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I Warned Her Against Going to Saudi Arabia But She Run Away, Husband of Deceased Kenyan Woman Says

The estranged husband of a Kenyan woman who died under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia in February has spoken out. Bernard Njenga says his late wife Esther Wanjiku Thuku revealed plans to fly to Saudi Arabia…

Jun 20, 2021

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Detectives Rescue Kidnapped Nairobi Businesswoman Hidden in a Water Tank

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have rescued a Nairobi businesswoman who was kidnapped on June 15th. Hafsa Mohamed Lukman, 23, was found in a dingy room at the Matopeni area within Nai…

Jun 20, 2021

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Businessman Chris Kirubi Laid to Rest in Murang’a

Renowned businessman Chris Kirubi has been laid to rest. Kirubi, who died on Monday after a long battle with cancer, was buried at his Bendor Estate in Murang’a County on Saturday. The send-off ceremony was attended b…

Jun 19, 2021

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Whistleblower in Sh177 Million Maasai Mara University Heist Sacked

Spencer Sankale, the whistleblower in the Sh177 million heist at Maasai Mara University has been sacked. In a dismissal letter dated June 17th, 2021, Maasai Mara University Council Chairman Kennedy ole Kerei said Sank…

Jun 19, 2021

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Kenyan Man Arrested for Leaking Murdered Woman’s Blood in a Mortuary

Police in Homa Bay County are detaining a 22-year-old man who was allegedly found licking a dead woman’s blood. The Standard reports that the suspect identified as ‘Onyango’ licked the blood from the dead body in a lo…

Jun 19, 2021

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Nairobi Ranked Among Most Stressful Cities in the World

A new report has ranked Nairobi among the most stressful cities in the world. The study carried out by German-based wellbeing company Vaay placed Nairobi in position 80 out of the 100 global cities surveyed. The 100…

Jun 18, 2021

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Deputy Inspector-General of Police Edward Mbugua's Daughter Fatally Crushed Between Two Matatus in Nairobi CBD

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Edward Mbugua is mourning the death of his daughter Nelly Waithera. The 25-year-old died after she was crushed between two public service vehicles in Nairobi CBD on Thursday night. R…

Jun 18, 2021

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Shebesh Says She Was Paid Sh30 Million After the Infamous Kidero Slap

Former Nairobi Woman Representative Rachel Shebesh says former Governor Evans Kidero paid her millions of shillings in an assault case. Shebesh, who spoke during an interview on Ghetto Radio on Friday, said the case w…

Jun 18, 2021

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Two Kenyans Accused of Stealing Sh140 Million Face Extradition to Dubai

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is set to apply for the extradition of two Kenyans to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to face charges. The two, Rebecca Mueni Musau and George Gitau Maina, are accused of steal…

Jun 18, 2021

Kenya

Family Seeks Probe to Rule Out Foul Play in Former MP Jakoyo Midiwo's Sudden Death

The family of former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo has called for a probe into his sudden death. His elder brother Dr. George Jalang’o, said the family wants to understand how Midiwo suddenly fell ill and died despite being fi…

Jun 18, 2021

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Jubilee and ODM to Sign Coalition Pact Ahead of 2022 Elections

Jubilee and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) parties have commenced talks aimed at forming a coalition ahead of the 2022 elections. Confirming the move, Jubilee secretary-general Raphael Tuju said the two parties are…

Jun 18, 2021

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Kenyan Police Officers Banned from Using Social Media to Air Grievances

Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has issued a directive barring police officers from airing their grievances through social media. Mutyambai said he was concerned by the rising cases of officers using soc…

Jun 18, 2021

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Family in Agony as Abductors Demand Sh5 Million Ransom for Kidnapped Businesswoman

The family of a 23-year-old businesswoman who was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday is seeking police help to rescue her. Hafsa Mohammed Lukman, a resident of Nairobi’s California estate, was last seen at her shoe shop i…

Jun 17, 2021

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Law Requiring MPs and MCAs to Have University Degrees is Unreasonable, Says Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto has called for the scrapping of a clause of the Elections Act that requires MPs and MCAs to have degrees. While terming the requirement as unreasonable, Ruto said the clause should be rep…

Jun 17, 2021

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Raila Decries Rising Cases of Kidnapping and Murder of Children in Kenya

ODM leader Raila Odinga has decried the rising cases of abuse, kidnapping, and murder of children in the country. Odinga, through a statement on Thursday, called for concerted efforts to end the sad trend, saying chil…

Jun 17, 2021

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Electric BRT Buses to Arrive in Nairobi in December, Gov't Says

The government says that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will be operational in Nairobi by the end of the year. Nairobi Metropolitan Transport Authority (NaMATA) director-general Francis Gitau said at least 60 high…

Jun 16, 2021

Kenya

Chinese National Arrested in Kenya with 5 Firearms and 201 Rounds of Ammunition

Police in Nairobi are detaining a Chinese national after he was found in possession of weapons. Dang Pengfei was arrested by a multi-agency team on June 11th at Kanyonyo area along the Mwingi-Garrissa road and was in…

Jun 16, 2021

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Tycoon Jimmy Wanjigi Declares His 2022 Presidential Bid

Billionaire Jimmy Wanjigi has joined the race to succeed President Kenyatta in 2022. Wanjigi told The Standard that he will not play the kingmaker role this time rround, declaring that his name will be on the ballot n…

Jun 16, 2021

Kenya

Businessman Chris Kirubi to be Laid to Rest on Saturday

Departed businessman Chris Kirubi is set to be laid to rest on Saturday at his farm in Thika, Kiambu County. The funeral organizing committee said a requiem for the tycoon will be held at Faith Evangelistic Ministry (…

Jun 16, 2021

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Court Orders DNA Tests in Sh1 Million-a-Month Child Upkeep Suit Against Moi's Grandson

A Nakuru court has ordered DNA testing for two children in a child upkeep case against Collins Toroitich, the grandson of the late former President Daniel Arap Moi. This is after Toroitich filed an application demandi…

Jun 16, 2021