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The latest increase follows an earlier review announced by the defence ministry in July, which had already raised the monthly earnings of privates from $36 to $73. With Tinubu’s approval, their pay will rise further to $132 from September.
While seeking a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hassan said victims are often deceived with attractive employment opportunities before finding themselves in the hands of criminal gangs.
The Cabinet Secretary said the reforms are particularly significant for residents of northern and other underserved regions, where long distances to hospitals continue to delay access to life-saving treatment.
Lands CS Alice Wahome told Senators that the parcel had been under the control of the former City Council of Nairobi for decades and was registered in its name on March 23, 1956, under a 99-year lease beginning November 1, 1953.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk said at least 56 people had been executed since March 19 after being convicted on security-related charges, with 27 of those cases linked to the protests that swept across the country.
The President said expanding the ambulance network will ensure emergency medical services are available to all Kenyans, regardless of their location, and eliminate gaps that have affected access to urgent care.
The company said it has invested about Sh1.5 billion in establishing and expanding its operations. Its factory has an installed crushing capacity of 2,500 tonnes of cane per day but is currently processing an average of 2,000 tonnes daily, equivalent to about 80 per cent of its capacity.
The Health CS said the new emergency system would be especially important for people living in remote counties where accessing healthcare can take several hours due to poor road networks and long distances.
The Speaker said long-term peace can only be achieved by investing in civic education that shapes attitudes and encourages citizens to embrace one another regardless of their backgrounds.
Unlike previous emergency response arrangements that often relied on individual counties or private providers, the new digital platform will identify the closest available ambulance, keep dispatchers in constant communication with callers and direct patients to hospitals equipped to manage their specific medical conditions.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Wambugu said attempts to pressure political outfits into dissolving were contrary to the Constitution and the Political Parties Act, insisting that decisions on mergers, coalitions or dissolution can only be made by each party's lawful organs.
Besides introducing tighter controls on foreign travel, the meeting examined progress made in implementing presidential directives, resolutions reached during previous meetings and commitments made at the Third National Executive Retreat.