News & Politics

Cabinet reverses Telkom purchase, firm to refund Sh6.09 billion
 Cabinet rescinds decision to purchase 60 per cent of Telkom Kenya shares from Helios Investments Partners; the company to refund Sh6.09 billion it had been paid. 
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Kenya Power to clear connection backlog within 90 days
 Kenya Power aims to clear electricity connection backlog across the country within 90 days, Managing Director Joseph Siror says. 
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Kenya to own first nuclear plant by 2034
 Kenya aims to have a fully operational nuclear power plant by 2034, in its bid to increase energy security and industrial growth. 
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Co-operative Bank now second most valued lender at the NSE
 Country's third largest bank by assets gained slightly more than Sh1.17 billion in September. Data shows that only Absa Kenya and Standard Chartered gained more value in shares trading. 
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Driving efficiency in trade for Kenya's global competitiveness
 Writer says eliminating challenges related to processing of import and export cargo that have impacted Kenya's business climate and global competitiveness remains a key pillar. 
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Kenya launches governance report, peer review panel
 Sustainable development hinges upon effective governance, as it plays a vital role in fostering equitable economic growth and overall progress. 
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Ruto moneymen, advisors in eye of a storm as cost of living crisis rages
 Kenya's inflation rose marginally in September after all sectors recorded a general increase in prices, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) said on Friday. 
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Barely half of Kenyans utilised CBK's 50pc cut on defaulted loan
 There are 24 million Kenyans listed with CRB with about 60 per cent of them being mobile loans related. Over 4.2 million borrowers adversely listed with CRBs were expected to repay Sh30 billion. 
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Return of Red Dragon: China eyes lucrative road, rail deals
 President William Ruto and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and are expected to meet for the first time in person, over a year since the Ruto government ascended to power. 
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Input costs: Why food prices are skyrocketing amid cheap labour
 Inconsistent supply of raw materials from the local market and costly imports have been cited in a new report as major contributors to the high cost of food. 
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KRA announces waiver on tax interests and penalties
 Taxpayers who pay the principal taxes will have their penalties and interests written off. 
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Expert says performance management software key for excellence in banking sector
 HR expert said to gain a competitive edge and steer their teams toward success, HR leaders across the country are embracing the power of performance management software. 
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African firms seek to boost market share
 Six Kenyan companies are among 24 firms from across Africa that have joined African Hidden Champions, an exclusive network of companies founded in 2020. 
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Africa nuclear experts bet big on safety course
 22 experts from 13 African countries will take part in a new special course aimed at improving nuclear and radiation safety in the continent. 
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Watchdog probes market fixing among makers of animal feeds
 CAK investigation comes at a time farmers are grappling with high cost of products. Some firms have also closed shop amid low demand for livestock feed due to high prices. 
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Apple to fix software bug making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
 Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints 
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[Music] Banzo Isokrari – Crown
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DO YOU AGREE? Arsenal & Man United Can Challenge Man City For The Title
 Former England international, Rio Ferdinand has named Manchester United and Arsenal as the two clubs that would challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title this season. Ferdinand believes Arsenal...
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Operation Crush: Group Berates Alex Otti, Says Abians Do not Need to be Crushed to Get Secured
 The Governor of Abia State, Mr Alex Otti has come under fire following his launch of a new security outfit in the state, ‘Operation Crush’. The outfit was launched on Tuesday at the Michael Okpara auditorium complex in Umuahia, the state capital. Reacting to the development, the Abia Renaissance Movement, ARM, in a statement issued […] 
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The Agbero Matter And Dr.Okezie Ikpeazu’s Pragmatic Strategy
 — Lessons Dr. Alex Otti must embrace. It was a friend that first told me in the late 80’s that European countries pay their unemployed citizens monthly stipends and also provide them shelter. Even people seeking refugee status in most European countries are generally entitled to food, or money to buy food, plus shelter and […] 
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LET’S TALK!! Jamopyper Currently Have The Number One Song In The Country – Is This Organic Or Stream Farming?
