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Safaricom Refutes Claims of Unauthorized Data Sharing

Safaricom has found itself at the center of controversy amid recent anti-tax demonstrations and youth-led protests. Social media platforms have been rife with allegations that the company shared customers' personal in…

Jun 25, 2024

Kenya

Parliament on Fire as Protesters Storm Building

A section of Parliament buildings was on Tuesday afternoon engulfed in flames. Plumes of smoke filled the sky as protestors breached police barricades and stormed the complex. The fire reportedly began on the third fl…

Jun 25, 2024

Kenya

Kenya's Parliament Passes Controversial Finance Bill Despite Public Outcry

The Kenyan National Assembly has passed the contentious Finance Bill 2024 despite significant opposition from political rivals and the general public. The bill, which introduces a series of controversial tax measures…

Jun 25, 2024

Kenya

Azimio Coalition Withdraws Amendments to Finance Bill 2024

The Azimio Coalition has elected to withdraw all of its proposed amendments to the Finance Bill 2024. This decision, made by Azimio-allied Members of Parliament (MPs), marks a notable shift in the ongoing legislative…

Jun 25, 2024

Kenya

Governor Mutula Refutes Claims of Abandoning Wiper for UDA

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior of Makueni County has firmly refuted claims that he intends to leave the Wiper Party and join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking in Kibwezi East, Kilonzo addressed the swirli…

Jun 24, 2024

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Ruto Flags Off 400 Kenyan Police Officers for Haiti Peacekeeping Mission

A contingent of 400 Kenyan police officers is set to depart for Haiti, marking a significant step in addressing the Caribbean nation's ongoing gang violence crisis. President William Ruto expresses optimism about the…

Jun 24, 2024

Kenya

Kenya Kwanza Leaders Flee Church Event as Protesters Gather in Nyahururu

A group of Kenya Kwanza lawmakers and officials who joined President William Ruto at a church event in Nyahururu town on Sunday quickly left the venue to steer clear of a potential clash with demonstrators. The leader…

Jun 24, 2024

Kenya

Mudavadi's Press Secretary Salim Swaleh Detained on Fraud Allegations

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi press director Salim Swaleh was taken into custody on Saturday, June 22, facing claims of fraudulent activities. On Sunday, the office of Mr Mudavadi confirmed the arrest after…

Jun 24, 2024

Kenya

Where's Crazy Nairobian? Twitter Space Grills CS Murkomen on Missing Influencer

In a recent Twitter Space titled "Good Morning Kenya: Where is Crazy Nairobian?", Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen found himself under scrutiny as Kenyan users sought answers about the whereabouts of a p…

Jun 23, 2024

Kenya

External Forces Fueling Youth Demonstrations, Says Gov't Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura suggests that foreign influences might be involved in the Finance Bill demonstrations led by Kenyan youth. Mwaura points to President William Ruto's assertive stance on internation…

Jun 23, 2024

Kenya

Ruto Commends Youth Protests, Pledges Dialogue on Finance Bill

President William Ruto has addressed the issue of nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024, which has been at the forefront of public discourse in recent days. During a church service in Nyahururu on Sunday…

Jun 23, 2024

Kenya

Gachagua, Moses Kuria Lock Horns Over Mt Kenya Unity

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria were today embroiled in a public disagreement during the burial of Murang'a investor Gerald Gikonyo. Gikonyo, who passed away at 110 y…

Jun 23, 2024

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Gen Z's Declare 7 Days of Rage for Slain Rex Kanyeki

The tragic death of Rex Kanyeki Masai has fueled ongoing anti-tax protests in Kenya. Rex, remembered fondly by his family as a reliable and amiable son, was fatally shot on a Thursday evening, leaving an irreplaceable…

Jun 22, 2024

Kenya

Dissenting Wiper MPs Face Disciplinary Action Over Finance Bill Vote

Wiper Party has declared its plan to initiate disciplinary measures against members who backed the contentious Finance Bill 2024, contrary to the party's clear instruction to oppose it. The party emphasizes that there…

Jun 21, 2024

Kenya

Babu Owinop Stands With Family of Killed Demonstrator Rex Kanyike

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called upon Kenyans to support the family of Rex Kanyike Maasai, who was fatally killed in Nairobi on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded around 7 pm along Moi Avenue where proteste…

Jun 21, 2024

Kenya

ODM MPs Risk Expulsion Over Finance Bill Support

The opposition party ODM has threatened expulsion for those who supported the controversial Finance Bill 2024. The bill aims to raise an additional Sh302 billion in the next fiscal year through increased taxation. Des…

Jun 21, 2024

Kenya

JKIA Set for Major Facelift, Terminal 1C to Reopen This Month

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set to undergo a comprehensive facelift by the end of the current month. The Kenyan government has announced the reopening of Terminal 1C as part of an ambitious plan…

Jun 20, 2024

Kenya

Jalang’o, Passaris Reject Finance Bill 2024

Lang'ata MP Phelix 'Jalang'o' Odiwour and Nairobi's Woman Representative Esther Passaria have voted against the Finance Bill of 2024. These two lawmakers, who were previously associated with President William Ruto's K…

Jun 20, 2024

Kenya

Ruto Presidential Guard Implicated in Ivory Trafficking Scandal

A troubling case has emerged involving a member of the Presidential Escort Unit who stands accused of engaging in the illicit ivory trade. This officer, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons was apprehe…

Jun 20, 2024

Kenya

Two Somali Lawmakers Claim Kidnapping Attempt in Kenya

Two Somali lawmakers have claimed that they were the targets of a politically driven abduction plot while in Nairobi. The audacious attack was reportedly carried out by armed individuals in masks and has ignited serio…

Jun 20, 2024