Deputy President William Ruto has rubbished claims that President Uhuru Kenyatta has elbowed him out of the heart of power to obstruct his 2022 presidential bid.

“His (Matiangi’s) committee is a Cabinet committee that reports to the President and myself. How on earth can you talk of sidelining if the same committee ultimately reports to the President and myself?” said Ruto

For the first time, Ruto dismissed claims that Uhuru’s reorganisation of the executive, placing Interior CS Fred Matiang’i at the helm, was meant to diminish him.

The DP maintained that he and Uhuru planned the reorganisation together and categorically state that Matiang’i reports to him (Ruto).

“Those sideline stories have no basis at all. The functions of the Deputy President are in the Constitution. The President and I agreed how we are going to make government much more efficient and to deliver,” Ruto said.

He was speaking on BBC’s Hard Talk show hosted by Stephen Sackur.

On January 23 in a surprise decision, Uhuru named Matiang’i — known as Mr Fix It — chairman of the National Development Implementation and Communication Cabinet Committee.

He’s the development czar, a super-minister charged with implementing Uhuru’s Big Four. The committee includes all CSs, Attorney General Kihara Kariuki and Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua. The powerful committee is responsible for the overall supervision of all national government’s programmes and projects.

The Matiangi-led committee reports directly to the President, according to the Executive Order that established it. Pundits say the elevation of Matiangi to a ‘super minister’ has overshadowed Ruto and sapped his influence.

Ruto had been going around the country inspecting, launching projects and distributing in what appeared to be blatant campaigning.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned striking nurses to get back to work by 8am on Friday, February 15 or risks being sacked .
“As the Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, I have instructed National Police Service to take stern action on picketers who may intimidate public servants who intend to go to work,” he warned.

The President further ordered the county government and Health Ministry to dismiss any nurse who fails to report to work.

According to him, the respective county governments will be at liberty to take action as they deem appropriate.
“It is disheartening to learn that some of our nurses have decided to engage in an unlawful withdrawal of their labour to Kenyans against the determination of the Employment and Labour Relations Court which suspended any industrial action for 60 days,” he said.
The health workers have been demanding for allowances and promotions.

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Angel Di Maria was booed relentlessly by a section of Manchester United fans and even bottles thrown at him but the Argentine had the last laugh as he set up two goals and enjoyed an eventful evening as PSG won Champions League last-16 first leg.

The PSG winger was highly criticised after he underachieving when he played for the United for only one season.

According to reports, he got booed the second he walked off the bus at Old Trafford even way before he went to warm up on the pitch.

His evening appeared to be get when he suffered an injury in the first half after Ashley Young shoved him off the pitch and into a metal barrier. Luckily, he was able to continue after treatment.

Angel di MariaDi Maria went on to have a big impact in the second half, providing two vital assists, with the first a corner that picked out Presnel Kimpembe to convert at close range but as the other PSG players celebrated, he had a few “not so good” words with the United supporters.

Di Maria was booed off when he was replaced on 81 minutes.

His manager, Thomas Tuchel, was delighted with how he dealt with the hostility from the crowd.

“Di Maria is very competitive. If you tease him, it does not make him weaker,” Tuchel said.

“I thought he had a good relationship with the fans. He was a bit nervous and needed to be calmer in the first half. In the end he did well.”

While speaking to Radio 5 Live, former United defender Phil Neville said, “we didn’t see this type of performance from Angel Di Maria under Louis van Gaal when he had the red shirt of Manchester United on.”

“He’s definitely had a happy return to Old Trafford. He was brilliant.”

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Five People killed after a light aircraft crashes at Kamwingi area in Londiani, Kericho County.

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DP Ruto’s first son Nick has been admitted to the roll of advocates after successfully completing the Advocates Training Programme at Kenya School of Lawyer and undertaking a mandatory pupilage at an active Law firm.

Last year in December, Nick was gazetted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

He has been admitted to the bar after successfully completing the law program at Kenya School of Law and passing the exams.

Just last December, his dad, DP Ruto, acquired a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Nairobi.

Nick is viewed by many as the one to follow his father’s political steps, evidenced on several occasions in 2017 where he was involved in political campaigns.

