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  • HAPPENING NOW: Nairobi OCS Talam in court over death of Albert Ojwang

    HAPPENING NOW: Nairobi OCS Talam in court over death of Albert Ojwang

    Nairobi Central Police Station OCS, Samson Talam is currently at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the death of social media influencer and teacher, Albert Ojwang.

    Talam was named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss during a Senate grilling session as the prime suspect in the mysterious death of the  31-year-old that has sparked public outrage.

    The officer who is appearing before Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi through his lawyer has maintained his innocence, claiming he was not present at the station when Ojwang was brought in.

    He stated that he only arrived later after being informed of Ojwang’s critical condition.

    Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

    PHOTOS/VIDEO by Ruth Wamboi

  • Kenyans to access affordable home loans of up to Ksh5 Million

    Kenyans to access affordable home loans of up to Ksh5 Million

    The dream of more Kenyans owning homes is being realised following the government’s announcement of affordable home loans of up to Ksh 5 million.

    Speaking during Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County, President William Ruto acknowledged the sacrifices made by contributors to the housing levy, disclosing that he will propose reforms to the law to enable Kenyans to access loans at single-digit interest rates.

    The President noted that the facility would also enable contributors to offset existing mortgages, offering greater flexibility in their homeownership journey and significantly easing the cost of home financing for many.

    “We shall be proposing to Parliament a reform to the law that will allow any contributor to access an affordable home loan of up to Ksh5 million at a single-digit interest rate, applicable toward any housing unit in the market”, he said.

    “These reforms will ensure that every shilling contributed to the Housing Levy works for the contributor, whether through access to affordable housing, home loans, or mortgage relief”,  he stated.

    Terming it a revolution, the President hailed the programme for transforming lives in informal settlements and generating over 250,000 jobs.

    “Affordable Housing Programme stands as a powerful symbol of the socio-economic transformation underway across Kenya. To see families move from the hardship of overcrowded slums to the relative comfort of permanent homes, complete with electricity, running water, and clean cooking gas, was a powerful reminder of what pro-people policies can deliver, and the great things we can achieve together when we focus our thoughts and energy on possibilities and action, rather than obstacles and doubt” he said.

    Additionally, he assured the government is on course to deliver 150,000 housing units, which have been under construction since September 2022, with 11,000 units already completed.

    “Very soon, I shall be handing over keys to new homeowners in Bahati and Elburgon in Nakuru County, Mabera in Kuria West, Emgwen in Nandi, Milimani in Kakamega and Vihiga counties, Nanyuki, and many other parts of the country”, he said.

     

  • Police officer kills three children before committing suicide in Homabay

    Police officer kills three children before committing suicide in Homabay

    A 30-year-old police officer stationed in Marsabit has reportedly taken his own life after killing his three children in Kakdhimu East Location, Kagoga Village, Karachuonyo West Sub-County, Homa Bay.

    The officer, David Okebe, who was on leave, is reported to have poisoned a six-year-old boy, a five-year-old girl, and a five-year-old nephew before taking his own life.

    Preliminary investigations suggest the act may have been linked to long-standing domestic disputes involving his wife and in-laws.

    Confirming the incident, Homa Bay County Police Commander Laurence Koilel urged the public to seek peaceful ways of resolving domestic conflicts and avoid resorting to violence or suicide.

    Authorities have launched investigations into the matter.

    The bodies were moved to the Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary.

  • Homa Bay receives new supply of vaccines

    Homa Bay receives new supply of vaccines

    Hospitals in Homa Bay County have received a new supply of vaccines that have been unavailable since last year.

    According to Health Chief Officer Kevin Osuri, the county has received a sufficient quantity of children’s vaccines, including BCG, Oral Polio, Tetanus-Diphtheria, and Measles Rubella.

    Chief Officer Osuri emphasized the importance of these vaccines in maintaining public health and preventing outbreaks of these potentially life-threatening diseases.

    He said the arrival of the vaccines will enable them to continue the immunization programs and ensure that children are protected against preventable diseases.

    Osuri encouraged parents and guardians to take their children to the nearest health facilities to receive these vaccines as part of the county’s ongoing immunization campaign.

    The chief officer said the health department is working diligently to ensure that the vaccines are distributed efficiently across all hospitals and clinics in the region.

    Other counties that missed the vaccines by the beginning of July included Bomet, Narok, Turkana, Wajir, Isiolo, Mandera, Garissa, Uasin Gishu, Marsabit, Bungoma, Kakamega, Tana River and Isiolo.