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The Nairobi residence of businessman Jimi Wanjigi was subjected to an overnight raid by armed police, leading to allegations of severe misconduct and property damage.
The incident, which took place in the affluent Muthaiga estate, has been described by the family as even more brutal than a previous…
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A British man with suspected ties to terrorism, Jermaine Grant, was deported from Kenya to the UK on Thursday, August 8th.
Grant had been serving a prison sentence in Kenya for possession of bomb-making materials and forgery. Upon his arrival in the UK, he was immediately arrested on an outstanding…
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In June 2024, widespread protests erupted across Kenya as citizens voiced their opposition to the perceived harsh tax policies imposed by President William Ruto's administration.
Despite Ruto's subsequent withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024, the protesters remained unsatisfied and now…
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The newly assembled Cabinet under President William Ruto has been tasked with making the well-being of the Kenyan people their top priority.
Following the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Ruto has emphasized the importance of focusing on the delivery and implementation of programs that will propel…
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga faces a delicate balancing act as he prepares to chair a crucial meeting on August 9.
The meeting, to be held by the Central Management Committee, aims to address the growing disquiet within the party over the allocation of top leadership…
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The Biden administration has expressed deep concerns over the Kenyan government's handling of recent anti-government protests, urging immediate action to address alleged human rights violations.
Senior US State Department official Uzra Zeya has stated that the reported police brutality against…
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a strongly worded letter to the acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, regarding the deployment of civilian police officers to handle the ongoing Nane Nane protests.
In the letter, shared by LSK President Faith Odhiambo, the society…
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Kenyan police officers serving in the UN-backed mission in Haiti can earn a monthly income of up to Sh 280,000, including all supplementary payments.
This information came to light during a vetting session of the Cabinet Secretaries Appointments Committee where Professor Kithure Kindiki, the…
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Former Interior Secretary Fred Matiang'i is laying the groundwork for a potential presidential bid in Kenya's 2027 election.
The once-prominent cabinet member during Uhuru Kenyatta's administration has engaged the services of Dickens and Madson, a Canadian lobbying firm, to bolster his prospects of…
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Today, the Parliament is scheduled to review the report regarding the vetting process of the Cabinet Secretary nominees.
This comes after the Committee on Appointments concluded its assessment and prepared the document for presentation to the House. The vetting process, which spanned four intensive…
