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Linturi-Kitany Love Affair Dominates Committee Proceedings

The tumultuous relationship between Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and Aldai Member of Parliament Maryanne Kitany took centre stage during a parliamentary committee hearing on the proposed dismissal of…

May 9, 2024

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ODM Unveils Disaster Response Team

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) led by Raila Odinga has demonstrated its commitment to addressing the ongoing flood crisis. The party has unveiled the formation of a dedicated 9-member Disaster Response Team task…

May 9, 2024

Kenya

Kenyan Schools to Reopen on Monday

President William Ruto has issued a directive for all schools in Kenya to reopen on Monday, May 13, 2024. This comes as a relief after a prolonged period of heavy rains that caused significant disruptions to the acade…

May 8, 2024

Kenya

Kenyan Doctors' Strike Over as Government and KMPDU Reach an Agreement

The prolonged nationwide doctors' strike in Kenya has finally come to an end after 56 days of gridlock. The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) has signed a return-to-work formula agreement…

May 8, 2024

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Interior CS Reveals Deadly Plot Set for Slain Blogger Sniper

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has revealed disturbing details about the events leading to the untimely death of Daniel Muthiani Bernard, a blogger from Meru County who was commonly referred to as Sniper…

May 8, 2024

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Nairobi Emerges as Africa's Rising Millionaire Haven

A recent wealth report by Henley and Partners identifies Kenya's capital Nairobi as a contender to join the ranks of the world's top 50 wealthiest cities. The report touts the city's impressive growth trajectory with…

May 7, 2024

Kenya

Daughter Charged With Forging Will to Disinherit Sisters in Tycoon's Estate Battle

The late business magnate Balkrishna Ramji Haribhai Devani's daughter Dinta Devani finds herself embroiled in a legal quagmire concerning her father's estate. Allegations against her encompass the forgery of her fathe…

May 7, 2024

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King Charles III Extends Compassion to Kenyan Flood Victims

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have sent a message of comfort and solidarity to Kenyans amid the heavy rains. The statement has been shared by the United Kingdom Embassy in Kenya, expressing sympathy for t…

May 7, 2024

Kenya

Azimio Leaders Decry 'Blackmail' Over Odinga's AU Bid

Azimio La Umoja leaders spearheaded by Kalonzo Musyoka have voiced their concerns about what they perceive as attempts to muzzle their party leader Raila Odinga through blackmail tactics. At the heart of the matter li…

May 5, 2024

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Kenya Confronts Deadly Floods and Looming Cyclone Threat

President William Ruto delivered an address from the State House cautioning that the nation's ongoing floods pose an increasingly dire threat that demands immediate and comprehensive action. The catastrophic deluge ha…

May 4, 2024

Kenya

Kenyan Lawmakers Scrutinize Proposed SHIF Rules for Polygamous Families

The proposed amendments to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) have sparked a debate regarding the treatment of polygamous families. During a recent Parliamentary meeting between the National Assembly Delegated Le…

May 3, 2024

Kenya

Ruto Postpones School Reopening Amid Worsening Floods

The devastating effects of the ongoing heavy rainfall in Kenya have prompted President William Ruto to postpone school reopening indefinitely. In an address to the nation, the President reveals the staggering toll of…

May 3, 2024

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Devastating Floods Ravage Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya

The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya has suffered immense damage due to recent severe flooding. This natural disaster has caused significant ecological and economic disruptions. The flash floods have wreaked havo…

May 3, 2024

Kenya

US Lawmakers Extend Rare Invitation for Ruto to Address Congress

The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has formally proposed to Speaker Mike Johnson to extend an invitation to Kenyan President William Ruto to address a joint session of the US Congress. This prestigious platform…

May 2, 2024

Kenya

Kenya Plunged in Widespread Power Outage, Again

A nationwide power outage on Thursday plunged major Kenyan cities including Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Murang'a into darkness. The state-owned electricity provider Kenya Power has attributed the disruption to a mal…

May 2, 2024

Kenya

TIFA Poll: Linturi Scores Lowest as Kindiki Ranked Top Performer in Cabinet Ratings

The recent opinion poll conducted by TIFA Research offers a comprehensive assessment of the performance of various Cabinet Secretaries (CS) in Kenya. The nationwide survey, involving 2,912 respondents from across the…

May 2, 2024

Kenya

DCI Busts Multi-Million Dollar Gold Fraud Targeting Foreigners

Kenyan authorities have apprehended a suspect believed to be part of a complex gold-trading fraud. The arrest is based on a complaint filed by a Georgian national who alleges he was swindled out of over $6 million in…

May 2, 2024

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Kenya Gets New Military Chief as General Kahariri Takes Over CDF Role

President William Ruto has announced a series of key appointments and promotions in a move designed to revitalize the Kenyan military's leadership. The most notable change sees Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kaharir…

May 2, 2024

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Ruto Embraces 'Zakayo' Nickname, Vows Transformation Through Tax Revenue

In a speech during the 59th Labour Day celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, President William Ruto addressed the controversial likening of himself to the biblical figure, Zacchaeus, a renowned tax collector…

May 1, 2024

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Kenyan Minimum Wage Set for Increase

President William Ruto has announced plans to raise Kenya's minimum wage, marking the first increase since his predecessor implemented a raise in 2022. During a Labour Day speech, President Ruto directed the Labour Ca…

May 1, 2024