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IEBC Panel Member Oloo Resigns Advisory Role Amid Conflict of Interest Claims
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IEBC Panel Member Oloo Resigns Advisory Role Amid Conflict of Interest Claims

In response to growing political scrutiny, Professor Adams Oloo, a member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, has firmly declined calls for his resignation amid concerns over…

Feb 12, 2025
Why Kenya's Mortuary Science Course is Drawing Hundreds of Applicants
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Why Kenya's Mortuary Science Course is Drawing Hundreds of Applicants

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is witnessing a significant increase in applications for its mortuary science courses, which were launched in March 2023. The program has quickly gained traction, with 250 app…

Feb 11, 2025
Heated Debate Erupts in Kenya's National Assembly Over Majority Status
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Heated Debate Erupts in Kenya's National Assembly Over Majority Status

On Tuesday, the National Assembly of Kenya was the stage for a contentious debate surrounding the leadership roles of the Majority and Minority factions. The conflict was ignited by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, who…

Feb 11, 2025
Senator Methu Challenges Decision to Send 100 MPs to AU Elections in Ethiopia
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Senator Methu Challenges Decision to Send 100 MPs to AU Elections in Ethiopia

Concerns have been raised by Nyandarua Senator John Methu regarding the planned participation of numerous Kenyan lawmakers in Raila Odinga's delegation for the African Union Chair elections set to take place in Addis…

Feb 11, 2025
2024 Best Performing Counties and Governors
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2024 Best Performing Counties and Governors

Murang’a County has secured the top spot in Kenya’s latest County Index conducted by Infotrak, garnering an impressive score of 52 percent in a survey carried out between November and December of the previous year. Th…

Feb 11, 2025
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Mount Kenya Leaders Clash Over Political Loyalty as Kindiki Challenges Former DP Gachagua
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Mount Kenya Leaders Clash Over Political Loyalty as Kindiki Challenges Former DP Gachagua

Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has publicly criticized Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga's comments regarding Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata. Kioni describes Kahiga's remarks as "unwarranted and unacceptable,"…

Feb 11, 2025
Thanks, But No: South African Whites Decline Trump's Migration Plan
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Thanks, But No: South African Whites Decline Trump's Migration Plan

In a recent executive order, President Donald Trump announced a reduction in the US aid to South Africa, citing the country’s land expropriation act signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This controversial legislation…

Feb 10, 2025
JKIA Officials Under Scrutiny as Human Trafficking Network Exposed
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JKIA Officials Under Scrutiny as Human Trafficking Network Exposed

Kenya is confronting a troubling surge in human trafficking incidents, drawing international attention and concern. Recent cases have revealed alarming complicity among individuals within the transportation and immigr…

Feb 10, 2025
MP Sudi Questions Kalonzo Musyoka Over Viral Photo With Late PA's Son in Kitui
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MP Sudi Questions Kalonzo Musyoka Over Viral Photo With Late PA's Son in Kitui

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has publicly called out Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka following the circulation of a controversial photograph over the weekend. The image, which features Musyoka alongside a you…

Feb 10, 2025
We Won't Back Ruto in 2027, ODM Officials Declare
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We Won't Back Ruto in 2027, ODM Officials Declare

Opposition leader Raila Odinga allies have reaffirmed their support for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), distancing themselves from President William Ruto's administration. This shift positions ODM to actively pu…

Feb 10, 2025
Food Poisoning Incident at Embu School Contained, All Students Stable
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Food Poisoning Incident at Embu School Contained, All Students Stable

Health officials have effectively addressed a food poisoning incident at St. Thomas Aquinas Igumori Secondary School in Embu County. Public Health Permanent Secretary Mary Muthoni confirmed on Monday that her departme…

Feb 10, 2025
Wetang'ula Leads Tributes as Kenya Mourns Speaker Kingi's Father's Death
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Wetang'ula Leads Tributes as Kenya Mourns Speaker Kingi's Father's Death

In a wave of heartfelt condolences, prominent leaders have expressed their sympathies to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and his family following the death of his father, Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa, as announced by Speaker Kingi…

Feb 10, 2025
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Nairobi High Court Orders Makini School to Pay Sh600,000 for Unjust Student Expulsions
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Nairobi High Court Orders Makini School to Pay Sh600,000 for Unjust Student Expulsions

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered Makini School to compensate the parents of two minors, identified by the alias RAB, with Sh600,000 following their expulsion from the institution. Justice Lawrence Mugambi preside…

Feb 9, 2025
Raila's Legacy at Stake as AUC Election Nears
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Raila's Legacy at Stake as AUC Election Nears

In a critical moment for Kenyan politics, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is on the verge of potentially securing a historic nomination as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The election, sc…

Feb 9, 2025
Kalonzo Calls Azimio Meeting After Court Affirms Coalition's Majority Status
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Kalonzo Calls Azimio Meeting After Court Affirms Coalition's Majority Status

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced plans to convene a meeting with officials from the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition, which includes representatives from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Jub…

Feb 9, 2025
Court to Rule on Removal of Parliament's Skeleton Carvings in June
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Court to Rule on Removal of Parliament's Skeleton Carvings in June

Justice Chacha Mwita is poised to issue a ruling in June regarding a contentious legal case that could compel the Parliament of Kenya to remove the skeleton carvings at the entrance of the National Assembly and on the…

Feb 8, 2025
Why Putting Food on the Table is Now a Struggle in Nairobi
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Why Putting Food on the Table is Now a Struggle in Nairobi

Nairobi is grappling with a severe food and energy crisis, as escalating prices prompt residents, particularly in informal settlements, to forgo essential meals. According to a recent report from the African Cities Re…

Feb 8, 2025
'Court Order Won't Stop Me,' Speaker Wetang'ula Defies High Court Directive
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'Court Order Won't Stop Me,' Speaker Wetang'ula Defies High Court Directive

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared his intention to retain both his roles as Speaker and party leader of Ford-Kenya, despite a recent High Court ruling that pronounced his dual position unconstitu…

Feb 8, 2025
Nairobi River Restoration Project Expands to Employ 50,000 Youth
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Nairobi River Restoration Project Expands to Employ 50,000 Youth

In a move to restore the Nairobi River Basin and create employment opportunities for young people, the Kenyan government has announced the engagement of an additional 30,000 youth, raising the total participation in t…

Feb 8, 2025
Parents' Anguish Grows as Baby's Body Disappears from Nakuru Hospital
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Parents' Anguish Grows as Baby's Body Disappears from Nakuru Hospital

The Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital is facing significant backlash following the disturbing disappearance of a seven-month-old infant’s body from its mortuary. This has intensified the grief of the child's paren…

Feb 8, 2025
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