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Televangelist Ezekiel Odero Arrested over Alleged Mass Killing of His Followers

Televangelist Ezekiel Ombok Odero of New Life Prayer Centre and Church was on Thursday arrested over the alleged deaths of his followers in Malindi, Kilifi County. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the p…

Apr 27, 2023

Kenya

Over 360 People Registered as Missing in Pastor Mackenzie's Cult Saga

Over 360 people have been reported missing as investigations into a cult linked to Pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church continue. Kenya Red Cross Coast region manager Hassan Musa said the missing pe…

Apr 27, 2023

Kenya

Businessman Charged with Forging Title Deeds of Sh500 Million Land Belonging to Jimi Wanjigi

A businessman was on Wednesday charged with forging documents of parcels of land belonging to former presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi. Sammy Njuguna appeared before Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi of Milimani law cou…

Apr 26, 2023

Kenya

Uhuru Visits Jubilee Party Headquarters Following a Stand-off

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday made an impromptu visit to Jubilee Party headquarters in Kileleshwa after two groups clashed. Chaos erupted after factions led by East African Legislative Assembly (EALA)…

Apr 26, 2023

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Shakahola Massacre: Bodies of Eight Children Exhumed, Death Toll Hits 98

The death toll at a ranch in Kilifi County that is owned by Pastor Paul Mackenzie who is accused of leading a religious cult and ordering his followers to fast to death has climbed to 98. The new figure came after pol…

Apr 26, 2023

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Journalists Barred from Covering Exhumation Exercise at Pastor Mackenzie's Land

Police have barred journalists from covering the ongoing exhumation exercise on land allegedly owned by cult leader Pastor Paul Mackenzie, who brainwashed his followers to fast to death in order to meet God. Members o…

Apr 26, 2023

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Kenyan Family Seeks Help to Raise Sh4 Million to Repatriate Son’s Body from Finland

The family of Kenyan student Rodgers Kipruto who committed suicide in Finland last week is appealing for help to raise the Sh4 million needed to airlift his body to Kenya for burial. Kipruto’s dad Jonathan Kosgey said…

Apr 25, 2023

Kenya

DPP Orders Police to Seize Pastor Mackenzie’s Assets

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has ordered police to seize the property of Pastor Paul Mackenzie, who is linked to the Shakahola massacre. In a statement on Tuesday, Haji said he was horrified…

Apr 25, 2023

Kenya

Kenya and the US Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Kenya and the United States have reiterated their commitment to working together to promote durable solutions including peacebuilding efforts. The deliberations happened during a bilateral meeting between Kenya’s Fore…

Apr 25, 2023

Kenya

Kenyan Woman Accused of Killing and Eating Daughter's Body Organs Detained for 10 Days

A Kajiado court on Tuesday ordered the detention of a Kenyan woman who was filmed butchering her two-year-old daughter on Sunday. Olivia Naserian appeared before Chief Magistrate Jane Kamu, who granted a request by de…

Apr 25, 2023

Kenya

Pastor Paul Mackenzie Likely to Face Genocide Charges over Shakahola Massacre

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says Pastor Paul Mackenzie could be charged with genocide for brainwashing people to fast to death in Shakahola forest, Kilifi County. As of Tuesday afternoon, 89 bodies of p…

Apr 25, 2023

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Kenya Donates 30 Acres for Construction of WHO Regional Emergency Hub in Nairobi

The government has donated 30 acres of land next to Kenyatta University for the construction of a World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Emergency Hub for Eastern and Southern Africa. President Ruto announced the mo…

Apr 24, 2023

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Kenyan Man Charged in Tanzania with Being a Member of Terror Group ISIL

A Kenyan man was arraigned before a Tanzanian court, where he was charged with being a member of an international terrorist group. Shida Msanzu is accused of collecting information in a bid to conduct a terrorist act…

Apr 24, 2023

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Raila's Azimio Coalition to Resume Anti-government Protests on May 2nd

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has announced it will resume anti-government protests on May 2nd. Azimio executive council chairman Wycliffe Oparanya said the opposition coalition decided to resume demonstrations…

Apr 24, 2023

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Naivas Supermarket Confirms Suffering a Cyberattack, Says Some Data May Have Been Compromised

Naivas Supermarket has confirmed that it was a victim of a ransomware attack by an online criminal organization dubbed Threat Actor. In a statement on Monday, Naivas Chief Executive Officer Willy Kimani said the unlaw…

Apr 24, 2023

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Uhuru Awarded for His Role in Peaceful Settlement of Conflict in Ethiopia

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has been honored for his contribution to the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Northern Ethiopia. Kenyatta was among the leaders who mediated the peace talks that led to the resolu…

Apr 24, 2023

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Tuju Set for Auction After Losing Sh2 Billion UK Loan Suit

The Appeals Court has cleared the way for East African Development Bank (EADB) to auction property belonging to former cabinet secretary Raphael Tuju. The regional bank is seeking to recover the $9.3 million loaned to…

Apr 23, 2023

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Ruto: Kenyans to Contribute Three Percent of Their Salaries to Housing Fund

President Ruto has announced plans to enhance the Housing Fund to allow more Kenyans to own homes. Ruto said the government wants all employers to contribute 3% of their income towards the Housing Fund to kick start t…

Apr 23, 2023

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Kenya Offers to Deploy Police Officers to Haiti to Battle Gangs

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says Kenya has offered to send police officers to Haiti to fight the gangs that continue to unleash a reign of terror on civilians. Mutua made the announceme…

Apr 23, 2023

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Gachagua Heads to Botswana for Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa Summit

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday left the country for Botswana where he will represent President Ruto in the Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Africa Summit. Gachagua, who is accompanied by Second Lady Pastor Dorcas R…

Apr 22, 2023