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General News

Apply KPLC Electricity connection, meter – Simplified procedure, application form

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General Application Procedure

This application procedure applies to Domestic (below 25kVA) and Premium applications (Above 25kVA, excluding SMEs with a load between 100kVA to 200kVA). This includes Additional Load and  Meter Separation applications.

1. Application

We are encouraging all customers apply online https://selfservice.kplc.co.ke, submit with the applicable documents (refer to customer checklist below). You will be provided with an Application Reference Number instantly.

2. Quotation

You will receive a quotation based on your specifications in your enquiry.

The following quotation timelines will apply for various application types;

Application Connection Type

Time
Requiring a meter only

7 days
Requiring low voltage extension

14 days
Requiring low voltage extension (Single phase up to 8 kVa)

28 days
Requiring medium voltage extension and/or trans­former

28 days
Requiring connection at high voltage

within the period agreed with the Customer.

A quotation is valid for ninety (90) days within which payment can be made via the following channels;

  1. Electronic funds transfer (RTGS) to KPLC Bank Account No. 0104074121608
  2. Mobile money (Pay bill number 888899, Account No: application reference No.)
  3. Cheque to KPLC (Quote your application reference number and contact number overleaf of the cheque)
  4. Cash payment at KPLC Payment office

3. Construction & Metering

We will obtain necessary consent where applicable to lay electricity supply lines and thereafter undertake construction and metering within the following timelines;

Type of Connection

Time
Requiring a meter only

3 days
Requiring low voltage extension (Single phase up to 8 kVa)

14 days
Requiring low voltage extension (3 phase above 8 kVa)

14 days
Requiring medium voltage extension and/or trans­former

28 days
Requiring connection at high voltage

within the period agreed with the Customer.

Customer Checklist: Please attach the following documents when submitting your enquiry for supply form

All Applicants

  • Copy of National Identification (I.D) or Passport for Non-Kenyans/ Company Registration Certificates
  • Copy of your PIN Certificate
  • Route sketch map leading to premises where supply is required.
  • Copy of title deed and land search documents for ownership of property (to support wayleaves consent)
  • Duly filled Supply Contract form (https://bit.ly/3btxjVq)
  • Wiring Certificates (Submit any time after issuance of application reference number but before construction of the electricity network)

Meter Separation and Additional Load Application

  • Copy of latest Electricity Bill

Additional Requirements for Premium Applications (Businesses)

  • Scaled site plan (Preferably in soft copy AutoCADD 2014 lower version/DWG format)
  • Load Schedule Details
General News

Alshabaab planning a major terror attack in Kenya- Police say

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Terror group, the Alshabaab, is planning to hit the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi; the police say. In a security brief, memo, by Mr. Karanja (for the DCI Regional Coordinator, Nairobi), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations directs all police ‘officers to be on high alert to thwart any impending attack.’

According to Mr. Karanja, “Six Alshabaab operatives, led Ahmed Harith Mahmoud, are planning to attack Times Towers and Treasury buildings with the Central Business District, CBD, (in Nairobi) between Sunday 28th October 2018 and Sunday 4th November 2018”.

Recently, the Alshabaab bombed Arabia boys Secondary school in Mandera, killing two teachers.

The police indicate that the master planner of the Nairobi attacks, Ahmed Harith Mahmoud, ‘is an associate and logistician of Ahmed Iman Ali alias Engineer.’ Iman is a Kenyan born Alshabaab leader from Majengo, Nairobi, who is currently based in Somalia.

“The subject (Ahmed Imam Ali) has been conducting reconnaissance on the above mentioned targets (Times Towers and Treasury buildings) for one month and has been working in collaboration with five others among them one lady and four men,” Karanja reports. The DCI, further, indicates that the 5 operatives are residing in Umoja and Kariobangi areas, in Nairobi.

On Saturday, 21 September 2013, 4 Alshabaab militia attacked the West gate mall, in Nairobi, killing 71 people.

General News

Kenya Airways boss, Sebastian Mikosz, resigns; here are the reasons for his resignation.

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Kenya Airways chief executive Sebastian Mikosz has said he will be resigning on 31 December, 2019. Mikosz says the resignation is due to personal grounds.

Photo- Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Mikosz at a past event. Mikosz has said he will leave the troubled airliner this year.

Here is the resignation note from Mikosz;

‘Dear KQ Family,
Given that we are a listed company we are subject to specific stock exchange regulations.
The information I am sharing with you here was already communicated to both the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) as per the regulations.

Since started working as CEO at KQ, I have always tried to inform you about any management decisions before you learn it from the public domain. It is in line with this practice that I would like to take this first chance to inform you that I have made the decision to shorten my contract term and have decided to resign on personal grounds effective December the 31st of this year.

It is my personal decision and I have obviously discussed it with the Board as well as with my family. I believe that this
is the ideal timing to begin a transition process to find someone who will continue with the turnaround initiatives that we began 3 years ago.

