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Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Extradition of Samuel Gichuru and Chris Okemo

The Supreme Court is on October 5th set to hear a petition on the extradition of former Cabinet minister Chris Okemo and former Kenya Power managing director Samuel Gichuru to Jersey Island to face graft and money lau…

Aug 12, 2021

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House Team Approves Bill Seeking to Criminalize Pornography in Kenya

The National Assembly ICT Committee has endorsed a bill seeking to criminalize pornography in Kenya. The House team approved the bill sponsored by Garissa MP Aden Duale despite intense lobbying against the proposed la…

Aug 12, 2021

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Kenya Airways to Introduce Flying Taxis in Nairobi

Kenya Airways (KQ), through its subsidiary Fahari Aviation, is set to introduce flying taxis in Nairobi. On Wednesday, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA announced its flying taxi unit Eve had signed an agreem…

Aug 12, 2021

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Death Toll from Nakuru Poisonous Chang'aa Rises to 10

The death toll from the poisonous illicit brew in Hodi Hodi village in Bahati, Nakuru County has climbed to 10. This is after two more people passed away while receiving treatment at Nakuru County Referral Hospital on…

Aug 12, 2021

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2012 KCSE Top Student Found Dead, Months After Graduating from Yale University

Edgar Tony, the best performing candidate nationwide in the 2012 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam, has died. Reports indicate that Tony was found dead in Homa Bay County on Wednesday. His step-brot…

Aug 12, 2021

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Former Kwale Woman Representative Zainab Chidzuga is Dead

Former Kwale County Woman Representative Zainab Chidzuga has passed away aged 65. Zainab died while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital on Thursday, according to her son Hassan Chidzuga. President Kenyatta in a m…

Aug 12, 2021

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International School of Kenya Ordered to Pay Sh1.4 Billion Tax to KRA

The International School of Kenya (ISK) has been ordered to pay Sh1.4 billion in unpaid taxes to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). This is after the tax appeals tribunal dismissed the institution’s bid to block KRA from…

Aug 12, 2021

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Gov't Launches Construction of an International Airport at Maasai Mara

The government has begun upgrading Angama Airstrip in the Maasai Mara game reserve to an international airport. The move is aimed at directly connecting foreign tourists to the world-famous game reserve, thereby boost…

Aug 11, 2021

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Sudan to Hand Former President Omar al-Bashir to ICC to Face Trial

The Sudanese government is set to hand over former President Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face trial. Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mariam al-Mahdi on Wednesday announced that al-Bashir will…

Aug 11, 2021

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Eight People Die After Drinking Illicit Brew in Nakuru, Over Ten Hospitalized

Eight people have died after consuming illicit liquor in Bahati, Nakuru County. Some of the victims were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital on Tuesday while others died while undergoing treatment. Among the ei…

Aug 11, 2021

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Former Kamukunji MP George Nthenge Has Passed away

Former Kamukunji MP George Gregory Wilson Nthenge has died at the age of 94. Nthenge, an independence-era politician and former Cabinet Minister, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Nairobi’s Buruburu estate. His so…

Aug 11, 2021

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US Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Kenya over COVID-19 Fears

The US has warned its citizens against traveling to Kenya over the risk of contracting COVID-19. The State Department issued a "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" advisory for Kenya on Tuesday, based on a parallel warning fr…

Aug 11, 2021

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Mudavadi Rejects IEBC Campaign Spending Limit for 2022 Elections

ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi has faulted IEBC over campaign spending limits for the 2022 general elections. Mudavadi, who is eyeing the presidency, termed the limits announced by the electoral commission on Monday as o…

Aug 10, 2021

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Nairobi Man Confesses to Selling Girlfriend’s Sh5.7 Million Car After Disagreement

A 32-year-old man has confessed to selling his girlfriend’s luxury vehicle worth Sh5.7 million following a disagreement. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi at Milimani law courts on Tuesday, Paul Kihika…

Aug 10, 2021

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Uhuru Hosts Raila, Kalonzo, Mudavadi, Wetang'ula and Moi at State House, Mombasa

President Kenyatta has held a consultative meeting with a cross-section of political party leaders. The meeting held at State House, Mombasa on Tuesday brought together partly leaders Raila Odinga (ODM), Kalonzo Musyo…

Aug 10, 2021

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Kalonzo Musyoka Launches Presidential Campaign Centre in Nairobi

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has formally announced his 2022 presidential bid. Musyoka declared his bid during the launch of his 2022 presidential campaign secretariat at Wiper party headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi…

Aug 10, 2021

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Drama as Auctioneers Storm Purity Ngirici's Home Over Sh3.9 Million Helicopter Debt

There was drama at the home of Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici on Monday morning after auctioneers came calling. Accompanied by police officers, NSC auctioneers stormed the politician’s residence…

Aug 10, 2021

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Kenya Gov't Orders All Civil Servants to Get COVID-19 Vaccine or Face Disciplinary Action

The government has issued a directive requiring all civil servants to get a COVID-19 vaccine by August 23rd. Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua in a statement said civil servants who fail to get inoculated by the sp…

Aug 10, 2021

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2022 General Elections to Cost Sh40.9 Billion, the Most Expensive in Kenya's History

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it will require nearly Sh50 billion to conduct the 2022 general elections. Speaking on Monday, IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said the electoral body had pre…

Aug 9, 2021

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Blogger Robert Alai Charged with Assaulting Singer Ringtone Apoko, Freed on Sh300,000 Bail

Blogger Robert Alai was on Monday arraigned in a Nairobi court for allegedly assaulting gospel singer Alex Nyanchoga Apoko, alias Ringtone. Alai appeared before Kibera senior principal magistrate Phillip Mutua where h…

Aug 9, 2021