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Casual Workers at Ruto’s 1,000-Acre Ranch Protest over Delayed Salaries

Casual workers at Deputy President William Ruto’s expansive farm in Mata, Taita Taveta County on Monday downed their tools over the non-payment of their wages. Nation reports that the workers held a protest outside K…

Apr 11, 2022

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Two Lawyers in Court to Stop NCIC Ban of 'Hatupangwingi' and 'Watajua Hawajui' Phrases

Two lawyers have sued the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over its decision to ban the use of the words ‘Hatupangwingi’ and ‘Watajua Hawajui’ in political rallies ahead of the August 9th elections…

Apr 11, 2022

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Wiper Party Clears Mike Sonko to Vie for Mombasa Governor’s Seat

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has declared interest in the Mombasa county gubernatorial seat in this year’s elections. Sonko, who has been in the political cold since his impeachment as Nairobi governor in…

Apr 11, 2022

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US Gov’t Offers $5 Million Bounty for Information on a Top Al-Shabaab Operative

The United States government has offered a $5 million bounty for information on a senior Al-Shabaab operative. Mahad Karate, alias Abdirahman Mohamed Warsame, is a high-ranking member of Al-Shabab’s intelligence and…

Apr 11, 2022

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Equity Group COO Polycarp Igathe Joins Nairobi Governor’s Race

Former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe has joined the city’s gubernatorial race ahead of the August 9th elections. Igathe, a corporate executive-turned-politician, is seeking to contest for the county’s top se…

Apr 11, 2022

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Businessman Richard Ngatia Formally Launches Nairobi Gubernatorial Bid

Businessman Richard Ngatia has formally launched his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat. Ngatia, who is the President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), is eyeing the coveted position…

Apr 11, 2022

Kenya

Safaricom Named Best Company to Work for in Kenya

Safaricom has been ranked as the best company to work for in Kenya. The giant mobile service provider took the top spot in the recently released LinkedIn 2022 Top Companies Ranking list. The list ranks the 25 best wo…

Apr 10, 2022

Kenya

Kileleshwa Residents Interview 11 MCA Aspirants to Determine Their Suitability

Residents of Nairobi's Kileleshwa ward on Saturday vetted 11 candidates who are eyeing the area MCA seat in the August 9th elections. The aspirants were interviewed by residents during a one of its kind forum organize…

Apr 10, 2022

Kenya

Kenyan Man Arrested for Conning a Car Seller of Sh150,000 While Posing a White Woman

Detectives in Ongata Rongai have arrested a suspect who conned a car seller Sh150,000 while posing as a white woman. Bob Nyongesa, disguised as a white woman named Ryan Britney, contacted the owner of the car through…

Apr 10, 2022

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Six Family Members Killed in a Suspected Arson Attack in Murang’a

Police in Murang’a County are investigating an incident in which six people were killed in a suspected arson attack. The six family members including a mother, her three children, and two grandchildren were burned to…

Apr 10, 2022

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Democratic Party Members Oppose Speaker Muturi’s Decision to Join Kenya Kwanza Alliance

A section of Democratic Party (DP) members have opposed National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi’s decision to join the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. On Saturday, Muturi signed a coalition agreement between the Democratic Par…

Apr 10, 2022

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Bishop Wanjiru Steps Down for Senator Sakaja in Nairobi Governor’s Race

Deputy President William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza alliance has unveiled Johnson Sakaja as its gubernatorial candidate for Nairobi County. This comes after former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru dropped her bid for the…

Apr 9, 2022

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Wanjigi Wants President Uhuru to Account for 'Missing' $1 Billion Euro Bond Funds

Presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi wants the Jubilee government to account for the Eurobond funds before exiting office later this year. Wanjigi, who is the Safina party presidential candidate, claims President Kenyat…

Apr 9, 2022

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You Don’t Need to Register Afresh: Communications Authority Clarifies SIM Card Registration

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified that Kenyans whose SIM cards are registered do not need to register them afresh. CA director-general Ezra Chiloba, in an interview with The Standard, said the a…

Apr 9, 2022

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Speaker Justin Muturi Signs a Coalition Pact with Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has formally joined the Kenya Kwanza alliance, which is led by Deputy President William Ruto. Muturi, who is the leader of the Democratic Party (DP), signed a coalition agreemen…

Apr 9, 2022

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No Extension of SIM Card Registration, Communications Authority Warns Kenya

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) insists that Kenyans must register their SIM cards before the April 15th deadline. CA director-general Ezra Chiloba on Friday warned that the deadline for the exercise will n…

Apr 8, 2022

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Kenya’s High Commissioner to the UK Takes on Safaricom on SIM Card Registration

Kenya's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Manoah Esipisu has taken issue with Safaricom’s appeal to Kenyans to re-register their SIM cards. On Friday, the giant telco posted a notice on Twitter reminding Kenyans…

Apr 8, 2022

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Kesses MP Swarup Mishra: Why I Walk Around with 19 Mobile Phones

Kesses MP Mishra Swarup has opened up on why he carries 19 mobile phones while going about his daily business. The first-time MP says the phones are not for showing off but each plays an important role in his work as…

Apr 8, 2022

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Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja Changes Her Name as She Eyes Nakuru Senate Seat

Keroche Breweries CEO and founder Tabitha Mukami Karanja has changed her official name ahead of the August 9th elections. Karanja, who is eyeing the Nakuru senatorial seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party t…

Apr 8, 2022

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"Hatupangwingwi": Ruto Drops a Remix of "Sipangwingwi" Song Hours After NCIC Classified the Word as Hate Speech

Deputy President William Ruto has released a remix video of the popular 'Sipangwingwi' song. Ruto, who featured the hit’s original composer Gengetone artiste Exray Taniua, shared the remix video on his social media pa…

Apr 8, 2022