Let me however be very specific that for the remaining 7 months as CEO I am fully determined to continue delivering the improvements that we have been executing together and that are showing visible results. I must point out that I am particularly proud of all of you as thanks to our collective efforts we’ve managed to bring the company from a historic loss in 2014 of Ksh 25bn and narrowed it down to Ksh 7.Sbn in just 4 years.

My clear intention is not to slow down for a single day, and we will continue this improvement trend as I am convinced that KQ is on a good path for a full recovery. You will notice the confirmation of this in the next few weeks through the announcements of some good news concerning our future developments.

Nevertheless, I am fully aware that some of you might be surprised. I am also aware that in the next few days this news will be in the public domain taken out of context with many rumours and comments, Please don’t pay attention to these and please remember that this kind of change is part of a normal company life. I am sure that in the next few weeks I am going to meet most of you on different occasions, and we can take time to discuss about it directly and openly, as always.

In the meantime, I am going be away travelling to China to work on the launch of our direct Beijing flight, I will also be attending IATA General Assembly as well as conducting a business review in Bangkok as previously scheduled.
Lastly let me use this opportunity to attach the presentation of our 2018 results that I shared during the last town hall meeting. I promised to do it for those who could not attend it.

I would like to insist again that 2018 was a good year for us and we have improved our results as presented in the attachment. I am determined to continue this improvement trend and be sure that we can do at least as good in 2019 as we did last year.
I wish you a very good weekend and see you onboard our planes this week!’

Mikosz leaves the troubled Airliner at a time when it is making huge back to back losses.

General News

Kisumu County Governor, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, hospitalized

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Kisumu County Governor, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o rushed to Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu after feeling unwell during the installation of Archbishop Philip Anyolo at the Uzima University grounds.

The Governor had earlier received NASA leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto who arrived in Kisumu on today for the installation ceremony for Arch-Bishop Philip Anyolo as the new Catholic archbishop.

Report indicate the Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o is in stable condition.

International news

African countries request form more partnerships with Japan as the 2019 TICAD 7 summit kicks off

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African countries have called for more Public Private Partnership projects between their governments and Japanese entities. In a speech delivered by African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki at the opening ceremony of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7), African states advanced that the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) model of development was the most ideal approach of achieving sustainable development on the continent.

Mr Faki assured that through PPP’s, African enterprises with the support of Japanese investments will be able to fully exploit the resource potential of the continent for the benefit of all Africans. He said this aspiration was demonstrated by the strong private sector representation and participation in the TICAD 6 conference held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2016. “It is urgent to promote these strategies and Africa to take advantage of the situation and to take into account the SMEs and the SMIs of Africa and to make sure that we give great attention in order to improve the business climate within its member states,” Mr Faki said.

TICAD 7 which kicked off today in the Japanese port city of Yokohama south of Tokyo, is being attended by over 30 African Heads of State and Governments among them President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. Speaking on behalf of the World Bank Group, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Finance Corporation, Philippe Le Houérou reiterated Africa’s position saying the future of African economies will largely be shaped by the performance of the continent’s private sector.

“We need the private sector to seize more of the brighter opportunity than the possible risk to do business in Africa. Together, the public and the private sector can literally ignite the continent’s economy,” Mr Le Houérou said. On his part, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged TICAD member states to tap more into the growing youth population in Africa by enhancing development through innovative solutions. The UN Secretary General said technology and innovation are central to unleashing Africa’s vast potential and realizing the UN’s shared vision of leaving no one behind.

During his opening remarks, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a new initiative by the Japanese Government that seeks to strengthen judicial and law enforcement systems of African nations. The programme dubbed New Approach for Peace and Stability in Africa (NAPSA) has already admitted 6, 076 police officers, public prosecutors and judges from 39 African into a capacity building initiative where they will be trained on criminal justice and crime prevention. “NAPSA will assist in making judicial, governmental administration and legislative systems stable and secure so that nation building doesn’t move backward,” PM Abe said. Prime Minister Abe further announced a pledge by his government to support the roll out of Universal Health Care programmes in Africa saying the initiative will benefit over three million recipients on the continent.

Through TICAD, PM Abe said Japan had invested over 20 billion dollars in Africa in the last 3 years. President Uhuru Kenyatta is accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Monica Juma (Foreign Affairs), Ukur Yatani (National Treasury), Sicily Kariuki (Health), Prof George Magoha (Education) and James Macharia (Transport).

General News

KPLC APPLICATION FORM

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ENQUIRY FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY

Date: Customer Application Number:
APPLICANT’S SECTION

1. TYPE OF APPLICATION – Tick where applicable

Premium Application (above 25kVA) Standard Application (below 25 kVA)
Type of Application:
New
Temporary
Rerouting
Group Application
Meter Separation
Account No.:
Additional Load
Account No.:
No. of Meters Required:
Note: Attach copy of latest bill for additional load and meter seperation applications

TO DOWNLOAD FORM IN PDF, CLICK HERE.

