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Luhya Leaders: Ruto Has Promised to Back Us for the Presidency in 2032

The Kenya Kwanza Alliance is in turmoil over rumours of an agreement between President William Ruto and Western region leaders to support one of their own as his successor in 2032. The idea of discussing Ruto's future…

Sep 8, 2023

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Kenya Passport Backlog: Kindiki Meets Immigration Officers at Nyayo House

Senior officials from the Immigration Department met with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Friday to assess the measures implemented to clear the passport backlog. To keep tabs on the advancements of the…

Sep 8, 2023

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Kenya's 'Most Corrupt' Counties

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is currently investigating 67 high-profile cases involving allegations of corruption and irregular procurement in Marsabit, Mandera, Samburu, and Wajir Counties. Accord…

Sep 8, 2023

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I Will Appeal ODM's Decision to Kick Me Out, Jalang'o Says

Langata MP MP Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o has declared that he will appeal ODM's decision to expel him and four other "rebel" MPs for supporting a rival political party. Despite the expulsion, Jalang'o claims that h…

Sep 7, 2023

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Dollar Rents Drive Kenyans Out of Offices

The latest Kenya Market Update by Knight Frank has revealed that companies are increasingly avoiding office spaces in Nairobi due to landlords' preference for tenants to pay rent in dollars. This has resulted in a 3.9…

Sep 7, 2023

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DRC Scraps Visa Requirements for Kenyans

The Democratic Republic of Congo has lifted visa restrictions for Kenyans in response to a recent decision announced in Nairobi earlier. The Directorate General of Migration in the DR Congo says that the new policy we…

Sep 7, 2023

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Ruto Jets Out to Tanzania for Food Security Summit

On September 7th, President William Ruto travelled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to attend the 13th Africa Food Systems Summit. The summit which began on September 4 aims to bring together various groups involved in food…

Sep 7, 2023

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Activist Boniface Mwangi Sues David Ndii for Defamation

Activist Boniface Mwangi has filed a defamation case against the chairperson of the President's Council of Economic Advisors David Ndii. Ndii had claimed that Mwangi was paid by William Ruto to support the Linda Katib…

Sep 7, 2023

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Kenyans Fume at ‘Racist’ Rules at Likoni Channel

A Kenyan tourist recently took to social media to denounce the Kenya Ports Authority's alleged racial discrimination at the Likoni ferry crossing. Recent reports have exposed a policy adopted by the KPA in 2019 specif…

Sep 7, 2023

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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at Pains to Explain Climate Change Phenomenon

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has become a trending topic on social media once again. The Lawmaker recently appeared in a video struggling to explain the significance of the ongoing Africa Climate Summit which began on…

Sep 6, 2023

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Two Brothers Arrested for Killing Their Mother's Lover for 'Insisting on Sleepover'

Two brothers, aged 19 and 30, have been arrested by police in Mbeere South, Embu County, for killing their mother's lover, Peter Mwangi, in Itherembu village, Mariari location. Mbeere South Police Commander Harrison N…

Sep 6, 2023

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Man Risks Jail for Keeping Sh130,000 Mistakenly Sent to His M-Pesa Account

A mechanic has been charged with intentionally withholding payment after a customer accidentally sent him Sh130,000 instead of Sh13,000 via M-Pesa. Leonard Oyiri allegedly went into hiding after receiving the payment…

Sep 6, 2023

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Ruto's Single Paybill Order Puts Billions at Risk of Being Stolen, Says Auditor General

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has expressed concern over President William Ruto's directive to have a single-pay bill account for all government payments. Gathungu warns that weak controls may lead to the theft of bi…

Sep 6, 2023

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CS Kuria Announces Over 2,000 Jobs in a US Multinational

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced that a US multinational company, Sama, is planning to hire over 2,000 Kenyans. The company is set to hire 600 Kenyans this week and plans to hire 1,500 more in the nex…

Sep 6, 2023

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Tom Ojienda, Jalang'o, Three Others Expelled from ODM

The Orange party on Wednesday expelled five members including Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda and Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor for going against the party's position and engaging in gross misconduct. This comes after eight r…

Sep 6, 2023

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Raila Odinga Wants Political Parties to Pick IEBC Commissioners

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is pushing for an Inter-Party Parliamentary Group (IPPG) to lead significant electoral reforms. The bipartisan teams are currently in negotiations regarding a proposal that is reminiscen…

Sep 6, 2023

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Kalonzo’s First Visit to State House Since Ruto Took Power

On Tuesday evening, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka attended a dinner at the State House with delegates and heads of state. The event was hosted by President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. Kalonzo was dre…

Sep 6, 2023

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Former Cabinet Secretary James Macharia’s Family in Battle Over Father’s Estate

James Macharia, a prominent Cabinet secretary in former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration, is currently embroiled in a bitter inheritance dispute over his late father's multi-million-shilling estate. Following…

Sep 5, 2023

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Your Leadership Can Be Felt, Former US Secretary of State John Kerry Lauds Ruto

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has lauded President William Ruto for his commendable leadership skills. During the Climate Change Summit on Tuesday, August 5, Kerry acknowledged how palpable and influential R…

Sep 5, 2023

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Kenyan Businesswoman Fined Sh81 Million for Evading KRA Taxes

A woman in Kisumu has been ordered to pay a fine of Sh81.4 million or serve seven years in prison for evading taxes. Antonina Muyoka Sangura, a businesswoman who worked with the Vihiga County government, has been foun…

Sep 5, 2023