Author: Eagle Reporter

The Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Friday November 18 received his Rwandan counterpart Jeannot Ruhunga, who paid him a courtesy call at his Mazingira complex offices along Kiambu, road in Nairobi.The visit by the Secretary General of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) comes barely months after Amin’s predecessor George Kinoti was hosted in by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau on a similar visit. During the meeting, the DCI Chief observed that the visit cements the existing collaboration between the two agencies and that it will strengthen the collective resolve in addressing common challenges to ensure the safety and security of…

President William Ruto says he will work with the County Government of Mombasa and other partners to accelerate the delivery of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone. This he said is in appreciation that the facility holds the power to create employment, promote investments and foster Kenya’s competitiveness.He made the remarks when he held a session with partners and potential investors of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone at State House, Mombasa. He also said the upgrading of the Port of Mombasa will boost its container capacity and operational efficiencies, regaining its repute as East Africa’s gateway to trade. “This…

The government is keen on elevating Kenya to the global iron and steel value chain.President William Ruto said Friday November 18 policies to stimulate the sector are already being developed.“We are laying out a long-term roadmap for the growth of the iron and steel industry in our country.”He assured investors of the government’s support, including the elimination of brokers and abolishment of punitive levies and taxes.Ruto observed that the consumption of steel will spike as the Government embarks on its infrastructural, manufacturing and affordable housing programmes.He was speaking on Friday at the opening of the Devki integrated steel plant —…

The Main Body of the Kenya Signals Company (KENSIG) deploying to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was Saturday November 19 flagged off at Embakasi Garrison, Nairobi. KENSIG is part of the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in DRC (MONUSCO), their primary task is to provide and support communication connectivity and information technology services to the Mission and the Force.It is a key component in such a mission. Deputy Army Commander (DAC) Maj Gen Peter Muteti flagged off the about 50 personnel. They join other troops from Kenya and regional countries who are in eastern DRC for peacekeeping mission.…

A businessman claims he was robbed Sh6.1 million moments after he had left foreign exchange bureau in Nairobi’s Kilimani area.Mohamed Hajir went to Gigiri police station on Wednesday November 17 afternoon and reported he had been to a foreign exchange bureau and changed US$49,000 to Kenyan shillings in Kilimani area.He was supposed to deliver the cash to Eastleigh to his brother who had given him the same.Hajir had taken a rider from Eastleigh to Kilimani area along Woodvalle Avenue where had converted the cash and was riding back when he was flagged down by a man wearing traffic police uniforms…

A form one student died by suicide at a Nairobi school in a tragic incident. Laureen Ekale, 15 jumped from the first floor of their dormitory at the Ngara Girls High School in Nairobi after leaving a two page note explaining the motive. Police and witnesses said the incident happened Wednesday November 16 as the students were preparing for evening preps. Her colleagues said she went to the balcony of the dormitory at about 6 pm and slid off landing on her head. She was rushed to a local hospital and later referred to Aga Khan Hospital where she was…

American business magnet and philanthropist, Bill Gates visited the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and held discussions with some of the country’s leading research scientists and innovators.During his three-hours visit at Headquarters on Wednesday, November, 16 2022, Gates, the Founder of the multinational technology corporation, the Microsoft Corporation had a brief consultative meeting Director General Prof. Sam Kariuki and members of the top management.KEMRI is one of the recipient of collaborative research funding from The Gates Foundation for close to two decades that has resulted in cutting-edge and impactful research findings of global influence to health policies and bettered health…

Chiefs will have at least five police officers assigned to them and be required to keep work plans and a register of services as the Government mulls empowering and professionalizing grassroots administrators.Interior Cabinet Secretary Professor Kithure Kindiki said the considerations that will come to effect by early next year are intended to make the 3950 chiefs and their 9043 assistants more effective but also more accountable to the public.“We are working towards reorganising ourselves between the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) and the police to ensure, as it was before, that every chief has police officers attached to them to…

The East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) Commander Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah, accompanied by the Armed Forces of the Republic of the Congo (FARDC) 3rd Zone Commander Lieutenant General Mbangu Marcel, Chief of operations Major General Chico Tshitambwe and the Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Emanual Kaputa, on Thursday, 17 November 2022 visited the frontlines of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where there is ongoing conflict. His visit came as a morale booster for troops with whom EACRF is jointly working to plan and conduct operations in the joint area of operations to defeat the Armed Group Elements in the…

The Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Thursday hosted a meeting bringing together the Directorate’s top command including Directors, Regional and formation commanders. Amin held consultative meeting with the top commanders following recent deployments and redeployments of senior officers, aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate in responding to the prevailing security challenges. The meeting at the DCI headquarters was also aimed at creating synergies to deal with the emerging criminal gangs terrorising innocent members of the public in different parts of the country, and coming up with lasting solutions to this challenge, officials said. Amin called…