2. APPLICANT’S DATA

Surname/Company Name: First Name: Middle Name:
ID/Passport No.: County of residence: P.O. Box:
Postal Code:
Town of residence:
Mobile Tel No.(s): Office Tel No.:
Customer’s email address:
Customer Contact Person: Self Other Name:
Telephone/Mobile:

3. SUPPLY LOCATION DATA

County: District: Division:
Sub-location: Street: Village/Estate:
Name/House No: LRN/Plot No.:

4. APPLIANCES

(A) FIXED APPLIANCES
(Cookers, Heaters, Air conditioners, Fridges, Ovens,
etc.)
(B) PLUG
POINTS (Socket
outlets)
(C) MOTORS
Type No. kW Amp
13 Amps
15 Amps
20 Amps
No. No. Phases HP or kVA Purpose for which
required
(D) Lighting Points (Bulbs)
No.:
(E) OTHER APPARATUS
Note: Please attach a separate list if the above space is not adequate
THIS FORM IS NOT FOR SALE

5. WAYLEAVES APPROVAL/CONSENT

I/We ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… being the proprietor of parcel of land comprised in
Title No ……………………………….………………………………………………………………………… hereby consent to The Kenya Power laying or erecting an
electric supply line on my side of land and from time to time entering upon and having access to my said piece of land for the
purposes of constructing, laying, maintaining, using, removing and replacing the electric supply line.

I undertake not to interfere or permit any interference with the electric supply line nor to construct buildings, plant trees or dump
waste materials beneath the electric supply line. I also undertake that this consent shall be irrevocable.

I have supplied copies of Title deed and Land search documents as proof of ownership.
Signed by Proprietor ……………………………….…………………… Date ……………………………………………

CUSTOMER CHECKLIST: Please attach the following documents when submitting this form

All Applicants
Copy of ID
Copy of PIN Certificate
Route Sketch Map
Copy of title deed and land search documents for owner of property (to support wayleaves consent)
Supply Contract Form (signed)
Wiring Certificates
Meter Separation and Additional Load Applicant
Copy of latest Electricity Bill
Additional requirements for Premium Applicants
Scaled Site Plan (preferably in soft copy AutoCADD/DWG format)
Load Schedule Details
Applicant’s Signature: Date:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
POWER DATA
TICK WHERE APPLICABLE
ADMD** for Services
(Only to be filled if Type of Premises = Flats)
New Supply: ADMD**:
Load Increase: Supply Registration No. (S.R.N.)
No. of Supplies:
(Only to be filled if Type of Premises = Estate)
Previous ADMD**

** ADMD: After Diversity Maximum Demand
REFERENCES
ID – Identification
PIN – Personal identification Number

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kplc application form download,
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kplc online application self-service,
kplc meter separation form,
kplc last mile application form,
International news

Row between Kenya and Somalia now deepens further.

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Somalia’s Health ministry has called on international partners to relocate it’s functions from Nairobi Kenya to Somalia citing recent detention of top Somalia officials at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, JKIA, in Nairobi.
The move comes on the backdrop of the maritime dispute between Somalia and Kenya.

Somalia now says it will not participate in any international meetings held in Nairobi. This includes the UN-Habitat meeting that will be officially opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday 27th May, 2019.

Here is the Statement from Somalia’s Health ministry;

‘To: UN Agencies, Donors and International partners

Ministry of Health and Human Services of Federal Republic of Somalia conveys its gratitude to its partners for their contribution in improving the health and well being of the Somali people and supporting the institutional capacity building of the Ministry of Health at federal and state levels.

Due to the recent travel issues to Nairobi, Kenya, the ministry informs all its partners that representative from the ministry will not attend all planned and upcoming meetings, workshops, seminars and trainings to be held in Nairobi. The ministry highly encourages those events to be held inside the country or be moved to alternative countries for ease of travel to ministry representatives.

Ministry of Health and Human Services appreciates its partners for their support and looks forward to continuing our cooperation in the future.’

General News

Salaries of all government officers, teachers police

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STATE OFFICES REMUNERATION LEVELS (KSHS)

