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DCI Sleuths in Hot Pursuit of Gang That Car-Jacked Ruaka Resident
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DCI Sleuths in Hot Pursuit of Gang That Car-Jacked Ruaka Resident

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives are pursuing a criminal gang linked to a spate of car-jacking incidents within Kiambu County.  On Friday, the gang allegedly waylaid a motorist as he drove to hi…

May 9, 2021
Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo Dies
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Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo Dies

Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo has died. Magelo passed away on Friday night while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital, where he had been admitted for some weeks. His passing was confirm…

May 8, 2021
Five Family Members Killed in a Grisly Road Accident Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
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Five Family Members Killed in a Grisly Road Accident Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

Five family members were on Saturday morning killed in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The five died after the vehicle they were traveling in collided with a truck at Taru area, around 80 kil…

May 8, 2021
We Have the Numbers to Impeach You, Kimunya Warns Deputy President William Ruto
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We Have the Numbers to Impeach You, Kimunya Warns Deputy President William Ruto

A section of MPs led by National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya has threatened to impeach Deputy President William Ruto. Addressing the press at Parliament buildings, the MPs warned that they are ready to remov…

May 8, 2021
Nyeri Tycoon Accused of Hiring Hitmen to Kill Son Dies a Day After Leaving Prison
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Nyeri Tycoon Accused of Hiring Hitmen to Kill Son Dies a Day After Leaving Prison

A Nyeri tycoon accused of hiring hitmen to kill his son over insurance money has died. Stephen Wang’ondu is said to have died of COVID-19-related complications while undergoing treatment at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri o…

May 8, 2021
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Detectives Reveal Shocking Details After Arresting Prime Suspect in the Murder of NLC Director Jennifer Wambua
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Detectives Reveal Shocking Details After Arresting Prime Suspect in the Murder of NLC Director Jennifer Wambua

Detectives have arrested Peter Mwangi Njenga, alias Ole Sankale, the prime suspect in the murder of acting Director of Communications at National Lands Commission (NLC) Jennifer Wambua. Through criminal intelligence…

May 7, 2021
Deputy President William Ruto Reacts After MPs Overwhelmingly Pass BBI Bill
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Deputy President William Ruto Reacts After MPs Overwhelmingly Pass BBI Bill

Deputy President William Ruto has reacted after members of the National Assembly passed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2020, also known as the BBI Bill. Ruto, who has been a fierce critic of the Building B…

May 7, 2021
Senator Mithika Linturi Facing 37 Criminal Charges, Says Fred Matiang'i
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Senator Mithika Linturi Facing 37 Criminal Charges, Says Fred Matiang'i

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that the recent arrest of Meru Senator Mithika Linturi was due to his stand on the BBI Bill. Linturi was dramatically arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Crim…

May 7, 2021
MPs were Bribed with Sh100,000 to Pass BBI Bill, Moses Kuria Claims
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MPs were Bribed with Sh100,000 to Pass BBI Bill, Moses Kuria Claims

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria claims that some MPs were bribed to pass the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, popularly known as the BBI Bill. Through his Facebook page, Kuria alleged that the MPs were paid…

May 7, 2021
Five Killed After Goldmine Collapses in Kakamega
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Five Killed After Goldmine Collapses in Kakamega

Five people were killed after an underground goldmine in Kakamega County collapsed on Thursday evening. Authorities said the five miners died after a rockfall blocked the entrance to the goldmine in Bushiangala, Ikolo…

May 7, 2021
Kenya National Assembly Overwhelmingly Passes BBI Bill
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Kenya National Assembly Overwhelmingly Passes BBI Bill

The National Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2020, popularly known as the BBI Bill. Out of the 320 MPs who participated in the voting during the Second Reading, 23…

May 7, 2021
100 People Quarantined in Kisumu After Interacting with Foreigners Diagnosed with Indian COVID-19 Variant
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100 People Quarantined in Kisumu After Interacting with Foreigners Diagnosed with Indian COVID-19 Variant

The Kisumu County government has quarantined at least 100 people over the Indian COVID-19 variant. Kisumu Health CEC Prof. Boaz Otieno-Nyunya said the 100 came into contact with the eight foreigners who tested positiv…

May 6, 2021
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High Court Okays Slaughtering of Donkeys in Kenya
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High Court Okays Slaughtering of Donkeys in Kenya

The High Court has quashed a legal notice banning the slaughter of donkeys in Kenya. Justice Richard Mwongo on Thursday ruled that the State failed to sufficiently defend a case challenging the notice issued by Agricu…

May 6, 2021
Somalia Reinstates Diplomatic Relations with Kenya Following Qatar's Intervention
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Somalia Reinstates Diplomatic Relations with Kenya Following Qatar's Intervention

The Federal Government of Somalia has reinstated diplomatic ties with Kenya after five months. Somalia cut off the relations last December, accusing Kenya of meddling in its internal and political affairs, as well as…

May 6, 2021
Speeding BMW X5 Driver Killed After Car Rams into Truck Along Southern Bypass in Nairobi
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Speeding BMW X5 Driver Killed After Car Rams into Truck Along Southern Bypass in Nairobi

A man was killed in a grisly road crash on Wednesday night after his car rammed into a lorry along the Southern Bypass in Nairobi.  Confirming the incident, Lang’ata OCPD Benjamin Mwanthi said the driver of the BMW X5…

May 6, 2021
Two Charged with Conning Italian National of Sh19 Million at JKIA
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Two Charged with Conning Italian National of Sh19 Million at JKIA

Two suspects have been arraigned in a Nairobi court for allegedly defrauding an Italian national of millions of shillings. Gideon Nuka Gbaravopnu and Seth Steve Okute are accused of conning the foreigner of USD185,000…

May 6, 2021
Newspaper Ordered to Pay MP Mohamed Ali Sh1 Million over Defamation Story
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Newspaper Ordered to Pay MP Mohamed Ali Sh1 Million over Defamation Story

A Nairobi court has ordered a local daily to pay Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, alias Moha Jichopevu, Sh1 million for defamation.  The court further directed The Star newspaper to cater for legal fees incurred in the suit and…

May 6, 2021
Uhuru Condoles with Policewoman Who Lost Three Kids and Nanny in a House Fire
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Uhuru Condoles with Policewoman Who Lost Three Kids and Nanny in a House Fire

President Kenyatta has condoled with the family of police constable Mary Migwi, who lost her three children and housemaid in a house fire. The president’s condolence message and support to the bereaved family was deli…

May 5, 2021
Three Koinange Family Members Fight for Jubilee Party Ticket in Kiambaa By-Election
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Three Koinange Family Members Fight for Jubilee Party Ticket in Kiambaa By-Election

Three members of the Koinange family are set to battle it out for the Jubilee Party ticket for the upcoming Kiambaa parliamentary by-election. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP Paul Koinange, who died of…

May 5, 2021
Justice William Ouko Nominated to the Position of Supreme Court Judge
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Justice William Ouko Nominated to the Position of Supreme Court Judge

Justice William Ouko has been nominated as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) unanimously agreed on his nomination and forwarded his name to President Kenyatta for appointment. “We con…

May 5, 2021