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The International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan has removed himself from all cases involving Kenya to avoid any conflict of interest.  This comes as a result of a conflict between President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza and opposition chief Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition.…
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The Kenyan shilling has hit a record low against the US dollar, making imports such as fuel, electricity, and foreign currency loans more expensive to service.  Manufacturers' demand for the dollar has caused the shilling to fall to an average of 142.98 against the dollar. This is the second…
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The Ministry of Interior has released updated guidelines for critical services, including a promise to reduce the processing time for passports.  According to a schedule circulating in the media, the ministry plans to process all passport applications within five working days. The ministry led…
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State lodges are prestigious venues used by the Presidents of Kenya for official and personal events. They are located in beautiful and secluded areas and boast modern security features and luxurious amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and golf courses. The lodges are situated in…
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Azimio leader Raila Odinga has emphasized that reducing the high cost of living must be a key part of discussions with the Kwanza regime in order to find a lasting solution to the country's problems.  Speaking on Sunday during a fundraising event at St Tiberious Ekerubo Catholic Church in…
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On August 5, 2023, former President Uhuru Kenyatta visited Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni as a peace facilitator for the Democratic Republic of Congo.  During their engagement, Uhuru informed Museveni of the ongoing peace process in the eastern region of the DRC. Uhuru was flanked by…
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The family of the deceased former Cabinet Minister Nicholas Biwott has sold the renowned Yaya Centre shopping complex to a group of investors in a private deal worth billions of shillings.  Yaya Centre, situated in Kilimani, is one of the oldest and most exclusive shopping malls in Kenya and…
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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, Kheira Maalim, failed to settle the outstanding debt thus obliging the…
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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 residents in Ndia constituency, Kirinyaga County, Ruto said he had warned…
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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 the President instructed his entourage to purchase the sculpture. Ruto…