1 President of the Republic of Kenya 1,750,000
2 Deputy President 1,487,500
3 Speaker of the National Assembly 1,400,000
4 Chief Justice 1,380,351
5 Speaker of the Senate 1,375,439
6 Cabinet Secretary 1,120,000
7 Chief of Defence Forces 1,120,000
8 County Governor 1,111,673
9 Deputy Speaker of the Senate 1,107,509
10 Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly 1,107,509
11 Deputy Chief Justice 1,099,182
12 Attorney General 1,095,019
13 Auditor General 1,082,528
14 Judge of the Supreme Court 1,082,528
15 Chairman, IEBC 1,082,528
16 Chairman,CIC 1,082,528
17 Secretary to the Cabinet 927,500
18Vice Chief of the Defence Forces 927,500
19 Commander, Kenya Army 923,919
20Inspector General National Police Service920,338
21Judge of the Court of Appeal 920,338
22 Director General (NIS) 916,757
23 Principal Secretary 909,595
24 Commander, Kenya Airforce 906,014
25 Commander, Kenya Navy 902,432
26 Director of Public Prosecution 902,432
27 Controller of Budget 895,270
28 Vice Chair, IEBC 895,270
29 Vice Chair, CIC ‘ 8 95,270
30 Chair of the Public Service Commission 750,000
31Chair, Teachers Service Commission 750,000
32Chair, Transition Authority 750,000
33Chair, Ethics & Anti Corruption Commission750,000
34Chair, Kenya National Human Rights Commission 750,000
35Chair, Commission on Revenue Allocation750,000
36Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service750,000
37. Deputy Inspector General Admin Police Servi750,000
38. Chair, Commission on Administrative Justice750,000
39. Chair, Salaries and Remuneration Commission 740,927
40. Chair, National Land Commission740,927
41 Chair, National Police Service 740,927
42. Chair, Commission on Gender and Equality740,927
43. Member of the National Assembly740,927
44 Member of the Senate 740,927
45 Deputy Governor 728,831
46 Judge of the High Court 728,831
47 Commissioner, IEBC 725,806
48. Commissioner, Commission on the Implementation of the Constitution 725,806
49. Registrar of Political Parties700,000
50. Vice Chair, Judicial Service Commission 700,000
51. Vice Chairperson, Public Service Commission700,000
52. Vice Chair, Teachers Service Commission 694,093
53. Vice Chair, Transition Authority694,093
54. Vice Chair, Ethics & Anti Corruption Commission694,093
55. Vice Chair, Kenya National Human Rights Commission694,093
56. Vice Chair, Commission on Revenue Allocation694,093
57. Vice Chair, Commission on Administrative Justice694,093
58. Vice Chair, Salaries & Remuneration Commission688,186
59. Vice Chair, National Land Commission 688,186
60. Vice Chair National Police Service 688,186
61. Vice Chair, Commission on Gender and Equality 688,186
62. Commissioner, Parliamentary Service Commission685,232
6363. Commissioner, Judicial Service Commission685,232
64. Commissioner, Public Service Commission 685,232
65. Commissioner, Teachers Service Commission 685,232
66. Commissioner, Ethics & Anti Corruption Commission685,232
67 Commissioner, KNHRC 685,232
68. Commissioner, Commission on Revenue Allocation685,232
69. Commissioner, Commission on Administrative Justice685,232
70. Commissioner, Salaries & Remuneration Commission 679,325
71. Commissioner, National Land Commission 679,325
72. Commissioner, National Police Service Commission 679,325
73. Commissioner, Commission on Gender & Equality 679,325
74. Secretary, Public Service Commission 652,743
75. Secretary, Ethics & Anti Corruption Commission652,743
76 Chief Magistrate 437,500
77. Senior Principal Magistrate315,000
78 Chief Kadhi 313,514
79. Speaker County Assembly 283,500
80 Principal Magistrate 272,596
81. Member of County Executive Committee 182,000
82. Senior Resident Magistrate 181,062
83 Resident Magistrate 161,000
84. Member of County Assembly 157,574
85 Senior Kadhi 110,000
86. Kadhi 84,000
87. Police Constable 25,000
88. P1 teacher 30,000
89. Graduate Teacher 45,000
90. Nurse 90,000
91. Clinical officer 90,000

Crimes and Courts, General News

The Police respond to the headline on Today’s Nation News Paper on how police are allowing Al Shabaabs into Kenya

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The National Police Commission has this afternoon denied claims on how corrupt police officers are allowing the dangerous Al Shabaab militia into Kenya. The story formed the headline story in today’s Daily Nation News Paper.

Here is the police response;

The attention of the National Police Service has been drawn to the front page story in today’s edition of the Daily Nation accusing the police of receiving bribes to allow al Shabaab terrorists into the country. 
We have read the UN report which is largely based on our Investigations into the matter of the VBIED found in Merti by our officers in February 2018, in which we foiled a major terror plot, recovered deadly weapons and arrested several culprits who are now facing court charges. Hence we find the “Nation” story full of unfair inferences and distortions of the report that appears driven by malice aimed at painting the police, especially those engaged in dangerous counter terrorism efforts in bad light for reasons that are unknown to us.

We take great exception to the malicious distortions published in today’s edition that serve only to insult the souls of our brave security personnel from all agencies who have been killed or maimed while on counter terrorism operations, as well as victims of terror attacks.All Kenyans of goodwill are aware of the fruits of the painstaking efforts and sacrifices made daily by our personnel to protect and defend our country from terrorist elements.

Therefore, whilst we are all aware that some parts of our borders are porous and could allow infiltration and that there exists a few corrupt individuals within the Police, to exaggerate in such a sensational manner without providing an iota of evidence to prove corrupt activity not only serves to aid the enemy, but is outrightly irresponsible and unfair to all Kenyans.

General News

The National Assembly, Parliament, may be dissolved soon

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The National Assembly is staring at an imminent dissolution if a petition sent to the Chief Justice, Honorable David Maraga, goes through. Two Petitioners, Honourable Stephen Owoko and John Wangai, in a petition dated 29th November 2018 want the Chief Justice to dissolve Parliament for failing to pass the two thirds gender bill. In the petition, the two want the Chief Justice, who is also the president of the Supreme Court,  to advise the president, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, to dissolve the parliament pursuant to Article 261 (7) of the Kenya Constitution 2010 and High Court Ruling by Justice John Mativo that was made in March 2017.

