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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared his intention to retain both his roles as Speaker and party leader of Ford-Kenya, despite a recent High Court ruling that pronounced his dual position unconstitutional. The ruling, issued on February 8, not only questions Wetang’ula's…
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In a move to restore the Nairobi River Basin and create employment opportunities for young people, the Kenyan government has announced the engagement of an additional 30,000 youth, raising the total participation in the project to 50,000. This announcement was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary…
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The Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital is facing significant backlash following the disturbing disappearance of a seven-month-old infant’s body from its mortuary. This has intensified the grief of the child's parents Mr Daniel Kipchirchir and Ms Sharon Saidi. The couple, both deaf, experienced…
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Makueni County, Kenya, is currently facing a critical healthcare crisis due to a funding freeze mandated by the administration of US President Donald Trump. This halt has put ten hospitals at risk of closure, with 269 healthcare workers facing potential job losses. At a press conference in Wote,…
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In Murang'a County, the family of Lucy Wamaitha, 32, faces the harrowing uncertainty of her disappearance, which has remained unresolved since January 16. Lucy's mother, Nancy Mungai, recounts the troubling events preceding her daughter's vanishing, revealing a narrative steeped in anxiety and…
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Leonard Mbotela, a veteran broadcaster and a significant figure in Kenya's media landscape, has passed away at the age of 85. His death is confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Anne Mbotela, who has stated that he died on Friday while receiving treatment at a hospital in the city. Mbotela had been…
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Kenyan musician Millicent Jerotich Kipkorir, popularly known as Marakwet Daughter, has recently come under scrutiny following the release of her controversial song "Arap Ruto." The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned her, citing concerns that the song's lyrics could…
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A Nigerian traveller Gloria Omisore sparked a disturbance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after being denied boarding due to visa complications. Omisore, en route from Lagos to Manchester with a layover in Paris, was informed that she lacked the essential French visa required for her…
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The Jubilee Party has officially endorsed Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This decision was announced on February 5th by Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni. This strategic move stems from Matiang’i’s significant role as a close ally of former President Uhuru…
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The Nairobi Peace Process, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has faced significant setbacks following the recent political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the withdrawal of regional forces. In a press statement released on Thursday, Kenyatta expresses deep concern…