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On Monday evening, President William Ruto had a virtual meeting with American billionaire Bill Gates and officials from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  During the meeting, Ruto spoke about the positive impact the foundation has had in Kenya. He highlighted the significance of…
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Willis Raburu, a well-known TV show host and news anchor, has joined TV47 after leaving Citizen TV two months ago.  In a statement, Raburu expresses his joy about joining TV47 which he considers to be Kenya's fastest-growing media house. He says that he has joined a team that values diversity…
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The government has cancelled the registration of five churches including the Goodnews International Ministries led by cult leader Paul Mackenzie and the Newlife Prayer Centre run by millionaire Pastor Ezekiel Odero.  Bishop Thomas Wahome's Helicopter Christ Church as well as…
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At his home library in Diani, Kwale County, mechanical engineer Ricky Dhumbi enjoys a hot cup of coffee while reading a book.  He holds a special fondness for a World Atlas and a chemistry book because they bring back memories of the MV Doulos, the last floating library to dock at the Port of…
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An investigation conducted by the Kericho County Assembly into the alleged misuse of Sh 14.5 million raised by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for 77 Londiani accident victims has revealed how the funds were distributed.  After the tragic June 30th accident that killed 53 people and injured…
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The HIV and Aids Tribunal has ordered a man to pay Sh850,000 in damages for disclosing another person's HIV status on a political WhatsApp group.  The Tribunal also prohibited the man from further divulging, discriminating, stigmatizing, or harassing the person. The Tribunal found the man's…
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President William Ruto has announced that Indonesian citizens will be granted visa-free entry into Kenya. Speaking on Monday during a press conference at State House with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Ruto emphasized that this move is a significant step towards strengthening the relationship…
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again criticized opposition leader Raila Odinga, saying that he lacks the authority to lead the Kenya Kwanza government and is simply an ordinary citizen.  This comes after Odinga criticized the US ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, for praising…
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The ambassador of Indonesia to Kenya, Dr Hery Saripudin, has confirmed that the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, will be making a state visit to Kenya on Monday.  President Widodo will be meeting with President William Ruto and the visit is aimed at strengthening relations between…
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A close relative of King Charles of the UK risks 30 years in jail if found to have violated US laws by hosting a sanctioned Russian billionaire at a Kenyan ranch. In February 2021, the King's kin was accused of flying Oleg Deripaska, a billionaire closely associated with Russian President Vladimir…