with his performance.

    "Tsimikas is an absolute liability. He’s only in red because we couldn’t get a fee for him," one person wrote.

    "Tsimikas couldn’t get a game for Roma last season, yet we thought he was good enough to come back and play regular minutes for us. Give me strength," a second wrote.

    Others even said that the Greek full-back should never play for the club again and were disappointed that Andy Robertson was offloaded instead of him.

    "Tsimikas should never pull a red shirt on again. We HAVE to sign a left back in January," a third demanded, while another agreed: "Tsimikas and Gomez should never again play for Liverpool. Both are horrific."

    "Let Robertson go to keep Tsimikas. Absolutely terrible player," a fifth posted.

  • Goons Allegedly Attack Politician With Axes Outside a Radio Station

    Goons Allegedly Attack Politician With Axes Outside a Radio Station

    According to reports, armed individuals carrying axes attacked Nyakundi's vehicle shortly after he completed a scheduled radio interview. The attackers allegedly damaged the vehicle before leaving the scene, triggering widespread condemnation.

    Activist and Borabu parliamentary aspirant Morara Kebaso has now broken his silence over the incident, strongly condemning the alleged use of hired goons to intimidate political opponents and disrupt campaigns.

    The outspoken activist challenged young people involved in goon activities to abandon violence and seek legitimate sources of income. He suggested farming and carpentry as alternative ways of earning a living rather than participating in political disturbances.

    Kebaso also issued a stern warning to individuals who might attempt to disrupt his campaign meetings. He declared that anyone introducing goon tactics to his political activities would face a swift response before he continued campaigning.

    The activist further dismissed criticism from political bloggers, insisting that online attacks did not distract him. He maintained that his primary concern was dealing with individuals he described as criminals operating on the ground.

    Kebaso expressed confidence in his position, saying his conscience was clear and that he would not hesitate to confront individuals threatening his political team. He added that his opponents should not underestimate his determination.

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  • KTA directs transporters to suspend cargo loading until KRA resolves electronic tracking costs

    KTA directs transporters to suspend cargo loading until KRA resolves electronic tracking costs

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    Listen to articleThe association directs transporters to stop loading cargo requiring the new electronic seals and rejects any costs imposed without an approved tax recovery mechanism.The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has directed transporters to immediately stop loading cargo that requires the new user-owned electronic tracking seals, protesting the transfer of mandatory customs monitoring costs from the government to the transport industry.