He has also been sent on behalf of his father to represent in fundraisers and other meetings.

Many, including his father William Ruto, were quick to congratulate him on social media on his achievement.

“One day, a long time ago, you set a goal to become an attorney. Then you accomplished your goal. Congratulations Wakili Nick Ruto,” wrote William Ruto on twitter.

“Congratulations wakili Nick Ruto. Develop in law practice. Seniors Kipchumba Murkomen and Kithure Kindiki mentorship are required,” wrote Youth for Ruto.

“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. “* Congratulations Wakili Nick Ruto For a well-deserved distinction,” wrote Makoyo Otima.

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President uhuru kenyatta has warned striking nurses against disobeying court orders, kenyatta said tahtobeying court orders is not optional but a requirement of all Kenyans.

Here is the statement:
This morning, at State House, Nairobi, I held a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors to discuss the important issue of the provision of health services. As the National and County Governments, we have a cardinal responsibility to provide adequate and accessible health care to all Kenyans. It is greatly disheartening to learn that some of our nurses have decided to engage in unlawful withdrawal of their labour against the determination of the Employment and Labour Relations Court, which suspended any industrial action for sixty days pending conciliation meetings. I have directed that all nurses should resume duty with immediate effect, and in any case, not later than Friday the 15th of February 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The respective County Governments will therefore be at liberty to undertake any action, as they deem appropriate, against personnel who fail to resume duty as directed by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. We have a clear development agenda. As an investment destination, and a Government that seeks to provide services to her people, we cannot allow unlawful industrial actions to derail us from our focus of taking Kenya forward.

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Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has vowed to continue with their Nationwide strike despite President Uhuru Kenyatta ordering them to return to work by 8A.M Friday, February 15.

The union’s Secretary-General Seth Panyako has said that the nurses have no plan to call off the strike until their grievances are fully addressed. He insisted that the strike is unlawful and nurses are only fighting for what rightfully belongs to them.

“The strike is a right and properly in place, we shall give them directions,” said Panyako,

His sentiments were backed by Joseph Bwasi, the chairman of KNUN who said the government will not intimidate them as they seek legal redress.

The nurses said that they are not addressing the directive of the Head of State but the ongoing strike. President Uhuru Kenyatta had declared the ongoing nurses strike unlawful.

Speaking during a press briefing at State House, Uhuru said that the nurses have no moral authority to stay away from work at the expense of the common mwanainchi’s health.He directed nurses to resume to work by Friday 8.00 am.

He also threatened to send packing nurses who will not comply with the new directive when that time comes.

The Head of State said that the national and county governments have agreed to work together to ensure the nurses report to their work stations with immediate effect.

“Accordingly, any nurse who fails to report to work as directed above will be dismissed by the county governments and the ministry of health,” reads a statement from the President.

Nurses have been lamenting of unpaid allowances, lack of promotions and poor working conditions among other grievances during the strike.

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Gatundu south member of parliament Moses Kuria has dared majority leader against displacing him from the two house committees.
Kuria said he will reiterate by commencing a process for removal of the Garissa township mp from the powerful seat.
The Gatundu mp said his woes with Duale started way back in 2014 and currently not surprised by the ongoing persecution.
Kuria has been facing de-whipping from the ruling party.
Kuria on 31st December 2018 made reckless remarks on the president accusing him of underdevelopment in the mount Kenya region.
He said his development quest is still on.

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Controversial lawyer Miguna miguna has vowed to come back to Kenya in April after his long year forced exile in Canada.
Miguna who swore to Raila as the people’s president has been on the edge throwing tantrums to the country’s leadership for a long time now.
Last year, Miguna was forced into exile after a controversial swearing in which he said that the Jubilee regime was not elected but rather rigged the August election in 2017.
Miguna has over time criticized corruption and bad governance in the country.
When asked about Miguna, Raila said he can’t talk about someone whose work is to abuse him all the time.
Raila claimed that he tried to
Miguna is currently in Canada.

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Exiled lawyer Dr. Miguna Miguna has told off President Uhuru Kenyatta to stop pretending on obeying court orders and pay the striking nurses.
The NRM general who is in Canada, could not stomach the statement of the president that nurses to go back to work or else they lose their jobs.

