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Siaya Senator James Orengo paying last respect to the late Chacha Obange in Kapiyo village, West Sakwa ward in Siaya County.[Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]
The extension of the ban on political gatherings has dealt a blow to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) process.
In his address yesterday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the ban had been extended indefinitely and only gatherings of 150 or less people would be allowed.
This means that tentative timelines for the referendum drive by President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga, through the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2020 currently before Parliament and expected to be concluded this week, could be affected.
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Slaida Vugutsa s dismembered body was found in a thicket in Saudi Arabia. [Courtesy]
A family in Kakamega has had to cancel burial arrangements of Salida Vugutsa who died in Saudi Arabia on January 29 after her body was left in Germany following a mix-up.
The family from Igina village in Lugari Constituency arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday night but were shocked when they were informed that it was missing.
“It is disturbing that we travelled all the way from Western to receive the body of my sister only to be told it was not on the plane. The staff appeared confused when we demanded to see the body and later informed our driver that the consignment, with the body, was left in Germany by mistake. We hired a hearse on Monday so that the team could have time to rest before reporting to the JKIA,” said Patrick Talia, Vugutsa s brother.
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Slaida Vugutsa s dismembered body was found in a thicket in Saudi Arabia. [Courtesy]
A family in Kakamega has had to cancel burial arrangements of Salida Vugutsa who died in Saudi Arabia on January 29 after her body was left in Germany following a mix-up.
The family from Igina village in Lugari Constituency arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday night but were shocked when they were informed that it was missing.
“It is disturbing that we travelled all the way from Western to receive the body of my sister only to be told it was not on the plane. The staff appeared confused when we demanded to see the body and later informed our driver that the consignment, with the body, was left in Germany by mistake. We hired a hearse on Monday so that the team could have time to rest before reporting to the JKIA,” said Patrick Talia, Vugutsa s brother.
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National Assembly Minority Leader John Mbadi said the special sitting will be on Wednesday and Thursday, the office of the Speaker indicated that no such plans were afoot. [File, Standard]
Confusion reigns over the fate of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill after the House leadership differed on the special sitting to debate the constitutional amendment.
Whereas a section of the House leadership led by National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya and his Minority counterpart John Mbadi said the special sitting will be on Wednesday and Thursday, the office of the Speaker indicated that no such plans were afoot.
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A couple and their two children are fighting for their lives at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret following an accident at Mwamba in Lugari sub-county.
John Kisiangani, his wife, and their children were asleep when a lorry driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into their house at the trading centre along the Webuye – Eldoret highway.
Neighbours said they heard a loud bang only to find the lorry had mowed down the house.
The family was rescued and rushed to Turbo Sub-County Hospital in Uasin Gishu before being transferred to Eldoret for specialised treatment.