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The HIV and Aids Tribunal has ordered a man to pay Sh850,000 in damages for disclosing another person's HIV status on a political WhatsApp group.  The Tribunal also prohibited the man from further divulging, discriminating, stigmatizing, or harassing the person. The Tribunal found the man's…
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President William Ruto has announced that Indonesian citizens will be granted visa-free entry into Kenya. Speaking on Monday during a press conference at State House with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Ruto emphasized that this move is a significant step towards strengthening the relationship…
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again criticized opposition leader Raila Odinga, saying that he lacks the authority to lead the Kenya Kwanza government and is simply an ordinary citizen.  This comes after Odinga criticized the US ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, for praising…
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The ambassador of Indonesia to Kenya, Dr Hery Saripudin, has confirmed that the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, will be making a state visit to Kenya on Monday.  President Widodo will be meeting with President William Ruto and the visit is aimed at strengthening relations between…
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A close relative of King Charles of the UK risks 30 years in jail if found to have violated US laws by hosting a sanctioned Russian billionaire at a Kenyan ranch. In February 2021, the King's kin was accused of flying Oleg Deripaska, a billionaire closely associated with Russian President Vladimir…
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Six individuals have lost their lives after a well collapsed in the Kihunguro area of Kiambu County.  The tragedy occurred within a family compound and the victims were among a group of seventeen people who had stopped at a friend's residence on their way to a wedding ceremony. While singing…
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Rose Jepkirui was thrilled when she heard about a job opportunity in the Middle East in May 2022.  The program had been launched by Uasin Gishu leaders which gave her confidence that it was legitimate. She eagerly applied for the chance to work abroad, hoping for a better life. The agents…
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has left for the United Kingdom leaving behind a political standoff after he criticised US Ambassador Meg Whitman's comments on the transparency of the 2022 presidential election.  Before his departure, Raila met Delaware Senator Chris Coons who had…
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President William Ruto has come to the defence of US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman after Azimio Leader Raila Odinga criticized her comments about Kenya's 2022 General Election.  During the 8th Devolution Conference in Uasin Gishu County, Odinga criticized Whitman for interfering in Kenya's…
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Over 100,000 pairs of Kenyan-made baby jeans have been recalled by the US due to safety concerns, resulting in Kenya having to reimburse more than Sh375 million.  The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has denied responsibility for the faulty baby jeans produced in various Export Processing…