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YES - 281 NO- 44 ABSTENTION - 1 RIGATHI GACHAGUA, the Deputy President of Kenya has been IMPEACHED by a supermajority.

No public Demonstration will be permitted in the Nairobi Central Business District henceforth till further notice, Kenya Police have announced.

Police in Kamulu arrested Salesio Njagi Kiura and recovered five suspected stolen vehicles from his home. The raid followed the report of a stolen car in Nairobi on June 10th. The recovered vehicles include a Toyota Ractis (KDJ 366C), a blue Mazda Demio (KCW 831N), a silver Toyota Ractis (KDB 216T), a silver Suzuki Mira (KDB 308P) and a white Toyota Passo (KCW 346L, originally blue).

President William Ruto has appoints former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong to chair the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)/African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Kenya Governing Council for three years.

Kiamumbi Residents Finally Get Relief as Notorious Vehicle Vandal is Nabbed. Francis Ndichu Kimani, 24, was arrested after a sting operation in Kiamumbi. The suspect is known for vandalizing vehicles parked at night. Residents had reported sleepless nights due to the vandalism and some even resorted to parking their cars far away or hiring watchmen. The arrest comes as a relief to the residents who can now hopefully rest easy at night knowing their vehicles are safe.

Molo Residents Assist in Recapture of Escaped Convict A man convicted of defilement and serving a life sentence, Stanley Cheruiyot, is back in custody at Nakuru GK Prison after a daring escape and recapture within 24 hours. Cheruiyot was apprehended in Molo town on Monday evening thanks to the vigilance of residents who spotted him acting suspiciously. He had escaped from Nakuru Level 5 Hospital earlier that day while awaiting surgery for a dislocated arm. Prison authorities are investigating how Cheruiyot managed to escape while handcuffed. He is expected to face additional charges for escaping lawful custody.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei today morning announced the lending signed on the sidelines of the 2024 Korea-Africa summit. Kenya has inked two financing agreements totaling Ksh.31.1 billion ($238 million) with the Korea Eximbank to fund the Konza Technopolis project in Malili, Machakos County.

Busted! Fake Recruitment Drive Shut Down in Nairobi. The operation, led by detectives from Nairobi Regional Headquarters, apprehended the suspects following a tip-off from the public. The phony recruitment agencies, Alhanawa Jobs and Supply Link Ventures Ltd, were luring victims with promises of overseas employment at KCB Sports Club grounds. What you need to know: - Five suspects arrested: Nick Van Opstal, Samuel Marigi, Patrick Wangai, Susan Oluoch, Christine Muthoni Wangechi. - Roughly 1,000 job seekers saved from potential scam. - National Employment Authority confirms the exercise was illegitimate. - Manhunt underway for three additional suspects: Hannah Mbugua, Gladys Oluasa, Lucy Wanjiru

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that it will close a section of Mombasa Road at Imaara Mall from Friday 8pm to Monday 6am.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the establishment of a permanent Court of Appeal in Eldoret, Uashin Gishu County.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is trying to get back government land and houses in Central Kenya that were allegedly taken by private developers. This land is worth Ksh.5.2 billion. Some of the properties include: The official residence of the Central Regional Commissioner, Homes of top government officials in Nyeri County, Police stations in Laikipia County and the Njambini Agricultural Training Centre in Nyandarua County. The EACC has already gone to court to get orders to take back public property worth Ksh.1.2 billion. They're also investigating another Ksh.4 billion worth of land in Nyeri, Nanyuki, and Nyahururu.

National Assembly Speaker Dr Moses Wetangula and Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka welcomed President Ruto to Matulo Airstrip in Bungoma.

The Police in Voi arrests a suspected drug trafficker who was found with 327kg of bhang in his Toyota Prado. The suspect was intercepted at a roadblock and the drugs were found in 11 gunny bags and 963 big rolls. The street value of the drugs is estimated at Sh9.8 million.

Schools half term dates for pre-primary, primary and secondary schools changed to 26th-28th June, 2024. All learners in boarding schools expected to report back on 30th June 2024.

The DCI is investigating Faith Mwikali Ndiwa for allegedly defrauding a foreigner of Ksh.25 million in a scheme resembling a 419 scam. Ndiwa is accused of approaching the CEO of Guarantee Trust Bank in May 2022, claiming to have Ksh.70 million in her account and seeking financial advice.

Great news for counties as they are set to receive over Ksh.400 billion for the first time in the 2024/2025 financial year. This is a significant increase in equitable share of revenue, which will allow counties to invest more in crucial areas like infrastructure, healthcare, and education. This achievement is the result of successful mediation between the National Assembly and the Senate.

Muslim leaders from North Eastern counties have urged their governors drawn from Garissa, Wajor, Mandera, Isiolo, Tana River, Marsabit, support the ban on Mũgũka, a psychoactive stimulant. They believe the drug has hindered development and eroded society's morals.

The National Assembly Committee on Public Debt and Privatisation will meet today with Treasury Secretary Chris Kiptoo to discuss the Consolidated Fund Services Expenditures for 2024/25 and Supplementary II for 2023/24.

This evening, H.E President @WilliamsRuto met with the leaders of Embu County at State House and discussed the recent ban on muguka. It was agreed that as miraa/muguka is a scheduled crop, a meeting should be held to resolve the matter. The Govt has allocated 500 Million in the 2024/25 financial year for value addition of scheduled crops.