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Opposition leader Raila Odinga has lashed out at Deputy President William Ruto over remarks Ruto made during President Kenyatta's visit to Kisumu on Thursday. Speaking when he accompanied Kenyatta and Odinga during the visit, Ruto said:" Ukiona President Kenyatta akiwa pande hii, Baba (Raila)…

The new Kenyan education curriculum will be rolled out from January 2020, the government has announced. Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday, Education Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed says the pilot for the new education system has been extended for 12 months to give her ministry and…

Deported Kenyan-Canadian lawyer Miguna Miguna has expressed confidence that the Appellate Court will rule in his favor should the government decide to appeal Friday's high court judgment. Reacting to reports that the State is considering appealing Justice Chacha Mwita's ruling, the self-declared…

The United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee has endorsed Kyle McCarter. President Donald Trump's nominee for American ambassador to Kenya. McCarter has moved closer to securing the prestigious position after the US Senate panel endorsed his nomination by a 12-9 vote on Thursday. All…

President Kenyatta and billionaire businessman Jimi Wanjigi have buried the hatchet following Friday meeting. Citizen Digital reports that the two political adversaries ended their differences during President Kenyatta’s visit to opposition leader Raila Odinga's rural home in Bondo, Siaya County on…

Police in Nakuru town have arrested six suspects believed to be part of a group behind Mpesa fraud. Police say the six include a 22-year-old woman who operates an Mpesa shop in Nakuru's Bondeni estate and who is suspected to be the leader of the syndicate. The fraudsters allegedly send random…

Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet says traffic officers will be conducting daytime alco-blow tests on motorists during the festival season. Boinnet says the change of tact is aimed at nabbing drivers who drive while drunk during the day.  Boinnet further notes that drunk-driving is…

President Kenyatta has appeared to endorse a push for a referendum to introduce changes to the constitution in order to alter the structure of leadership in the country. Speaking in Kisumu in company of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, President Kenyatta says "winner-takes-all…

A popular United States travel magazine has listed Nairobi among six must-visit cities in Africa. American monthly consumer travel magazine, Travel+Leisure describes Nairobi as East Africa’s hub and home of emergent design collections from across the continent. The 47-year-old magazine which has a…

The Association of Civilian Gun owners has sued Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i for revoking their licenses. In a petition filed at Milimani Law Courts, the association wants Matiang’i’s directive that revoked their licenses be suspended pending hearing and determination of their petition…