NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 22 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the Department of Public Health, has issued closure notices to two rehabilitation facilities in Murang’a County following a multi-agency compliance inspection that uncovered serious regulatory and human rights violations.The inspections, conducted at Listening Heart Wellness Centre in Gatanga Sub County and SMECC Rehab in Murang’a County, revealed alarming conditions that endangered the safety and dignity of clients seeking treatment for substance use disorders.At Listening Heart Wellness Centre, the facility was found operating without a KMPDC license or any other regulatory approval.It was also undertaking construction works while clients remained on the premises, lacked professional personnel, and maintained poor hygiene conditions, including a cook working without a food handler’s medical certificate.Three clients were present, and the director was granted a three-day grace period to organize their transfer to other rehabilitation facilities.At SMECC Rehab, the team found that none of the previous inspection recommendations had been implemented.The facility was operating without a KMPDC license, had very poor hygiene and sanitary conditions, and was overcrowded, with some clients sleeping on the floor.Two underage boys, aged 16 and 17, were admitted at the facility, prompting NACADA to escalate the matter to the Children’s Office.Most disturbingly, inspectors found a cell in an open veranda where clients with discipline issues were locked up, made to sleep on the floor, and forced to urinate in a bucket for a month.Clients also alleged assault by staff and claimed they had been abducted and handcuffed from their homes before being brought to the facility.KMPDC issued a closure notice to SMECC Rehab, and both facilities were given three days to arrange for the transfer or discharge of their clients.NACADA will conduct a follow-up visit to confirm compliance with the closure orders.Speaking on the development, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anthony Omerikwa emphasized the critical importance of rehabilitation centres operating to acceptable standards.“As the Authority rolls out a comprehensive community-based rehabilitation program to support persons in substance use recovery, it is paramount that rehabilitation centres play their rightful role of being centres of wellness and recovery as a way of supporting the government’s efforts,” Dr. Omerikwa stated.“Facilities that operate outside the law, endanger clients, or subject them to inhumane treatment have no place in our rehabilitation ecosystem.”The closure of these two facilities underscores NACADA’s commitment to ensuring that rehabilitation services in Kenya are safe, professional, and dignified, and that vulnerable persons seeking treatment are protected from exploitation and abuse.
Read briefing South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday.The organisation said a new investigation, conducted with Collective Fashion Justice, documented ostriches being cornered by workers who put bags over their heads and then cut and pulled out their feathers without administering pain relief.The footage forms part of a report entitled “Blood Feathers”, examining conditions on commercial ostrich farms and at feather-processing facilities in South Africa.South Africa accounts for about 75 percent of the global ostrich market. The industry produces meat, leather and feathers.The investigation said farms and feather-processing facilities in South Africa supplied feathers to luxury brands including YSL, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel, as well as to fast-fashion giant Shein.Some farms cut feathers above the bloodline — which means they are still growing and supplied with blood — before pulling them from the animals’ skin with pliers, a process that was repeated on some birds every six months, the charity said.Blood is often found in the shaft of these feathers which led to the term “blood feathers”.“While this may seem like an alternative to live plucking, this investigation uncovered evidence showing that the process is extremely distressing for the ostriches involved,” it said.The investigation also reported seeing injured birds, including ostriches, that appeared unable to stand and others with wounds from pecking at each other’s eyes and feathers.“Feathers are the new fur –- it’s the same cruelty just with a different animal,” Olivia Charlton, campaign manager at World Animal Protection, said in a statement.“There’s nothing natural about pulling out a bird’s feathers with pliers. It’s time fashion took its head out of the sand.”Emma Hakansson, founding director of Collective Fashion Justice, said it was “utterly inconsistent” for fashion brands to reject fur while embracing ostrich feathers “which also come from a slaughtering industry full of suffering”.“With so many innovative fabric manipulation techniques and bio-materials available to create the same lightness, volume and movement consumers admire in feathers, there is no justification for this cruelty,” she said.World Animal Protection said the findings challenge claims that ostrich feathers used in fashion are simply collected during the birds’ natural moult.It said more than 150 tonnes of ostrich feathers were exported from South Africa during the 2024-25 season, while about 150,000 ostriches were slaughtered for the feather, meat and skin trades, citing data obtained from the South African government.In the early 1900s, ostrich feathers were South Africa’s fourth-largest export after gold, diamonds and wool, with the fashion industry’s appetite for plumes helped to drive an early-20th-century boom.