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China Pledges to Build New Headquarters for Kenya's Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Chinese government has reportedly pledged to build new headquarters for Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. The plan was revealed recently during a ceremony where China donated two VIP buses to the ministry, accordi…

Jun 3, 2021

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Man Petitions Kenya's Parliament to Stop Using the Term 'Wanjiku'

A Mombasa resident has petitioned Parliament to cease using the term ‘Wanjiku’ to refer to Kenyans. Bryan Omondi wants the August House to instead consider using the terms ‘Wakenya’ or ‘Kenyans’, arguing that the use…

Jun 3, 2021

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Appeals Court Responds to President Uhuru's Attacks on the Judiciary

The Appeals Court has warned parties in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) appeal case against prosecuting the matter in the media. On Wednesday, the court held a case management conference for the appeal filed by…

Jun 2, 2021

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Turkish Spies Capture Tycoon Selahaddin Gulen in Nairobi

The whereabouts of a Nairobi-based Turkish tycoon who was kidnapped in the Kenyan capital early last month has been established. Selahaddin Gulen was abducted by unknown people while heading to the Directorate of Crim…

Jun 2, 2021

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Kenyan Man with First Class Honors and Masters Remains Jobless for 14 Years for Being 'Overqualified'

A 37-year-old Kenyan graduate is appealing for help after failing to secure a job since his graduation 14 years ago. Isaac Hague Oritcho graduated with First Class Honors in Food Science and Technology from the Univer…

Jun 2, 2021

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Kenya's Patrick Amoth Appointed Chair of World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board

Acting director-general in the Ministry of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth has been appointed as the Chairperson of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board. The announcement was made by the union’s Health Ministe…

Jun 2, 2021

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Madaraka Day Fete: Uhuru Breaks Protocol, Invites Raila to Speak Before Him

President Kenyatta defied protocol during the 58th Madaraka Day celebrations by inviting ODM leader Raila Odinga to speak before him. As customary, Deputy President William Ruto made his speech and invited the preside…

Jun 1, 2021

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Uhuru Slams the Judiciary over Decision to Nullify BBI

President Kenyatta has lambasted the judiciary over the ruling that nullified the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) process. Kenyatta, who spoke during the 58th Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu on Tuesday, accused…

Jun 1, 2021

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How Kenyan Woman Was Conned Sh9 Million By a Suspected Ghanaian Witchdoctor

Police in Nairobi are holding a Ghanaian national for allegedly defrauding a Kenyan woman of Sh9 million. The victim is a senior manager at Tala Agencies, a leading mobile money lending company that advances instant s…

Jun 1, 2021

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President Uhuru Defends KDF’s Involvement in Government Projects

President Kenyatta has told off those criticizing his administration for involving the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in State projects. Speaking in Kisumu on Monday, Kenyatta vowed to continue engaging the army in key p…

May 31, 2021

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Uhuru Gifts Burundi President Ndayishimiye 50 High-Grade Friesian Cows

President Kenyatta on Monday gifted his Burundi counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye 50 high-grade cows. The Friesian heifers were presented to Ndayishimiye at Kisumu State Lodge, where the two held bilateral talks earli…

May 31, 2021

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Lupita Nyong'o's Mother Dorothy Feted in the US for Empowering Women

Kisumu County First Lady Dorothy Nyong’o has been feted in the US for her efforts in empowering women. Dorothy, who is the wife of Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, was feted at the Woman of Magnitude Awards (WOMA) 202…

May 31, 2021

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Uhuru Pays Glowing Tribute to the Late Former MP Kalembe Ndile

President Kenyatta has led leaders in paying tribute to the late veteran politician Kalembe Ndile, who died on Sunday after a long illness. The former MP for Kibwezi passed away while undergoing treatment at the Nairo…

May 30, 2021

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4 Injured as Chopper Crashes Shortly After Dropping Raila Off in Siaya

Four people sustained minor injuries after a helicopter that ferried ODM leader Raila Odinga to Siaya County on Sunday crashed. In a statement, Odinga’s spokesperson Dennis Onyango said the chopper crashed shortly aft…

May 30, 2021

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Kenya Extends Daily Nationwide Curfew for 60 More Days

The Kenyan government has extended the nationwide curfew for 60 more days as part of the measures to combat COVID-19. Through a gazette notice on Sunday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said the curfew will…

May 30, 2021

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Kenya Receives 72,000 Doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine from South Sudan

Kenya has received 72,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covishield vaccines from South Sudan. A Kenya Airways flight carrying the consignment arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday evening…

May 30, 2021

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Atheists in Kenya Official Resigns After Finding Jesus Christ

Atheists in Kenya (AIK) secretary Seth Mahinga has resigned from the society. AIK president Harrison Mumia in a press statement said Mahiga was no longer interested in promoting atheism in Kenya as he has found Jesus…

May 30, 2021

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Former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile Dies at Nairobi Hospital

Former Kibwezi MP Richard Kalembe Ndile has passed away after a long illness. The 57-year-old politician died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) where he w…

May 30, 2021

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Family in Shock After Body of Kin Buried in Mass Grave by KNH is Found without Legs

The body of a Kenyan woman who was buried in a mass grave without her family’s consent has been exhumed. The family of Sabenzia Kilong is in shock after her exhumed body was found without both legs and is now demandin…

May 29, 2021

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Woman Linked to Amazon Web Worker Ponzi Scheme Arrested at JKIA After Landing from the US

A suspect linked to the Amazon Web Worker Ponzi scheme has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Stacey Marie Parker Blake, 50, was apprehended on Friday upon landing at Jo…

May 29, 2021