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Mystery as Decomposed Body Found with Bible in Brother's Home
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Mystery as Decomposed Body Found with Bible in Brother's Home

Rosemary Wahu, a woman visiting her brother in Nakuru, Kenya, was found dead in his residence under mysterious circumstances. The discovery, made on March 3, 2024, has shrouded the previously peaceful home in an atmos…

Mar 7, 2024
Pastor Charged with Defrauding Devout Businesswoman of Sh 2.6 Million
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Pastor Charged with Defrauding Devout Businesswoman of Sh 2.6 Million

A pastor in Narok County, Kenya, stands accused of defrauding a businesswoman of Sh2.6 million in a cattle investment scheme. Pastor Johnson Kintalel Nkuku on Thursday pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, wh…

Mar 7, 2024
John Matara Faces New Murder, Robbery, and Sexual Assault Charges
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John Matara Faces New Murder, Robbery, and Sexual Assault Charges

John Matara who is facing new charges of murder, robbery with violence, and sexual assault today appeared before the Ruiru Law Courts. The charges stem from alleged offences committed in May 2023. During the hearing b…

Mar 6, 2024
Bishop Wanjiru Injured as Church Demolished
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Bishop Wanjiru Injured as Church Demolished

A land dispute between Bishop Margaret Wanjiru's church Jesus is Alive Ministries (JIAM) and the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has escalated leading to the demolition of a wall on the church's property. Bishop Wanj…

Mar 6, 2024
Shisha Banned in Kenya, Government Announces Crackdown
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Shisha Banned in Kenya, Government Announces Crackdown

The Kenyan government has implemented a nationwide ban on Shisha, effective immediately. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared the importation, production, sale, and u…

Mar 6, 2024
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Kenyan Wife in Court for Orchestrating Murder of Dutch Tycoon Husband
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Kenyan Wife in Court for Orchestrating Murder of Dutch Tycoon Husband

The Mombasa High Court is currently presiding over the murder trial of Riziki Cherono Ali who is accused of orchestrating the killing of her Dutch husband Herman Rouwenhorst on June 4, 2021. Joining Cherono on the lis…

Mar 6, 2024
Pastor Murdered in Juja, Eyes Gouged Out
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Pastor Murdered in Juja, Eyes Gouged Out

A family in Kiambu County, Kenya, is in mourning after the brutal murder of their beloved relative. The deceased who doubled as a pastor in the Kenyatta Road area met his death on Thursday evening while working late t…

Mar 6, 2024
Cabinet Secretary Wahome Briefly Locked in Loresho Land Standoff, Two Arrested
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Cabinet Secretary Wahome Briefly Locked in Loresho Land Standoff, Two Arrested

On Tuesday, March 5, two individuals were apprehended after temporarily locking Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome inside an Indian-owned property worth Sh1.3 billion in Loresho, Nairobi County The property had been…

Mar 5, 2024
High Court: KRA's Recruitment Favours Kikuyu and Kalenjin
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High Court: KRA's Recruitment Favours Kikuyu and Kalenjin

The Kenyan High Court has ruled that the appointment of 1,402 revenue service assistants by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was unconstitutional. The judgment, delivered by Justice William Musyoka, cites a significa…

Mar 5, 2024
Man Arrested at JKIA for Smuggling Sh26.4m Gold to Foreign Countries
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Man Arrested at JKIA for Smuggling Sh26.4m Gold to Foreign Countries

In February, Kenyan authorities collaborated with their Indian counterparts in apprehending Sadia Mohammed Ali at Mumbai International Airport. Sadia, suspected of smuggling gold worth Sh26.4 million into India, had a…

Mar 5, 2024
Two Planes Collide at Nairobi National Park Leaving Two Dead, 44 Passengers Unharmed
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Two Planes Collide at Nairobi National Park Leaving Two Dead, 44 Passengers Unharmed

A tragic collision occurred on Tuesday morning near Nairobi National Park, involving a Safari Link Dash 8 aircraft and a Cessna plane. In the mid-air collision involving two Nairobi-originating aircraft, a Safari Link…

Mar 5, 2024
First Batch of NYS Graduates Depart to Saudi Arabia for Work Opportunities
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First Batch of NYS Graduates Depart to Saudi Arabia for Work Opportunities

46 graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) have departed to Saudi Arabia where they secured employment. This group represents the first wave of a larger cohort of 273 NYS graduates expected to depart for Saudi…

Mar 4, 2024
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Bomet Man Who Killed His 3 Children and Househelp Commits Suicide
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Bomet Man Who Killed His 3 Children and Househelp Commits Suicide

Robert Kilel who brutally murdered his three children and the househelp in Bomet County has taken his own life. This heart-wrenching event has left the community reeling in shock and searching for answers. Before the…

Mar 3, 2024
Kenya National Assembly Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Fraud and Irregularities
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Kenya National Assembly Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Fraud and Irregularities

The Kenyan National Assembly is once again under fire, this time facing accusations of fraudulent mileage claims and mismanagement of funds. An audit report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu reveals significant irregu…

Mar 2, 2024
Kasarani Woman Pushed From 10th Floor in Suspected Homicide
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Kasarani Woman Pushed From 10th Floor in Suspected Homicide

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are investigating the death of a woman who was allegedly pushed from the 10th floor of an apartment building in Kasarani, Nairobi County. Witnesses repo…

Mar 2, 2024
Life in Prison or Freedom? Legal Battle Continues for 25 Ex-KDF Personnel
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Life in Prison or Freedom? Legal Battle Continues for 25 Ex-KDF Personnel

Uncertainty hangs over the fate of 25 former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers after the Court of Appeal in Mombasa overturned their previous acquittal on desertion charges. This decision comes after a lengthy legal…

Mar 1, 2024
Former President Kibaki's Estate Faces DNA Paternity Test Dispute
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Former President Kibaki's Estate Faces DNA Paternity Test Dispute

The High Court is set to hear arguments on June 6 regarding a request to exhume the remains of former President Mwai Kibaki for DNA analysis. This request stems from a legal case claiming a share of Kibaki's estate, w…

Mar 1, 2024
Woman Awarded Sh2.5 Million Compensation for Mistreatment During Childbirth
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Woman Awarded Sh2.5 Million Compensation for Mistreatment During Childbirth

A woman in Kisumu County was on Thursday awarded Sh2.5 million by a local hospital for violating her rights during childbirth. Justice Joel Ngugi, presiding over the case at the Kisumu Court, ruled that the hospital n…

Feb 29, 2024
Faith Odhiambo Elected New LSK President, Vows to Uphold the Rule of Law
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Faith Odhiambo Elected New LSK President, Vows to Uphold the Rule of Law

Faith Odhiambo has been elected as the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), marking a new chapter for the institution. Previously serving as Vice President, Faith has succeeded Eric Theuri in an election conte…

Feb 29, 2024
UN Agency Announces Massive Relocation of Staff from New York to Nairobi, Sparking Debate
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UN Agency Announces Massive Relocation of Staff from New York to Nairobi, Sparking Debate

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has unveiled a strategic decision to relocate a substantial portion of its staff from New York to Nairobi, Kenya. This move aims to physically bring the agency closer to the…

Feb 29, 2024