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Women Leaders Endorse Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru for Deputy President Role

Several women governors, members of parliament, and local government officials have endorsed Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru to seek a higher political position after her term as governor ends. This endorsement, which…

Sep 27, 2024

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SHIF Training Halted as Unauthorized Kenyans Crash Virtual Session

The Ministry of Health had to stop its training before the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) on Friday after unauthorized Kenyans joined and disrupted the session. As news of the session spread, curiou…

Sep 27, 2024

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KWS Outlines Rules for Upcoming Free National Parks Day

The Kenyan government has announced a one-day waiver of entry fees to national parks and reserves for Kenyan citizens on September 28, 2024, in celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) day…

Sep 27, 2024

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DCI Links Gachagua Allies to Gen Z Protests, Kindiki Tells Parliament

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has evidence indicating that prominent individuals associated with the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were invol…

Sep 26, 2024

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Raila Odinga Visits IBM Research Institute in New York

Raila Odinga, a candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, visited the IBM research institute in Armonk, New York on Thursday, September 26. During his visit, Odinga emphasized the potential of eme…

Sep 26, 2024

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Storm Ravages Kisumu School, Nine Students Hospitalized

A severe storm struck St. Aloys Mayenya Secondary School in Kisumu East Sub-county on Wednesday evening resulting in nine students being hospitalized. The storm, which followed heavy rainfall, caused extensive damage…

Sep 26, 2024

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Mandera Clinches International Green City Award

The Municipality of Mandera, a semi-arid region in Kenya, has garnered international recognition by winning the prestigious Green City Award in the 'Living Green for Climate Change' category. This accolade, presented…

Sep 26, 2024

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Flights Disrupted at JKIA Due to Fuel Shortage, Airport Takeover Talks Ongoing

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is facing another crisis, this time due to a lack of jet fuel which threatens to disrupt flights. This latest incident comes on the heels of a recent strike by airport workers…

Sep 26, 2024

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Gunmen Leave Clues Behind After Killing Businessman in Parklands

A businessman was fatally shot by armed individuals outside his home in Nairobi's Parklands neighbourhood on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9 PM on Kusi Lane as Sagar Panara, 36, was returning from a busi…

Sep 26, 2024

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Murder Trial Delay: Ex-Gor Mahia Star Gatuso's Bail Application Postponed

Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars football player Collins Okoth, also known as Gatuso, will remain in custody until December when the High Court will consider his request to be released on bail. Gatuso, who stands a…

Sep 25, 2024

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Kenyan MPs Vote Down 'Ndengu Bill' Amid Farmer Backlash

The members of Parliament on Tuesday rejected a proposal to impose a new tax on mung beans, commonly known as "ndengu." This bill, which sought to establish a comprehensive framework for the production, processing, an…

Sep 25, 2024

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NGAO Tasked with Registering 12 Million Kenyans for Universal Health Coverage

The National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) has been tasked with spearheading the registration of 12 million Kenyans for the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme, as announced by Interior Cabinet Secre…

Sep 25, 2024

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Revealed: How Kenyan Police Chiefs Profit from Traffic Corruption

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission announced on July 14, 2022, that they had seized assets worth 27 million Kenyan shillings belonging to former senior traffic police officer Gabriel Mulei. Mulei, who had serve…

Sep 25, 2024

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Activists Shield Boniface Mwangi from Arrest During Nairobi Protest

Human rights activists in Nairobi on Tuesday staged a powerful demonstration to prevent the arrest of prominent activist Boniface Mwangi in the city's Central Business District. The peaceful march, dubbed "Justice for…

Sep 24, 2024

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Kenyan Authorities Destroy Sh 4 Million Illegal Fishing Nets in Homa Bay Crackdown

The Kenya Fisheries Service and security officials in Homa Bay county have destroyed illegal fishing nets worth 4 million shillings. The fishing nets were seized during routine inspections at various beaches in the re…

Sep 24, 2024

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Online Drug Glorification by Kenyan Celebrities Prompts Digital Crackdown

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in Kenya has announced a crackdown on content creators and social media influencers who promote drug use. This initiative comes in respon…

Sep 24, 2024

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Raila's AU Ambitions Take Center Stage at UN Assembly

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga intensified his campaign for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. As part of the Kenyan dele…

Sep 24, 2024

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Governor Nassir and Mother Implicated in Blogger's Gang Rape Investigation

The Mombasa Governor has been involved in a case where four suspects are charged with the rape and abduction of a blogger. The Shanzu court on Tuesday saw four suspects brought before it, each denying the charges levi…

Sep 24, 2024

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Nairobi Police Detain Lectures Before Parliament March

On Tuesday afternoon, disorder broke out in Nairobi's city centre as police used tear gas to disperse striking university lecturers. Members of the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Un…

Sep 23, 2024

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Senate to Debate Gachagua's Conduct Following Mungatana's Censure Motion

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has initiated a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, submitting it to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on September 23, 2024. The motion accuses Gachagua of conduct…

Sep 23, 2024