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MPs Endorse Reforms to Clear Passport Backlog at Nyayo House

MPs have given the green light to the reforms being implemented to tackle the passport backlog at the Immigration Directorate. During a visit to the headquarters of Nyayo House, which hosts the Immigration office, the…

Sep 5, 2023

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Canadian Doctors Partner With Kenyan Institutions to Promote Health Services

A group of medical doctors from the Kibos International Health Foundation based in Canada will be visiting Kenya in early September to establish partnerships aimed at promoting health services. The team plans to colla…

Sep 4, 2023

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Nairobi's Quiet Transition to Electric Vehicles

Kevin Rabare is a frequent commuter in Nairobi who hails the introduction of electric vehicles as a modern mode of transport. He and Mercy Osingo prefer electric buses to regular taxis due to their dependable and room…

Sep 3, 2023

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Ruto Drives Self in Electric Car to KICC for Youth Climate Assembly

On Sunday, President William Ruto drove himself in an electric car to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) where the Africa Climate Summit will be held from September 4 to 6. A video posted online shows…

Sep 3, 2023

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Martha Karua Responds to Kalonzo Recognizing Ruto as President

On Saturday, Azimio Principal Martha Karua denied media reports that suggested the coalition had acknowledged President William Ruto as Kenya's legitimately elected Head of State. Earlier reports had indicated that Wi…

Sep 3, 2023

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Audit of 2022 Election Results to Top Bipartisan Dialogue Agenda

Both the government and the opposition are prioritizing the reconstitution of the electoral commission, the audit of last year's presidential election, and the delimitation of boundaries in ongoing discussions. The Na…

Sep 2, 2023

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President Ruto Launches Electric Boda Bodas in Mombasa

President William Ruto promised Kenyans a transition to electric mobility during the Madaraka Day celebrations three months ago. On September 1, he launched electric motorcycles at Mama Ngina Water Front in Mombasa, f…

Sep 2, 2023

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Mudavadi Asks Western Kenya to Rally Behind Ruto

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the Mulembe Nation to display true patriotism by collaborating with President William Ruto. Mudavadi believes that the Luhya community has a better chance of bene…

Sep 1, 2023

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Passport Cartel Crackdown: Kindiki in Another Surprise Visit to Nyayo House

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…

Sep 1, 2023

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Suicide Rates Reach Alarming Levels in Kiambu, Murang'a

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…

Sep 1, 2023

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CS Mutua Pledges to Step up Efforts for Compensation of 1998 Bomb Blast Victims

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 W…

Aug 31, 2023

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DPP Nominee Renson Ingonga Reveals He’s Worth Sh300 Million

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 Thursd…

Aug 31, 2023

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Job Seeker, 22, 'Hacks' Into MP's Bank Account, Steals Sh133,000

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 inve…

Aug 31, 2023

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Visa-Free Travel to the Philippines Open for Kenyans

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 month…

Aug 31, 2023

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US Congress Debate: Kenya Risks Losing HIV Funding

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…

Aug 31, 2023

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Police Launch Manhunt for Former Meru Governor Peter Munya

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 th…

Aug 31, 2023

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Kenya’s Sh2,800 Per Second Betting Market Rivals Nairobi Securities Exchange

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 taxe…

Aug 30, 2023

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ENA Coach Bus With 49 Passengers Bursts Into Flames Mid-Journey

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 p…

Aug 30, 2023

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We'll Provide Free Healthcare to all Kenyans, Says Ruto

President William Ruto has confirmed that the government is on track to provide free healthcare to all Kenyans. The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme has been approved by the Cabinet and awaits parliamentary e…

Aug 30, 2023

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Ruto-Raila Teams Strike First Deal on IEBC Changes

The bipartisan teams assigned by the Azimio La Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalitions to resolve the recent political crisis in the country have agreed on a plan for the future of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries C…

Aug 30, 2023