1. the-star.co.ke
10 bigwigs backing Raila Odinga presidency
Uhuru leads the group in backing the ODM leader for the presidency.
ODM leader Raila Odinga now enjoys the support of many influential political leaders in the country.
President Uhuru Kenyatta leads the group of 10 top influential leaders in the country who have backed the ODM leader.
Ten bigwigs backing Raila Odinga presidency
Image: WILLIAM WANYOIKE
The group also comprises governors, party leaders and former senior government officials who have preferred him to the rest.
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua on Wednesday joined the group after she endorsed Raila for the presidency. read more on the star.co.ke
Also read: https://topnewsupdates.co.ke/2022/03/23/done-deal-martha-karua-endorses-raila-for-presidency4069/
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North Korea’s Kim ordered test of ‘new type’ of ICBM: state media
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of the country’s “new type” of intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Friday.
“The test-launch of a new type inter-continental ballistic missile Hwasongpho-17 of the DPRK strategic forces was conducted on March 24… under the direct guidance of Kim Jong Un,” KCNA said.
Factfile on North Korea’s missile arsenal.. Photo: Janis LATVELS / AFP Source: AFP Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/world/448052-north-korea-fires-suspected-long-range-ballistic-missile/
The Hwasong-17 is a giant ICBM first unveiled in October 2020 and dubbed a “monster missile” by analysts. It has never previously been successfully test fired. “The missile, launched at Pyongyang International Airport, traveled up to a maximum altitude of 6,248.5 km and flew a distance of 1,090 km for 4,052s before accurately hitting the pre-set area in open waters” in the Sea of Japan, KCNA said. Read more on tuko.co.ke
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Raila Issues Statement After Journalists Attacked at ODM House
Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, has issued a statement following allegations that two journalists were attacked while covering an event at the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Thursday, March 24.
The VIOLENCE against Journalists at ODM Orange House, right Infront of Raila, What a SHAME. We can't TOLERATE, soon we will expose these goons, their names and SPONSORS starting with these TWO. You are not so Special and invested in Raila Presidency than all of us. SHAME ON YOU! pic.twitter.com/YGcd5qYAPA
— Lord Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) March 24, 2022
In a statement signed by the Raila Odinga Campaign Spokesperson, Makau Mutua, the former Prime Minister expressed regret over the incident, terming it as unfortunate.
Mutua noted that the Raila-led party does not entertain any acts of violence against anyone, let alone journalists. read more on kenyans.co.ke
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Meta Unveils Requirements for Kenyans Placing Political Ads on its Platforms
Meta will require the real identities of people placing political ads on Facebook and Instagram before they are published. The company said it would utilize its resources and tools targeting political advertising ahead of the August 9 polls to enhance integrity and transparency.
The transparency will help voters know the identity of the people behinds ads placed on the Meta platforms. It will also give the politicians and political advertisers key resources to reach and engage supporters and potential voters throughout the election period.
In addition, the firm will post political adverts that run in Kenya on its Ads Library so that voters can know what ads are running and get information on who is being targeted, and how much money was spent. read more on kahawatungu.com
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Clinical Officer Goes Missing After Testifying In Sharon Otieno Murder Case
Kisii-based clinical officer Cliff Momanyi has reportedly gone missing after testifying in Sharon Otieno’s murder case two days ago.
Cliff Momanyi, Kisii based clinical officer reportedly goes missing two days after testifying in Sharon Otieno's murder case, Kisii KUCO branch SG Victor Bwanchete says pic.twitter.com/lOW7tqEeUm
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) March 24, 2022
According to Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Kisii branch Secretary General Victor Bwanchete, efforts to trace their colleague has not borne any fruits.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) probing his whereabouts have recorded his phone signal in a rough road around Bomet. read more on citizen digital.
