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Nairobi Court Orders Freezing of Sh287 Million Belonging to Two Foreigners

The High Court in Nairobi has issued orders to freeze over Sh287.2 million held in three bank accounts belonging to two foreigners on suspicion of being part of a money-laundering scheme. Justice Esther Maina allowed…

Dec 22, 2021

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National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi Undergoes Surgery in Dubai

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi is recuperating after undergoing surgery at a hospital in Dubai. Muturi, who is eyeing the presidency in the 2022 general elections, underwent a minor operation to fix a fractur…

Dec 21, 2021

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Recently Relaunched Nairobi-Kisumu Commuter Train Stalls for Hours After Wagon Derails

Passengers were stranded for hours on Tuesday evening after the recently re-launched Nairobi-Kisumu commuter train stalled. The train stalled at the Tamu area in Muhoroni, Kisumu County after one of its wagons deraile…

Dec 21, 2021

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Musalia Mudavadi Protests Plans to Develop a Voter Register from Huduma Namba

ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi has protested against a proposed law that seeks to compel IEBC to develop a voter register from the Huduma Namba registration system. Mudavadi says the Huduma Namba Bill, 2021 will er…

Dec 21, 2021

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Unvaccinated Kenyans to be Denied Gov’t Services Despite Court Order

Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna insists that Kenyans must produce proof of Covid-19 vaccination to get in-person government services. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Oguna said unvaccinated Kenyans wi…

Dec 21, 2021

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Kenyan Files a Petition for Removal of High Court Judge Anthony Mrima

A Kenyan has filed a petition before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the removal of High Court judge Anthony Mrima. The petitioner, Michael Mutembei Kibutha Makarina cites gross misconduct, bias, and in…

Dec 21, 2021

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Gov’t Plans to Replace KRA PIN with Huduma Namba

Huduma Namba is set to replace the current Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) personal identification number (PIN) if a new bill sails through. The Huduma Namba Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Tax Procedure Act to make the H…

Dec 21, 2021

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Ruto's UDA Party Unveils 50-Man Legal Team to Defend 'Hustlers' Against 'Deep State'

Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has unveiled a 50-man legal team ahead of the 2022 general elections. Dubbed 'UDA Lawyers Brigade', the team will be tasked with defending the dep…

Dec 20, 2021

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Kenyans in Diaspora Urged to Invest in Various Sectors Back Home

Kenya’s Ambassador to the US Lazarus Amayo has called on Kenyans in the diaspora to invest back home. Amayo urged Kenyans living and working abroad to take advantage of the prevailing investment climate in Kenya and i…

Dec 20, 2021

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Dubai Bans All Inbound Passenger Flights from Kenya for 48 Hours

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned all inbound and transit flights from Kenya for 48 hours. The directive took effect on December 20th at 9.30 am Kenyan time but the reason for the suspension was not disclosed…

Dec 20, 2021

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Kenya Detains Cargo Ship Loaded with Harmful Nuclear Waste at Mombasa Port

Kenyan authorities have detained a Denmark-owned cargo ship suspected to be carrying harmful nuclear waste disguised as padlocks and hardware items. Nation reports that the vessel christened MV Seago Piraeus Voy was l…

Dec 20, 2021

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Detectives in Hot Pursuit of Thugs Caught on CCTV Vandalizing SGR Transformers

Detectives have launched a search for two men who were caught on CCTV vandalizing Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) transformers on Saturday night. The suspected thugs, who were armed with spanners, were destroying a key p…

Dec 19, 2021

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Baba Care: Raila Pledges Health Insurance Cover for All Kenyans if Elected in 2022

2022 presidential candidate Raila Odinga has pledged to revamp the country’s health sector to ensure Kenyans get access to quality and affordable healthcare. Under a program dubbed “Baba Care”, Odinga says his adminis…

Dec 19, 2021

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Beer Tycoon Tabitha Karanja: Why I Am Vying for Nakuru Senatorial Seat

Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja has vowed to get rid of punitive business policies if she is elected to the Senate next year. The 57-year-old beer tycoon announced her bid for the Nakuru senatorial seat in the 2…

Dec 19, 2021

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Death Toll from Murang’a Building Collapse Climbs to Six

The death toll from the hotel building that collapsed in Murang’a on Friday has risen to six as search and rescue efforts entered day three on Sunday. Speaking at the site on Sunday morning, Roads and Infrastructure C…

Dec 19, 2021

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Jubilee Party to Unveil New Logo, Colors and Slogan as it Rebrands Ahead of 2022 Elections

The Jubilee Party plans to change its colors, logo and slogan ahead of the 2022 general elections. The ruling party has submitted the new logo to the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) for trademarking and reg…

Dec 18, 2021

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MP Richard Onyonka Reportedly Poisoned at a Public Rally in Kisii

Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka was on Friday rushed to the hospital following a case of suspected poisoning. His Dagoretti North counterpart Simba Arati says Onyonka was poisoned during a public rally at Ibach…

Dec 18, 2021

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450 Car Logbooks Recovered as Detectives Raid a Cybercafé in Nairobi

Two suspects were on Friday arrested after they were found publishing motor vehicle logbooks at a cybercafé in Ngara, Nairobi. Acting on a tip-off from the public, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investiga…

Dec 18, 2021

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Dr. Resila Onyango: Kenya’s First Female Police Officer to Attain a PhD

The National Police Service (NPS) is celebrating one of its officers Dr. Resila A. Onyango, who has become the first Kenyan policewoman to attain a Ph.D. Dr. Resila, a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), currently…

Dec 18, 2021

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Three Chogoria Girls High School Students Killed in a Grisly Road Accident

Four people among them three high school students died in a grisly road accident along the Kenol-Sagana Road on Saturday. The crash occurred after a 14-seater public service vehicle collided head-on with a lorry at Ar…

Dec 18, 2021