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Court Allows KRA to Inspect 82 Suspicious Containers Detained at Mombasa Port

The High Court has allowed Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) 100 percent inspection of 82 suspicious containers detained at the Mombasa port. The 82 forty-foot containers declared as black tea from Iran and Vietnam were i…

Feb 5, 2022

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Two Suspects Impersonating EACC Officials Arrested in Nairobi

Police in Nairobi have arrested two suspects masquerading as officials of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Gordwins Agutu and his accomplice David Mburu are said to have stormed into the offices of on…

Feb 4, 2022

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Aviation Agency Warns Against Use of Unlicensed Drones for Political Campaigns

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has raised concern over the use of unlicensed drones for political campaigns ahead of the August 9th elections. KCAA Director-General Captain Gilbert Kibe says the agency is c…

Feb 4, 2022

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Deputy President William Ruto Visits MP Moses Kuria in Dubai

Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday visited Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria in Dubai, where he has been undergoing treatment. Ruto, who was accompanied by Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, was in the United Arab Emirates (UA…

Feb 4, 2022

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Youth Destroy Venue for Ruto's Political Meeting in Kilifi

A group of youth on Thursday night demolished a podium where Deputy President William Ruto-led ‘Kenya Kwanza’ alliance was set to hold a meeting in Kilifi on Friday. Ruto was scheduled to grace the political rally in…

Feb 4, 2022

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Transport CAS Wavinya Ndeti Resigns to Vie for Machakos Governor's Seat

Transport and Infrastructure Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Wavinya Ndeti has resigned to run for the Machakos governor’s seat. Wavinya, a former MP for Kathiani, tendered her resignation on Friday in line with…

Feb 4, 2022

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Uhuru Holds Talks with Rwanda President Paul Kagame in Nairobi

President Kenyatta on Thursday held talks with his Rwanda counterpart Paul Kagame, who was in the country on a working visit. During the meeting at State House, Nairobi, the two leaders discussed a wide range of areas…

Feb 3, 2022

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Former Police Inspector-General Joseph Boinnet Resigns from Gov't to Run for Governor's Seat

Tourism Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Joseph Boinnet has stepped down from his position to pursue a career in politics. Boinnet, who served as the Inspector-General of Police between 2015 and 2019, said he will…

Feb 3, 2022

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Elections Bill, 2022: Ruto Alleges Plot to Rig Presidential Election in Favor of Raila

Deputy President William Ruto has faulted plans to amend elections law ahead of the August 9th general elections. Ruto, who is eying the presidency, said the proposed Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which is sponsor…

Feb 3, 2022

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Several Huduma Centers Facing Closure over Sh1.7 Billion Rent Arrears

Several Huduma Centers across the country are facing closure due to rent arrears amounting to nearly Sh2 billion. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and National Security, Public Service Pr…

Feb 3, 2022

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Senator Beth Mugo's Husband Nicholas Mugo Dies at a Nairobi Hospital

Nominated Senator Beth Mugo is mourning the death of her husband ambassador Nicholas Mugo. Mugo, 86, passed away on Thursday morning while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital following a long illness. “With p…

Feb 3, 2022

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Candidates Seeking MP Seat Must Have University Degrees, IEBC Says

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that candidates seeking parliamentary seats in this year’s elections must have university degrees. IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein in a statement on Thursda…

Feb 3, 2022

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Embattled Former Youth PS Lilian Omollo Announces Entry into Politics

Embattled former Youth Principal Secretary (PS) Lilian Omollo has announced her entry into politics. Omollo, who is fighting graft-related charges in the Sh9 billion National Youth Service (NYS) scandal alongside 34 o…

Feb 2, 2022

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State House Director Machel Waikenda Resigns to Vie for Kiambu Senate Seat

State House aide Machel Waikenda has resigned from the government to try his luck in politics. Waikenda, who has been serving as State House Director of Political and Intergovernmental Affairs, told Capital News that…

Feb 2, 2022

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NARK-Kenya Leader Martha Karua Formally Joins One Kenya Alliance

Martha Karua-led NARC-Kenya party has formally joined the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) ahead of the August 9th general elections. The signing of a coalition pact between OKA and NARC-Kenya comes a week after Musalia Mudav…

Feb 2, 2022

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Ethiopia Demands Kenya to Explain Whereabouts of Abducted Businessman Samson Teklemichael

The Ethiopian government has asked Kenya to explain the whereabouts of Tigrayan businessman Samson Teklemichael, who was abducted in Nairobi in November last year. Samson was driving his Bentley car in Kileleshwa on…

Feb 2, 2022

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State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita to Resign Next Week to Join Politics

State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita is set to resign from his position next week to venture into politics. Nzioka, who is eyeing the Machakos gubernatorial seat in the forthcoming elections, made the announcement…

Feb 2, 2022

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Terror Suspect Arrested in Nairobi with 95 'Kabambe' Phones

A 29-year-old terror suspect has been arrested in Nairobi as police continue to beef up security in the wake of the recent terror attack warnings by Western nations. Mohamed Abubakar Hussein, who is linked to terror a…

Feb 1, 2022

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Drama as Senator Johnson Sakaja, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru Clash at a Nairobi Rally

There was drama at a ‘Kenya Kwanza’ alliance rally in Nairobi on Tuesday after two gubernatorial aspirants clashed. Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja and former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, who are both eying the…

Feb 1, 2022

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Kenya Deports Two Fugitives Wanted in the UK for the Murder of a 16-Year-Old Boy

Two fugitives who were arrested in Nairobi last week have been deported to the UK to face murder charges. Mohamud Siyad Abdihakim (24) and Tariq Kennedy Mangal (21), both of British origin, are said to be part of a ga…

Jan 31, 2022