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72,000 Kenyan Village Elders to Receive Sh7,000 Monthly in Proposed Plan
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72,000 Kenyan Village Elders to Receive Sh7,000 Monthly in Proposed Plan

The Kenyan government is considering providing a monthly allowance of up to Sh7,000 to village elders, as proposed by the Interior Ministry led by Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. The proposal was highlighted during…

Aug 11, 2024
Ruto Heads to Rwanda for Kagame's Fourth Term Inauguration
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Ruto Heads to Rwanda for Kagame's Fourth Term Inauguration

President William Ruto has departed for Rwanda to attend the inauguration of President Paul Kagame for his fourth term, scheduled for Sunday. Ruto's spokesperson Hussein Mohamed emphasizes the importance of this trip…

Aug 11, 2024
Ruto Backs Kirinyaga's Industrial City, Promising 150,000 New Jobs
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Ruto Backs Kirinyaga's Industrial City, Promising 150,000 New Jobs

Kirinyaga's Governor Anne Waiguru has revealed that the upcoming Sagana Industrial City project will generate approximately 150,000 job opportunities once fully operational. On Saturday, at the inauguration ceremony g…

Aug 10, 2024
Gachagua-Nyoro Rivalry Steals the Show at Ruto's Murang'a Tour
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Gachagua-Nyoro Rivalry Steals the Show at Ruto's Murang'a Tour

The political rivalry between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro played out publicly as they accompanied President William Ruto on his tour of Murang'a County on Friday, August 9. President R…

Aug 10, 2024
Guns, Masks, and Terror: Wanjigi Family Breaks Silence on Police Raid
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Guns, Masks, and Terror: Wanjigi Family Breaks Silence on Police Raid

The Nairobi residence of businessman Jimi Wanjigi was subjected to an overnight raid by armed police, leading to allegations of severe misconduct and property damage. The incident, which took place in the affluent Mut…

Aug 9, 2024
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British Terror Suspect Deported from Kenya
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British Terror Suspect Deported from Kenya

A British man with suspected ties to terrorism, Jermaine Grant, was deported from Kenya to the UK on Thursday, August 8th. Grant had been serving a prison sentence in Kenya for possession of bomb-making materials and…

Aug 9, 2024
"Ruto Must Go?" Exploring the Constitutional Pathways for Removing a Kenyan President
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"Ruto Must Go?" Exploring the Constitutional Pathways for Removing a Kenyan President

In June 2024, widespread protests erupted across Kenya as citizens voiced their opposition to the perceived harsh tax policies imposed by President William Ruto's administration. Despite Ruto's subsequent withdrawal o…

Aug 8, 2024
Ruto's Reconstituted Cabinet Faces Mandate to Eradicate Corruption and Incompetence
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Ruto's Reconstituted Cabinet Faces Mandate to Eradicate Corruption and Incompetence

The newly assembled Cabinet under President William Ruto has been tasked with making the well-being of the Kenyan people their top priority. Following the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Ruto has emphasized the impo…

Aug 8, 2024
Raila Calls for Critical ODM Meeting Amid Leadership Wrangles
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Raila Calls for Critical ODM Meeting Amid Leadership Wrangles

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga faces a delicate balancing act as he prepares to chair a crucial meeting on August 9. The meeting, to be held by the Central Management Committee, aims to add…

Aug 8, 2024
US Blasts Ruto's Administration for Excessive Force and Repression of Protesters
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US Blasts Ruto's Administration for Excessive Force and Repression of Protesters

The Biden administration has expressed deep concerns over the Kenyan government's handling of recent anti-government protests, urging immediate action to address alleged human rights violations. Senior US State Depart…

Aug 8, 2024
LSK Demands Police Accountability Over Masked Officers During Nane Nane Protests
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LSK Demands Police Accountability Over Masked Officers During Nane Nane Protests

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a strongly worded letter to the acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, regarding the deployment of civilian police officers to handle the ongoing Nane Nane pro…

Aug 8, 2024
Salary Details of Kenyan Police in Haiti Mission
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Salary Details of Kenyan Police in Haiti Mission

Kenyan police officers serving in the UN-backed mission in Haiti can earn a monthly income of up to Sh 280,000, including all supplementary payments. This information came to light during a vetting session of the Cabi…

Aug 7, 2024
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Matiang'i Lays Foundation for 2027 Presidential Bid
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Matiang'i Lays Foundation for 2027 Presidential Bid

Former Interior Secretary Fred Matiang'i is laying the groundwork for a potential presidential bid in Kenya's 2027 election. The once-prominent cabinet member during Uhuru Kenyatta's administration has engaged the ser…

Aug 7, 2024
Parliament to Decide Fate of 20 Cabinet Nominees in Today's Session
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Parliament to Decide Fate of 20 Cabinet Nominees in Today's Session

Today, the Parliament is scheduled to review the report regarding the vetting process of the Cabinet Secretary nominees. This comes after the Committee on Appointments concluded its assessment and prepared the documen…

Aug 7, 2024
ODM Leaders Urge Youth to Cancel Nane Nane Protests
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ODM Leaders Urge Youth to Cancel Nane Nane Protests

ODM leaders in Nairobi have requested the youth to reconsider Thursday's anti-government protest plans. Makadara MP George Aladwa, who chairs the Nairobi ODM branch, has led the appeal to organizers of the Nane Nane d…

Aug 7, 2024
PLO Lumumba to Host African Affairs Program on Russian State TV
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PLO Lumumba to Host African Affairs Program on Russian State TV

Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, a distinguished Kenyan lawyer and orator, has been unveiled as the host of a new television program on RT, a global network owned by the Russian government. The show, titled "Lum…

Aug 6, 2024
Peter Munya Exposes How Raila Sidestepped Azimio Principals
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Peter Munya Exposes How Raila Sidestepped Azimio Principals

The Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has revealed significant divisions within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, stemming from actions taken by its leader Raila Odinga. Peter Munya has voiced concerns ove…

Aug 6, 2024
Uasin Gishu Woman Rep. Gladys Shollei Reveals 267 Cancer-Linked Fertilizers in Kenya, Faces Death Threats
Kenya

Uasin Gishu Woman Rep. Gladys Shollei Reveals 267 Cancer-Linked Fertilizers in Kenya, Faces Death Threats

The Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei has raised a concerning issue regarding the sale of potentially harmful fertilizers in Kenya. On Tuesday, she announced the submission of a petition that calls…

Aug 6, 2024
Kenya Braces for 'Nane Nane' Protests as Economic Concerns Mount
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Kenya Braces for 'Nane Nane' Protests as Economic Concerns Mount

As Kenya approaches the highly anticipated 'Nane Nane' demonstrations on August 8, 2024, the nation braces for what could be the largest clash yet between protesters and government forces. These upcoming protests emer…

Aug 6, 2024
Moses Kuria, Raila Forge Unexpected Alliance for National Dialogue
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Moses Kuria, Raila Forge Unexpected Alliance for National Dialogue

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced his intention to collaborate closely with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. This unexpected alliance comes in the wake of Kuria's exclusion from Pres…

Aug 5, 2024
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