In less than three years after releasing Kenyatta-era detainees upon assuming power in 1979, Moi had minted his own brand new detainees by May 1982. Incidentally, among Moi’s first detainees was John Khaminwa, an indigenous lawyer and member of the LSK, who was detained in June 1982 for representing Moi’s very first detainee, Stephen Mwangi Muriithi BY GILBERTY MUYUMBU In early 1981, President Daniel arap Moi directed that land disputes in the country would henceforth be settled by elders and the Provincial Administration, rather than through the court process. He had decided so, said the President, to save ordinary Kenyans…
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Radisson Hotel Group announces the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals, a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform, benefit from the Group’s international awareness and experience, with the freedom to maintain their own uniqueness and identity. Radisson Individuals hotels are selected for their own characteristics and personalities, offering guests an opportunity to discover new locations around the world, while always delivering Radisson Hotel Group’s high standards of quality and “Yes I Can!” service hospitality, combined with the local flavors and personality of the…
The efficiency in response to aeronautical search and rescue is set to improve drastically after the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) launched an automated Aeronautical Search and Rescue System at the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, shifting from the previous manual system. The setting up of the automated integrated system at the ARCC that cost Sh31m will enable the KCAA Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) to have continuous coordination, of all Aeronautical Search and Rescue missions within the country. This automation will help KCAA achieve fast and efficient response in event of search and rescue…
Kenya’s motor vehicle distributor, Toyota Kenya, launched a new hatchback model, Toyota Starlet in the last week of October in a bid to capture customers looking for high-economy vehicles. The model, which was discontinued in the 90’s will start selling at Sh1, 980, 000. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Toyota Kenya managing director Arvinder Reel acclaimed the vehicle as comfortable, reliable, and safe. Besides low fuel consumption, the 1.4-litre petrol engine (K14B) delivers power. It has a fuel-efficient petrol engine with a power output pegged at 68kW/6000 rpm with 130Nm of torque at 4200 rpm. “The desire to drive around…
BY DAVID OJILI The national carrier, has steadily made losses in the last decade and entangled in court battles with its staff at the same time. Project Mawingu, that was at once fronted by the executives as a visionary ten-year plan to propel the carrier to greater hights failed miserably. In it, they had envisioned KQ having a fleet of 100 plus aircraft and going to more than 100 routes globally. Nothing materialized. Every time that the name KQ is mentioned, it is always in bad light. From disappointed passengers complaining of flight delays to pilots threatening to go on…
Rispah Simiyu is the new Commissioner for Domestic Taxes at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) taking over from Elizabeth Meyo, who had served in the position since the first quarter of 2019. Her new role will see her handle a department that accounts for about 65% of the taxman’s revenue collections. As a deputy commissioner, she was able to grow the dispute resolution profile from the settlement of a mere 90 disputes in 2018 to 284 disputes in 2020. Having practised and consulted on tax matters in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, she is not new to tax regulation and is…
As demand for compliant ship breaking facilities increases, updates to legislation will open several opportunities for compliant facilities outside of the European Union. According to the Basel Ban Amendment, the exportation of hazardous waste, including end-of-life vessels from OECD (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development) or ‘developed’ countries to Non-OECD or ‘developing’ countries is prohibited. This ban currently prohibits ship-recycling facilities located in non-OECD countries from being included on the European List of ship recycling facilities (EU List). The EU List records certified and compliant ship recycling facilities that have been approved by the European Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR). The EU SRR incorporates parts…
Australian social enterprise Thankyou has made a dramatic pivot to its funding model to join a growing movement of unconventional philanthropists seeking a new way to effectively help achieve the end of extreme poverty, rather than perpetuate it. Thankyou says that for 12 years, they believe their approach to giving contributed to a ‘broken’ system – a system built upon ‘donor dysfunction’. This ‘donor dysfunction’ affecting the NFP space is driven by the desire from donors, like you and I, to support projects that they can tangibly see and understand. We like cheap, simple, tangible solutions that make it easier…
Poland’s top court has affirmed the right to life of unborn babies with disabilities. The Constitutional Tribunal of Poland ruled that abortions on the basis that the child may have a disability violate the right to life protected in Article 38 of the Polish Constitution. The global human rights organization ADF International intervened to highlight the clear protections, which exist in international law for unborn children, including those with disabilities. It argued that screening out unborn babies based on disability violates a country’s obligations under international law. “Every human life is precious. Human rights protect all members of the human…
UAP Old Mutual Faulu Foundation has signed a partnership agreement with Simba Foundation to provide technical and entrepreneurship training to the youth. The partnership will see more than fifty youth benefit by acquiring training with a guaranteed paid internship. The program will start in three counties; Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa for three years. This will encourage Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) as the youth will learn as they earn. According to Adil Popat, Chairman of Simba Corporation Limited, the project is crucial in order to empower the youth. “As a Foundation we are proud to be championing the empowerment…
