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Russia Threatens to Attack US: “We’ve Might to Put You in Your Place”
Friday, March 18, 2022 at 9:54 AM by Japhet Ruto
Russia claimed the United States was trying to cripple its economy by imposing sanctions banning its oil and gas.
President #Putin: Illegitimate freezing of some of the currency reserves of the Bank of Russia marks the end of reliability of so-called first-class assets. #US and #EU have defaulted their obligations to #Russia. Now everybody knows that financial reserves can simply be stolen. pic.twitter.com/XJlUGj2YNs
— Russian Embassy, UK (@RussianEmbassy) March 17, 2022
The Biden administration said that the move was aimed at ramping up pressure campaigns on Moscow in retaliation to the invasion of Ukraine.
To justify Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin argued the US was using Kyiv to threaten Moscow and had to defend its territory Read more on tuko.co.ke
2. the-star.co.ke
Why Uhuru’s impact on Raila campaigns is bigger outside Central
President seen to have a bigger influence outside his backyard but do words mean votes?
• A recent opinion poll by Radio Africa showed Ruto is commanding at least 57.2 per cent support in Mt Kenya, with Raila rated at 28.2 per cent.
• Uhuru backers in the region say the touted Ruto support could just be a perception issue.
HOW IFLUENTIAL? ODM leader Raila Odinga accompanied by President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, during the Azimio NDC on March 12
Image: MERCY MUMO
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s influence on ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign appears stronger outside his Mt Kenya backyard where his deputy William Ruto has a tight grip.
The President’s backing is evident in at least 11 counties that could have a significant impact on the Raila-Ruto contest on August 9. read more on the star.co.ke
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World Bank Approves New Ksh85B Loan for Kenya
The World Bank has released an additional Ksh85 billion ($750 million) funding to Kenya to assist in economic recovery from the pandemic.
Dubbed Development Policy Operation (DPO) fund, the money will help the country strengthen its sustainability through reforms that are hoped to contribute to greater transparency and the fight against corruption.
“The government’s reforms supported by the DPO help reduce fiscal pressures by making public spending more efficient and transparent, and by reducing the fiscal costs and risks from key state-owned entities,” Alex Sienaert, senior economist for the World Bank, said. read more on kenyans.co.ke
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Waiguru in list of governors awaiting prosecution over graft cases
NATIONAL
By Jacinta Mutura
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Fahim Twaha of Lamu have been recommended for prosecution over graft.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak said the agency has forwarded Waiguru’s file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji to approve charges against her.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru Source Twitter
“We had forwarded the file of Lamu governor for prosecution and now we have recommended Kirinyaga governor to be charged. Her case started long ago and there are other governors under investigation,” said Mbarak.
He said the two are among three governors whose graft cases have been recommended for prosecution. Mbarak did not name the third governor. read more on the standard
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nation.africa/kenya
Thousands of boda bodas still in police stations
Thousands of motorcycles are still being detained in police stations across the country, more than five days after Inspector-General Hillary Mutyambai suspended the crackdown on boda bodas.
Bodaboda industry accounts for 3.4 % of Kenya's GDP, offers 1 million direct jobs & supports 6 million Kenyans. The current paralysis occasioned by police crackdown must stop.
NOW!
Weeding out criminal elements within the sector can be done without all this drama.. pic.twitter.com/PPbiT0dR2r— Dr Boni Khalwale, CBS (@KBonimtetezi) March 11, 2022
Their owners have to meet certain tough conditions before they are allowed back on the road. They must have a driver’s license, certificate of good conduct, insurance, reflective jacket and a helmet.
At the Central Police Station in Nairobi, hundreds of riders had yesterday camped outside seeking an audience with the regional commander. The situation was replicated across all stations in the city and its environs. read more on nation.africa
