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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 and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) applied for registration in 2012 but…
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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 wood fuel, which poses both health and environmental challenges to Kenyans and…
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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 statement that he asked to be relieved of his duties, Gachagua claimed the ODM party…
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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 Executive One Foxtrot (EXEC1F) airplane carrying Dr. Biden touched the ground at the…
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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, he conspired to commit an act of terror at KICC. He faced a separate count of…
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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 Friday for questioning over the alleged police raid of his Karen home two weeks ago.…
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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 9.30 am on Friday for questioning. Senior Superintendent of Police Michael Sang…
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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 (JLAC) on Thursday, Mose said the income is from rentals, land, and shares for his…
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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 Wednesday pending the hearing and determination of a petition filed by Capt.…
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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, Ndii stated that power tariffs will not come down anytime soon, saying Kenyans must…