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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has commenced probe into how a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) employee has managed to amass wealth of Sh650 million. Joseph Chege Gikonyo, who is on Sh119, 617 monthly salary at the tax agency, accumulated wealth worth 650 million over a period 18…
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NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua's petition challenging election of Anne Waiguru as Kirinyaga Governor has taken a new twist after two Appeals Court judges recused themselves from the case. Justices Fatuma Sichale and Sankale Kantai said they were uncomfortable to hear the petition citing their close…
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Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has trashed a fake letter circulating on social media and claiming that he has resigned from his seat. The fake resignation letter bore Mike Sonko's signature and was addressed to Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi. The letter cited frustrations by the…
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President Kenyatta has forwarded to Parliament names of nine nominee ambassadors to represent Kenya in different foreign missions for vetting and approval. Immediate former State House spokesperson and head of Presidential Service Communication Unit (PSCU) Manoah Esipisu will be Kenya's ambassador…
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has cemented its Category One status issued last year by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). JKIA has scored 78 per cent on the safety audit carried out between July 2nd and July 12th by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The…
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Tests by the Government Chemist have reportedly confirmed contraband sugar recently nabbed in different parts of the country is contaminated with heavy metals including mercury. The Star and People Daily report that a preliminary report from the Government Chemist indicates that sugar samples taken…
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The government is set launch an appeal against a decision by the High Court stopping the implementation of new taxes on Kenyans contained in Finance Bill 2018. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich said the government through the office of the Attorney-General will file an appeal this…
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The government is set to create a single digital registration and identification platform for all Kenyans. ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru said the process of setting up of the platform dubbed, National Integrated Identity Management System is at an advanced stage.  “It’s critical that we…
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has thwarted a plan to impeach Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen. A last minute call from the President on Sunday rescued Murkomen from being ousted from his lucrative role in the Senate, Daily Nation reports. Plans to kick out Murkomen from the position were in top…
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Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter has declared war on Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid. Taking to social media, the vocal youthful MP vowed to launch a countrywide campaign against the Deputy President's quest to succeed President Kenyatta in the next elections.…