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How Kalonzo's VP Position Led to His 'Watermelon' Nickname

In the aftermath of Kenya's 2007 election, Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka emerged as an unexpected choice for vice president under Mwai Kibaki's leadership. This decision, intended to stabilize a nation on the brink of colla…

Oct 13, 2024

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God is in Control: DP Gachagua Says Ahead of Senate Impeachment Trial

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has today addressed Kenyans with an appeal for peace during a service at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK). His message, delivered on the occasion of the diocese's 34th anniversary…

Oct 13, 2024

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US Embassy in Nairobi Closes for Columbus Day, Services Resume Tuesday

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced a temporary closure on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day, an American federal holiday. This closure will affect all embassy services which are set to…

Oct 13, 2024

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Kenyan Official Lavish South African Birthday Plans Thwarted by 'Powerful Forces'

The impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have sent shockwaves through the political landscape with the National Assembly voting overwhelmingly to impeach him on 11 charges, including gross…

Oct 13, 2024

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Charlene Ruto Dismisses Claims of Mining Corporation Appointment

Charlene Ruto has taken to social media platform X to address and refute claims of her alleged appointment as chairperson of the National Mining Corporation. The rumours stem from a circulating gazette notice on socia…

Oct 12, 2024

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The Fall of Kenya's Delamere Family

The Delamere family has for generations exerted considerable influence across Kenya, their wealth and power symbolizing imperial dominance. The estate's boundaries were fiercely guarded, with trespassers occasionally…

Oct 12, 2024

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MP's Bribery Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Corruption in Kenyan Parliament

In a notable incident, a young Member of Parliament found himself at the centre of a bribery scandal. The legislator allegedly accepted a substantial sum to vote against his colleagues' consensus on a crucial bill. Wh…

Oct 12, 2024

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Raila Heads Party Retreat in Mombasa Amid Gachagua Ouster Debate

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is in Mombasa to chair a crucial ODM National Executive Committee decision-making meeting. This three-day retreat, which commenced on Friday and is set to conclude on Sunday, brings toge…

Oct 12, 2024

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Report: African Wildlife Numbers Drop 76% in Five Decades

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report revealing a deeply concerning trend in Africa's wildlife populations. Between 1970 and 2020, monitored wildlife populations in Africa have plummeted by 76%, a…

Oct 11, 2024

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Court of Appeal Quashes Sirisia MP Waluke's 67-Year Jail Term in NCPB Fraud Case

The Court of Appeal has overturned the hefty penalties imposed on Sirisia MP John Waluke and his co-accused Grace Wakhungu. The court has quashed their 67-year jail terms and Sh2 billion fines which were originally ha…

Oct 11, 2024

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Ruto's Brief Call Ends Hope for Gachagua's Survival

On the morning of October 7, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua received a crucial phone call from President William Ruto while meeting with family members and his legal team at his Karen residence. This call came just…

Oct 11, 2024

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Expatriate Fears Rise After Violent Death of UK Golfer in Mombasa Home

The brutal murder of British golfer John Middleton has sent shockwaves through the community in Mombasa, Kenya, and deeply affected his friends and family in the UK. On October 5, the 61-year-old expatriate was found…

Oct 11, 2024

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Meet the 22-Year-Old Kenyan Breaking Barriers in African Cybersecurity

Stacy Alwanga's path to cybersecurity was unexpected, diverging from her family's medical background and her initial interests in engineering and medicine. Now 22 and working as a cybersecurity engineer at CyberGuard…

Oct 10, 2024

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Senator Raphael Demands Answers from KWS After Lions Spotted in Kwale Estate

Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has called on the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to take immediate action after lions broke out of their park on Wednesday and started wandering freely within the Mackonon estate in Kwa…

Oct 10, 2024

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Bura's Ultimatum: Turn In Your Guns Now, or We'll Take Them by Force

The authorities in Bura Constituency have launched a significant initiative to address the escalating violence in the region. A 48-hour amnesty period has been announced during which residents are encouraged to volunt…

Oct 10, 2024

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Everything You Should Know About Mazingira Day 2024

On October 10, 2024, Kenyans united to observe Mazingira Day, a public holiday dedicated to environmental conservation and the preservation of natural resources. This observance, previously known as Moi Day and later…

Oct 10, 2024

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DCI Rescue Stolen Nakuru Infant in Kitale Operation

Detectives in Kitale town have successfully rescued a 10-month-old infant who had been abducted from Kuresoi, Nakuru County. The swift action led to the apprehension of two suspects believed to be involved in a child…

Oct 10, 2024

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Gachagua Seeks CJ Koome's Intervention in Impeachment Battle

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently embroiled in a controversial legal battle to halt his impeachment process. Represented by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, Gachagua appeared before High Court Judge Lawrence Mu…

Oct 10, 2024

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High-Tech Tracking as Nakuru's Wildlife Census Goes Digital

The complex process of wildlife census at Nakuru National Park began on September 11, with Stephen Ndambuki, a senior research scientist from the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), meticulously reviewing…

Oct 9, 2024

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How KEBS Fraudsters Hired Police Station and Duped Officers in Bold Extortion Scam

On Tuesday, detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended two individuals in Mombasa for allegedly extorting money from local shop owners. The suspects, Tabitha Kwena and Wycliffe Nyaman…

Oct 9, 2024