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Notorious Nairobi Gangster "Kibe" Gunned Down in Shootout with Police

Detectives have gunned down a suspected criminal believed to be part of a gang that has been terrorizing Nairobi residents. The suspect, who operates under the cover name ‘Kibe’ was shot dead at the KCC area within Na…

Mar 28, 2021

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Shock as Kenyan Family Buries Kin Outside Classroom, Cements Grave in Land Row with School

Residents of a village in Baringo County woke up to a shock after a family buried their kin outside a classroom in a local school and cemented the grave in the dead of night. Paul Kipchapas, who died on March 23rd, w…

Mar 28, 2021

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Senator Millicent Omanga Slams President Uhuru After He Locks Down Five Counties

Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has slammed President Kenyatta for failing to provide measures to support residents of the five counties placed under partial lockdown. Omanga says it was “immoral” for the president…

Mar 28, 2021

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Detectives Exhume Body of 66-year-old Kenyan Businessman Allegedly Killed and Buried by Son

Homicide detectives have exhumed the body of a 66-year-old man who was allegedly murdered and secretly buried by his son. The remains of businessman Henry Maina Muthangu were dug up from a shallow grave in Mwiruti vil…

Mar 28, 2021

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Errant Homeboyz Radio Presenters Fired as Communications Authority Slaps it with Sh1 Million Fine

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has fined Homeboyz Radio Sh1 million over offensive remarks by its breakfast show hosts Shaffie Weru, Neville Muysa, and DJ Joe Mfalme. The three are under fire for making c…

Mar 28, 2021

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Kenyan Gov’t Gives International Tourists Until Monday Mid-Day to Leave the Country via Nairobi

The government has given tourists seeking to travel back home via Nairobi until Monday noon to do so. In a joint statement, the Tourism Ministry, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), and Kenya Railways said this app…

Mar 27, 2021

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Stranded Kenyans Given Until Sunday 8 pm to Enter or Exit COVID-19 Red Zone

Kenyans wishing to enter or exit the region that was placed under partial lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 have been given until Sunday at 8 pm to travel. After this, no one will be allowed to travel into or…

Mar 27, 2021

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US President Joe Biden Invites Uhuru to a Special Meeting

President Kenyatta is among 40 world leaders who have been invited to the Leaders Summit on Climate that will be hosted by US President Joe Biden. The summit whose aim is to galvanize efforts by the major economies to…

Mar 27, 2021

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Renowned Nairobi-Based Jeweller 'Nagin Pattni' is Dead

Renowned Nairobi-based businessman Shri Nagindas Gordhandas Challa, alias ‘Nagin Pattni’, has passed away at the age 83 of years. Nagindas, a specialist in real yellow gold and silver rings, was the founder and owner…

Mar 27, 2021

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24-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sitting for KCSE Exam on Behalf of Candidate

Police in Nandi are holding a 24-year-old man for allegedly sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination on behalf of a candidate. Geoffrey Rono was nabbed in an examination room at Ndu…

Mar 27, 2021

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Political Parties Tribunal Upholds Jubilee Party’s Decision to Expel 6 Senators

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has upheld Jubilee Party’s decision to expel six nominated Senators. The six, Isaac Mwaura, Mary Seneta Yiane, Naomi Waqo Jilo, Millicent Omanga, Victor Prengei, Iman Dekow, and…

Mar 27, 2021

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Probe Opened After 5 Elephants Killed by Fires Started by British Soldiers Training in Kenya

The British High Commission in Nairobi has opened a probe after fires allegedly started by UK soldiers training in Kenya killed five elephants. Reports indicate the incident happened on Wednesday during a training exe…

Mar 26, 2021

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High Court Blocks Implementation of BBI Bill if Passed by Parliament

The High Court has issued temporary orders suspending the enactment of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 pending the hearing of a case challenging it. The Bill popularly referred to as the Building Brid…

Mar 26, 2021

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Uhuru Puts Nairobi and 4 Other Counties Under Partial Lockdown

President Kenyatta has banned the movement of people into and out of Nairobi and four other counties to contain the spread of COVID-19. Addressing the nation on Friday, Kenyatta said the cessation of travel into and o…

Mar 26, 2021

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President Uhuru Finally Receives AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

President Kenyatta has finally taken the COVID-19 vaccine in what is seen as an effort to promote public confidence in the jab. Kenyatta was injected with the AstraZeneca vaccine at State House, Nairobi on Friday alon…

Mar 26, 2021

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Murang'a Senator Irungu Kang'ata Contracts COVID-19 for the Second Time

Murang'a Senator Irungu Kang'ata has gone into isolation at home after being infected with COVID-19. On Friday, Kang’ata said this is the second time he has contracted the virus in the past eight months, having tested…

Mar 26, 2021

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Uhuru Directs Cabinet Members to Take COVID-19 Vaccine

President Kenyatta has directed members of the Cabinet and the Executive office to lead by example by taking the COVID-19 vaccine. The directive applies to all Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Cabinet Admi…

Mar 26, 2021

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Kenya Private Sector Alliance Asks Uhuru to Increase Curfew Hours to Contain New COVID-19 Wave

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has raised alarm over the rising number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities in the country. The body now wants President Kenyatta to impose tougher measures to contain the n…

Mar 25, 2021

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12 County Askaris Suspended for Dragging Female Hawker Behind Speeding Vehicle

12 Kisumu County government askaris who were on Wednesday filmed dragging a woman behind a speeding vehicle have been suspended. While announcing their suspension on Thursday, Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o sa…

Mar 25, 2021

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Kalonzo, Mudavadi, Wetang'ula and Moi Unveil New Political Coalition Ahead of the 2022 Elections

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi of ANC, Moses Wetang’ula of Fork-Kenya, and Kanu’s Gideon Moi have formed a new political alliance ahead of next year’s general elections. The four party leaders unveiled…

Mar 25, 2021