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Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s daughter Winnie Odinga has claimed that the United States government influenced the outcome of the August 9th presidential election in favor of William Ruto. Winnie, who is eyeing the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP seat, said the US meddled in the…
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Rescue operations are underway after a seven-storey building under construction collapsed at the Seasons area in Kasarani, Nairobi on Tuesday afternoon. An unknown number of people, mostly construction workers, are feared trapped in the rubble as rescue operations continue. Rescue workers were seen…
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American business magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates is on a tour to Kenya where he is expected to hold a series of public engagements. Gates, who is the co-founder of Microsoft, will first tour Makueni County on Tuesday and have a meeting with Governor Mutula Kilonzo at his office. With…
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The High Court has stopped the vetting of the 51 Principal Secretary (PS) nominees pending the hearing and determination of a suit challenging the process. On Tuesday, Justice Nzioki Makau certified the case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) as urgent and ordered the National Assembly to halt…
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The government has deployed a new police team to deal with muggings and other violent crimes in Nairobi following a public outcry. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said on Monday that the new command structure is under firm instructions to swiftly put an end to robbery and other violent…
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Principal Secretary nominee for Interior Ministry Raymond Omollo has told the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal Affairs Committee that he is worth Sh450 million. Omollo, who appeared before the committee on Monday for vetting, said his fortune comprises pieces of land and property in…
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The United States government has announced a $10 million (approximately Sh1.2 billion) reward to persons who will provide information leading to the arrest of three leaders of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. In a notice through its Nairobi Embassy, the US said the three are responsible for numerous…
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National Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) nominee Chris Kiptoo has revealed that he is worth an estimated Sh338 million, accrued from immovable assets including land and houses. Appearing before the National Assembly Finance Committee on Monday for vetting, Kiptoo also listed salary, financial…
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u has published regulations that will govern the Sh50 billion Hustlers Fund under the Public Finance Management Act. To be eligible for single-digit interest-rate loans under the Hustlers Fund, one must be older than 18 years and possess a Kenyan national…
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President Ruto has revealed plans by his government to construct 1,000 dams across the country as part of the efforts to tackle food insecurity. Speaking during an interdenominational thanksgiving prayer service in Kabarnet, Baringo County, on Sunday, the president said the dams’ projects will be…