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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his attendance to President Uhuru Kenyatta's swearing-in ceremony set for Tuesday. The Times Of Israel reports that Netanyahu will arrive in Nairobi on Tuesday next week to attend the inauguration of President Uhuru as he takes Oath of Office…

National Super Alliance (NASA) principal Musalia Mudavadi has downplayed claims that he, together with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka are warming up to ditch Raila Odinga and the opposition. The Amani National Congress (ANC) leader dismissed speculation doing rounds that he and Kalonzo, who has been…

20 Heads of State are expected to attend President Uhuru Kenyatta's swearing-in ceremony set for Tuesday, the government has confirmed. Speaking during a press briefing at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, government spokesperson Erick Kiraithe noted that high profile guests are expected at…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reacted to the calls by the opposition and a section of members of clergy to amend the constitution and re-introduce the office of the Prime Minister and other posts. Speaking on Thursday in Kirinyaga County, where he launched the Sh19 billion Thiba Dam project, the…

United States Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has given indications that he could be on his way out after representing his country in Kenya for the last five years. Speaking while celebrating Thanksgiving Day, Godec said he was delighted for the “opportunity to have served as US Ambassador in…

The government has rubbished claims that its envoys were soliciting for congratulatory messages from foreign countries for President Uhuru following Monday's Supreme Court decision that upheld his re-election. British newspaper Financial Times had on Tuesday reported that Kenyan envoys were '…

The government has reacted to threats by National Super Alliance (NASA) to hold a parallel ceremony to swear-in Raila Odinga as President next Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) on Thursday, government Spokesman Eric Kiraithe said the state is…

Former United States President Barack Obama and United Nation boss Antonio Guterres are among top world leaders who have been invited to President Uhuru Kenyatta's swearing-in ceremony. The President will take the Oath of Office at a ceremony to he held at Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday in presence of…

A top official in government of Zanzibar has denied having any knowledge of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga's visit. The National Super Alliance (NASA) leader traveled to Zanzibar on Sunday and returned to the country on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Suna East MP Junet Mohamed. In an…

National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga quietly returned to the country following his four-day trip to Zanzibar. Raila's spokesman Dennis Onyango and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale confirmed that Raila jetted back to the the country on Wednesday…