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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

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German-Born Man Charged with Defiling and Sexually Assaulting Minors in Kenya

A 62-year-old German national was on Tuesday arraigned in court for defiling and sexually assaulting minors in various parts of the country. Martin Herman Baumgartner, alias Mato, appeared before a Nakuru court where…

Feb 21, 2023

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Australia Opens a New High Commission in Nairobi

Australia has officially opened its new High Commission offices in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in its ties with Kenya. The new Chancery will also serve as a base for Australia’s relations with Burundi, Rw…

Feb 21, 2023

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Two Kenyans Charged with Defrauding American Woman Sh12 Million in Fake Gold Scam

Two Kenyans have been charged with defrauding an American woman of over Sh12 million in a fake gold scam. Appearing before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu, Seth Steve Okute and Bruno Otieno Oliende…

Feb 21, 2023

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US First Lady Jill Biden to Visit Kenya This Week

United States First Lady Jill Biden will arrive in Kenya later this week as part of her visit to Africa. The tour, which begins on Wednesday and concludes on Sunday, will see Mrs. Biden visit Namibia and Kenya as the…

Feb 21, 2023

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Uhuru Lands in Nigeria to Lead African Union's Election Observer Team

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday landed in Nigeria ahead of the country’s general election on Saturday. Kenyatta, who ruled Kenya between 2013 and 2022, was appointed to lead a 90-member African Union Electi…

Feb 21, 2023

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Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested While Leading a Protest Outside Parliament

Comedian Eric Omondi was on Tuesday arrested for leading a demonstration outside Parliament buildings in Nairobi. Accompanied by a group of about 20 men, Omondi marched to Parliament to protest the high cost of living…

Feb 21, 2023

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JKUAT Secures Sh128 Million to Make Cough Syrup from Snails

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has secured Sh128 million in funding to facilitate the production of medicine from snails bred at the institution. The university plans to use the funds t…

Feb 21, 2023

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Lawyer Danstan Omari Summoned by DCI over Fake Matiangi House Raid Alert

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned lawyer Danstan Omari in connection with an alleged police raid at the home of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i earlier this month. Omari, w…

Feb 21, 2023

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Suspect Linked to Shooting of NHIF Employee Lilian Waithera in Nairobi CBD Arrested

A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting of National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) employee Lilian Waithera along Kaunda street in Nairobi CBD. The suspect, a licensed firearm holder, w…

Feb 20, 2023

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Health CS Susan Nakhumicha Insists No Condoms for Teenagers, Says They Should Abstain

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha says her ministry will not be giving condoms to underage Kenyans to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS. Nakhumicha pointed out that as a Christian woman, she advocates for abstinence…

Feb 20, 2023

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Itumbi, Kidero, Jaguar, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Among Candidates Shortlisted for CAS Positions

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has shortlisted 224 candidates to fill the position of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) from a list of 5,183 applicants. President Ruto’s digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, forme…

Feb 20, 2023

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Gachagua: Gov't is a Company, Some Kenyans Are Majority Shareholders and Others Have None

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says only those who voted for President Ruto will get appointments and contracts in the Kenya Kwanza government. Speaking during a tour of various projects in Kericho County, Gachagua…

Feb 20, 2023

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Education Taskforce Proposes Hike in University Fees from Sh16,000 to Sh52,000

Kenyan university students could pay more tuition fees if the recommendations by the education task force formed by President Ruto are implemented. In the second interim report presented to the president last week, th…

Feb 20, 2023

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DPP Withdraws Terror Charges Against KTN Journalist Laban-Cliff Onserio

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn terror charges against journalist Laban-Cliff Onserio, citing insufficient evidence. Kahawa law courts magistrate Boaz Ombewa marked the file as closed after the…

Feb 20, 2023

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Family Appeals to Gov’t to Trace the Remains of Freedom Fighter Dedan Kimathi

The family of the late freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi has appealed to President Ruto’s administration to find his remains. The family said their wish is to have Kimathi's widow Mukami Kimathi, who is still alive, buri…

Feb 19, 2023

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Kenya Gov’t to Block Medical Doctors from Seeking Jobs Abroad

The Kenya government is set to start regulating the migration of doctors abroad for work due to a shortage of health workers in the country. Under the proposed workforce migration policy, Kenyan medics seeking greener…

Feb 19, 2023

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Former Lands Commissioner Mwaita Ordered to Pay Sh5 Million for Dishing Out Public Land

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained a court order compelling former Lands Commissioner Sammy Kipkorir Mwaita to pay Sh5 million in damages for the illegal allocation of public land in Mombasa…

Feb 19, 2023

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Housing PS Hinga Calls for Introduction of Idle Land Tax

Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has proposed the introduction of a tax on idle land in a move aimed at freeing up land for development projects. Hinga pointed out that the prices of land in Nairobi are rated…

Feb 19, 2023