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President William Ruto's recent tour of Lamu and Tana River counties saw the unveiling of a government initiative aimed at boosting local food production through commercial rice and sugarcane cultivation. The move seeks to transform the region into a major food basket and reduce the nation's…
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Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga received the Digital Transformation Public Sector Award for Best Public Service CEO on February 28th in Mombasa. The award, presented by Information, Communication, and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, recognizes Ingonga's…
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Pastor Zachary Kibet Rotich of Bethel for Jesus Ministry International has been formally charged with assault after a video showing him allegedly flogging church members, predominantly women, surfaced and ignited public outrage. Rotich, who had been evading authorities, surrendered himself to…
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The Kenyan government is under increasing pressure to reform its national identification card (ID) registration process. This follows decades of alleged discriminatory practices against ethnic-Somali and Nubian communities, hindering their access to basic services and full citizenship rights. The…
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A road accident on Sunday, February 23, claimed the lives of three schoolchildren in Kirinyaga County's Gichugu Constituency. The incident, which occurred along the Kimunye-Kutus road, involved a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a lorry, resulting in widespread grief and calls for…
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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah faced rigorous questioning in a recent Al Jazeera interview concerning allegations of extrajudicial killings, abductions, and corruption within President William Ruto’s administration. The February 27 interview saw Ichung’wah defend the government…
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Kenyan businessman Jimi Wanjigi has engaged Arsenal Government and Public Affairs Group, a US lobbying firm, in a strategic move to bolster his 2027 presidential campaign. The six-month contract, effective from December 21, 2024, amounts to $525,000 (Sh68 million) and tasks the firm with enhancing…
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Homa Bay County is preparing to host the national Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1st, marking the first time the county will host the annual event. The announcement was made by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, confirming that President William Ruto will preside over the celebrations…
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The Ministry of Education has refuted claims of an impending revision to the university admission cut-off point, ensuring that the existing standard of a mean grade of C+ remains in effect. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba addressed the public Thursday, emphasizing that the widely…
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A public health crisis is unfolding at Stima Plaza as a dispute between Nairobi City County and Kenya Power has resulted in the illegal dumping of waste, forcing the power company to suspend office operations. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has called for immediate police and…