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Otti is so driven by hatred and bitterness that he continues to make avoidable mistakes – By Dr Ayodele Moses Orji
 Recall Okezie Ikpeazu, his nemesis, publicly prohibited his party,the PDP, from going to court to challenge Otti’s election in spite of the massive rigging in some LGA’s in Otti’s favour. But Otti’s reply on nationwide TV was that Ikpeazu had “no choice”. Today, your guess is as good as mine… whether Otti was circumspect and […] 
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Otti not Ikpeazu ruined the Judicial panel of Enquiry
 For the records, I will support any judicial probe of any government in Nigeria if done within the ambits of the law. But what politicians must usually avoid is a mixture of bitterness and vindictiveness in pursuing any judicial probe. Otti already set the tone for persecution when he assumed the position of a judge […] 
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Another Federal Government’s Report Vindicates Ikpeazu
 Contrary to what the current administration in Abia State is telling the world, a recently released federal government report on primary healthcare under one roof has scored Abia State as the only one with 100% during the administration of Dr Okezie Ikpeazu According to the report: “All states have established their SPHCBs, albeit at varying […] 
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Enough of this Mischief – Abia State Government was not owing any commercial bank as at May 28th 2023
 We are constrained to issue yet another clarification on a matter we consider very serious and of great public importance. In what has become a clear case of obsession and paranoia, no day passes without the present administration in Abia State looking for some reason to blame the preceding administration for everything under the sun, […] 
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Abia Multi Specialist Hospital Aba And The Hypocrisy Of The Current Abia State Commissioner For Health
 It has become public knowledge that one of the major policy thrusts of the present administration in Abia State is to seek to obliterate any positive thing about the preceeding administration of Dr Okezie Ikpeazu. Indeed, this has become an obsession for them. If there is one thing this present administration has done on a […] 
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Photos: Ultra Modern Specialists Hospital Aba built by Former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu
  
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Ikpeazu mourns Passage of Insurance ICON, Professor Joe Irukwu
 The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has received with deep grief and sadness, the news of the passing on of Professor Joseph Ogbonnaya Irukwu, OON, SAN at the age of 89 years. Dr. Ikpeazu describes the late Professor Irukwu as an ” authentic academic Iroko tree” . According to Dr. Ikpeazu, […] 
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Ikpeazu delighted at the Final approval of the AFDB loan for Abia State
 The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed deep delight at the final approval given by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Infrastructural Loan Facility for Abia State. Few days ago, the Board of Directors of the Bank gave final approval for the sum of 115 Million Dollars to support major infrastructural […] 
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How Alex Otti Orchestrated His Own “Hostile Handover” – John Okiyi Kalu
 As a matter of personal philosophy, I refrain from criticizing new administrations, at state or federal level, or passing judgement on its activities before their first 100 days in office especially if no major blunder is committed that threatens security and survival of the people. I may extend that to as much as 180 days […] 
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Olokoro Community Youths cry out over extortion, indiscriminate arrest by officers of anti-cult unit of the Nigerian Police Force
 There is palpable fear among young men in Olokoro Community, Umuahia South Local Government Area over continues extorting, harassment and indiscriminate arrest by officers of the anti-cult unit of the Nigerian Police Force in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital. It will be recalled that following some activities of cultists within Olokoro, the Nigerian Police Force […] 
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Call Your aides to order, the insults on Ikpeazu is much- Elder Stateman Reagan Ufomba writes Open Letter to Alex Otti
 An Elder Stateman Chief Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba has called on the Executive Governor of Abia State to immediately call his aides to order over the continues insult on the Former Governor of Abia State Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu. Chief Ufomba in an open letter to the Governor titled” RE: Need to Uphold the Sanctity of […] 
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Appointments: Follow Tinubu’s Example, Don’t Plunge Abia into Dictatorship, Ikpeazu’s Aide Tells Otti
 Dr Alex Otti of Abia State has been accused of sliding the State towards dictatorship as his newly appointed aides have been acting with powers normally exercised by cabinet members who are designated commissioners. In a statement made available to newsmen in Umuahia on Sunday, Mr Mike Nwabueze said “By occupying offices aa commissioners in […] 
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Ikpeazu’s Aide Bombs Otti Again, Calls him Artful Dodger and Political Marabout
 RE: ABIA FINANCIAL STATUS: SEPARATING THE FACTS FROM IKPEAZU’S FICTION My attention has been drawn to the above titled publication by Governor Alex Otti, wherein he fruitlessly attempted to divert attention of members of the public and artfully avoided the issues raised in my widely circulated publication that elicited his latest response. Not only did […] 
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FG declares Monday June 12 public holiday
 The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12 as public holiday in commemoration of 2023 Democracy Day celebration. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. She congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion. Akinlade, in a statement, said Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like […] 
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Court dismisses suit against Tinubu’s inauguration over 25% of FCT votes
 A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by five residents of the federal capital territory (FCT), who sought to stop the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as president. Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, on Tuesday, ordered the lawyer representing the five residents to pay the sum of N10 million each to the […] 
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