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Kenya has firmly rejected accusations that it has deployed mercenaries to Ukraine.
The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei refutes these claims, highlighting Kenya's commitment to international conventions against mercenary activities. This response comes after Russia alleged the…
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The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has issued a security alert regarding a recent rise in crime within residential estates in Nairobi County.
The advisory, released on March 15, highlights an uptick in incidents such as phone and purse snatching. In response to these concerns, the Embassy urges American…
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Doctors affiliated with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) on Thursday initiated a nationwide strike, crippling healthcare services in public hospitals across the country.
This action stems from a long-standing dispute regarding the placement of intern doctors and the…
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Joseph Irungu, known as Jowie, has formally declared his intention to appeal against his recent conviction and the subsequent death sentence issued against him.
Jowie, represented by his lawyer Andrew Muge, has clarified his intent to challenge both the verdict and the severity of the penalty. In…
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The Kenyan Supreme Court is navigating a complex case concerning the sentencing of sex offenders.
The central question revolves around the constitutionality and efficacy of mandatory minimum sentences stipulated in the Sexual Offences Act. On one hand, the Director of Public Prosecution Renson…
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Joseph Irungu, also known as Jowie, has been handed a death sentence by a Nairobi court following the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.
Monica, the eldest daughter of Paul Kimani Ngarama, was tragically killed in her apartment at Lamuria Garden on the night of September 19, 2018. The murder…
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Despite not executing in over 35 years, Kenya retains the death penalty on its books.
This article examines the reasons behind the growing momentum for the abolition of the death penalty in Kenya. Lack of public awareness seems to be the primary reason for the persistence of the death penalty.…
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Kenyan Senate has overwhelmingly passed the Affordable Housing Bill.
The bill's passage marks a victory for the Kenya Kwanza administration despite opposition from a section of lawmakers. The legislation garnered 27 votes in favor with only 10 senators rejecting it. This decisive outcome follows a…
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Kenya Kwanza has 24 hours to nominate three candidates for the Election Audit panel as outlined in the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report.
This report, championed by National Assembly Majority Leader and NADCO Co-Chairperson Kimani Ichung’wah was sanctioned by Parliament on February 22.…
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The Kenyan government has denied a request from alcohol manufacturers to pause the recently implemented directive aimed at curbing the production and sale of illicit brews and drugs.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government's commitment to tackling this national…
