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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

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Kenya Detects Five Cases of Deadly COVID-19 Variant from India

Kenya has confirmed five cases of the Indian COVID-19 variant, the Health Ministry has said. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, Health director-general Dr. Patrick Amoth said the five are Indian nationals…

May 5, 2021

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Evans Karani Who Confessed to Killing Estranged Lover Makes U-turn, Pleads Not Guilty

Evans Karani, the 38-year-old Kiambu businessman who previously confessed to killing his estranged lover Catherine Nyokabi, has made a U-turn. Appearing before Kiambu Chief Magistrate Mary Kasango on Wednesday, Karani…

May 5, 2021

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Uhuru Lifts Visa and Work Permit Requirements for Tanzanian Investors

Tanzanian investors seeking to set up businesses in Kenya will no longer be required to have business visas or work permits. This was announced by President Kenyatta during a Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum meeting at a…

May 5, 2021

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NTSA Nabs Several Vehicles and Motorists in Nationwide Crackdown

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Tuesday launched a nationwide crackdown targeting all motorists. The exercise dubbed Road Safety Compliance is being carried out jointly with the National Police S…

May 4, 2021

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Ruto Locked Out of Tanzania President Samia Suluhu's Visit to Kenya

Deputy President William Ruto was conspicuously missing as Tanzania President Samia Suluhu landed in the country for a two-day State visit. Suluhu and her delegation arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…

May 4, 2021

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Drama as Suspect in Sh4.2 Billion Graft Case Appears in Court 'Half-Naked'

There was drama during a virtual court session on Monday after a graft suspect showed up half-naked. Fredrick Onyango Chere, who is charged in the Sh4.2 billion Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) scandal, appeare…

May 4, 2021

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Economist David Ndii Calls for Amnesty on Past Corruption for Graft Lords

Popular economist Dr. David Ndii says Deputy President William Ruto and other leaders accused of corruption in the past should be given amnesty. Speaking during an interview on TV47 on Monday night, Ndii noted that th…

May 4, 2021

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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Arrives in Kenya for Two-Day State Visit

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has kicked off her two-day official State visit to Kenya. A plane carrying Suluhu and her delegation landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 9.40 am on Tuesda…

May 4, 2021

Kenya

DCI Detectives Arrest Three Foreigners with Sh350 Million Fake Currency and Gold

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three foreigners who were found in possession of fake currency amounting to Sh350 million. The three Cameroonian nationals were nabbed dur…

May 4, 2021

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Former Kenya National Rugby 7s Star Alex Olaba Charged with Conspiracy to Murder

Former Kenya rugby 7s star Alex Olaba was on Monday arraigned in court, where he was charged with conspiracy to murder. Appearing before Milimani Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi, Olaba pleaded not guilty to the charge…

May 3, 2021

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Six Kenyans Kidnapped by Gunmen in South Sudan, Kidnappers Demand Sh25 Million Ransom

Six Kenyans, including four long-distance cargo truck drivers and two turn-men, have reportedly been kidnapped in South Sudan. Reports indicate the six were abducted by unknown gunmen at around 9.00 pm last Thursday…

May 3, 2021

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British Man Wants Judge to Recuse Himself from Child Custody Case Against Former Kenyan Girlfriend

A British national who is embroiled in a child custody battle with his former Kenyan girlfriend wants Mombasa High Court judge John Onyiengo to recuse himself from the case. Kevin Barry, a former police detective atta…

May 3, 2021

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KRA to Deregister PINs of Kenyans Who Fail to File Returns Before June 30th Deadline

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has threatened to deregister personal identification numbers (PINs) of Kenyans who fail to file their tax returns before the June 30th deadline. Through a notice on Monday, the tax au…

May 3, 2021

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Atwoli Calls for Protection of Kenyans Working Abroad

Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) secretary-general Francis Atwoli has called for the protection of Kenyans working abroad, especially in Gulf nations. Atwoli wants the government to immediately launch a cra…

May 3, 2021

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Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Hijack Miraa Pickup Truck, Drive Off to Somalia

A pickup truck transporting Miraa from Meru to Liboi in Garissa County was on Sunday night hijacked by suspected Al-Shabaab militants. The vehicle, which had three occupants, was seized about five kilometers from Libo…

May 3, 2021

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DCI Officer Filmed Assaulting Traffic Cop in Karen Arrested

A Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer who was recently caught on camera assaulting a traffic police officer has been arrested. Through Twitter on Sunday, Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai…

May 2, 2021

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Policewoman Loses 3 Kids and Housemaid in a Fire 3 Days After Moving into House

A policewoman lost her three kids and housemaid after fire broke out in her house in Nakuru on Saturday night. Reports indicate the Mary Wandia, a police officer attached Elementaita Police Post, had just moved into t…

May 2, 2021

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Renowned Actor Ainea Ojiambo Shoots Two People During Mugging Incident in Nairobi CBD [VIDEO]

Police have opened a probe into an incident where renowned Kenyan actor Ainea Ojiambo accidentally shot two people in Nairobi CBD on Friday. CCTV footage of the Friday evening incident shows Ojiambo having a conversat…

May 2, 2021

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Police Officer Among Five Terror Suspects Arrested Ferrying Explosives to Nairobi

A police officer is among five terror suspects who were arrested with explosives in Mtito Andei, Machakos County on Saturday. They were apprehended after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI…

May 2, 2021