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Suspected Drug Dealer Ali Punjani's 8-Bedroom Mansion to be Auctioned over Sh1 Billion Debt

A palatial residence belonging to suspected Kenyan drug dealer Ali Punjani has been put up for auction over a defaulted loan. A local bank contracted Garam Auctioneers to dispose of the mansion situated in Mombasa in…

Jun 16, 2021

Kenya

Man Fined Sh20,000 for Allowing 7-Year-Old Son to Drive His Car

A man whose seven-year-old son was caught on video driving a Toyota Prado over the weekend has been fined Sh20,000. Ayub Kinyanjui Muigai was arraigned before resident magistrate Margaret Kinyanjui at Kandara law cour…

Jun 15, 2021

Kenya

Uhuru Vows Not to Appoint the Six Judges Whose Nominations He Rejected

President Kenyatta has vowed not to bow to pressure to appoint the six judges whose nomination he rejected over integrity issues. Kenyatta indicated that he received adverse reports on the six nominees from the Natio…

Jun 15, 2021

Kenya

Police Searching for Presidential Aspirant Mukhisa Kituyi over Woman Assault Allegations

Police have launched a search for presidential aspirant Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi over assault allegations. The former secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD) is accused of assault…

Jun 15, 2021

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Ruto Reacts to Uhuru's 'Declaration' That He Will Back Nasa Presidential Candidate in 2022

Deputy President William Ruto has responded to reports that President Kenyatta will endorse one of the Nasa principals for the presidency in 2022. Reacting to an article by The Star titled “Uhuru: I’ll Back One Nasa C…

Jun 15, 2021

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Hatemongering Politicians to be Denied Visas as NCIC Steps up War on Hate Speech

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) says politicians who make hate speech will be denied visas to travel abroad. NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia said the commission has already discussed the matter w…

Jun 15, 2021

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Doctor Commits Suicide at KNH Parking Lot by Injecting Herself with Anesthesia-Inducing Drugs

A post-graduate medical student at the University of Nairobi committed suicide over the weekend by injecting herself with anesthesia-inducing drugs. Dr. Lydia Wahura Kanyoro was found dead inside her car at Kenyatta N…

Jun 15, 2021

Kenya

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Bans Import of Dogs from Kenya

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a temporary ban on the entry of dogs from Kenya. CDC listed Kenya among 113 countries considered to be at high risk for importation of dog rabies i…

Jun 15, 2021

Kenya

Kenyan Intelligence Officer Charged with Conning Man of Sh350,000, Being in Possession of Bhang

An officer attached to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) has been arraigned in court for allegedly defrauding a man of Sh350,000. 37-year-old Simon Wanjau Mwaura appeared before senior resident magistrate Jane K…

Jun 14, 2021

Kenya

IEBC: Aspirants for All Political Seats Must Have a University Degree to Vie in 2022

Kenyans without university degrees are set to be barred from running for political positions in the 2022 General Election. On Monday, IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati said Section 22 of the Election Act, which requir…

Jun 14, 2021

Kenya

Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo Dies in Nairobi

Former Gem Member of Parliament Jakoyo Midiwo has died aged 55. His family said the politician passed away on Monday evening at the Nairobi Hospital after a battle with illness. Midiwo’s death comes three days after t…

Jun 14, 2021

Kenya

Harambee Stars Goalkeeper Patrick Matasi Appeals for Financial Help After Grisly Accident

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is appealing for financial assistance from well-wishers following a road accident two weeks ago. Matasi, 33, was involved in a grisly road accident at Lessos in Kapsabet, Nandi…

Jun 14, 2021

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Uhuru Leads Kenyans in Mourning Business Mogul Chris Kirubi

President Kenyatta has led the nation in mourning the death of prominent businessman Christopher John Kirubi. The 80-year-old tycoon died at his Nairobi home on Monday afternoon after a long battle with cancer. Kirub…

Jun 14, 2021

Kenya

Kenyan Businessman Chris Kirubi is Dead

Prominent Kenyan business mogul Dr. Chris Kirubi has died at the age of 80. Kirubi passed away at his home at around 1 pm on Monday following a long illness, his family announced. “It is with great sadness that we ann…

Jun 14, 2021

Kenya

Kenyan Nobel Laureate Prof. Richard Odingo Passes Away

Kenyan Nobel Laureate Prof. Richard Samson Odingo is dead. The renowned scientist and scholar passed away over the weekend while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital aged 86. Prof. Odingo served as the Vice Chai…

Jun 14, 2021

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Ruto Dismisses Talks of Raila-Kalonzo Coalition Ahead of 2022 Elections

Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed talks of a possible alliance between ODM leader Raila Odinga and his Wiper counterpart Kalonzo Musyoka. On Friday, Odinga hinted at the possibility of running for president…

Jun 13, 2021

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Raila Asks Uhuru to Share Evidence That Led to Rejection of Six Judges

ODM leader Raila Odinga has weighed in on the heightened schism between the Judiciary and the Executive arm of the government. Through a statement on Saturday, Odinga urged President Kenyatta to lay bare the integrity…

Jun 13, 2021

Kenya

Biden Deploys More US Troops to Kenya in Fight Against Al-Shabaab

US President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of American special troops to Kenya to support counter-terrorism efforts in East Africa. In a letter to Congress, Biden said the troops will collaborate with the Keny…

Jun 13, 2021

Kenya

Anne Waiguru's Sh80 Million Kitisuru Mansion Set for Auction

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s Kitisuru mansion is set to be auctioned to recover rent arrears owed to developers of Kihingo Village. This comes after the High Court gave the developers—Frame Consultants—a greenli…

Jun 13, 2021

Kenya

Raila Hints at Running for President in 2022, Pledges to Emulate Magufuli

ODM leader Raila Odinga has hinted at the possibility of running for president in the 2022 general elections. Speaking during the burial of former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile on Friday, Odinga pledged to form an alliance…

Jun 12, 2021