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefing US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Tehran.On September 23 “all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world,” Bessent told CNBC in an interview as the war launched by the United States and Israel nears the seven-month mark.“If they land, you cannot provide them with fuel, you cannot provide them with landing services, you cannot sell them tickets or you will be knocked out of the dollar system,” he added.The move follows earlier US sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry and Bessent’s “economic D-Day” threat on Iran and pledge to choke off Tehran financially.Two Iraqi sources told AFP on Monday that Baghdad would suspend flights by Iranian airlines following the US Treasury’s announcement.Also Monday, Georgia barred Iranian carriers from its land, while Iranian airline Mahan said it suspended service to Turkey at the request of the Turkish government.The United States and Iran have been at war since late February, when US-Israeli strikes killed the Islamic republic’s supreme leader and senior military officials at the start of a broad offensive.Tehran countered by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for energy transit, causing global oil prices to surge as the conflict spread in the Middle East.Earlier this month, the United States said it imposed sanctions on “all remaining Iranian airlines” that had yet to face such penalties.The Treasury Department also took aim at targets for supporting Iran’s aviation sector, including firms based outside Iran.Iran’s air space was completely shut after the US-Israel alliance launched attacks in late February. Since then, some travel has resumed but only for flights run by Iranian carriers.Bessent’s comments came a day after he met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for economic talks laying the groundwork for President Donald Trump’s summit this Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Iran’s aviation sector has long grappled with sanctions, which have restricted its ability to acquire aircraft, spare parts and maintenance services.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
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Read briefing The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has highlighted key VAT changes introduced under the Finance Act 2026, including a longer waiting period for businesses seeking refunds on unpaid debts.According to KRA, the period after which a business can apply for a VAT refund on a qualifying bad debt has increased from two years to three years.The change applies where a business has already accounted for VAT on a taxable supply, but the customer has failed to make payment, meaning affected businesses will now wait an additional year before seeking the refund.KRA has advised businesses to maintain proper records, including invoices, evidence of efforts made to recover outstanding debts, and other documents that may support their refund applications.The tax authority has also clarified that VAT should only be charged where the underlying supply is taxable, meaning businesses should not add VAT to invoices simply because they are registered for VAT.KRA further highlighted changes affecting businesses whose supplies become exempt. Where a business has already deducted input VAT on unsold stock before the supplies become exempt, it will be required to account for the relevant input tax in the return for the period when the change takes effect.The taxman also highlighted an increase in the VAT-free allowance for qualifying goods brought into Kenya by returning passengers, which has risen from Ksh38,850 to Ksh259,000, subject to applicable customs rules and eligibility requirements.Digital payment service providers will also be affected, with KRA noting that fees and commissions charged for specified services, including payment processing, settlement, merchant acquiring, payment gateways and aggregation through digital platforms, are subject to VAT at the standard rate.For businesses involved in outsourcing, employee-related costs incurred by a supplier, including salaries, wages and statutory deductions, have been excluded when determining the taxable value of qualifying outsourcing services.The Finance Act also clarifies the VAT treatment of finance charges under hire-purchase arrangements, with qualifying charges excluded from the taxable value of goods where the supplier is licensed under the Hire Purchase Act.Tour operators have also received greater clarity on VAT treatment, with the Act defining qualifying tour operators and "in-house supplies" in relation to the VAT exemption available to eligible tourism businesses.KRA has urged businesses to review their invoices, contracts, classifications and supporting records to ensure they apply the correct VAT treatment under the new law, particularly as the Finance Act 2026 introduces different requirements across sectors and types of transactions.
