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Incoming US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman Presents Her Credentials to President Uhuru

Incoming United States Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman has presented her credentials to President Kenyatta. Whitman, who arrived in the country on Monday to officially begin her duty, presented her credentials du…

Aug 6, 2022

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Ruto Writes to IEBC, Foreign Missions Alleging Plot to Rig Elections

Deputy President William Ruto has written to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) alleging a plot by the government to interfere with next week’s elections. Through his national chief agent Senator K…

Aug 5, 2022

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Jubilee Embu Governor, Woman Rep. Candidates Decamp to Ruto’s UDA Party

Jubilee candidate in the Embu gubernatorial race Emilio Kathuri has ditched the ruling party and joined Deputy President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of next week's general election. R…

Aug 5, 2022

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Matiang’i Dismisses Ruto’s Claims of Election Interference by Gov’t

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has dismissed Deputy President William Ruto’s claims that there is a plot by the government to interfere with next week’s elections. Addressing the press on Friday, Matiang’i…

Aug 5, 2022

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Copyright Board Warns Kenyans Against Use of Memes Without Owner’s Consent

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has warned Kenyans and corporates against using memes for commercial purposes without obtaining consent from the owners. In a statement on Friday, KECOBO executive director Edward Si…

Aug 5, 2022

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Robbers Break into DPP Noordin Haji's Nairobi Residence

Police in Nairobi have launched a search for robbers who broke into the home of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji on Thursday night and stole some valuables. The unknown assailants are said to hav…

Aug 5, 2022

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Former Children's Home Director Jailed for 100 Years for Defiling Minors

A former director at a Nairobi-based children's home has been sentenced to 100 years in jail after he was found guilty of defilement. Stephen Nzuki Mutisya, a former director at Scream Africa Safe Child, was handed th…

Aug 4, 2022

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President Uhuru Campaigns for Raila in Mombasa, Says Ruto is a Liar Who Cannot Be Trusted

President Kenyatta has drummed up support for Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga, saying he is the only leader fit to continue his development agenda. Speaking on Thursday in Momba…

Aug 4, 2022

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Ruto Alleges Plot to Intimidate Voters, Stir Chaos in Rift Valley

Deputy President William Ruto claims that there is a scheme to intimidate voters and stir chaos in his Rift Valley backyard during the August 9th general elections. Addressing the media on Thursday, the UDA party pres…

Aug 4, 2022

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Raila Tells Off Ruto over Vote Rigging Claims, Attacks on President Uhuru

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has hit out at Deputy President William Ruto for linking President Kenyatta to an alleged plot to rig him out in the upcoming election. While dis…

Aug 4, 2022

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US Company Hires 200 Kenyan Youths as It Opens a New Office in Nyeri

American labor outsourcing company ONQ has hired 200 Kenyan youths to work at its newly opened office in Nyeri town. ONQ, which provides medical billing services to US-based companies, says the office located at KDS C…

Aug 4, 2022

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Ruto Secures a Court Order to Hold Final Campaign Rally at Nyayo Stadium

Deputy President William Ruto has obtained a court order allowing him to hold his final campaign rally at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on August 6th. High Court Judge Joseph Sergon on Thursday issued a temporary…

Aug 4, 2022

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Court Orders IEBC to Use Manual Voters’ Register in August 9th Elections

The High Court has quashed a decision by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to scrap the use of manual voters’ register in the August 9th general elections. Justice Thande Mugure on Thursday de…

Aug 4, 2022

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Gov’t Declares August 9th a Public Holiday for Kenyans to Vote

The government has declared Tuesday, August 9th a public holiday. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i in a gazette notice issued on Thursday said the day has been made a public holiday to allow Kenyans to exerci…

Aug 4, 2022

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US Embassy Clarifies Travel Alert Warning Citizens Against Travel to Kisumu

The United States Embassy in Kenya has clarified its earlier security alert warning its citizens to avoid traveling to Kisumu ahead of next week’s general elections. In the alert dated August 2nd, the embassy said it…

Aug 3, 2022

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Stop Pretending to be Deputy Jesus, Karua Tells Ruto

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential running mate Martha Karua has taken a swipe at Deputy President William Ruto after he broke into tears during a prayer service at his Karen residence on Tuesday…

Aug 3, 2022

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US Gov’t Calls for Peaceful and Credible Elections in Kenya

With just five days to the August 9th general elections, the United States government has called for peaceful and transparent elections in Kenya. Through Twitter on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sa…

Aug 3, 2022

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Ruto: August 9th Election is More of a Spiritual Battle Than a Political Contest

Deputy President William Ruto has termed the August 9th general election is a spiritual battle and not a political contest. Ruto, who is eyeing the presidency on a UDA party ticket, says this year’s election has taken…

Aug 3, 2022

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Activists in Court Seeking to Have Gachagua and 12 Others Disqualified from August 9th Elections

A group of activists has moved to court seeking to have 13 politicians barred from contesting in the August 9th general elections. The 12 petitioners want the High Court to issue orders blocking UDA presidential runni…

Aug 3, 2022

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US Issues a Security Alert Ahead of Kenya's Elections, Warns Citizens Against Traveling to Kisumu

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a security advisory ahead of next week’s general elections in Kenya, warning citizens against traveling to Kisumu. In a security alert dated August 2nd, the embassy indi…

Aug 3, 2022