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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Mombasa, Kakamega gubernatorial elections set for August 23

Eric August 10, 2022 0

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) has set August 23 as the day eight regions across the country will hold elections after voting was suspended due to ballot paper mix-up.

The electoral body said the affected areas include Mombasa and Kakamega where the gubernatorial election was suspended due to discrepancies in the ballot papers.

Other areas include, Kacheliba, Kitui Rural ,Pokot South ,and Rongai in Nakuru where an election will be held to elect member of parliament.

The election for Members of County Assemblies of Nyaki West (North Imenti Constituency), Kwa Njenga in Embakasi South will also be held on August 23, 2022.

“Voters in the electroal area deserve a short period to elect their leaders,” Commissioner Francis Wanderi said.

“it will be cost effective since the same equipment and personnel will be deployed with minimum training”.Commissioner Wanderi added.

Monday, July 5, 2021

Vatican: Pope " reacted well" to surgery

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Eric July 05, 2021 0

Pope Francis is doing well after undergoing specialized surgery for colon diverticulitis on Sunday, the Vatican has said.

"The Holy Father reacted well to the surgery carried out under general anesthesia, "Holy See spokesperson Matteo Bruni said in a written statement.

The statement released on Sunday however didn't delve much into the pontiff's condition after the surgery.

The 84-year-old Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital early Sunday after conducting traditional Sunday Angelus prayer in St Peter's Square.

He is expected to convalesce for seven days.

Diverticulitis is an inflammation caused when people develop pouches in the wall of the colon it's usually symptomless but often causes discomfort and bleeding.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella led the nation in wishing the pontiff a speedy recovery.

It was the first time Francis has been hospitalized since his election as Pope in 2013.