Read briefing Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, and the manner of death has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina said Tuesday.Panettiere, who starred in the TV shows “Heroes” and “Nashville,” was pronounced dead at a Greenville apartment on August 16. Medics responding to a 911 call found the 36-year-old in cardiac arrest and were unable to resuscitate her.The actress had spoken publicly about her battles with mental health and substance abuse. Postpartum depressionand addiction plagued her young adult years and temporarily halted the career that began when she was less than a year old.But this year, Panettiere addressed her struggles in a memoir and spoke publiclyabout losing her brother. And her career was making a comeback, with her latest film released in January.So when the 36-year-old was pronounced dead in the South Carolina apartment building, shock and grief stretched from Hollywood to Ukraine. Panettiere’s ex-partner, former Olympic and world boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, paid tribute to Panettiere and vowed to make sure their daughter Kayawould always remember her mother.Panettiere, a California resident, “had been temporarily staying” at the apartment in Greenville, the coroner’s office said in August. Authorities did not say whose apartment it was. Panettiere, a California resident, “had been temporarily staying” at the apartment in Greenville, the coroner’s office said in August. Authorities did not say whose apartment it was.Her boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother Zach called 911 the afternoon of August 16 to say Panettiere was unresponsive, according to a Greenville police incident report. The brothers were questioned separately at the scene, and Brian Hickerson gave an officer a bag of Panettiere’s medications, the report said.The Hickersons have roots in Greenville, where some of their family members live. According to the police report, Brian Hickerson lived in California, and Zach Hickerson lived in Georgia.Panettiere’s death – along with revelations from her recently released memoir – cast new light on the challenges of growing up in the public spotlight. Her tragic fate has inspired other former child stars to speak out about the pressure and struggles that often accompany fame at an early age.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefing The High Court awarded blogger and activist Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Sh5 million in damages for violations of his rights during a police raid at his Kinoo home in June 2025.The court also barred the police and the Director of Public Prosecutions from prosecuting Kinyagia over the investigative process that followed the raid, which it found to be unconstitutional.Justice Patricia Mande Nyaundi ruled that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) violated Kinyagia’s rights to privacy and property when officers entered his house, searched the premises and seized several items on June 21, 2025.Kinyagia had gone missing from his Kinoo, Kiambu County home on June 22, 2025, triggering weeks of speculation and public uproar over his whereabouts before he resurfaced at a Nairobi court that Thursday.His lawyer, Wahome Thuku, said the blogger had hidden temporarily for fear of his life after learning that DCI officers were looking for him over unspecified criminal allegations, adding that Kinyagia had reached out to a family member from an undisclosed location.“Ndiangui has indicated that he is ready and willing to present himself to the DCI and to be presented before any court of law when his safety and security are guaranteed. We have therefore advised him to present himself before the High Court at Milimani Law Courts today,” Thuku said at the time.Kinyagia had been missing after he was forcefully picked up from his house by suspected security officers travelling in Subaru vehicles, according to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), which cited accounts from his neighbours. LSK said the case bore the hallmarks of an enforced disappearance and a possible unlawful arrest or detention.The blogger turned up in court in a maroon hooded sweatshirt, a face mask and glasses, with his family breaking down in emotion as they embraced him.His disappearance had sparked a court order directing police to produce him, amid widespread suspicion that it was linked to a wave of abductions targeting youthful government critics.The DCI had initially denied holding Kinyagia, with police maintaining they did not know his whereabouts either.Police later confirmed that Kinyagia was linked to an X account that had posted a viral mock invitation to demonstrations marking the anniversary of the deadly anti-Finance Bill protests.The mock image, shared on June 19, featured Kenya’s coat of arms and an itinerary that included a march to State House and the swearing-in of a so-called transition council.“He was a person of interest to us after he published very, very inflammatory material on social media,” DCI boss Mohamed Amin told reporters at the time, saying officers had only searched Kinyagia’s house, taken some of his gadgets and left.“Ndiangui is not under the custody of the National Police Service… Wherever he is, I would urge that he submits and surrenders himself to the DCI,” the DCI had said, hours after the High Court ordered Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja to produce Kinyagia or provide a satisfactory explanation.Neither the police chief nor the DCI boss appeared in court that Tuesday, though the DCI boss turned up, moments after Kinyagia walked into the courtroom.