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Former Wajir Governor Mohamed Mohamud Declared Bankrupt
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Former Wajir Governor Mohamed Mohamud Declared Bankrupt

The former Wajir Governor Mohamed Mohamoud has been declared bankrupt after failing to pay a debt of Sh7.6 million to a construction company.  Despite a court order issued in January 2020, Mohamoud and his wife, Kheir…

Aug 6, 2023
Ruto: I Understood the 'Deep State' and Scuttled Their Rigging Plans
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Ruto: I Understood the 'Deep State' and Scuttled Their Rigging Plans

President William Ruto now claims that he was aware of the 'deep state' in the previous government and that there was no possibility of him losing the 2022 presidential election.  During a Saturday visit to Kiburu res…

Aug 5, 2023
Ruto Buys Artistic State House Model From Githurai Artists
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Ruto Buys Artistic State House Model From Githurai Artists

During a rally in Githurai Market in Kiambu County on Saturday, August 5, President William Ruto was interrupted by a resident displaying a sculpture of the State House.  The artist received cheers from residents as t…

Aug 5, 2023
Raila Threatens to Resume Protests
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Raila Threatens to Resume Protests

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has threatened to resume street protests within 30 days if talks between the opposition and government collapse.  During the burial of protesters in Siaya County on Saturday, August 5, Raila…

Aug 5, 2023
Don't Agree to Any Form of Power-Sharing Deal – Gachagua to Ruto
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Don't Agree to Any Form of Power-Sharing Deal – Gachagua to Ruto

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has advised William Ruto to deviate from any power-sharing agreements. Gachagua believes that by electing Ruto as the President, the Kenyan people did not vote for a handshake deal. S…

Aug 5, 2023
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How Lost ID Card Landed Kisumu Man in Violent Robbery Case
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How Lost ID Card Landed Kisumu Man in Violent Robbery Case

A small-scale farmer in Kisumu is facing severe legal trouble after thieves used his lost national identity card to register a SIM card and commit crimes.  Tobias Onyango Aiko has been charged with stealing a mobile p…

Aug 5, 2023
President Ruto: We Will Deal With Violence at Whatever Cost
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President Ruto: We Will Deal With Violence at Whatever Cost

President William Ruto has promised to take strong action against any violence and property destruction, saying that the government will not be intimidated into allowing anarchy to disrupt the country's stability.  Du…

Aug 4, 2023
Ichung'wah Explains Why Kenya Kwanza Will Not Meet Azimio Demands
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Ichung'wah Explains Why Kenya Kwanza Will Not Meet Azimio Demands

The Kenya Kwanza side of the bipartisan talks now regrets that they will not be able to meet the ultimatum set by Azimio la Umoja.  The Azimio coalition had requested the negotiations to commence on Monday, August 7…

Aug 4, 2023
President William Ruto to Tour Mt Kenya Region for Five Days
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President William Ruto to Tour Mt Kenya Region for Five Days

President William Ruto will on Saturday embark on a five-day tour of the Mt Kenya region which has been plagued by issues such as the collapse of the coffee market, brokers, the Handshake, and the "one man, one shilli…

Aug 4, 2023
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan in Kenya for MKU Graduation
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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan in Kenya for MKU Graduation

Mount Kenya University's 28th graduation ceremony will be attended by Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).  The university will award Khan with an Honorary Doctor of Law (Honoris…

Aug 4, 2023
Kindiki Unmasks Faces Behind Worldcoin Activities in Kenya
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Kindiki Unmasks Faces Behind Worldcoin Activities in Kenya

The Kenyan government has identified the people responsible for Worldcoin's operations in the country even as it disclosed the firm is not authorised to operate in Kenya.  The announcement came shortly after the Inter…

Aug 3, 2023
Why Ruto and Raila Camps are Against Power Sharing
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Why Ruto and Raila Camps are Against Power Sharing

President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have announced their teams for the upcoming negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing stalemate in Kenya.  The protests against Ruto's regime have been susta…

Aug 3, 2023
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US Issues New Security Alert to its Citizens in Kenya
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US Issues New Security Alert to its Citizens in Kenya

The US government has released a travel alert for Kenya, warning American citizens not to visit certain areas of the country due to an increased security threat.  The State Department has specifically cautioned agains…

Aug 3, 2023
President Ruto Releases Sh2,500 Fertiliser to Farmers
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President Ruto Releases Sh2,500 Fertiliser to Farmers

President William Ruto disclosed on Wednesday disclosed a reduction in the price of fertiliser from Sh3,500 to Sh2,500 per 50kg bag.  The move aims to modernise agriculture and lower the high cost of living in the cou…

Aug 2, 2023
Interior CS Kindiki Suspends Worldcoin Collection of Data
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Interior CS Kindiki Suspends Worldcoin Collection of Data

The Ministry of Interior has put a stop to WorldCoin's activities along with any other entities that may be engaging in similar practices. In a statement dated August 2, 2023, the Ministry highlighted the importance o…

Aug 2, 2023
UDA MP Arrested Over Hate Speech
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UDA MP Arrested Over Hate Speech

Teso South Member of Parliament Mary Emaase has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on allegations of hate speech.  As stated by a DCI representative, Emaase allegedly made threats to tea…

Aug 2, 2023
All  KenyanTeachers to Undergo Fresh Training in New Changes
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All KenyanTeachers to Undergo Fresh Training in New Changes

President William Ruto may adopt recommendations from the Competency-Based Curriculum task force that require all Kenyan teachers to undergo training to align themselves with the changes in the school curriculum. The…

Aug 1, 2023
Ichung'wah and Wandayi Vow to Impeach UDA MP
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Ichung'wah and Wandayi Vow to Impeach UDA MP

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi surprisingly teamed up during the parliamentary session on August 1 to suggest that Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai be removed from his p…

Aug 1, 2023
Violence Will Never Form Part of Our Politics, Ruto Vows
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Violence Will Never Form Part of Our Politics, Ruto Vows

President William Ruto has affirmed his commitment to preventing violence from being used as a tool for political gain in Kenya.  In a speech on Tuesday, Ruto emphasized that violence has resulted in the loss of innoc…

Aug 1, 2023
Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo Reiterates No Breach of Data During Last Week Kenyan Cyber Attack
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Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo Reiterates No Breach of Data During Last Week Kenyan Cyber Attack

Information, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has emphasized that there was no breach of data security during the recent attempted cyber attack.  While speaking at the commissioning of…

Jul 31, 2023