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Marsabit ODM Officials Jump Ship, Join Ruto's UDA Party
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Marsabit ODM Officials Jump Ship, Join Ruto's UDA Party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Tuesday welcomed several defectors from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), primarily from Marsabit County's Burji community. This strategic move, announced during a meeting a…

Sep 11, 2024
Nine Kenyan Students Detained for Arson Attack on School Property Worth Millions
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Nine Kenyan Students Detained for Arson Attack on School Property Worth Millions

Nine students from Miathene Boys High School in Meru County were on Tuesday detained after a fire destroyed a dormitory at the school on the evening of July 16, 2024. A series of fires in educational institutions has…

Sep 11, 2024
Passengers Stranded as JKIA Workers Protest Adani Takeover
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Passengers Stranded as JKIA Workers Protest Adani Takeover

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya has been plunged into chaos as airport staff have initiated a strike protesting the government's controversial plans to lease the facility to Adani Enterprises…

Sep 11, 2024
ODM Top Brass to Name Raila's Successor on Wednesday
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ODM Top Brass to Name Raila's Successor on Wednesday

The Central Management Committee, The top decision-making body of ODM, will on Wednesday select an interim party leader to take Raila Odinga's place. This meeting comes as Odinga readies to step down from his 18-year…

Sep 10, 2024
Met Warning: Nairobi and 4 Other Areas to Experience Extreme Weather Changes
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Met Warning: Nairobi and 4 Other Areas to Experience Extreme Weather Changes

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for the week of September 10 to September 16, alerting citizens to prepare for extreme weather conditions. According to Director David Gikungu, the cou…

Sep 10, 2024
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Kenya, US Near Historic Trade Agreement as Negotiations Advance
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Kenya, US Near Historic Trade Agreement as Negotiations Advance

The United States and Kenya are intensifying efforts to conclude a long-delayed free trade agreement as the eighth round of negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) approaches. This pus…

Sep 10, 2024
Former Bomachoge Chache MP Simon Ogari Dies at 68
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Former Bomachoge Chache MP Simon Ogari Dies at 68

Former Bomachoge Chache Member of Parliament Simon Ogari has passed away at the age of 68. Ogari died on Tuesday morning at his residence in Karen, Nairobi, following a prolonged illness. Ogari's political career bega…

Sep 10, 2024
Ichung'wah Dismisses Gachagua's Unity Efforts in Mt Kenya
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Ichung'wah Dismisses Gachagua's Unity Efforts in Mt Kenya

The Mount Kenya unity campaign spearheaded by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited significant political tension, drawing sharp criticism from several Members of Parliament (MPs). This initiative, aimed at co…

Sep 10, 2024
Mt Kenya East Leaders Endorse Kithure Kindiki as Regional Kingpin
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Mt Kenya East Leaders Endorse Kithure Kindiki as Regional Kingpin

The political leaders from the Mt. Kenya East region have endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their regional leader. This endorsement, announced during a press conference on Monday, marks a crucial…

Sep 9, 2024
Safety Crisis in Kenyan Schools as Fire Breaks Out at Ortum Boys
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Safety Crisis in Kenyan Schools as Fire Breaks Out at Ortum Boys

Recent incidents of fires in Kenyan schools have raised significant concerns about student safety. On Monday, Ortum Boys High School experienced a fire that engulfed multiple dormitories, forcing students to evacuate…

Sep 9, 2024
Kisumu's Unique Dining Experience Empowers Blind Community
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Kisumu's Unique Dining Experience Empowers Blind Community

The profound words of Helen Keller, "There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark," took on new meaning during a remarkable event held on August 27, 2024, at…

Sep 9, 2024
Governor Wavinya Ndeti Denies UK Money Laundering Charges Involving Sh679 Million
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Governor Wavinya Ndeti Denies UK Money Laundering Charges Involving Sh679 Million

Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has forcefully refuted online allegations claiming her detention in the United Kingdom for money laundering. The governor has dismissed these accusations of attempting to smuggle…

Sep 9, 2024
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Ruto's Weston Hotel Secures 37 State Tenders Worth Sh57.9 Million
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Ruto's Weston Hotel Secures 37 State Tenders Worth Sh57.9 Million

The Weston Hotel, owned by President William Ruto, has emerged as a prominent recipient of government contracts among Nairobi's hotels since the Kenya Kwanza administration assumed office in September 2022. Data from…

Sep 8, 2024
CS John Mbadi and Alice Wahome Dismiss 12 Senior Staff
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CS John Mbadi and Alice Wahome Dismiss 12 Senior Staff

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome have made significant changes in their ministries. These changes, announced in a Gazette Notice dated September 6, 2024, have resulted in t…

Sep 8, 2024
How a 12-Year-Old Braved Flames at Hillside Endarasha Academy to Save Friends
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How a 12-Year-Old Braved Flames at Hillside Endarasha Academy to Save Friends

On the night of Thursday, September 5, 12-year-old Louis Karinga bravely went back into a burning dormitory of Hillside Endarasha Academy to rescue his two friends even though most adults would have been too afraid to…

Sep 8, 2024
Moses Kuria Promises Compensation to Family of Hyena Attack Victim in Juja
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Moses Kuria Promises Compensation to Family of Hyena Attack Victim in Juja

State House Senior Advisor Moses Kuria on Sunday visited the bereaved family of a four-year-old boy who fell victim to a fatal hyena attack in Juja. During his visit, Kuria pledged to personally oversee the compensati…

Sep 8, 2024
Kenya to Make History as First African Nation to Headline Germany's Bürgerfest
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Kenya to Make History as First African Nation to Headline Germany's Bürgerfest

Kenya is set to make history as the inaugural non-European participant in Germany's esteemed Annual Citizen's Festival, known as Bürgerfest. This prestigious event, scheduled for September 13th and 14th in Berlin, wil…

Sep 7, 2024
Gachagua Renews Mt Kenya Unity Push Following Nyanza Visit
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Gachagua Renews Mt Kenya Unity Push Following Nyanza Visit

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the Mount Kenya region this week and spoke about his recent trip to Luo Nyanza. The four-day excursion to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's stronghold proved enlightening f…

Sep 7, 2024
NGO Calls for Government Scrutiny of Starlink-Safaricom Dispute
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NGO Calls for Government Scrutiny of Starlink-Safaricom Dispute

Kituo Cha Sheria, a prominent Kenyan non-governmental organization, has initiated legal proceedings to support Elon Musk's Starlink entry into the Kenyan market. This action comes in response to claims by Safaricom th…

Sep 6, 2024
Kiambu MP Tables Bill to Create National Address System for Kenya
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Kiambu MP Tables Bill to Create National Address System for Kenya

The Kiambu member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has introduced a new bill that aims to establish a standardized system for assigning unique addresses to every household, business, and institution in Kenya. The primary…

Sep 6, 2024
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