According to Article 81(b) of the Kenyan Constitution, there should be not more than two thirds of the members of elective public bodies of the same gender some thing that parliament has continued to violate. The bill by Parliament majority leader, Hon. Duale, to pass the gender bill flopped this week after the house was hit by a quorum hitch.

“If the gender principle will not be implemented by June (2017) anyone could write a petition to the Chief Justice to advise the president to dissolve the parliament,” reads a verdict issued by High Court Judge, John Mativo, in March 2017.

In the historic precedent set by the Supreme Court of Kenya, the Honourable Chief Justice stated that, “It is also in our view that the greatness of a Nation lies not in the mighty of its armies, important as that may be, not in the largeness of its economy, important as that may be, the greatness of a Nation lies in its fidelity to the Constitution and the strict adherence to the rule of law and above all the fear of God.”

“Therefore, your humble petitioners pray that pursuant to Article 261 (7), the Honourable Chief Justice to advise the president to dissolve the parliament until it is conformity with Article 81(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and is well constituted,” the petitioners say in their final submission.

It now remains to be seen if indeed the Chief Justice will heed to the petition and advise the president to dissolve the National Assembly for not meeting the Constitutional requirement.

Editorial

Leave teachers alone and seek voluntary services elsewhere – KNEC told.

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The Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, should invest in the people who make the examinations work and stop depending on voluntary service. The Deputy principals have been authorized to be in school during the entire examination period, the science teachers are expected in schools a day before the practical examinations and during the examinations to ensure everything is in place.

The chemistry teachers are expected to go a step further by doing the practical to get school values required for marking of the centres papers. The Agriculture, music, home science and computer teachers take the students through projects which run through several months. It’s worth noting that all these professionals play these roles without any contract with KNEC as if their roles do not matter; yet it’s these roles which make it possible for the examination to be deemed complete and effective.

All KNEC does is wait for the slightest of errors to punish these professionals without any regard as to how they are facilitated to enable them perform these tasks. It’s time KNEC invests in the examinations by compensating these professionals who invest time and resources in making the examinations a success.

By Mr. Laban Bosire Ouko.

(The Writer is an ardent defender of the teachers’ welfare and a vibrant unionist. He  is currently the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, KUPPET, Chairman- Kisii County).

Mr Ouko Laban – KUPPET CHAIR KISII

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Crimes and Courts

DCI detectives arrest 3 Chinese Nationals working at the Miritini SGR Terminus for alleged ticketing fraud and bribery

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The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, has today (Sunday 25th November 2018) given consent to Ethics and Corruption commission, EACC Kenya, to institute criminal prosecution against three Chinese National working with China Roads and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) at the Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) Mombasa Terminus.

The three men were arrested after the Nation Newspaper exposed ticketing fraud at the SGR. The three, Mr. Li Gen the in-charge of Transport, Mr. Li Xiaowu-security manager and Mr. Sun Xin-staff, were offering the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI Kenya, investigators a bribe of Kshs 500,000 as an inducement to influence an ongoing criminal investigation at the SGR Miritini terminus.

The three Chinese Nationals will be charged with the offence of giving a bribe contrary to section 5 (1) as read with section 18(1), (2) of the Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016.

 

Photos- The arrested Chinese Nationals.

General News

The 2019 Ramadan prayers- Police to beef up security for fear of Al-Shabaab attacks

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The National Police Service (NPS) has moved to assure security Muslims during this Ramadan period.

“Following police initiative and requests from political and religious leaders, security has been intensified in order for Mosques to be secure for Muslims to conduct their prayers peacefully, and to avert possible Al-Shabaab attacks on Churches,” the police say.

Apart from fasting, Muslims across the country perform regular and Taraweeh prayers which extend to late night hours. This, according to the police, may expose the Muslim faithfuls to high insecurity.

The police warn that All Shabaab militia have a tendency of launching attacks against civilians during the Ramadan season.
“Al-Shabaab has a history of striking during Ramadan and emulating global jihadist groups’ modes of attack. In the Ramadan of June 2014 alone, 150 innocent lives were lost when Al-Shabaab fighters infiltrated the country and conducted heinous attacks in villages within Lamu and Tana River counties,” adds the police.

Al-Shabaab has also vowed to avenge the over 50 Muslim faithful killed in the Christchurch Mosque white supremacist attack in New Zealand. On 21st April 2019, AI Shabaab’s terror counterparts, the Islamic State, led the so called “revenge mission” by coordinating a spate of eight attacks against churches and hotels frequented by foreigners in Sri Lanka. Over 300 people were killed and 500 others were injured.

To justify their violent extremist activities, Al-Shabaab and their ilk thrive on misrepresenting religious texts such as those on the Battle of Badr which took on the 17th day of Ramadan, where the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the first Muslims attained the biggest victory against the Qureishi of Makkah.

