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An Indian man, Gurwinder Singh, was deported back to India on February 15 after a failed attempt to enter the United States through an illegal migration network. The journey cost him a significant sum and led to his subsequent arrest in Amritsar on outstanding warrants. Singh's multi-stage journey…
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The Kenyan Senate has passed a landmark Bill designed to overhaul the boda boda (motorcycle taxi) industry, introducing stringent regulations to enhance safety, accountability, and professionalism. The legislation, championed by Senate Majority Whip Boni Khalwale, now awaits concurrence in the…
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In anticipation of the 2027 elections, Meru leaders are scheduled to convene a significant unity summit on March 14th to consolidate the community's political direction. The event will bring together political figures, business leaders, opinion makers, and clergy members to chart a unified path…
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The family of Rachel Njoki, a 37-year-old Kenyan woman who died in Saudi Arabia under disputed circumstances, is demanding transparency and justice, citing bureaucratic obstacles and conflicting reports surrounding her death. Njoki, a mother of two, had traveled to Saudi Arabia in December seeking…
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected proposals from some Kenya Kwanza legislators to create the position of Prime Minister for opposition leader Raila Odinga. Speaking on KTN News on Wednesday, Kalonzo questioned the rationale and potential implications of such a move for Odinga,…
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Martha Karua, a prominent Senior Counsel, is facing significant legal challenges while representing Uganda's opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, and his aide, Obeid Lutale, in an ongoing court case. Despite being granted a temporary practising certificate by the Uganda Law Society on January 6, 2025…
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On Tuesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nairobi arrested a United States national on suspicion of cocaine trafficking, following a vital tip-off from a local hospital's physician. The suspect, who is currently undergoing recovery after reportedly swallowing several pellets…
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Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a university student at Mass House Club in Nairobi. The incident took place during a Valentine's Day celebration. The club reported that the student collapsed between the late hours of February 14 and the…
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The Sudanese government has condemned Kenya for permitting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to conduct activities at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), labelling the move as a hostile act. In a statement issued by Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government claims that Kenya…
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In 2024, France and Spain, among the world's leading tourist destinations, demonstrated remarkable recovery in tourism, attracting 100 million and 94 million visitors respectively. France's tourism revenue soared to 71 billion euros (approximately Sh9.5 trillion), fueled by major events such as the…