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An American couple has reunited with their 3-year-old adopted Kenyan child who had been taken away from them by government authorities in April this year.
Plain-clothed police officers are said to have taken away the boy after storming the house of Matt and Daisy Mazzoncini, an American couple that…
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Members of Parliament on Thursday blocked debate on a petition touching on homosexuality.
This was after the National Assembly’s Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) asked for more time to deliberate on a petition seeking to have organizations funding the Kenyan gay community identified…
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The Kenyan wife of missing Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen is set to face murder charges following his mysterious disappearance in July.
On Thursday, the prosecution pressed murder charges against Sarah Wairimu but the court directed that she undergo a mental health test before taking plea.
Ms. Wairimu is…
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The government has announced a ban on the adoption of Kenyan children by foreign nationals.
The ban was declared following a special Cabinet meeting chaired by President Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi on Thursday morning.
The meeting also agreed to overhaul operations at the Child Welfare…
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Detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched a manhunt for notorious Kenyan female serial criminal Jane Wawira Mugo.
In a statement, DCI indicated that Jane is wanted for various criminal offences including robbery with violence, impersonation and threatening to kill.…
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Six suspects accused of stealing Sh72 million in Nairobi West last week were on Wednesday freed on Sh1 million bond.
In a ruling, Milimani Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi said the prosecution failed to give compelling reasons as to why the accused persons should not be granted bail.
While opposing…
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23 candidates have been cleared by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to run for Kibra MP Seat.
IEBC said 16 candidates will contest under various political parties while seven will run as independent candidates.
In a statement, the electoral commission indicated that a…
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Pope Francis on Tuesday sent a message of blessings and best wishes to Kenyans and President Kenyatta.
The Pontiff sent the message when he passed through the Kenyan airspace while flying back to Rome following a tour to Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Pope Francis, who is the leader of the…
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President Kenyatta has rejected Members of Parliament’s push for increased travel allowances.
MPs were seeking to raise their domestic and international travel allowances through the Parliamentary Service Bill, 2019, but President Uhuru declined to sign it.
“In the exercise of powers…
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Wiper Party has denied reports that it nominated singer Jackson Ngechu Makini, alias CMB Prezzo, as its candidate in the November 7th Kibra by-election.
In a statement on Tuesday evening, Wiper said the announcement of Prezzo as its candidate was made after the party’s Twitter account was hacked.…
