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ODM leader Raila Odinga has clarified his party's position regarding the inclusion of four ODM members in President William Ruto's newly restructured Cabinet. While extending his best wishes to the nominees, Odinga emphasizes that their appointment is not the result of a formal coalition agreement…
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Narc Kenya has formally announced its withdrawal from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition. The party's acting secretary general Asha Bashir on Thursday conveyed this decision through an official letter addressed to the coalition's secretary general Junet Mohammed. The party cites "prevailing…
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Rodrick Lodge, 69, has returned to London after a harrowing experience in Nairobi that left him emotionally and financially devastated. The former United Nations official had fallen victim to an elaborate romance scam that cost him his life savings of Sh15 million (approximately £90,000). The…
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The High Court of Kenya has suspended the further rollout of the new digital identity cards known as Maisha Namba. This decision comes in response to a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative which raises concerns about the process and its potential impact on citizens' rights. The Maisha Namba…
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The Maa Women's Umbrella Network has strongly denounced the disrespectful and abusive behaviour directed at Soipan Tuya on social media platforms. Angeline Yiamiton Siparo, the network's chairperson, voices profound concern over the inappropriate content circulating online, including offensive…
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Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has welcomed his nomination to Cabinet with a show of gratitude to President William Ruto saying he will give it his best if approved. Ruto on Wednesday named Joho the ministerial nominee for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs. The former Mombasa Governor…
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President William Ruto has announced additional appointments to his cabinet including members who support Opposition leader Raila Odinga. This strategic move is part of Ruto's broader vision to establish a government of national unity aimed at addressing Kenya's pressing challenges. The recent…
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Luxury lodges in Kenya's Maasai Mara are experiencing full bookings despite a significant increase in park entrance fees. This surge in reservations is primarily attributed to international guests eager to witness the annual wildebeest migration. However, the dramatic rise in gate fees from $70 to…
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has received a warning that his position in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is at risk. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma accuses Sifuna of disseminating misleading information. The internal conflict has been triggered by a statement bearing Sifuna's signature…
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President William Ruto has initiated a Cabinet reshuffle as announced in a memorandum to the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 23. The changes, communicated by Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, involve both reassignments of existing Cabinet members and the nomination of new appointees. In a notable shift…