On the radar: Kenya starts major operation against al Shabaab

Key activities and events lined up for today.

In Summary
  • The case in which the court suspended the Finance Act 2023 will be mentioned today for further directions.
  • A top organ of the Orange Democratic Movement that is chaired by party leader Raila Odinga has ratified the process to expel at least seven rebel lawmakers.

A fresh operation against al Shabaab militia along the Kenya-Somalia border has started after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki held meetings with teams tasked with the exercise.

The CS spent the better part of Tuesday and Wednesday meeting Special Operations Group personnel and other multi-agency teams operating in Mandera, Wajir and Garissa for morale boosting, among others.

The was meant to motivate frontline security officers and acknowledged their dedication, diligence, and patriotism.

Finance Act case to be mentioned

The case in which the court suspended the Finance Act 2023 will be mentioned today for further directions.

The court on Friday last week suspended the implementation of the Act pending a hearing and determination of a case challenging it.

In the case, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and six others challenged the Act saying it was unconstitutional.

ODM top organ clears way for expulsion of rebel MPs

A top organ of the Orange Democratic Movement that is chaired by party leader Raila Odinga has ratified the process to expel at least seven rebel lawmakers.

The Management Committee has resolved to trigger the formal process that will lead to the MPs being kicked out of the party in the coming weeks.

The MPs include Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Caroli Omondi (Suba South ), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Paul Abuor (Rongo), Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda and Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o.

Mombasa to hold peaceful Saba Saba protests

A section of human rights activists in Mombasa will today notify the police of their Friday’s peaceful procession marking Saba Saba Day.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for nationwide rallies to mark the Saba Saba Day.

The nationwide protests are to oppose the new tax measures imposed by President William Ruto’s government.

Gachagua to hold tea conference in RiftValley

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will hold a two-day tea conference for Rift tea farmers.

The meet to be held in Kericho beginning Friday will bring together the stakeholders in the sub-sector.

Millwall owner Berylson dies aged 70 

Millwall's owner and chairman John Berylson has died at the age of 70 following a "tragic accident" on Tuesday, the club have said.

The American businessman first became involved with the Championship club in 2006.

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