“For a peaceful Ramadan and the subsequent Eid festivities, security agencies have deployed officers around areas of interest within our cities and in areas near the Kenya- Somalia border. More Police officers have been deployed for enhanced patrols,” the police assures.

Police are urging members of the public to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activities and individuals to security agencies using our toll-free lines: 999,911, and 112.

According to the Islamic Finder, ‘the 2019 Ramadan begun on Monday, 6th May 2019 and is expected to end on Tuesday, 4th June 2019. Eid al Fitr 2019 will be on Wednesday, 5th June 2019. This is the tentative date as the actual date is contingent on the sighting of the moon of Ramadan 2019, the 9th month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri 1440). The length of the Month varies between 29 and 30 days depending on the sighting of the Shawwal Moon which leads to the awaited festival of Eid ul Fitr on the 1st of Shawwal’.

General News, Trending

Best hotels and restaurants in Kisumu

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Are you planning to hit the road or fly to Kisumu for a vacation or maybe for business commitments we got you covered.

Well, we understand that you might need a good hotel to grab some breakfast or lunch or maybe dinner here is a comprehensive list of top hotels in Kisumu that we recommended to you for nice food over there.

1. The Laughing Buddha Lounge & Cafe

Laughing Buddha is one restaurant that serves good quality food freshly prepared.

At the Laughing Buddha you’ll wait for a minimum preparation time of 35 minutes.

Other than good food they also cater for corporate functions, weddings, birthday parties for adults and children, hen and stag nights and many more.

Contacts

Address

Tuff Foam Plaza, Rooftop-Food Court, Achieng’ Oneko Rd, Kisumu

Phone

(+254) 728 270013

2. Acacia

Acacia Premier is one of Kisumu’s most popular hotels established in June 2015 and is the first self-managed property under Simba Hospitality, a division of the leading regional group, Simba Corporation.

Contacts

Email

info@acaciapremier.com

Phone

0709 850000

3. Mon Ami (The Vic Hotel)

For kids, groups etc this is a great location for you to have some good quality time. For beverage lovers Mon Ami got you covered as well you can have some fine wine, beer and not forgetting some crazy cool cocktail.

Contacts

Address
The Vic Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya
Phone
+254 208 066847
Website
www.thevichotelkisumu.com

4. Roan Rooftop Bar

The Roan Rooftop is a fusion of inspiring views of Lake Victoria, fine drinks and delicious food in a casual dining setting in its own unique way.

Contacts

Address

Rooftop, Anyange Plaza, Opposite Imperial Express Hotel, Oginga Odinga Street, Kisumu.

Phone

+254 705 973672

Website

www.roanrooftop.com/

5. Oriental Chinese Restaurant

Oriental Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located in Kisumu, Kenya. Oriental is the only Chinese restaurant in the Nyanza region.

Contacts

Address

Al-Imran Plaza, 1st Flr Oginga Odinga St, 2201-40100 , Kisumu, Kenya

Phone

+254-202228461

Other restaurants in Kisumu include

  • Kisumu Yacht Club
  • Big Bite Sweet and Restaurant
  • Alnoor Cafeteria
  • Buddys Bar & Grill
  • Habesha – Ethiopian Restaurant in Kisumu
  • New Victoria Hotel Restaurant
  • Garam Masala V
  • Victoria Terrace
  • Tilapia Beach
International news

You will now be able to sell your avocados in china

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Kenyans will now be able to sell their avocados in China. This follows a trade deal signed between kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday 25th April, 2019.

The signing of the agreement which makes Kenya the first African nation to export avocados to the Asian nation with a market of over 1.4 billion consumers comes after a long and comprehensive approval process that included Chinese experts visiting Kenyan farmers.

It is estimated that when the agreement is fully implemented, the Chinese market will absorb over 40 percent of Kenya’s avocado produce, making it one of the largest importers of the fruit. Other famous destinations of Kenyan avocado include Europe and the US.

Kenya has had close ties with the Chinese; who have advanced billions of shillings for infrastructural development in the East African country; including the construction of the Standard gauge railway. Avocado becomes the second farm produce from Kenya to access the expansive Chinese horticultural market after Stevia and will be followed by 13 other priority farm produce among them flowers, mangoes, French beans, peanut, vegetables, meat, herbs, bixa and macadamia.

The meeting between Presidents Kenyatta and Xi Jinping and their delegations focused on promoting economic and trade exchange in 8 key initiatives identified during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting held in Beijing last year. These initiatives include industrial promotion, trade facilitation, infrastructure connectivity, green development and people-to-people exchange. Others are capacity building, healthcare, and peace and security.

In addition to the avocado deal, President Kenyatta witnessed the signing of an agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation covering all sectors of mutual interest and an MOU on joint promotion of the implementation of the 8 FOCAC priority areas.

President Kenyatta is in Beijing, China for a three-day working tour where he will also attend the Second Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation that will be officially opened by President Xi Jinping on Friday.

The President is accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya (Trade), Dr.Monica Juma (Foreign Affairs) and James Macharia (Infrastructure) among other senior government officials.

