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Gov't to Introduce a Free Training Program for Beach Boys on How to Handle Tourists

The government is set to introduce a program to train beach boys in the Coastal region on how to handle foreign tourists. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza said there have been numerous complaints of harassmen…

Feb 26, 2023

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Radio Journalist Njogu wa Njoroge Lands a Gov’t Job

Radio journalist John Njogu Njoroge, alias Njogu wa Njoroge has landed a government job in the latest appointments by President Ruto’s administration. Njoroge was appointed the Chairperson of the Kenya Film Classifica…

Feb 25, 2023

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Nairobi Woman Charged with Drugging Husband and Robbing Him of Sh240,000

A 22-year-old woman has been charged with drugging and stealing Sh240,000 from her husband’s mobile money account. Caroline Wangui Wanjiku was charged alongside her aunt Esther Wambui and her uncle Peter Mwaura with c…

Feb 25, 2023

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Supreme Court Okays Registration of an NGO for Kenyan LGBTQ Community

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the NGO Co-ordination Board seeking to quash a High Court order requiring it to register an NGO to advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ community in Kenya. The National Gay…

Feb 24, 2023

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President Ruto Announces Gov’t Plans to Remove All Taxes on Cooking Gas

President Ruto has pledged to remove all taxes on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in an effort to ensure access to all households at affordable rates. The president said the move would also serve to reduce the use of w…

Feb 24, 2023

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Gachagua Claims African Union Dismissed Raila for Organizing Anti-Gov’t Protests

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga was dismissed from his position as the African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development. Contrary to Odinga’s stat…

Feb 24, 2023

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US First Lady Jill Biden Arrives in Kenya for a Three-Day Visit

United States First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on Friday afternoon arrived in Kenya for a three-day official State visit aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing shared priorities between the two countries. The Exec…

Feb 24, 2023

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Kenyan Man Jailed for 20 Years for Conspiracy to Bomb KICC Building

A Kenyan man was on Friday sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of conspiracy to bomb the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Victor Odede Bwire was charged that jointly with others…

Feb 24, 2023

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Matiang’i Defies an Order to Appear at DCI for Questioning

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has defied an order to present himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Matiang’i was required to appear at the DCI headquarters at 9.30 am on Frida…

Feb 24, 2023

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DCI Summons Matiang'i over Alleged Spread of False Information

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i over the alleged police raid of his Karen home. Matiang’i is required to appear at the DCI headquarters at…

Feb 23, 2023

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Solicitor General Nominee Shadrack Mose Says He is Worth Sh250 Million

President Ruto’s nominee for the position of Solicitor-General Shadrack John Mose says he is worth an estimated Sh250 million. Appearing for vetting before the National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs…

Feb 23, 2023

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Court Bars President Ruto from Firing Captain Paul Rukaria as Chair of KNTC

The court has barred President Ruto from revoking the appointment of Captain Paul Rukaria as the Chairperson of Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). The Employment and Labor Relations Court issued the orders on…

Feb 23, 2023

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Ruto’s Chief Advisor David Ndii to Kenyans: We Did Not Promise Cheap Power

The Chairperson of President Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors David Ndii has told off Kenyans demanding that the government lowers the cost of electricity. In Twitter comments that have sparked a debate online, Ndi…

Feb 23, 2023

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Raila Leaves His Role as African Union Envoy for Infrastructure Development

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has left his role as the African Union (AU) High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa. In a letter dated February 19th, Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Fa…

Feb 23, 2023

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President Ruto Dismisses Raila’s Demand to Open IEBC Servers

President Ruto has dismissed the demand by Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga to have Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) servers opened. On Thursday, Ruto termed Odinga’s demand as an “insult to o…

Feb 23, 2023

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Moses Kuria is the Most Traveled Cabinet Secretary in President Ruto's Gov't

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has emerged as the most traveled minister in President Ruto’s administration. Business Daily reports that Kuria, a former MP for Gatundu South, made at lea…

Feb 22, 2023

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Sonko Seeks President Ruto’s Help to Get Back His Sh18 Million Frozen by the Court

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pleaded with President Ruto to help him get back his money that was frozen by the court in 2020. Sonko said he was among the political leaders who were victimized and targeted by…

Feb 22, 2023

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Two Arrested After Police Raid an Illegal Donkey Abattoir in Kiambu

Police in Limuru, Kiambu County are holding two suspects after they were found in possession of donkey meat and skins. Patrick Muiruri (29) and Elizabeth Wangeci (32) were arrested on Wednesday after a multi-agency te…

Feb 22, 2023

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Raila Gives Ruto 14 Days to Lower Cost of Living, Threatens Mass Action

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has issued a 14-day ultimatum to President Ruto’s administration to reduce the cost of living and lower taxes. Speaking during a prayer rally at Jeevanje Gardens in Nairobi on Wedn…

Feb 22, 2023

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JKIA Terminal II to be Closed for US First Lady Jill Biden’s Arrival and Departure

Terminal II at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be closed for six hours on Friday to facilitate the arrival of US First Lady Jill Biden. Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) in a notice to airport stakeho…

Feb 22, 2023