“As the Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, I have instructed National Police Service to take stern action on picketers who may intimidate public servants who intend to go to work,” he warned. PresidentKenyatta added that the county government and Health Ministry to dismiss any nurse who fails to report to work.

The tyrant @UKenyatta has disobeyed 15 court orders and Justice Mwita's seminal judgement of Dec. 14, 2018, which indicted him and 6 of his thugs @FredMatiangi, @JBoinnet, @GKihalangwa, Kinoti and Kihara for abuse of power and constitutional violations. https://t.co/cJqGgfJsae https://t.co/bDvmU9wNwf

— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) February 13, 2019

According to the president, the respective county governments will be at liberty to take action as they deem appropriate.

Kenya National Union of Nurses Secretary-General Seth Panyako asked the nurses to stay put and not resume work.

“The strike is a right and properly in place, we shall give them directions,” said Seth Panyako.

The nurses’ strike saw 11 counties being affected, though some have since already heeded to the demands by the health workers.

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The National Police Service has promised to firmly deal with striking nurses.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the service also assured the public that adequate security will be provided around public hospitals throughout the striking period.

.. commanders have been instructed to ensure that those nurses who wish to resume duty do so undisturbed. 2/3

— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) February 14, 2019

The statement comes a day after President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered all nurses to report to work by February 15 or face dismissal by the county government and the Health ministry.

Following the instructions by H.E. The President to all nurses in public hospitals who are on strike to comply with the Court Order & resume duty without fail by Friday 15th February 2019 at 8 am, the National Police Service wishes to inform the public that all the concerned..1/3

— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) February 14, 2019

Uhuru instructed the National Police Service to take stern action against picketers who might harass public servants going to work.

We further wish to inform the public that adequate security will be provided around public hospitals and that anyone acting in breach of the Public Order Act will be dealt with firmly. 3/3

— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) February 14, 2019

Last week, the court suspended the nurses’ strike for 60 days. This was after the Council of Governors sought an injunction to enable both parties to negotiate.

However, on Wednesday, the Kenya National Union of Nurses’ secretary general Seth Panyako maintained their strike is still on despite Uhuru’s threat to sack and arrest those participating.

“I have no mandate to respond to the President. If I do I will be overstepping my mandate. I urge our members to remain firm and fight for their rights. If there will be something otherwise we will advise them accordingly,” Panyako said.

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The directors of an Italian firm have recorded a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection with the allegations of three Cabinet secretaries for receiving kickbacks from contractors engaged in State projects.

According to sources, the three were in a group of Government officials that flew to Rome, Italy, to receive kickbacks from a contractor who was controversially paid Sh7 billion.

“Some of you contractors pay tickets for Government officers to travel to European capitals to receive the kickbacks and we know,” said one of the top officials, according to a person present at the meeting.

A source explained that the official cited a case where a State agency paid a contractor Sh7 billion in advance, yet the process of acquiring the land for the project had not been concluded.

Contractors and senior State officials have come under investigation over a growing trend where hefty bribes are paid out, mostly in foreign capitals, to influence peddlers.

Powerful individuals, including members of the Cabinet, principal secretaries and parastatal chiefs mainly handling key infrastructural projects, are said be involved.

Over 500 contractors attended the meeting in which the Government warned foreign contractors that they would be jailed or deported for bribing public officers.

The money involved is normally from projects funded by international donors and financiers, where crooked public officers facilitate advance payments (mobilisation fee) that are then wired back home.

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ANTI – FEMICIDE VIGIL.
This invite serves to notify you of a national Vigil, which shall take place in Nairobi Thursday 14th, starting from 4pm.

FEMICIDE is a form of gender based killing, in specific the Murder of Women from different walks of life following demeanors that Women are weak, unbecoming and undeserving to enjoy the Right to life; A Right enshrined in both International Laws and outlawed in Article 43 of the Kenyan Constitution (The Bill of Rights).

