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Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has pledged to provide a free meal to school-going children if elected as the city’s governor in August. Sakaja, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial seat on a UDA party ticket, says his administration will provide free lunch to learners in all public primary…

Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has withdrawn from the race to defend her seat in the August 9th elections. Kananu, who was sworn in as Nairobi governor following the impeachment of Mike Sonko, stepped down in favor of former Equity Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Polycarp Igathe. Addressing the press…

The High Court has reversed a ruling awarding lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi Sh750,000 as compensation for his broken car windscreen. In 2020, a Kajiado magistrate’s court directed the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to pay Ahmednasir the amount for the repair of his car’s windshield that…

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga has appointed a panel to vet and advise him on the most suitable running mate candidate. Odinga appointed the seven-member advisory panel in consultation with the coalition party’s council, which is chaired by President…

A suspected serial fraudster has been charged with defrauding a Nairobi businessman of Sh11 million while posing as a United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) agent. Martin Shiamia Matchel, 34, appeared at a Kiambu court where he denied four charges of conspiracy to defraud, stealing by…

Ford-Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula has blasted ODM leader Raila Odinga for denying his brother Tim Wanyonyi the chance to vie for the Nairobi governor seat. Odinga prevailed upon Wanyonyi, who is the MP for Westlands, to shelve his city governor’s bid and instead defend his seat in the upcoming…

ODM leader Raila Odinga has asked the court to dismiss a petition seeking to have him barred from vying for the presidency in the August 9th elections. Odinga, who is the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer, argues that the petition filed by Thirdway Alliance Kenya party…

Detectives in Thika, Kiambu County have arrested a serial online fraudster who has been conning unsuspecting Kenyans of their hard-earned cash. Justin Mwirigi Murungi, who has been swindling unsuspecting clients through a non-existing online gas cylinder shop, was arrested by detectives following…

The family of former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama is mourning the death of his daughter Janet Nthoki Nduya. On Tuesday, Deputy President William Ruto sent a message of condolence to the family of Muthama, who serves as the Chairman of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Muthama is also…

The Deputy President William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza alliance has settled on Absa Bank Chief Operating Officer (COO) James Njoroge as the running mate of its Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Senator Johnson Sakaja. Njoroge was eyeing the UDA party ticket to contest for the Nyandarua governor’s seat…