The BRF conference at the China National Convention Centre (CNCC) is being attended by world leaders from 37 countries, 5000 delegates drawn from 150 nations and representatives of 90 international organizations.

During the bilateral talks held at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing, President Kenyatta applauded China’s continued readiness to open its market to Kenyan products.

He said the solid partnership between the two countries has brought great benefits to the people of Kenya especially in areas of poverty alleviation and economic development.

On his part, President Xi Jinping thanked President Kenyatta for attending both the first BRF conference held in May 2017 as well as the current summit saying the Kenyan leader is a witness and core participant of the globally transformative Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which aims at promoting global growth and economy through policy coordination among participating economies, infrastructure connectivity, trade investment and industrial cooperation.

President Xi Jinping further congratulated President Kenyatta for pursuing national reconciliation after his re-election in 2017 which he said has created a conducive environment for the implementation of the Kenyan government’s big 4 development agenda.

Speaking to the media shortly after the signing of the agreement on the export of frozen avocadoes into the Chinese market, Trade CS Peter Munya welcomed the deal and assured that it will immensely benefit Kenyan farmers especially small-holder growers of the crop by not only expanding the market but also improving the prices.

CS Munya encouraged farmers in avocado growing counties to take advantage of the new market by increasing the volumes of production and enhancing quality standards to meet the stringent Chinese regulations.

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Popular stories in the headlines, today; Moses kuria’s resignation claims and more

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Here are the big stories that have been trending today:

  1. MOSES KURIA’S RESIGNATION CLAIMS:

Gatundu South Legislator, Moses Kuria; pictured below, has refuted claims that he has written to speaker, Hon Justine Muturi, asking for his resignation. Earlier, it was reported that the fiery Legislator had resigned. Kuria now claims his life is in danger and has reported to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI. Hon Kuria has been trending since he launched a scathing attack against president Uhuru Kenyatta; whom he blames for the ‘underdevelopment’ in the Central region.

Gatundu South Member of Parliament, Hon Moses Kuria. He has denied claims that he has resigned.

Here is the full press statement from Hon Kuria:

2. WOMEN LEADERS FROM DIVERGENT POLITICAL ANGLES CONGREGATE, SUPPORT THE UHURU-RAILA HANDSHAKE.

Kenyan women (Pictured below) from different political persuasions came together as the EMBRACE Movement. In line with the handshake between President, uhuru Kenyatta, and former Premier, Raila Odinga, the women say they embarace everything that they believe is good for Kenya. Notable attendees were: Kirinyaga County Governor (Hon Anne Waiguru) and Homabay County Legislator ( Hon Gladys Wanga) among others.

“Earlier today at Serena Hotel women leaders from different political persuasion gathered in support of the Building Bridges Initiative led by HE Uhuru Kenyatta and HE Raila Amolo Odinga,” Says Hon Gladys Wanga, the Homabay County Member of Parliament.

“We have since left RESIST OR BRIGADE and joined a new movement called EMBRACE! We EMBRACE the Handshake as an act of extreme courage by two leaders who mean well for the country and who sacrificed individual feelings and pride and pulled Kenya from the brink of collapse. We reject, totally, the politics of blackmail, intimidation, threats and bloodshed. We have been there before. We are not going there again,” added Hon Wanga.

3. TWENTY OUT OF TWENTY SIX ACRES OF MAMA NGINA DRIVE GRABBED- NLC CHAIRMAN, DR SWAZURI, SAYS

National Lands Commission, NLC, chair (Dr. Muhammad swazuri) has sensationally revealed that 20 acres out 26 of Mama Ngina Drive in Mombasa have been grabbed. Dr Swazuri made the claims when he toured the park today. According to Swazuri, 13 people who claim ownership of the land presented title deeds for the 20 acres of the land. Swazuri said he does not understand how the grabbers obtained the Land Titles. The NLC boss ordered that two perimeter walls be erected; round the 26 acres of the land.

4. AFC LEOPARDS SUSPENDS TOP OFFICIALS AFTER THE FRACAS THAT MARRED THEIR TIE AGAINST NZOIA LAST WEEKEND.

Kenya Premier League side, AFC Leopards, has today suspended its Organizing Secretary (Timothy Lilumbi) and a Member (IAN Mukhobi) following an alleged attack on referees who were manning their match against Nzoia FC on Sunday. The match that was played at Kenyatta stadium on Sunday, January 6th 2019, ended at 1-1 draw.

Below is the Presser by the club:

“Following the unfortunate incident after our match last week in Machakos and the charges that have since been instituted against us, the Management of AFC Leopards SC has forthwith suspended the Organizing Secretary, Mr.Timothy Lilumbi, for his alleged involvement in the fracas and a Member one Mr. Ian Mukhobi has also been suspended pending conclusion of investigations and ruling by IDCC. In this period, both Mr Lilumbi and Mr. Mukhobi will not be allowed to transact anything or act on behalf of the club. AFC Leopards is firmly against hooliganism of any kind and we will fully cooperate with all the football stake holder in the fight to eliminate the vice from our sport.We have instituted our own investigations and we shall make known our findings upon conclusion.”

