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Court of Appeal Upholds Ban on GMOs Importation
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Court of Appeal Upholds Ban on GMOs Importation

The Attorney General's attempt to lift the ban on the importation of genetically modified foods (GMO) has failed.  On March 31, the Court of Appeal Judges declined a plea from the Attorney General to nullify an order…

May 25, 2023
Ex-Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Ordered to Appear at DCI Headquaters on Thursday
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Ex-Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Ordered to Appear at DCI Headquaters on Thursday

Former Mungiki leader Maina Nijega will appear for questioning at DCI headquarters Thursday morning. After spending most of the day at Nakuru Law Courts, Mr Njenga went to the Nakuru County Directorate of Criminal Inv…

May 24, 2023
Chinese Hackers Attacked Kenyan Government Agencies, Reuters Report
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Chinese Hackers Attacked Kenyan Government Agencies, Reuters Report

A Reuters investigation reveals that Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan ministries and state agencies between 2019 and 2022 to assess debt owed to Beijing.  Reuters stated on Wednesday that the attacks on the state agenc…

May 24, 2023
Meru MPs Want County Split Into Two
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Meru MPs Want County Split Into Two

Meru lawmakers want the County to be split into two, Nyambene and Imenti counties.  Tigania East Mp Mpuru Aburi leads the push for the split with eleven MPs backing his move. According to Mpuru, the split will give Ny…

May 24, 2023
Ruto Continues to Reward Loyalists as he Names Wafula Chebukati's Wife CRA Chair
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Ruto Continues to Reward Loyalists as he Names Wafula Chebukati's Wife CRA Chair

President William Ruto has named Mary Wanyonyi chair of the Commission on Revenue Allocation.  Wafula Chebukati's wife will take over from Jane Kiringai who retired after serving for six years. State House spokesperso…

May 23, 2023
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Raila Staunch Supporter Gaucho Detained Following Deragatory Remarks Against Sabina Chege
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Raila Staunch Supporter Gaucho Detained Following Deragatory Remarks Against Sabina Chege

Police are holding Raila's staunch supporter Calvin Okoth alias Gaucho for questioning. Central Police Station OCPD Doris Kimeli said that the police wanted to clarify some issues with the Bunge la Wananchi President…

May 23, 2023
We Will Deal With You, Ichungwa Says While Clashing Uhuru's Return to Politics
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We Will Deal With You, Ichungwa Says While Clashing Uhuru's Return to Politics

National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah on Monday tackled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's remarks, stating that the Kenya Kwanza government was not frustrating him as he claimed. The Kikuyu Member of Pa…

May 23, 2023
Matungu MP Wants Treasury to Declare Kenya Bankrupt
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Matungu MP Wants Treasury to Declare Kenya Bankrupt

Matungu Lawmaker Oscar Nabulindo has stated that it is tiresome to run the country with no funding, calling on Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu to declare the country bankrupt.   Speaking on Tuesday, the MP said that the de…

May 23, 2023
Registrar of Parties Approves Kioni, Murathe Ouster from Jubilee
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Registrar of Parties Approves Kioni, Murathe Ouster from Jubilee

The Office of Registrar of Political Parties has approved the ouster of Jubilee leader Uhuru Kenyatta's allies from the party.  In a statement, the Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu declared that Jubilee fol…

May 23, 2023
Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Declared Wanted by DCI
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Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Declared Wanted by DCI

On Monday night, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announced Ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga as a wanted person.   In a statement, the DCI said detectives posted in Nakuru County are in search of former M…

May 23, 2023
Azimio Suspends Bipartisan Talks, Sifuna Explains Why
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Azimio Suspends Bipartisan Talks, Sifuna Explains Why

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has disclosed that Azimio has suspended bipartisan talks citing several issues including the alleged Ruto's involvement in the Jubilee party. On Tuesday, the Nairobi Senator revealed that…

May 23, 2023
Ruto's Cabinet Suffers First Resignation as PS Esther Ngero Quits
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Ruto's Cabinet Suffers First Resignation as PS Esther Ngero Quits

Principal Secretary for Correctional Services Esther Ngero has resigned.  Ms Ngero is the first senior official in Ruto's government to resign. Six days ago, she was transferred from the Office of the Principal Cabine…

May 23, 2023
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Jubilee Kicks Out Sabina Chege, Kanini Kega
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Jubilee Kicks Out Sabina Chege, Kanini Kega

Jubilee party has ousted rebel leaders in the party including nominated MP Sabina Chege, Eala legislator Kanini Kega and Nelson Dzuya.  Other leaders expelled during the party's National Delegates Conference on Monday…

May 22, 2023
Karua Tells off Gaucho for Demeaning Sabina Chege
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Karua Tells off Gaucho for Demeaning Sabina Chege

Azimio co-principal Martha Karua has defended Azimio leaders after Bunge la Wananchi President Calvin Okoth alias Gaucho made belittling statements.  While speaking at Jubilee's National Delegates Conference on Monday…

May 22, 2023
Respect Uhuru Unless You Want to Die in Power - Raila
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Respect Uhuru Unless You Want to Die in Power - Raila

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has implored Kenya Kwanza government to respect former head of state Uhuru Kenyatta, else Kenyans will largely reject the harassment.  He blamed Ruto's government for the string of uncouth a…

May 22, 2023
Kalonzo: Uhuru is Too Young to Retire
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Kalonzo: Uhuru is Too Young to Retire

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta affirming that the constitution gives him the latitude to practise politics.  The Wiper party leader said it would be unconstitutional if any…

May 22, 2023
Try Others Not Me! Uhuru Tells Ruto
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Try Others Not Me! Uhuru Tells Ruto

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has condemned President William Ruto over his forceful takeover of Jubilee.  Speaking on Monday during Jubilee's NDC, the retired President affirmed that he will not be shaken by threa…

May 22, 2023
Kindiki Apologises to Kenyans Over Shakahola Deaths
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Kindiki Apologises to Kenyans Over Shakahola Deaths

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has apologised to Kenyans for the Shakahola mass deaths reiterating that he will ensure responsible parties are held to account.  Speaking during a church service in Maara in…

May 21, 2023
Mastermind in Sh163 Million Sugar Scandal Arrested at JKIA
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Mastermind in Sh163 Million Sugar Scandal Arrested at JKIA

Detectives arrested Chrispus Waithaka, the claimed mastermind in the theft of controversial sugar worth Sh163 million, at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday night upon arrival from Dubai.  On A…

May 21, 2023
Kenyan Diplomats Embarrassed by Muses Kuria, Alfred Mutua and Mithika Linturi Blunders
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Kenyan Diplomats Embarrassed by Muses Kuria, Alfred Mutua and Mithika Linturi Blunders

Kenyan senior public officials are learning, on a weekly basis, how detrimental mistakes in their speeches are.  In a way, this is attributed to the pressure to deliver their mandate. This week, the Foreign and Diaspo…

May 21, 2023