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Rex Masai's Mother Decries Suspicious Handling of Son's Death

The investigation into the death of Rex Masai, a 29-year-old protester allegedly shot by police during demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024, has come to a frustrating standstill. The sole eyewitness has retrac…

Jul 26, 2024

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Haiti's 'Barbecue' Inks Truce with Rivals, Calls for Dialogue as Kenyan Forces Expand Operations

Jimmy Chérizier, widely known as "Barbecue," has signed a peace treaty aimed at curbing the ongoing gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation. This agreement has emerged from a closed-door meeting among various gang…

Jul 26, 2024

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Petition Filed to Block Mbadi, Oparanya, Wandayi, Joho Cabinet Appointments

A petition has been filed to prevent President William Ruto from appointing certain individuals as ministers in his government. This case, brought forward by the Executive Director of the Commission for Human Rights…

Jul 26, 2024

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ODM Leaders Scramble for Key Roles as Senior Members Join Cabinet

The recent exodus of prominent Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) figures to government positions has ignited a political storm within the party. Members are now vying for crucial minority leadership roles in the Nation…

Jul 26, 2024

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Odinga Clarifies ODM Stance on Cabinet Appointments, Emphasizes No Coalition with UDA

ODM leader Raila Odinga has clarified his party's position regarding the inclusion of four ODM members in President William Ruto's newly restructured Cabinet. While extending his best wishes to the nominees, Odinga em…

Jul 25, 2024

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Martha Karua's Narc Kenya Announces Departure from Azimio Coalition

Narc Kenya has formally announced its withdrawal from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition. The party's acting secretary general Asha Bashir on Thursday conveyed this decision through an official letter addressed t…

Jul 25, 2024

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Duped British Man Flies Home Penniless After Sh15 Million Romance Scam in Kenya

Rodrick Lodge, 69, has returned to London after a harrowing experience in Nairobi that left him emotionally and financially devastated. The former United Nations official had fallen victim to an elaborate romance scam…

Jul 25, 2024

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High Court Suspends Maisha Namba Rollout Amid Privacy Concerns

The High Court of Kenya has suspended the further rollout of the new digital identity cards known as Maisha Namba. This decision comes in response to a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative which raises concerns…

Jul 25, 2024

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Women's Group Denounces Online Attacks Against Defense Secretary Nominee Tuya

The Maa Women's Umbrella Network has strongly denounced the disrespectful and abusive behaviour directed at Soipan Tuya on social media platforms. Angeline Yiamiton Siparo, the network's chairperson, voices profound c…

Jul 24, 2024

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Joho Extends Gratitude to Ruto for Cabinet Nomination

Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has welcomed his nomination to Cabinet with a show of gratitude to President William Ruto saying he will give it his best if approved. Ruto on Wednesday named Joho the ministerial n…

Jul 24, 2024

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President Ruto Nominates Opposition Figures in Cabinet Reshuffle

President William Ruto has announced additional appointments to his cabinet including members who support Opposition leader Raila Odinga. This strategic move is part of Ruto's broader vision to establish a government…

Jul 24, 2024

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Maasai Mara Fee Hike Drives Tourists to Serengeti as Wildebeest Migration Begins

Luxury lodges in Kenya's Maasai Mara are experiencing full bookings despite a significant increase in park entrance fees. This surge in reservations is primarily attributed to international guests eager to witness the…

Jul 23, 2024

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ODM Rift Widens: Kaluma Threatens Sifuna's Removal for Opposing Raila-Ruto Talks

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has received a warning that his position in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is at risk. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma accuses Sifuna of disseminating misleading information. The…

Jul 23, 2024

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Ruto Appoints Soipan Tuya as Defence CS as Duale Moves to Environment Ministry

President William Ruto has initiated a Cabinet reshuffle as announced in a memorandum to the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 23. The changes, communicated by Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, involve both reassignments of…

Jul 23, 2024

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Nairobi Unrest: Bungei Addresses Demonstrators, JKIA Operations Slow

Anti-government protesters gathered in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday amidst a heavy police presence. Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei and other law enforcement officials patrolled the a…

Jul 23, 2024

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Speaker Wetang'ula Refutes Claims of Media Ban in Parliament

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has refuted allegations that the media was restricted from entering the Parliament Buildings. Wetang'ula explains that due to extensive damage caused during recent anti-Finan…

Jul 22, 2024

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Deadly Sodium Cyanide Spill Prompts US Warning on Kenyan Road Travel

The recent sodium cyanide spill in Rironi, Kiambu County, has raised safety concerns and prompted swift action from local and international authorities. On July 20, a truck transporting the highly toxic chemical to Co…

Jul 22, 2024

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Kenya Railways Launches Premium Coaches for Enhanced SGR Travel Experience

Kenya Railways has introduced new Premium class coaches to enhance the travel experience on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar today conducted an inspection of these state-o…

Jul 22, 2024

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Mombasa Hotel Asks South Sudan Delegates to Vacate Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

Delegates from South Sudan were today compelled to leave their accommodations at a prominent hotel on Mombasa Road due to financial constraints. The ongoing peace talks in Nairobi are aimed at resolving the conflict i…

Jul 21, 2024

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Ethiopian Airlines Addresses Public Outcry Following Viral Passenger Ejection Video

Ethiopian Airlines has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a viral video that depicted a passenger being removed from flight ET308 on July 1. The incident occurred on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi and…

Jul 21, 2024