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IG Kanja, DCI Amin Testify in Court About Mlolongo Disappearances
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IG Kanja, DCI Amin Testify in Court About Mlolongo Disappearances

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin recently appeared in court in response to a judicial order regarding the case of three missing individuals alleged to have…

Jan 30, 2025
Rising Tourist Harassment at Kenya's Beaches Forces Regulatory Response
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Rising Tourist Harassment at Kenya's Beaches Forces Regulatory Response

Call for Regulatory Measures as Tourists Experience Rising Harassment at Kenya's Beaches Recent incidents of harassment involving tourists at Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach in Mombasa have ignited concerns among stakehold…

Jan 30, 2025
How Naivasha Teen's Murder Was Solved Through Blood Evidence in Boy's Room
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How Naivasha Teen's Murder Was Solved Through Blood Evidence in Boy's Room

On November 28, 2019, the town of Naivasha faced an unimaginable tragedy with the murder of 15-year-old Valerian Njeri, a Form Two student at Mary Leakey Girls' School. The unfortunate incident occurred mere hours aft…

Jan 29, 2025
Kenya Slashes Airport Fees, Modernizes Infrastructure in Major Tourism Push
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Kenya Slashes Airport Fees, Modernizes Infrastructure in Major Tourism Push

As Kenya navigates the post-pandemic landscape, the government is launching an ambitious strategy aimed at revitalizing its tourism sector and reinforcing the country’s position as a premier destination in Africa. Wit…

Jan 29, 2025
Atwoli Challenges Gachagua's Strategy to Mobilize Kenya's Workforce Against Ruto
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Atwoli Challenges Gachagua's Strategy to Mobilize Kenya's Workforce Against Ruto

As Kenya approaches its 2027 general elections, the debate surrounding taxation and its implications for salaried workers is intensifying. Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli h…

Jan 29, 2025
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13 Lawyers Seek Removal of Kenya's Top Judges Following Practice Ban
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13 Lawyers Seek Removal of Kenya's Top Judges Following Practice Ban

The Kenyan judiciary is facing a critical crisis following a petition submitted by 13 advocates from Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP. The petition calls for the removal of all seven Supreme Court judges, including…

Jan 29, 2025
Kenyan High Court Bans Patient Detention Over Unpaid Hospital Bills
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Kenyan High Court Bans Patient Detention Over Unpaid Hospital Bills

The High Court has ruled that hospitals are prohibited from detaining patients to recover unpaid medical bills. Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered the ruling yesterday, asserting that holding treated and recovered pat…

Jan 29, 2025
Violence Erupts in Congo's Goma as Protesters Target Kenyan Embassy in Kinshasa
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Violence Erupts in Congo's Goma as Protesters Target Kenyan Embassy in Kinshasa

Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, has descended into chaos following a significant military offensive by the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly receiving support from Rwanda. The situation has rapidly deterio…

Jan 28, 2025
Kenyan Fashion Icon Wandia Gichuru Named in Forbes 50 Over 50 List
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Kenyan Fashion Icon Wandia Gichuru Named in Forbes 50 Over 50 List

Prominent Kenyan fashion designer Wandia Gichuru has received significant recognition as she was included in Forbes' esteemed 50 Over 50. The Global 2025 list honours individuals over 50 who have made impactful contri…

Jan 28, 2025
Assault on Kenya Power Workers Causes Extended Roysambu Blackout
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Assault on Kenya Power Workers Causes Extended Roysambu Blackout

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has linked a recent power outage impacting Kenyatta University students to a violent incident that obstructed efforts to replace a transformer in the Kiwanja area of Roysamb…

Jan 28, 2025
Kabogo: No Plans to Shut Down Social Media
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Kabogo: No Plans to Shut Down Social Media

In a recent interview on Citizen TV, William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, unequivocally denied any plans to shut down social media platforms in Kenya. During the discussion, Kabogo emphas…

Jan 28, 2025
Mungiki's Shadow Still Haunts Nyandarua's Equator Crossing Market Two Decades Later
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Mungiki's Shadow Still Haunts Nyandarua's Equator Crossing Market Two Decades Later

The Equator Crossing market in Ndaragua Constituency, Nyandarua County, stands largely abandoned nearly two decades after the notorious Mungiki gang wreaked havoc in the area. Once a bustling hub for traders and touri…

Jan 28, 2025
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Gachagua Vows to Abolish Housing Levy if Coalition Wins
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Gachagua Vows to Abolish Housing Levy if Coalition Wins

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his plans to establish a grand coalition to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. This announcement was made during the launch of the Democratic Ac…

Jan 28, 2025
Engineers' Institution Denounces Jumwa's Appointment to Kenya Roads Board
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Engineers' Institution Denounces Jumwa's Appointment to Kenya Roads Board

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has raised concerns regarding the recent appointment of Aisha Jumwa as the chair of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). In a statement issued on January 27, the IEK argues that Jum…

Jan 27, 2025
Kenya Loses 13 Lives Daily to Road Accidents, New Report Shows
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Kenya Loses 13 Lives Daily to Road Accidents, New Report Shows

In a concerning trend, Kenya witnessed a significant rise in road fatalities in 2024, as deaths exceeded the previous year's count by approximately 400 lives. According to data released by the National Transport and S…

Jan 27, 2025
Kenya Tourism Board Launches India Roadshows as Visitor Numbers Rise
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Kenya Tourism Board Launches India Roadshows as Visitor Numbers Rise

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has initiated a series of roadshows in major Indian cities including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Kolkata. This initiative aims to bolster tourism from India, which has shown a promising gro…

Jan 27, 2025
President Ruto Names Nine-Member Panel to Recruit New IEBC Commissioner
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President Ruto Names Nine-Member Panel to Recruit New IEBC Commissioner

President William Ruto has formally appointed nine members to the selection panel tasked with recruiting commissioners for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). This decision, documented in a Ken…

Jan 27, 2025
Top Kenya Leaders Seek Coalition Partners Two Years Before Polls
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Top Kenya Leaders Seek Coalition Partners Two Years Before Polls

As Kenya's political landscape heats up in anticipation of the next General Election, early campaign activity is gaining momentum, characterized by strategic manoeuvres and coalition-building among key political figur…

Jan 27, 2025
Knec Issues Strict Mid-Year KCSE Exam Guidelines for July 2025
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Knec Issues Strict Mid-Year KCSE Exam Guidelines for July 2025

The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) has announced new guidelines for the inaugural mid-year Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination, set to take place in July. This exam introduces stric…

Jan 26, 2025
Over 10,000 Viewers Tune into Gachagua's Inaugural TikTok Live Session
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Over 10,000 Viewers Tune into Gachagua's Inaugural TikTok Live Session

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made his debut on TikTok with a two-hour live session that attracted over 10,000 viewers. This foray into the platform underscores a growing trend among Kenyan politicians…

Jan 26, 2025
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