The club has been summoned to appear before the Kenyan Premier League’s Independent Disciplinary and Complaints Committee (IDCC) , tomorrow, to shed light on the matter.

5. PRESIDENT UHURU HAS URGED LOCAL ASSEMBLERS TO PRODUCE CHEAPER VEHICLES

President Uhuru Kenyatta met members of the Kenya Manufacturers Association, yesterday, to discuss the National Automotive Policy geared towards promoting the vehicle assembly sector. He urged local motor vehicle assemblers to innovate ways of producing quality vehicles that are affordable for Kenyans.

” I am keen to see the country’s vehicle assembly industry back on track in support of the manufacturing pillar of our Big 4 Agenda. If well harnessed motor vehicle assembly has the potential to create thousands of jobs for our youth,” said the President.

The meeting occurred yesterday (9th January, 2019) at State House, Mombasa.

6. KENYA’S PASSPORT RANKED HIGHLY IN AFRICA.

Kenya’s passport has been ranked eighth in Africa and 72 in the world. The Kenyan Passport can be used to access 71 destinations without requirement of a VISA. Japan is the top country in the world with 190 countries access while Seychelles leads in Africa with 151 countries. The ranking has been done by Henley and Partners, a Citizenship and planning firm.

7. SOYA AWARDS GALA TO BE HELD IN MOMBASA, TOMORROW.

The Sports Personality of the Year Awards, SOYA, gala will be held tomorrow (Friday 11th January 2019) at Fort Jesus in Mombasa. The Gala will see sportsmen and Women who excelled in various disciplines, in 2018, get rewards from Safaricom and other sponsors.

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Owning any of these vehicles? The DCI releases list of 9 vehicles required for investigations

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The following motor vehicles are urgently wanted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations as Exhibits in an ongoing investigation:-

1 KCN 098G-Toyota Prado
2 KCN 097G-Toyota Prado
3 KCN 966F-Toyota Prado
4 KCN 960F-Toyota Prado
5 KCP 753Z-Toyota Prado
6 KCN 096G-Toyota Double Cabin
7 KCN 133N-Toyota Double Cabin
8 KCN 139N-Toyota Double Cabin
9 KCN 456G-Land cruiser Pick-UP

If you own, know or have seen any of the above vehicles, kindly make a report at your nearest Police Station or at the DCI Headquarters-Investigations Bureau.

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Eight new Regional Police Commanders have been appointed by the IG

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The Inspector General of Police, Joseph Boinnet, has today appointed eight Regional Police Commanders who are:

  1. Mr Marcus Ocholla- Coast
  2. Ms. Eunice Kihiko- Eastern
  3. Ms Judy Jebet Lamet- Central
  4. Mr Philip Ndolo Ndunda- Nairobi
  5. Mr Edward Mwamburi- Rift Valley
  6. Mr Paul Soi- N/Eastern
  7. Mr Vinceng Makokha- Nyanza
  8. Mr Rashid Yakub- Western

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Twalib Abdallah Mbarak to be the new corruption watch body, EACC, boss

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, EACC, has nominated Mr. Twalib Abdallah Mbarak, to be  the next boss. The panel interviewing applicants submitted his name to  parliament for approval.

“The Commission received 71 applications and 14 candidates were shortlisted and invited for interviews between 27th and 29th November, 2018. After considering the laid down requirements set out in the consitution and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, a decision has been reached by the Commission and Mr. Twalib Abdallah Mbarak is hereby nominated for the approval by the National Assembly,” reads a press statement dated 29th November, 2018, by the EACC Chairman (Archbishop, Rtd, Eliud Wabukala).

The panel picked Mbarak from a list of 13 other interviewees including the current EACC deputy Chief Executive Officer, Michael Mubea, who has also been acting as the anti-graft body’s boss. Mr. Mbarak is the current manager at the Kenya Electricity Generating Company, KenGen, and holds a Masters of Arts degree in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies.

If approved, by parliament, Mbarak will replace the outgoing Harakhe Waqo, and serve the Commission for a period of six years.

 

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Judiciary constructing new Court buildings with breastfeeding facilities; Full List

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The Judiciary is constructing ultra modern court facilities that will take the interests of breastfeeding mothers into consideration.

The following are new and upcoming court buildings with breastfeeding facilities:

HIGH COURTS
Garissa Law Courts
Isiolo Law Courts
Kajiado High Courts
Kakamega Law Courts
Kapenguria High Courts
Makueni High Courts
Maralal Law Courts
Nanyuki Law Courts
Olkalou Law Courts
Siaya Law Court
Voi Law Courts
Wajir Law Courts
Chuka Law Courts
Mombasa Law Courts
Kwale Law Courts
Busia Law Court

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS
Engineer Law Courts
Kangema Law Courts
Kibera Law Courts
Kigumo Law Courts
Kitui Court
Makindu Law Courts
Mukurwe-ini Law Courts
Molo Law Courts
Nyamira Law Courts
Oyugis Law Courts
Tamu Law Courts
Vihiga Law Courts
Nyando Law Courts

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