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefing The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over delays and other challenges affecting land administration and conveyancing services in Kenya.The concerns were presented during a courtesy call by an LSK delegation led by President Charles Kanjama to Principal Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning Nixon Korir at Ardhi House in Nairobi.The engagement focused on practical challenges faced by advocates and members of the public, including delays in land transactions, standardisation of registry processes, valuation and stamp duty issues, and the functionality of the National Land Information Management System (NLIMS).The Society also called for stronger and more structured engagement between LSK and the State Department to address challenges affecting land-related services.LSK presented a memorandum outlining concerns raised by its members, alongside proposals aimed at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in land administration.Following the meeting, the two sides agreed to establish a structured technical engagement to address the issues raised, improve communication on stalled matters and restore regular institutional consultations.The LSK delegation included Deputy Chief Executive Officer Charles Owiti, as well as representatives from the Conveyancing and Real Estate Committee and the Land and Natural Resources Committee.The engagement comes amid continued efforts to improve the efficiency of land administration and conveyancing services, which are critical to property transactions and the wider real estate sector.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
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Read briefing The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released a blow-by-blow account of the events preceding the death of a suspect who was found hanging inside a police cell in Nyeri County.The suspect, identified as Dennis Aremo Osiemo, was found dead on Sunday, September 20, while in custody at Narumoru Police Station, sparking outrage from the public.One of the questions which emerged after the death of the suspect was why he was being held in Nyeri, yet detectives had tracked him down and arrested him in Kisii County.According to the DCI, the suspect had been arrested in connection with an assault causing actual bodily harm case that was reported at Narumoru Police Station.The case arose from an incident on July 2, 2026, when Osiemo, who had previously worked as a farmhand for the complainant, allegedly went to her home, assaulted her and stabbed her several times before fleeing.“The incident was reported at Narumoru Police Station, where the complainant was admitted to Tumutumu Hospital for nine days,” the DCI said.DCI subsequently took over the case after the complainant raised concerns over its handling with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Nanyuki, which directed the investigators to proceed with the matter.Subsequently, DCI said officers eventually tracked the suspect to Kisii County, where he is believed to have been hiding. He was arrested on September 18.Following his arrest, Osiemo was initially booked at Keroka Police Station as arrangements were made for his collection by detectives from Kieni East.He was later transferred to Narumoru Police Station on September 19, where the DCI said he was processed and his statement recorded before he was returned to the cells.“The suspect was observed to be normal and was scheduled to be arraigned before court on Monday, September 21, 2026,” the DCI said.However, just two days after his arrest, officers found Osiemo hanging from ventilation grills inside the police cell on Sunday, September 20, according to investigators.The scene has since been processed in the presence of officers from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) alongside senior police officers and one relative of the deceased before his body was moved to the Narumoru Mortuary pending a postmortem.Meanwhile, IPOA has taken over investigations, with the DCI stating it would cooperate with the independent probe to determine the exact circumstances which led to the suspect's death.
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Read briefing NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 22 — President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will lead the first national implementation of Masterkey, a digital platform designed to make African skills, qualifications and work experience portable across borders.Ruto made the announcement at the Accra Reset’s high-level convening on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where African leaders and global partners discussed proposals aimed at giving developing countries greater control over their development priorities.Masterkey is designed as a publicly governed digital skills and work wallet through which people can hold and securely share verified records of their qualifications and employment experience with employers, recruitment services and other authorised recipients.“Masterkey will provide trusted digital infrastructure which people can securely share verified records of skills, qualifications and work experience across institutions, employers and borders,” Ruto said.