Femicide is powered by the erroneous belief in Male dominance, power and privilege over Women. Therefore Following efforts to shun and call out perpetrators of this crime against humanity by Grassroots Movements in Kenya, under the steer- ship of GRASSROOTS WOMEN INITIATIVE NETWORK – KENYA who started fighting FEMICIDE in 2018, this Vigil shall commemorate all the Victims of FEMICIDE in Kenya.

In a special way, we shall honour A WOMAN NATIONALIST, POLITICAL ACTIVIST, FREEDOM FIGHTER and Victim of FEMICIDE, Muthoni Nyanjiru who was executed in Broad day light on March 16th by the Colonialists in 1922. This was after leading over 200 women fighters to lament and March against the arrest of Harry Thuku, a trade unionist and fighter for women against the issues of Forced labour, physical and Sexual Abuse by the colonialists.

Over 100 women were brutally murdered. We GRASSROOTS WOMEN INITIATIVE NETWORK – KENYA, are convinced that this murder on 16th March 1922 set precedence and since killed the essence of civic virtues and planted a bias against women. Few known cases of those killed like Sharon Otieno, Maribel Kapolon, and recently Mary Kamangara and Mildred of Nation Media group are an indicator that there are many more dying daily and Kenya has a dysfunctional criminal Justice system which is overly patriarchal.

On this day, we shall demand from the relevant state agencies, constitutional commissions, political and religious leaders to agonize over the social and political triggers of FEMICIDE. The vigil shall be Graced by, HON.MILLIE ODHIAMBO MP, SUBA NORTH.

We affirm the attention by the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Award for putting on the spotlight matters Femicide in Kenya.

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The Friday morning operation caught traders on Aerodrome road by surprise with Property and goods worth millions of shillings reduced to rubble after Sanny bulldozers descended on business premises and buildings believed to have been erected on a Kenya Railways parcel of land near the Nyayo Stadium.

Business persons watched helplessly in a heavy police presence and with the operation affecting traffic flow resulting in snarl ups.
The traders complained saying they had been paying rent to the landlord and were not aware of any demolition as no eviction notice was served to them.

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Just minutes after Sany woke up to a sunny day and ‘cat-walked’ all the way to Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi’s car bazaar located opposite the Nyayo National Stadium Kenyans have ranted on social media with a hashtag #CorruptAndDangerous with many questioning why the bulldozer had not reached a public grabbed land where deputy president William Ruto’s Weston hotel sits on.
Deputy president on BBC last week admitted to having bought the hotel legally but later realized that the land was acquired illegally. Kenyans are now asking the county government of Nairobi to bring down Weston hotel.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE TWEETS

#WeWantWestonDown Prime Place Restaurant to be demolished having been built on Kenya Railways land, while Weston Hotel survives, this is impunity of the highest rank in our watch. Kweli mnyonge hana lake. #CorruptAndDangerous pic.twitter.com/kvVxyj7hNM

— Simiyu Wekesa Samuel (@ssimiyusamuel) February 15, 2019

#CorruptAndDangerous

That what thieves did to us . They stole, we ran after them , they got the muscles to fight back , now they steal and we can do nothing . pic.twitter.com/tA2xRp8i4Q

— Ndung'u Wa Kamande (@kamandehn) February 15, 2019

Hii Nairobi ya @MikeSonko even garbage collectors have guns…… not shocking though, when the boss is a thug…?#CorruptAndDangerous pic.twitter.com/RM9RNb9S9I

— Gathoni Ireri (@wash1z) February 15, 2019

Gafana bought two prime properties in Nairobi CBD worth 1.8 billion.

In another totally unrelated story, 2 billion bob is missing from Kiambu county treasury.

NOTE the two stories are TOTALLY UNRELATED…….🤣#CorruptAndDangerous

— Polycarp Hinga® 🇰🇪 (@PolycarpHinga) February 15, 2019

Dear 36 bloggers,

Stop hoodwinking us into thinking that your grandmaster is clean, highlight about the High Priest of Corruption on his recent confessions at the BBC on HardTalk.#CorruptAndDangerous

— Cyprian Nyakundi Escobar (@CisNyakundi) February 15, 2019

I have just seen demolition of Prime Place in Nyayo Stadium going down where will I take my breakfast now ?. Why are other building going down & others being spared ?Does it mean others are above the law #CorruptAndDangerous lets be treated equally
RT pic.twitter.com/S3jDmO4PcE

