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#KENYA: ABDI DUBAT TAKES OVER AS ACTING PS FOR ASAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
President William Ruto has designated the Principal Secretary for East African Community (EAC) Affairs to serve as the Acting Principal Secretary for the State Department for the Arid and Semi‑Arid Lands (ASALs) and Regional Development.

By taking on the dual role, the EAC Principal Secretary is expected to oversee both regional integration matters and the management of ASAL initiatives, a portfolio central to Kenya’s socio‑economic planning and resilience against climate challenges.

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#KENYA: KELLO HARSAMA REASSIGNED TO STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PETROLEUM
President William Ruto has reshuffled senior officials in government, reassigning career civil servant Kello Harsama from the State Department for the Arid and Semi‑Arid Lands (ASALs) and Regional Development to the State Department for Petroleum.

The move places Harsama at the center of Kenya’s energy docket, a sector critical to fuel management and economic stability.

Harsama, who previously oversaw programs in ASALs and regional development, is expected to bring extensive administrative experience to the petroleum portfolio.

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#KENYA: PETITION FILED TO BLOCK EBOLA QUARANTINE SITE IN KENYA FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS EXPOSED IN DRC
Katiba Institute has filed an urgent petition at the High Court in Nairobi challenging plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya for American citizens and other foreign nationals exposed to highly infectious diseases.

The petition, lodged through Counsel Joshua Malidzo, names the Attorney‑General and the Cabinet Secretary for Health as respondents.

Katiba Institute argues that the move raises grave constitutional concerns, warning that the government cannot expose Kenyans to significant health risks without public participation, parliamentary oversight, and full disclosure of agreements.

Among the orders sought are halting the facility’s operations, barring entry of exposed persons, compelling the Health Ministry to present a contingency plan within 24 hours, and mandating disclosure of all terms and assessments tied to the arrangement.

Executive Director Nora Mbagathi said the case is about safeguarding constitutional accountability and protecting public health, stressing that expediency must never be placed above the lives and safety of Kenyans.

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#KENYA: CHADEMA WINS OBJECTION AS HIGH COURT STRIKES OUT PROPERTY ROW
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has struck out a case seeking division of property belonging to Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA.
The petition, filed by former Deputy Chairperson Said Mohamed and two members of the party’s Board of Trustees from Zanzibar, was dismissed after the court found the pleadings defective.
Delivering the ruling, Justice Ngunyale said the claimants failed to indicate when the alleged breach began, leaving the court unable to establish jurisdiction.
He noted that the statement of claim contained fundamental gaps, giving weight to CHADEMA’s objection.

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#KENYA: RUTO DENIES COERCION IN TRANSPORT STRIKE CALL-OFF, DEFENDS FUEL POLICY
President William Ruto has rejected claims that his government forced transport leaders to abandon their strike, saying the decision was reached freely after marathon talks in Mombasa.
Addressing the National Prayer Breakfast, Ruto explained that the three‑hour meeting focused on fuel pricing, subsidy pitfalls, and lessons from past crises. He said the leaders themselves resolved to suspend the strike once the facts were laid bare.
The Head of State dismissed suggestions of government arm‑twisting, stressing that the outcome was shaped by evidence rather than coercion.
He recalled the 2022 fuel shortage that greeted his presidency, warning against reckless subsidy policies that drained taxpayers of more than Sh150 billion without stabilizing supply.
Ruto defended his administration’s approach as pragmatic and historically informed, urging Kenyans to avoid repeating costly mistakes while ensuring sustainable fuel management.

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#KENYA: JUBILEE TAKES STATE TO COURT OVER POLITICAL PARTIES FUND
The Jubilee Party has moved to the High Court in Nairobi, accusing government institutions of starving political parties of their rightful share of the Political Parties Fund.
In its urgent petition, Jubilee argues that the Treasury and other state offices have consistently failed to meet the legal threshold requiring at least 0.3 per cent of national revenue to be set aside for party financing.
The party insists this underfunding undermines fair competition, especially at a time of shifting alliances and coalition talks.
Treasurer Dick Kagwe Gichoho, in a sworn affidavit, said Jubilee qualifies for the fund and is entitled to equal treatment under the law.
He cited a 2019 Court of Appeal ruling that affirmed parties must receive full statutory allocations, including arrears from past budgets.

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#KENYA: UHURU MOURNS 16 STUDENTS KILLED IN UTUMISHI GIRLS INFERNO
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined Kenyans in mourning the 16 students who died in the horrific dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil.

Uhuru described the tragedy as a painful national loss, sending heartfelt condolences to parents, guardians, teachers, and the wider school community.

“My heart goes out to the parents, guardians, students, teachers, and the entire school community during this painful time. I pray for God’s comfort and strength for every family bearing this heavy loss. May God grant eternal peace to those we have lost, comfort to those mourning, a swift recovery to the injured, and courage to all affected in the days ahead” Uhuru stated.

He said the young girls, full of promise and dreams, were taken too soon in a cruel disaster that has shaken the country.

The former Head of State prayed for eternal peace for the departed, strength for grieving families, and a swift recovery for those injured.

He urged the nation to rally around the affected community and called for stronger safety measures in schools to prevent such calamities.

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#KENYA: DP KINDIKI MOURNS 16 STUDENTS LOST IN UTUMISHI GIRLS FIRE
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has led the nation in mourning after a dormitory blaze claimed the lives of 16 students at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil.
In his message of condolence, Kindiki described the tragedy as a devastating blow to families and the country, saying the dreams of the young learners had been cut short in a cruel and painful manner.
“To lose young girls, full of hope and dreams for the future, in such a cruel and painful way is stark reminder of how fleeting life on earth is,” Kindiki said.
He emphasized that the government will stand firmly with the bereaved families and the injured, offering support as the school community struggles to heal.

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#KENYA: RUTO: 'IF GOD WILLS, I’LL RULE AGAIN — IF NOT, WE MOVE ON'
“If God has decided Ruto will get a second term, he will. If God has decided otherwise, that is what will happen. And we will move on as a country. What God has decided, no man can change. So relax. People are in a panic, I don’t know why.” President William Ruto during the national prayer breakfast

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#BREAKING: TURKEY OPPOSITION ERUPTS AFTER DISMISSAL FROM OFFICE
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