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The High Court has handed lawyer Paul Gicheru a lifeline after it dismissed an application to have him extradited to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Gicheru is a wanted man at the Hague-based court to face charges of bribing witnesses to retract their testimonies in the crimes against…
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The Siaya High Court has blocked Ugenya MP Chris Karan of ODM from being part of the election petition contesting his August 8th victory, for presenting a doctored document in court. Mr Karan, who is listed as the third respondent in a petition filed by former MP David Ochieng, had filed his…
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The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its decision on the petitions challenging President Uhuru's October 26th victory on Monday. Speaking during the closure of the hearings of the two petitions against the October poll on Thursday, Chief Justice said the judges will read their verdict on…
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Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho says that he will continue to push for secession of the coast region and acknowledged that the quest may take up to 10 years. Speaking during the swearing-in of six county executives on Thursday, Joho said the breakaway will allow "real self-determination and good…
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Ruaraka MP Tom Kajwang and former Starehe parliamentary aspirant Steve Mbogo have been arrested by police in Nairobi. The three Nasa leaders were apprehended by police while heading to a rally in Kibera under unclear circumstances and were taken to Kilimani Police…
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A British Member of Parliament has poked holes at Kenya's recent presidential elections, describing it as “total chaos”. Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith said the recent presidential election in Somaliland was way better than the Kenyan one. Goldsmith made the statement while addressing the UK House…
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National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga has described his one week tour to the United States as successful, stating that he achieved his mission. In a video posted on his Facebook page, Raila noted that he was delighted to return to Kenya on Friday after successfully holding discussions…
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Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua says she will not back Deputy President William Ruto's presidential bid in the 2022 general elections. Speaking during an interview with NTV, Karua said she only supported President Uhuru's re-election for a second term and it should not be interpreted that she will…
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Police have banned a National Super Alliance (NASA) public rally scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi to prepare for opposition leader Raila Odinga's grand reception as he arrives from the US on Friday. Nairobi police commander Japheth Koome said the rally by the…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has denied cancelling the October 26th repeat presidential election in 25 constituencies in four Nyanza counties that were affected by violence. Instead, the IEBC said it only postponed the poll in the four affected counties until such a…