— NURSERY DROP OUT 🇰🇪 (@FredricMomanyi) February 15, 2019

SANY enjoying Valentine's breakfast at Wamatangi's car wash in Nyayo. It shall take lunch at Weston. So help me God 🙏#NyayoStadium#CorruptAndDangerous pic.twitter.com/Jb0D90ACCf

— President Elisha (@wera_elisha) February 15, 2019

DP Ruto is known to be #CorruptAndDangerous

Recently, he accepted to have built Weston Hotel on illegaly acquired public land. When will SANY pay that Hotel a visit?

That SANY visited Nyayo stadium area is theatrics….make the move to Weston Hotel first! pic.twitter.com/uTpI823l50

— A Karani Onsomu (@erwoti) February 15, 2019

Finally the illegal structure at Nyayo Stadium have come down. @FredMatiangi @ODPP_KE @EACCKenya you need to prosecute the people who grab public spaces. @MikeSonko you need to fire the county officials who gave approvals for the structures to be built. https://t.co/I8g5LjAmPt

— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) February 15, 2019

The hypocrisy in this country. The people who own those structures around Nyayo Stadium are children of a lesser god. We had the Singh himself admit that Weston Hotel land legally belongs to KCAA yet the hotel still stands. Some animals are more equal than others.

— Dennis Cheruiyot (@DennohCheru) February 15, 2019

SANY is Always Quick to demolish structures of Middle & small Business owners but always lack Fuel when The Big fish structures are involved.
After they're through with Prime Place at Nyayo Stadium they shld head straight to Weston Hotel. Selective Justice shouldn't be the case! pic.twitter.com/zye4ARwuzi

— THE WANGA™ (@WangaTheTruth) February 15, 2019

Do you think it is right for SANY to demolish the buildings trespassing Kenya Railways land near Nyayo Stadium, while Weston Hotel, which sits on illegally acquired land, still stands? https://t.co/CMJf3LP02E pic.twitter.com/SqAgJxTxhI

— Switch TV Kenya (@switchtvkenya) February 15, 2019

DP Ruto is known to be #CorruptAndDangerous

Recently, he accepted to have built Weston Hotel on illegaly acquired public land. When will SANY pay that Hotel a visit?

That SANY visited Nyayo stadium area is theatrics….make the move to Weston Hotel first! pic.twitter.com/uTpI823l50

— A Karani Onsomu (@erwoti) February 15, 2019

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Information from a credible source within DCI shocked many after a grilling of Nairobi billionaire Humphrey Kariuki which exposed that the businessman had dual citizenship of Kenya and Cyprus but had not declared the cyprus one.
Kinoti said that they would add a charge of failing to declare dual nationality in addition to their existing investigations on tax evasion.

“We are questioning him on that issue since failure to declare dual citizenship is an offence,” the DCI boss said.
Kinoti had last week led a raid on Kariuki’s factory in Thika where African Spirits Limited manufactures some popular alcoholic brands including Bluemoon and Legend.

Cyprus is one of the countries that has a flexible citizenship path for investors – only requiring an investment of Sh226 million after which the document is processed in three months.

Kariuki’s also owns the luxurious Mt Kenya Safari Club, the Hub Karen Mall, Dalbit Petroleum, among others.

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The United Nations has selected Nairobi City Governor Mike Sonko to lead African Cities in the UN General Assembly conference in New York from next week.

Sonko will be the only African leader who will address the UN conference which has been organized jointly by the Office of the President of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN.

The conference that will focus on the roles of cities in the global agenda, will be held on February 19, 2019, at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States. The theme of the conference will be; “From Global Issues to Local Priorities: The role of Cities in Global Agenda, including Cities for Sustainable Development, Food Security, Nutrition and Climate Change.”

The Governor has expressed his optimism that the international event will come up with resolutions that will help cities especially in the third world countries to develop a roadmap for sustainable development.

“I’m delighted to represent African Cities in the UN conference that’s aimed at addressing issues on sustainable development, food security, nutrition and climate change,” said Sonko after he officially received his invitation for the UN conference.

