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Chebukati Threatens to Sue Raila Over Bribery, Secret Visit Claims

Former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has threatened legal action against Azimio leader Raila Odinga over claims that he asked for a bribe. On Sunday, Odinga claimed Chebukati and former IEBC commissioners Boya Mol…

Jan 31, 2023

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Stateless Pemba Community Recognized as Kenyan Citizens

President Ruto has formally recognized the Pemba as an ethnic community in Kenya. This paves the way for people of Pemba heritage to be issued with relevant identification and citizenship documents in line with the Co…

Jan 31, 2023

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Kenya Education CS Machogu Orders School Days to Start at 8am, End at 3:45pm

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has banned morning and night preps in day primary and secondary schools. On Tuesday, Machogu ordered that the schools operate between 8 a.m and 3:45 p.m, arguing that the cu…

Jan 31, 2023

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Court Rules Candidates Do Not Need a University Degree to Run for Kenyan Presidency

The High Court in Nairobi has declared that a degree certificate is not a requirement for presidential candidates. Justice Anthony Mrima made the ruling on Tuesday in a petition filed by former presidential aspirant N…

Jan 31, 2023

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Burglars Break into Mudavadi’s Karen Home, Steal Household Items

Police in Nairobi are investigating an incident where burglars broke into Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s Karen home and stole household items. The two burglars are said to have accessed the property, which…

Jan 31, 2023

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Kenyan Wins the Coveted Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional Award

Kenyan Shadrack Kiprotich has won the coveted Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award 2022 for actively sharing his high-quality expertise with other technology professionals. With more than 3,000 awardees…

Jan 30, 2023

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President Ruto Says Tax Evaders are Sponsoring Raila’s Public Rallies

President Ruto has accused unnamed tax evaders of sponsoring the recent public rallies by Azimio la Umoja leaders led by Raila Odinga. Stating that no Kenyan will be exempted from paying taxes, the president said Keny…

Jan 30, 2023

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Kenya’s First Drone Delivery Service Launched in Kisumu

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o on Monday launched the first-ever drone delivery service in Kenya dubbed Zipline instant logistics distribution system. Nyong’o said the drone delivery is a result of a partnership betwe…

Jan 30, 2023

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Kenyan Man Killed During a Bullfighting Match

A family in Kakamega county is mourning the death of their son, who died during a bullfighting match. 26-year-old Bramwel Andugu was attending the cultural festival at Malinya Stadium in Ikolomani on Sunday when one o…

Jan 30, 2023

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Raila Likens President Ruto to Biblical Zacchaeus as He Urges Kenyans to Resist Punitive Taxes

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has castigated President Ruto’s administration for imposing punitive and unjust taxes on Kenyans. While urging Kenyans to resist paying such taxes, Odinga likene…

Jan 29, 2023

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Renowned Surgeon Dr. Yusuf Dawood Dies in the UK

Renowned surgeon Yusuf Kodwavwalla, popularly known as Dr. Yusuf Dawood has passed away in the United Kingdom. His son Jaan Yusuf Kodwavwalla confirmed to The Standard that his father died on Sunday morning. "My dad s…

Jan 29, 2023

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Former ICT CS Joe Mucheru Appointed President of UK Fintech Company Jumo

Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has been appointed the president of British financial technology company Jumo. Mucheru broke the news about his appointment through an update on his LinkedIn profile, where he…

Jan 29, 2023

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Raila to President Ruto: Accept You Lost and Leave State House to Me

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga insists that the 2022 presidential election was rigged in President Ruto’s favor. Speaking at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Donholm, Nairobi on Sunday, Odinga said…

Jan 29, 2023

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DCI Launches a Probe into Azimio's Election Rigging Claims

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened a probe into claims that the 2022 presidential election was rigged. DCI director Amin Mohamed said the agency launched investigations after receiving numerou…

Jan 29, 2023

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Apologizes for Claim of Civil Unrest in Kenya

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has issued an apology over its claim on civil unrest in Kenya. In a statement on Saturday, the airline clarified that the claim was sent erroneously, adding that it was meant for customers in…

Jan 28, 2023

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Hatutishwi: Raila Says Jacaranda Rally to Continue as Planned

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga says Sunday’s public rally at Jacaranda grounds will go on as planned. Through Twitter on Saturday, Odinga insisted that he will not be cowed by anyone and urged…

Jan 28, 2023

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Kenyans to Have Digital IDs by December as President Ruto Orders Revival of Huduma Namba

President Ruto has announced plans to revive the Huduma Namba program by December this year. On Friday, Ruto said he has directed ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo to work on creating digital identity cards for Kenyan…

Jan 27, 2023

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Kenya Supreme Court Awards Sh17.5 Million to Seven Women Brutalized by Police in 1992 Protest

The Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay Sh17.5 million in damages to seven women who were brutalized by police during President Moi’s regime. The petitioners sued the government for the violation of their…

Jan 27, 2023

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Gov’t to Privatize Some Kenyan Public Universities to Keep Them Afloat

The government has revealed plans to privatize a number of public universities in Kenya in a bid to keep them afloat. Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria said the move is aimed at strengtheni…

Jan 27, 2023

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Kenya’s Supreme Court Overturns 50-50 Ruling on Matrimonial Property

The Supreme Court has ruled that spouses are not entitled to an equal share of matrimonial property in case of divorce. In a ruling released on Friday, the apex court held that the distribution of property is solely b…

Jan 27, 2023