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President Ruto launches Affordable Housing Project at Nyeri Blue Valley, Nyeri County.

The Judiciary is in the process of creating a mobile application for filing and monitoring cases, as revealed by Chief Justice Martha Koome in a virtual keynote speech on Monday.

Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria to secure their third Africa Cup of Nations title. While favorites Nigeria fell short, the tournament served up a thrilling finale and several talking points.

Kelvin Kiptum, the current world marathon record holder, tragically passed away in a road accident along with his Rwandese coach Garvis Hakizimana, leading to widespread mourning across the globe.

Kanye West announced on social media his upcoming performance scheduled for December 7, 2024, at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium.

He plans to visit three African countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

President William Ruto has finalized three agreements with Japan's Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the business division of the Toyota Group, with the goal of increasing the production of locally assembled vehicle brands and models.

Nangolo Mbumba has taken the oath as the fourth President of Namibia, succeeding Hage Geingob who passed away.

He previously served as vice president under Geingob and held influential positions within the ruling SWAPO party. https://sokobuzz.co.ke/nangolo-mbumba-sworn-in-as-the-fourth-president-of-namibia/

President William Ruto is scheduled to engage in discussions with the Polish leader Andrzej Duda at State House in Nairobi.

The visiting head of state, accompanied by his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, arrived in Kenya on Sunday for a two-day official visit.

The long-awaited Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is finally set to roll out next month, promising a major overhaul in healthcare access and affordability for millions of Kenyans.

This landmark initiative marks a significant step towards achieving the constitutional right to health for all citizens. https://sokobuzz.co.ke/shif-kenyans-gear-up-for-new-social-health-fund/

The roar of the crowd in Yamoussoukro shook the very foundations of African football history on Monday night, as host nation Ivory Coast dethroned defending champions Senegal 5-4 on penalties after a pulsating 1-1 draw in the AFCON Round of 16.
https://sokobuzz.co.ke/ivory-coast-oust-holders-senegal-in-thrilling-afcon-penalty-shootout/

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait have flared once again as China deployed multiple warships in the surrounding waters.

This latest move underscores the complex and often fraught relationship between the mainland and the self-governing island nation.
https://sokobuzz.co.ke/tensions-rise-as-china-deploys-warships-around-taiwan-navigating-a-delicate-situation/

On Friday, the Court of Appeal directed the government to pause Housing Levy deductions until cases challenging the program are resolved through legal proceedings. https://sokobuzz.co.ke/affordable-housing-deductions-halted-by-court-of-appeal/

Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki has revealed plans for a reshuffle at Harambee House aimed at improving service delivery across various levels of the National Government Administration. Kindiki disclosed that Njenga Miiri is now the appointed Internal Security Principal Administrative Secretary (PAS), succeeding the retired Wilson Njenga from last year.

Additionally, Jacob Narengo and Mohammed Barre are designated as the new Internal Security Secretary and Peace Building Secretary respectively. Kindiki also announced the relocation of 12 county commissioners to various duty stations nationwide.

Exciting news for Kenyan students! The government, through the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, has released Ksh. 1.5 billion from the National Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) to support various scholarship programs across the 47 counties.

This means 25,000 students will have the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams without the burden of financial constraints. https://sokobuzz.co.ke/25000-kenyan-students-to-get-scholarships-with-ksh-1-5-billion-ngaaf-funds/

The Ministry of Health plans to introduce a fresh digital platform as part of the newly established Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to combat the rising instances of insurance fraud.

The implementation of the Centralized Healthcare Provider Management System (CHPMS), which is projected to require Ksh5 million in government funds, aims to streamline the process of collecting monthly contributions to SHIF from the public.

The U.S. government has shortened the duration of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Funds (PEPFAR) from five years to just one year.

The National Youth Service (NYS) is looking to enlist volunteers from various regions across the nation.

According to an announcement by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, the recruitment will be conducted from February 5 to 9, 2024, encompassing all sub-counties in Kenya.

Telegram set to introduced a feature allowing users to send audio and video messages that can be viewed only once, mirroring a capability already present in its primary competitor, WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta.

The Mombasa County Government has encouraged residents to emphasize the importance of practicing hygiene measures amidst a rise in cases of Conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as the Red Eye.

Ghana has dismissed coach Chris Hughton following their elimination in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Black Stars ended up with two points in Group B, securing 2-2 draws against Egypt and Mozambique, and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde in their first match. https://sokobuzz.co.ke/afcon-2023-ghana-sack-boss-chris-hughton/

Nine individuals working for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have been apprehended on charges of fraudulent activities related to a Ksh.62 million contract.

The arrests were carried out by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) stationed in Mombasa.

The government payroll has been revealed to contain nearly 20,000 non-existent employees, as the Public Service Commission (PSC) exposes departments with excessive staff. The commission's report highlights a potentially inflated public service, causing a significant drain on public funds.

President William Ruto has consented to engage in discussions with Chief Justice Martha Koome, as well as the two Speakers of Parliament, in response to the continuous criticisms directed at the Judiciary over the last two weeks.

Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has formally transitioned all its services to the eCitizen platform, aligning with President William Ruto's initiative to digitize government services.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the corporation announced that it will exclusively receive payments through the platform, using the government-wide 222,222 pay bill number. https://sokobuzz.co.ke/tanzania-grounds-kq-flights-in-tit-for-tat-move-dar-es-salaam-route-impacted/

In a reciprocal action, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has decided to halt all passenger flights conducted by Kenya Airways (KQ) between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam starting from January 22, 2024.

This decision comes as a reaction to Kenya's refusal to grant permission to Tanzania's airline, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), for the operation of cargo flights between Nairobi and third countries. https://sokobuzz.co.ke/tanzania-grounds-kq-flights-in-tit-for-tat-move-dar-es-salaam-route-impacted/

Lizzie Wanyoike, the Founder of Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, passed away at the age of 72.