The office of the President of the 73rd session of the General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, said the purpose of the event is to address global challenges from a local perspective.

“The purpose of the event is to address from the local perspective the need to privilege multilateral solutions to tackles challenges that are global in nature and to discuss how to implement international outcomes and solutions at the local level, bearing in mind the context and priorities of cities and local authorities,” Espinosa said.

It also aims to give voice to cities from around the world through the sharing of successful experience towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The international event will be addressed by President of the 73rd session of the General Assembly, Maria Fernanda, Mr. Jose Graziano da Silva, Food Agriculture Organization Director-General, Ms. Penny Abeywardena, Commissioner for Inyernational Affairs of New York, Ms. Emilia Saiz Secretary General of the United Cities and Local Governments, Ms. Tri Rismaharina, Mayor of Surabaya, Mr. Joan Ribo, Mayor of Valencia among others.

Sonko was last week officially appointed the Good Deeds Ambassador by an Israel-based organization for his generosity in helping the needy.

The Governor was crowned the Good Deeds Global Ambassador for a period of three years in a ceremony attended by Good Deeds Global Chief Executive officer Kaynan Rabino, Israel Ambassador to Kenya Noah Gal Gendler among others.

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Wajir Governor Abdi has baunced back to the county top seat in a supreme court ruling.
In a ruling made by chief justice David Maraga and Smokin Wanjala the two who said the vote taken was 4 against 2 .
Maraga said the secrecy of the ballot was breached and in his opinion could have annulled the election of Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud.
The top court has been on the spot over the delay in the delivery of the decision, the case having gone on for more than a year.
After the poll, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared Mr Abdi, former Kenyan ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the winner.

He defeated his closest rival Mr Ahmed Abdullahi while Ahmed Muhumed (Party of Development and Reforms) emerged third in what was seen as the most competitive contest in the county’s history.
Mr Abdi’s victory was short-lived as Mr Abdullahi and his counterpart challenged it at the High Court, alleging “massive” malpractices.

The challengers also argued that Mr Abdi had not been cleared to vie for the seat.

The former ambassador became the first governor in the country to lose his seat.
Last week, Wajir Senator Abdullahi Ali said the long court battle had affected development, thereby making the people’s lives difficult. He said it had “put our county in a great mess”.

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Labour Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattany has advocated for dialogue in resolving the issues surrounding the medical practitioners that have seen them stay away from hospitals since February 4.

The CS further appealed to the nurses to go back to work adding that the public are the one bearing the brunt of the strike.

“My appeal to all to all stakeholders is to obey rule of law. We appeal to them to reconsider their position and go back to work”, he said.

Yattany said the conciliatory team set up to resolve the strike had made good progress adding they will be meeting the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) on Friday, February 15.

He also said all health stakeholders will meet at the Ministry of Health on February 16 as part of efforts to end the stalemate that has caused pain to the public who cannot access medical attention.

The findings from the Saturday meeting, Mr. Yattany said, will be reviewed next week and will be presented in court on Monday.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday ordered striking nurses to return to work by 8AM Friday Feb 15, or be fired by their county employers.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court also suspended the nurses strike for a period of 60 days ordering the warring parties to attend conciliation talks initiated by CS Yattani.

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Tourism cabinet secretary Najib Balala has sued the standard newspaper for defamatory headline it had published on the Friday standard.

The newspaper alleged that the home of the former mvita mp was raided by Directorate of crimiinal investigations department in a corruption scandal involving 100 million.
The standard said “Mr Balala is being investigated for allegedly awarding a Sh100 million contract, through single sourcing, to a local company to offer unspecified services during expos held in Nairobi two years ago.”

“The detectives are said to have secretly mounted the operation after obtaining search warrants following intelligence reports that the company is allegedly a conduit for State officers to siphon public funds.”
Through his affidavit, Balala said he was not aware of such activities in all his homes and that such were false information.
The CS is said to have contracted the company during the 2016/2017 financial year to offer various services during the circuit of exhibitions held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi.
One event was held from February 23 to 26, 2017.
The contract was for hosting various expos under a programme to aid in the recovery of the Tourism docket whose performance had been struggling.

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