“Citizens will retain control over what they share while participating countries retain sovereignty over their institutions and data.”Kenya’s planned implementation will make Masterkey accessible through eCitizen, with core access and sharing intended to be free to citizens.A staged pilot will seek to connect existing training and employment channels before wider rollout.“Africa must be a builder of the technologies defining this century and a contributor to the rules that govern them,” Ruto said.He said the initiative would help organise African capabilities at scale and expand opportunities for workers across borders.“The principle is simple: talent should be portable, skills should be trusted and opportunities should cross borders. We will demonstrate this in practice with our African partners,” he said.The initiative is being developed under the Accra Reset and Global Reset Dialogues, with a focus on connecting domestic employment, remote work and lawful international mobility.Masterkey is not intended to award jobs, visas or professional recognition. Instead, it would enable participating institutions and employers to issue verifiable records that workers can choose to share, allowing recipients to check the issuer and the status of the record.A qualification earned in Kenya, an overseas client reference or work experience acquired abroad could therefore form part of an accumulating career record rather than remain tied to a single recruitment platform or institution.The initiative builds on earlier Ghana-Spain corridor design work and seeks reciprocal arrangements intended to benefit workers, employers and countries of origin.Ruto’s announcement came as Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama pressed for the Accra Reset to move from policy proposals to implementation.Mahama launched the initiative after convening a health sovereignty summit in Accra in August 2025.At the New York gathering, he called for action on recommendations contained in a new report on reforming the global health architecture.“We are now moving from design to execution. Too often, visionary ideas are born with great fanfare, only to die quietly in New York’s diplomatic corridors. We will not let that happen to the Accra Reset,” Mahama said.The High-Level Panel’s report, A Sovereign Future for Health, contains 10 recommendations covering health planning and financing, regional institutions, manufacturing, procurement, humanitarian continuity and independent accountability.Mahama said the wider agenda was driven by what he described as three interconnected challenges facing the Global South: geopolitical vulnerability, geostrategic marginalisation and donor dependence.He argued that greater national control must be matched by accountability, saying countries cannot claim ownership of development programmes without meaningful control over the decisions and resources that shape them.The Accra Reset has since expanded beyond health to areas including human capital, migration, trade and international economic cooperation.Its Global Reset Dialogues are intended to provide a platform for governments from the Global South and Global North to negotiate cooperation around shared interests, including migration, trade and other economic priorities.Masterkey was one of several initiatives unveiled or advanced during the New York gathering.The programme also featured Mother Africa, a maternal and child health initiative championed by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, with Tanzania’s Vice President representing her at the event.Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was also scheduled to contribute to the initiative.Mother Africa calls for stronger skilled care, reliable supplies of essential medicines, accountable financing, improved maternal and perinatal death data, and better water, sanitation and electricity in health facilities.Another initiative, the Sankoree Institute of Global Negotiators (SIGN), seeks to strengthen African governments’ capacity to negotiate complex international economic and development agreements.
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Read briefing NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22 – UDA has hit back at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he said he still believes the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.In a statement on Tuesday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar accused Uhuru of failing to accept the election outcome and warned that he would face another political defeat in 2027.The UDA official insisted that President William Ruto won the 2022 election, adding that the former president had failed to move on from the loss.“President William Ruto won the 2022 election decisively and conclusively,” Omar said.Uhuru had earlier maintained that Raila won the 2022 election and questioned the circumstances surrounding the final outcome. Ruto was declared the winner and was sworn in on September 13, 2022.Omar also accused Uhuru of trying to influence the 2022 election outcome, citing what he described as events surrounding the vote tallying at Bomas of Kenya.The UDA secretary general further claimed that Ruto’s political rise was instrumental to Uhuru winning the 2013 and 2017 elections.He warned that the political battle between the two leaders could continue into the 2027 election, saying Ruto would seek another term in office.
