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On Friday morning, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki made a surprise visit to Nyayo house for the second time this week. He had previously promised to address the issue of cartels at the immigration offices. Kindiki explained that his unannounced visits were intended to motivate employees…
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The Makutano village in Ndeiya, Kiambu County, experienced a tragic loss in February when a Form Two student died by suicide. Mary Wanjiku's body was discovered hanging from the rafters of their rental house, leading neighbours to speculate that her death was the result of family conflicts.…
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Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has promised to increase diplomatic efforts to ensure that the victims of the 1998 bomb blast receive compensation. Mutua appeared before the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Wednesday and admitted that the compensation for Kenyan victims has been delayed…
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Renson Ingonga, the nominee for Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has declared that he has a net worth of Sh300 million. During his vetting by the National Assembly's Legal and Justice Affairs Committee on Thursday, August 31, Ingonga said his wealth comprises his current residence and family…
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During a court hearing on Wednesday, Matungulu MP Stephen Mule shared his shock and fear about cybercrime hackers who are draining the bank accounts of innocent citizens. "Nobody is safe in this country including investors and multinational companies as hackers with immense skills in manipulating…
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The Philippines has opened its doors for Kenyan travellers allowing them to visit the country for 30 days without requiring a visa. However, Kenyan travellers must have a valid passport that extends at least six months beyond their intended stay and copies of yellow fever and COVID-19 vaccination…
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Kenya risks losing HIV funding if the current debate in the United States Congress is not resolved by next month. In June, Kenyan Members of Parliament and religious leaders sent a letter to US Congress claiming that funding from the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Kenya was being…
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An anti-corruption court in Nairobi has ordered the arrest of former Meru Governor Peter Munya after he failed to show up to testify in the Arror and Kimwarer corruption scandal. Despite a 90-minute window given by the court on Thursday, Munya failed to make an appearance. Thus, the Directorate of…
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Kenyans placed a record-breaking Sh88.5 billion in online bets between June 2022 and June 2023 despite a crackdown on the sector and increased taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority collected Sh6.64 billion in excise taxes from gaming firms alone, thanks to the new 7.5 per cent tax on waged amounts.…
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A bus belonging to ENA Coach caught fire along the Narok-Mai Mahiu road a few hours after departing Nairobi, but all 49 passengers on board were unharmed. Initial investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a punctured wheel. The driver tried to stop the vehicle but it burst into flames…