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Mombasa Maritime Museum Reshapes Kenya's Historical Identity
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Mombasa Maritime Museum Reshapes Kenya's Historical Identity

Kenya's rich maritime history is now showcased at the new Maritime Museum in Mombasa.The facility, located within the Port of Mombasa, covers approximately 800 square meters and promises a comprehensive exploration of…

Apr 12, 2025
Kamande's Life Sentence Upheld as Supreme Court Rejects 'Battered Woman Syndrome' Defense
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Kamande's Life Sentence Upheld as Supreme Court Rejects 'Battered Woman Syndrome' Defense

The Supreme Court of Kenya today rejected a final appeal by Ruth Kamande, upholding her life sentence for the 2015 murder of her boyfriend, Farid Mohammed Halim. Kamande, who gained fame as a former Miss Lang’ata Wome…

Apr 11, 2025
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi Appointed CEO of Kenya's Social Health Authority
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Dr. Mercy Mwangangi Appointed CEO of Kenya's Social Health Authority

Kenya's Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Mercy Mwangangi as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the appointment on Friday…

Apr 11, 2025
Kenyan Job-Seekers Allege Exploitation by Government-run Recruitment Agencies
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Kenyan Job-Seekers Allege Exploitation by Government-run Recruitment Agencies

Dozens of Kenyan job-seekers are alleging exploitation by government-endorsed recruitment agencies, sparking investigations and calls for stricter oversight. The complainants report that they have been left in financi…

Apr 11, 2025
Deadly Land Dispute Results in Four Fatalities, Nine Receiving 30-Year Sentences
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Deadly Land Dispute Results in Four Fatalities, Nine Receiving 30-Year Sentences

In April 2019, a violent eruption in the tranquil Kamaindi village, Tharaka Nithi County, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and the subsequent sentencing of nine people to 30 years in prison. The immediate tr…

Apr 11, 2025
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IEBC Applicant Kigen Reveals Factors Behind Sudden Withdrawal
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IEBC Applicant Kigen Reveals Factors Behind Sudden Withdrawal

Joseph Katwa Kigen, a lawyer with a long-standing professional relationship with President William Ruto, has withdrawn his application for a commissioner position at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission…

Apr 11, 2025
Kenya Gov't Use of Excess Force Over 'Echoes of War' Play by Butere Girls Condemned
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Kenya Gov't Use of Excess Force Over 'Echoes of War' Play by Butere Girls Condemned

A dramatic arts controversy has erupted in Kenya following the staging of "Echoes of War," a play by Butere Girls High School that explores themes of governance and generational conflict. The play, written by former K…

Apr 11, 2025
ODM, Amnesty International Slam Police Action Against Butere Girls Students
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ODM, Amnesty International Slam Police Action Against Butere Girls Students

The National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru has become embroiled in controversy following allegations of police misconduct against students from Butere Girls High School and members of the press. The incident, whic…

Apr 10, 2025
NCCK urges government to introduce nutrition as tested subject in national examinations
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NCCK urges government to introduce nutrition as tested subject in national examinations

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urgently appealed to the government to declare non-communicable diseases (NCDs) a national emergency, citing the escalating health and economic burdens they impose…

Apr 10, 2025
I Watched You Carry So Much: Widow Honours Raila's Longtime Bodyguard in Heartfelt Tribute
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I Watched You Carry So Much: Widow Honours Raila's Longtime Bodyguard in Heartfelt Tribute

George Oduor, a former aide and bodyguard to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died at the age of 57 after a brief illness. He will be buried in Ndori, Bondo. Oduor is survived by his wife, Caren Auma, who describes…

Apr 10, 2025
Ruto-Linked Firm Regains Ownership of 1,643-Acre Ruai Land
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Ruto-Linked Firm Regains Ownership of 1,643-Acre Ruai Land

Renton Company, a firm with reported ties to President William Ruto, has regained temporary control of a contested 1,643-acre parcel of land in Ruai, Nairobi. The Court of Appeal overturned a previous High Court rulin…

Apr 10, 2025
How KDF Prevented Disaster with Controlled Demolition in Mombasa
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How KDF Prevented Disaster with Controlled Demolition in Mombasa

A controlled demolition executed by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at 12:55 PM yesterday brought down a dangerously tilting 11-story building near the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa County, av…

Apr 10, 2025
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MP Iman Falhada Suspended for 90 Days Following Physical Altercation on Parliament Grounds
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MP Iman Falhada Suspended for 90 Days Following Physical Altercation on Parliament Grounds

The National Assembly has sanctioned East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Falhada Dekow Iman with a 90-day suspension following a physical altercation with ODM-nominated MP Umulkheir Harun Mohamed within Pa…

Apr 9, 2025
Ministry Orders Immediate Release of KCSE Certificates Regardless of Fee Arrears
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Ministry Orders Immediate Release of KCSE Certificates Regardless of Fee Arrears

The Ministry of Education has issued a stern directive demanding all secondary schools to immediately release Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates to students, regardless of outstanding fee bal…

Apr 9, 2025
CS Duale Orders Crackdown on Counterfeit Medical Products
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CS Duale Orders Crackdown on Counterfeit Medical Products

Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale has issued a stern directive to regulatory bodies, demanding immediate and decisive action to curb the influx of substandard and counterfeit medical products into Kenya. Speaking at…

Apr 9, 2025
IEBC Selection Panel Under Fire for Adding Six Candidates to Shortlist Without Explanation
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IEBC Selection Panel Under Fire for Adding Six Candidates to Shortlist Without Explanation

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recruitment process is under intense scrutiny after the selection panel added six candidates to the shortlist for chairperson and member positions.This was sh…

Apr 9, 2025
Parliamentary Brawl: Female Kenyan MPs Engage in Physical Altercation Caught on Video
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Parliamentary Brawl: Female Kenyan MPs Engage in Physical Altercation Caught on Video

A physical altercation between Nominated Member of Parliament Umulkheir Harun Mohammed and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Iman disrupted parliamentary proceedings in Nairobi on Tuesday, drawing wi…

Apr 9, 2025
Machakos County Assembly Erupts in Violence as Speaker Impeachment Bid Leaves Three MCAs Injured
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Machakos County Assembly Erupts in Violence as Speaker Impeachment Bid Leaves Three MCAs Injured

The Machakos County Assembly was thrown into turmoil Tuesday as a renewed effort to impeach Speaker Ann Kiusya triggered violent clashes, leaving three MCAs injured and exposing deep fissures within the assembly. Majo…

Apr 8, 2025
Homa Bay Police Officer Commits Suicide After Poisoning Children and Nephew
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Homa Bay Police Officer Commits Suicide After Poisoning Children and Nephew

A police officer in Homa Bay County has allegedly taken his own life after poisoning his two children and nephew. The incident occurred in Kagoga village, sending shockwaves through the local community and raising con…

Apr 8, 2025
Gachagua Alleges President Ruto's Administration Involved in International Corruption Schemes
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Gachagua Alleges President Ruto's Administration Involved in International Corruption Schemes

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has leveled serious accusations against President William Ruto, alleging political manipulation, corruption, and breaches of pre-election agreements. In an interview broadcaste…

Apr 8, 2025
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