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Ruto Holds Talks with Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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Ruto Holds Talks with Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated President Ruto on his election victory. In a telephone call with Ruto, Trudeau commended the peaceful nature of the elections and the strength of the Kenyan dem…

Sep 15, 2022
 Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok Dies Aboard a Kenya Airways Flight
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Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok Dies Aboard a Kenya Airways Flight

Baringo County Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok is dead. Kipng'ok died at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after developing breathing complications aboard a Kenya Airways (KQ) flight that was scheduled t…

Sep 15, 2022
Family Seeks Justice After Two Sons are Found Murdered and Bodies Dumped in Joska
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Family Seeks Justice After Two Sons are Found Murdered and Bodies Dumped in Joska

A family from Limuru, Kiambu County is demanding justice following the brutal murder of their two sons. Johnson Karuga, 26, and his brother Kelvin Kimani, 24, were found murdered and their bodies dumped near a bridge…

Sep 14, 2022
Another Kenya Airways Passenger Dies at JKIA
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Another Kenya Airways Passenger Dies at JKIA

Kenya Airways (KQ) has confirmed the death of a passenger at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The national carrier says the deceased developed breathing complications while boarding one of its flights t…

Sep 14, 2022
Ruto Presides over the Swearing-in of Six Judges Rejected by Uhuru
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Ruto Presides over the Swearing-in of Six Judges Rejected by Uhuru

Just a day after assuming office, President Ruto has presided over the swearing-in of the six judges whose nominations were rejected by his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. The six were recommended by the Judicial Service…

Sep 14, 2022
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President Ruto Assigns Uhuru a New Role in His Government
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President Ruto Assigns Uhuru a New Role in His Government

President Ruto has named his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s peace envoy in the region. In his maiden address to the nation following his swearing-in as the country’s fifth president on Tuesday, Ruto said Kenyat…

Sep 13, 2022
Ruto Pledges to be a President of All Kenyans After Swearing-in
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Ruto Pledges to be a President of All Kenyans After Swearing-in

President Ruto has pledged to work for all Kenyans irrespective of whom they voted for during the August 9th general election. In his speech following his swearing-in as Kenya’s fifth president, Ruto said his administ…

Sep 13, 2022
Change of Guard: Uhuru Hands over Instruments of Power to Ruto
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Change of Guard: Uhuru Hands over Instruments of Power to Ruto

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta formally handed over instruments of power to his successor William Ruto following his swearing-in on Tuesday. Kenyatta, who was accompanied by Chief of Defense Forces Robert Kibochi, ha…

Sep 13, 2022
Gachagua Takes Oath as Kenya’s Second Deputy President
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Gachagua Takes Oath as Kenya’s Second Deputy President

Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua has been sworn in as Kenya’s second Deputy President. Gachagua, 57, took the Oath of Allegiance of the Deputy President and the Oath of the Due Execution of the Office of the Deputy President…

Sep 13, 2022
 Ruto Sworn in as Kenya’s Fifth President
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Ruto Sworn in as Kenya’s Fifth President

William Ruto has been sworn in as Kenya’s fifth President, officially taking over from his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. Ruto, 55, took the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Execution of the Office of the President, wh…

Sep 13, 2022
German National Seeks Justice After Kenyan Police Officers Defraud Him Sh1 Million
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German National Seeks Justice After Kenyan Police Officers Defraud Him Sh1 Million

A German national is demanding justice after he was allegedly defrauded Sh1 million by Kenyan police officers in Mombasa. Stefan Weidener claims that three police officers stationed at the Moi International Airport co…

Sep 12, 2022
Raila to Skip Ruto's Inauguration
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Raila to Skip Ruto's Inauguration

ODM leader Raila Odinga says he will not attend President-elect William Ruto’s inauguration on Tuesday. While acknowledging that Ruto personally invited him to the ceremony, Odinga said he will be available as he is o…

Sep 12, 2022
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Uhuru Finally Congratulates President-Elect William Ruto
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Uhuru Finally Congratulates President-Elect William Ruto

Outgoing President Kenyatta has finally congratulated President-elect William Ruto ahead of his inauguration on Tuesday. Kenyatta congratulated and expressed best wishes to Ruto following a meeting between the two lea…

Sep 12, 2022
Judiciary Calls for End of Sponsored Attacks on Supreme Court Judges
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Judiciary Calls for End of Sponsored Attacks on Supreme Court Judges

The Judiciary has called for an end to attacks directed at Supreme Court judges following last week’s ruling on the presidential election petition. In a statement, the Judiciary said the sponsored attacks were in rela…

Sep 12, 2022
Uhuru Meets President-elect Ruto at State House Ahead of His Swearing-in
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Uhuru Meets President-elect Ruto at State House Ahead of His Swearing-in

Outgoing President Kenyatta has hosted his successor William Ruto ahead of his swearing-in on Tuesday. The president-elect and his wife Rachel Ruto arrived at State House, Nairobi at 4.00 pm on Monday, where they were…

Sep 12, 2022
Uhuru to Pocket a Sh39.6 Million Send-off Package
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Uhuru to Pocket a Sh39.6 Million Send-off Package

President Kenyatta is set to pocket a Sh39.6 million send-off package once he exits office this week after serving the country for the past 10 years. Capital News reported that Kenyatta, who will formally hand over in…

Sep 12, 2022
Judiciary Denies Reports of Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu and Smokin Wanjala Resignation
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Judiciary Denies Reports of Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu and Smokin Wanjala Resignation

The Judiciary has dismissed social media reports alleging the resignation of two Supreme Court judges. This is after a Twitter account purported to have information about the stepping down of Deputy Chief Justice Phil…

Sep 12, 2022
Ruto Promises Former Senator Mithika Linturi and Other Election Losers Gov't Jobs
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Ruto Promises Former Senator Mithika Linturi and Other Election Losers Gov't Jobs

President-elect William Ruto has promised to give former Meru Senator Mithika Linturi and other election losers jobs in his government. Speaking during a church service in Maua, Meru County on Sunday, Ruto said he had…

Sep 11, 2022
Azimio Defends Junet Mohamed over Claims of Misappropriating Agents' Funds
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Azimio Defends Junet Mohamed over Claims of Misappropriating Agents' Funds

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition has dismissed claims that some of its members embezzled funds meant for agents in the August 9th general election. Raila Odinga Campaign Secretariat spokesperson Makau Mutua said Az…

Sep 11, 2022
Ruto Pledges to Lower Unga and Fertilizer Prices Next Week
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Ruto Pledges to Lower Unga and Fertilizer Prices Next Week

President-elect William Ruto has promised to reduce the cost of maize flour and fertilizer in the coming days. Ruto, who will be sworn in as the fifth president on Tuesday, said new unga and fertilizer prices will be…

Sep 11, 2022