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Police Officer in Court over Theft of Nairobi Expressway Construction Materials

A police officer was on Monday arraigned in a Nairobi court over theft of materials used in the construction of the Nairobi Expressway. Thomas Odira Musasa, who is attached to the Criminal Investigation Patrol Unit (C…

Feb 14, 2022

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President Uhuru Heads to the UAE for a Three-day Working Visit

President Kenyatta has kicked off a three-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with strengthening trade ties between Kenya and the Gulf state being his main agenda. Kenya’s Ambassador to the UAE Kariuk…

Feb 14, 2022

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Kenya Government Assures Foreign Envoys of Smooth Handover of Power After August Elections

The Kenyan government has reiterated its commitment to ensure a smooth transition of power ahead of the August 9th elections. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i in a statement on Monday assured development part…

Feb 14, 2022

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Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha Insists Gay Students Should be Kicked Out of Boarding Schools

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha insists that gay students should not be allowed in boarding schools. Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, Magoha stressed that such learners should be in day schools closer to…

Feb 14, 2022

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Rights Defenders Call for a Speedy Probe into Sodomy Cases at Aquinas High School

Human rights defenders and parents have demanded a probe into alleged cases of sodomy at Aquinas High School in Nairobi. They want the principal to step down pending investigations into the matter even as they accused…

Feb 14, 2022

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Four Family Members Killed in a Grisly Accident along Kajiado-Namanga Highway

Four members of the same family were on Monday killed in a grisly accident on the Namanga-Kajiado highway. Kajiado Central police commander Joseph Mutira said the four perished after the vehicle they were traveling in…

Feb 14, 2022

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Speaker Justin Muturi Calls for Public Execution of Corrupt Leaders

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi says leaders and civil servants found engaging in corruption should be executed in public. Muturi, who is eyeing the presidency in the forthcoming elections, noted that corrupt…

Feb 14, 2022

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Journalist Dennis Onsarigo Appointed Press Secretary of Raila’s 2022 Campaign Secretariat

TV journalist Dennis Onsarigo has been appointed as the new Press Secretary of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s 2022 campaign secretariat. Odinga in a statement on Sunday said Onsarigo is a professional bringing journalism a…

Feb 13, 2022

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Kenya Ranked Sixth Most Beautiful Country in the World

A new global report has ranked Kenya among the top 10 most beautiful countries in the world. The Natural Beauty Report by Money.co.uk placed Kenya at position six with a beauty score of 6.7 out of 10 points. The num…

Feb 13, 2022

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Governors Kibwana and Mutua Shelve Presidential Ambitions to Back Raila

Over 5,000 Ukambani leaders and professionals have resolved to support ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential bid in the forthcoming elections. Led by Governors Charity Ngilu (Kitui), Alfred Mutua (Machakos), and Kiv…

Feb 13, 2022

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African Union Adopts Swahili as an Official Working Language

Swahili has been adopted as an official working language for the African Union (AU). The African Union's heads of state approved the language following a request from Tanzanian Vice-President Philip Mpango. Mpango, wh…

Feb 13, 2022

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Raila Meets India Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

ODM leader Raila Odinga on Sunday met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. In a statement, Raila said India and Kenya share a fond bond as many Kenyans have for decades attended universities in the popul…

Feb 13, 2022

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Several Cars Burnt along Nairobi-Mai Mahiu Road as Trailer Transporting Gas Cylinders Explodes

A section of the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu road was on Sunday afternoon barricaded after a truck ferrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) urged motorists using the busy highwa…

Feb 13, 2022

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Four DCI Detectives Arrested for Abducting a Man, Robbing Him of over Sh300,000

Four officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were on Friday arrested for allegedly abducting a man and forcefully obtaining over Sh300,000 from him. Tom Otieno, Antony Mwanza, Cornelius…

Feb 12, 2022

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Kenya-Based Belgian TikTok Celebrity Deported to Face Drug Trafficking Charges

A Belgian TikTok celebrity who has been living in Kenya was deported last month to face drug trafficking charges in Belgium. Frank De Tank, who operates a TikTok account under the name 'Frank Murugi' with over 1 milli…

Feb 12, 2022

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Murang'a Woman Rep. Sabina Chege Summoned by IEBC over Election Rigging Claims

Murang'a Woman Representative Sabina Chege is in trouble over her claims on vote-rigging in the 2017 general election. Chege has been summoned by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to shed ligh…

Feb 12, 2022

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President Uhuru Mourns Former Kangema MP Tiras Ngahu

Former Kangema Member of Parliament (MP) and Jubilee Party official Tiras Ngahu has passed away. Ngahu died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital, according to State House. President Kenyatta eu…

Feb 12, 2022

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Kenya Power to Lay Off 1,900 Workers in Sh5.3 Billion Early Retirement Plan

Kenya Power is set to lay off 1,962 employees in a move aimed at cutting payroll expenses at the State-run utility company. Nation reports that the phased voluntary employee separation (VES) exercise will see 20% of K…

Feb 12, 2022

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Woman Arrested After Four Youth are Conned Sh1.4 Million Using Fake Prison College Letters

Police in Kiambu are holding a 61-year-old woman over alleged involvement in the issuance of fake Kenya Prison Service (KPS) college admission letters. The woman is believed to be part of a syndicate that conned four…

Feb 11, 2022

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Two Men Charged for Abducting and Violently Robbing a Catholic Nun

Two men who allegedly abducted a Catholic nun and violently obtained money from her have been charged with robbery with violence. Nixon Kinyua and Patrick Ngure were arrested by detectives after taking the nun hostage…

Feb 11, 2022