Read briefing Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar have hit back at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he claimed that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.In separate remarks, the leaders faulted Uhuru for what they described as attempts to revive old political scores at the expense of President Ruto's administration. Mutuse, while speaking at a rally in Kalii, Makindu, alleged there was an attempt from opposition to drive a wedge between leaders associated with UDA and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).“You were the President then. You supported Raila Odinga. You told him many things, but Kenyans made their own decision. We will not allow you to fool other leaders in Kenya,” Mutuse , who famously started the motion which led to the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, said. The UDA-allied MP further urged Uhuru to respect the decision of the electorate and the current administration, noting that the former President had himself served two terms after being elected by Kenyans.“Kenya has many families, but your family alone has ruled this country for 25 years. That should make you humble and make you respect Kenyans and the current leadership,” Mutuse said.Separately, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar accused Uhuru of a refusal to accept the outcome of the 2022 election, more than four years later. In a strongly worded statement, Omar maintained that Ruto had won the election, while crediting the current Head of State with helping Kenyatta secure the presidency in the 2013 and 2017 elections, before the relationship between the two leaders deteriorated during Kenyatta's second term.“President William Ruto won the 2022 election decisively and conclusively. For the past four years, Uhuru has constantly drowned in the reality of the loss and, more devastatingly, the stamp of defeat that there was nothing he could do about it.”The latest onslaught on Uhuru came after the 4th President made explosive remarks on Tuesday, September 22, during a Jubilee Party National Executive Council meeting in Nairobi, where he maintained that he is convinced the late Raila Odinga won the election in 2022 despite William Ruto being declared winner. Kenyatta said Jubilee had backed Odinga because its members wanted the country to move forward peacefully after years of political tension. He maintained that the campaign had done everything possible to support Odinga's presidential bid.“And we did everything we could to help Baba become the President of our Republic of Kenya. We did everything,” Kenyatta said, before adding that he still knew Odinga was the person who won the vote.The renewed dispute over the 2022 election comes as political parties and leaders reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election, with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i set to take over the Jubilee party's leadership ahead of its National Delegates Convention.Matiang'i has already been endorsed by Jubilee as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, placing the party at the centre of emerging opposition political realignments.
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Read briefing The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has asked the High Court in Kiambu to lift orders that suspended the implementation of its circular on teachers’ conduct on social media, with Justice Francis Nyungu Kyambia expected to rule on the application on October 15.According to TSC, the conservatory orders could create confusion among teachers over whether professional disciplinary rules still apply to their social media conduct. With viral posts by teachers drawing widespread public attention on social media and as more educators double as influencers, the commission issued a strict circular to regulate their online conduct and curb unprofessional behavior.The August directive cautioned teachers against cyberbullying, harassment, intimidation, offensive content and other unprofessional or unlawful conduct on social media, warning that such behaviour could attract disciplinary action under existing laws and professional regulations.However, a teacher’s petition challenging the measures prompted the court to issue temporary orders halting the directive pending the hearing. The petitioner had argued that the circular introduced unclear standards that could give the commission broad discretion over what constitutes prohibited online expression. Lawyers opposing TSC’s application told the court that the commission had to meet the legal threshold for removing the conservatory orders and urged the judge to consider the public interest and constitutional issues involved. The commission’s lawyer Jared Gekombe told the court that the circular does not create new disciplinary offences or establish a separate process for dealing with teachers. He argued that it instead reminds teachers of obligations already contained in existing laws and professional regulations. The communication refers to the Constitution, the TSC Act, the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Teachers, the Leadership and Integrity Act, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act and the Data Protection Act. Gekombe said the commission was particularly addressing online behaviour such as cyberbullying, harassment, intimidation, hate speech and incitement to violence. He maintained that any disciplinary action would still be handled under the existing TSC Act, regulations and teachers’ code of ethics.
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Read briefing Kenyan sports fans have a new home for the action after 747Live, a renowned sportsbook operator recognized across Asian gaming markets, officially launched in Kenya. For Kenyan punters, selecting a platform to play on involves more than just considering the odds; it’s about finding a trustworthy service. Known for its international-standard sports betting, casino gaming, and eSports, the platform also offers local players a level of operational maturity, security, and fair-play standards that are difficult to replicate. With instant payouts, backed by extensive market experience from years of managing sportsbook and casino operations across various regions, resulting in a more refined and dependable product. Designed to accommodate growth, the infrastructure that supports international markets now efficiently manages Kenyan traffic, updates odds, and facilitates live betting without the delays or downtime that smaller operators often face. The platform offers an extensive range of betting markets, including football, rugby, and international leagues, along with live in-play betting. Users can enjoy slots, live casino games, and competitive gaming through a single account, which includes welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions for active participants. With a mobile-first design, it ensures quick and smooth access from any device, operating under a secure, licensed model where the...
Read briefing The High Court has ordered Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin and Inspector General of Police (IG) Douglas Kanja to pay blogger and IT expert Ndiangui Kinyagia KSh5 million for unlawfully intruding into his home and seizing his personal belongings. In a judgment delivered by Justice Patricia Nyaundi on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the […]
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