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Kenya Seeks Deal to Deploy Security Officers to 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Kenyan security officers could be deployed to offer security during the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i says Kenya is in talks with Qatar authorities on the finer det…

Dec 10, 2021

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Court Orders Arrest of Mama Nyama Restaurant Owner in Sh520 Million Fraud Case

Ninaa Shanghavi, the proprietor of Mama Nyama restaurant, and who stands accused of fraudulently obtaining Sh520 million from a local bank, has reportedly gone missing. On Wednesday, senior principal magistrate Zainab…

Dec 9, 2021

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Woman Charged for Failing to Refund Sh73,000 Erroneously Sent to Her MPesa

A woman who failed to return Sh73,000 sent to her number by mistake has been arraigned in a Nairobi court. Nancy Chonge Chepkwemoi was charged with stealing after Vincent Maina Wambutu erroneously wired the money to h…

Dec 9, 2021

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Businesswoman Mary Wambui and Daughter Charged with Evading Sh2.2 Billion Taxes

Businesswoman Mary Wambui and her daughter Purity Njoki were on Thursday charged with evading taxes amounting to Sh2.2 billion. The two, who are directors of Purma Holdings, appeared before Anti-Corruption Court Magis…

Dec 9, 2021

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Biden Picks Former HP CEO Meg Whitman as US Ambassador to Kenya

President Biden has nominated Margaret Whitman as the US ambassador to Kenya. If her nomination is approved by the Senate, the former Hewlett-Packard CEO will take over from Eric Kneedler, who became chargé d´affaires…

Dec 9, 2021

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You will Appreciate Uhuru’s Work After He Leaves Office, Raila Says

ODM leader Raila Odinga says Kenyans will appreciate President Kenyatta’s work once he leaves office. Odinga defended the president against claims that he has failed to deliver during his tenure, likening him to a pro…

Dec 9, 2021

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Mt Kenya Tycoons Throw Weight Behind Raila's 2022 Presidential Bid

The Mount Kenya Foundation (MKF) on Wednesday threw their weight behind ODM leader Raila Odinga’s 2022 presidential bid. The foundation made up of wealthy businesspeople drawn from the Mt Kenya region endorsed the can…

Dec 8, 2021

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Ruto Calls for the Release of Youths Arrested for Heckling Him in Kisii

Deputy President William Ruto has asked police to release the four youths who were arrested on Wednesday for heckling him. Ruto was jeered by rowdy youths at Itibo market during his tour of Kisii County to popularize…

Dec 8, 2021

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Suspected Kenyan Drug Lord Bosire Makori Shot Dead in Diani

Suspected Kenyan drug lord Bosire Nyaigoti Makori has been killed in Diani, Kwale County. Bosire, who has been on the run since 2017, was reportedly shot dead by unknown assailants outside his house in Ngerenya area…

Dec 8, 2021

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Kenyan Woman Who Was Pushed Off a Balcony by Her Saudi Arabian Employer Appeals for Help

A Kenyan woman who was pushed off a two-story balcony by her Saudi Arabian employer has appealed for assistance. Mary Wanjiru, a resident of Njoro in Nakuru, is pleading with the government and well-wishers to help he…

Dec 8, 2021

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Court Orders NMS to Stop Ongoing Renovations at Uhuru Park

A Nairobi court has suspended the ongoing refurbishment of Uhuru Park in Nairobi pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the exercise. The Environment and Lands Court issued the orders on Tuesd…

Dec 8, 2021

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South Africa to Deport Illegal Immigrants to Kenya After a New Agreement

Kenya and South Africa have signed a new agreement on the deportation of illegal immigrants. As part of the new deal that will see the existing strict visa restrictions for Kenyans relaxed, South Africa will deport al…

Dec 7, 2021

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Mount Kenya Foundation Settles on Raila as Uhuru's Preferred Successor

The Mount Kenya Foundation (MKF) has settled on ODM leader Raila Odinga as their preferred candidate to succeed President Kenyatta next year. The foundation will hold a meeting at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Wedne…

Dec 7, 2021

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Korean National Loses Sh2.9 Million in a Fake Gold Scam in Nairobi

Four Kenyans and a Cameroonian national have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a foreigner in a fake gold scam. The suspects include Robinson Gitau (35), Livai Kombo (39), Fatuma Mohammed (28), Eva Kimotho (36)…

Dec 7, 2021

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KRA Seals Airports in Pursuit of Billionaire Jubilee Party Financier Mary Wambui

Officers from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) are in hot pursuit of Mary Wambui Mungai, a Jubilee Party financier wanted for tax evasion. Business Daily reports that KRA has issued an alert to seal border points and air…

Dec 7, 2021

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Katombi Gang Leader Gunned Down by Detectives in Nairobi

Detectives in Nairobi have gunned down the de facto leader of an outlawed gang that has been terrorizing residents Nairobi. The notorious gangster identified only as Ngaruiya was shot dead by detectives on Monday even…

Dec 7, 2021

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Police Officer Kills Wife and Five Civilians in Kabete Before Turning Gun on Himself

A police officer in Kabete, Kiambu County on Tuesday morning shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself. Police Constable Benson Imbasi first killed his wife by shooting her in the neck at their home…

Dec 7, 2021

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Embu MCAs to Pocket Millions as They Travel to Tanzania to Learn Basic Etiquette

33 Embu MCAs have reportedly traveled to Tanzania for training on basic etiquette and campaign language ahead of next year’s general elections. The trip to the neighboring country comes after the assembly proceeded on…

Dec 6, 2021

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I Will Be an Evangelist When I Retire from Politics, Ruto Says

Deputy President William Ruto says he intends to become an evangelist once he is done with politics. Ruto, who is eyeing the presidency in next year’s elections, said he would want to help more people enter the kingdo…

Dec 6, 2021

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Six Die in Nakuru After Consuming Illicit Liquor

Six people have been confirmed dead in Njoro, Nakuru County after reportedly drinking illicit liquor over the weekend. Confirming the incident, Njoro sub-county police commander Jonathan Kisaka said all victims are re…

Dec 6, 2021