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Former NTV News Anchor Winnie Mukami Dies of COVID-19

COVID-19 has claimed the life of yet another Kenyan media personality Winnie Mukami. The former NTV news anchor died on Thursday at a Nairobi hospital, where she was undergoing treatment after contracting COVID-19. Mu…

Mar 18, 2021

Kenya

Uhuru Declares Seven Days of National Mourning in Honor of the Deceased Tanzanian President Magufuli

President Kenyatta has declared seven days of national mourning in Kenya in honor of the late Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli, who passed away on Wednesday. Kenyatta further directed that the Kenyan flag and t…

Mar 18, 2021

Kenya

Police Spokesman Charles Owino Differs with Matiang'i, Says they Prefer Recruiting Officers with Low KCSE Grades

Police spokesperson Charles Owino has opposed Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi’s proposal to have the minimum academic qualification for police recruits raised from the current D+ in KCSE. While making the rec…

Mar 17, 2021

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Uproar as Uhuru Appoints Kembi Gitura to Communication Authority Board Amid Multi-Billion-Shilling Scandal at KEMSA

President Kenyatta has appointed former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura as the Chairperson of the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) board. Gitura will serve in the position for a period of three years effective from…

Mar 17, 2021

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Court Orders Imprisoned Quack Doctor Mugo wa Wairimu be Taken to Hospital

A Nairobi court has directed that quack doctor Mugo wa Wairimu be taken to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for treatment. Mugo appeared before Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi of Milimani law courts on Wednesday for t…

Mar 17, 2021

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Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna Blasts Kenyans for Whining All the Time, Says they Pay Less Taxes than People in Europe

Government Spokesperson Col. Cyrus Oguna has told off Kenyans for complaining about high taxes. Oguna said Kenyans must stop whining and instead support the government by paying taxes to enable it to meet its obligat…

Mar 16, 2021

Kenya

Jubilee Removes Deputy President William Ruto from Top Party Position

The Jubilee Party’s National Management Committee (NMC) has resolved to remove Deputy President William Ruto as the party’s deputy leader. Jubilee secretary-general Raphael Tuju said the NMC, which is the second most…

Mar 16, 2021

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MP Rigathi Gachagua Denies Grabbing Sh1.5 Billion Land Belonging to Retired Civil Servant

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has denied claims that he fraudulently acquired a prime parcel of land near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. Gachagua says he purchased the property for Sh24 milli…

Mar 16, 2021

Kenya

Uhuru Mourns Renowned Journalist Robin Njogu

President Kenyatta has mourned the death of renowned Kenyan journalist Robin Njogu, who died on Monday. In a message of condolence to the family, Uhuru eulogized Njogu as a progressive journalist whose contribution to…

Mar 16, 2021

Kenya

Kiambu MCA Eliud Ngugi Dies of COVID-19 Complications

Eliud Ngugi Ngige, the MCA for Muguga Ward in Kiambu County has succumbed to COVID-19 complications. Ngugi, popularly known as ‘Thitia’, died on Monday evening, hours after he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (…

Mar 16, 2021

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Court Dismisses DJ Evolve's Bid to Withdraw Attempted Murder Case Against MP Babu Owino

A Nairobi court has dismissed an application by Felix Orinda, alias DJ Evolve, seeking to withdraw an attempted murder case against Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. On Monday, Magistrate Bernard Ochoi of Milimani law cour…

Mar 15, 2021

Kenya

US to Build Sh438 Million Facility at Kenya Army School of Infantry

The US government is set to fund the construction of a simulation facility at the Kenya Army School of Infantry in Isiolo. The US government will partner with the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to develop the Sh438 millio…

Mar 15, 2021

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Gov't Dismisses Reports That China Could Seize Mombasa Port over Sh364 Billion Debt

The government through the National Treasury has dispelled reports that China could seize Mombasa Port if Kenya defaults on the Sh364 billion standard gauge railway (SGR) loan. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani t…

Mar 15, 2021

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Missing National Lands Commission Official Found Murdered, Body Dumped in Ngong' Forest

Missing National Lands Commission (NLC) Deputy Director of Communication Jennifer Wambua has been found murdered. Police found her lifeless body dumped in Ngong’ Forest on Saturday and took it to City Mortuary, where…

Mar 15, 2021

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Kenyans to be Charged Sh3,000 to Own and Operate Drones

Kenyans and organizations seeking to own and operate drones in the country will be required to pay a registration fee of Sh3,000. This comes after the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) received a green light to op…

Mar 15, 2021

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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s Son Charged with Drunk Driving, Pleads Guilty

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s son Brian Ndung’u was on Monday arraigned in court over drunk driving. Ndung’u, a law student at Strathmore University was arrested at 1:30 am on Monday for driving under the…

Mar 15, 2021

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DCI Detectives Nab Monster Housemaid Who Stabbed Her Employer's Kids in Nairobi

A housemaid who allegedly stabbed her former employer’s children in Nairobi’s Donholm estate before fleeing has been arrested. 24-year-old Gladys Naliaka Nalianya was nabbed on Saturday by detectives from the Director…

Mar 14, 2021

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Court Orders Treasury Accountant to Forfeit Sh80 Million Unexplained Wealth

A Nairobi court has directed a National Treasury official to forfeit property worth over Sh80 million to the government. While making the ruling on Thursday, High Court Lady Justice Mumbi Ngugi said the Ethics and Ant…

Mar 13, 2021

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Fire Razes Down Oasis Cottage Hotel in Malindi

Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed after a huge fire razed down Oasis Cottage Hotel in Malindi, Kilifi County on Saturday. The inferno broke out at the posh tourist resort on Saturday afternoon and qui…

Mar 13, 2021

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Raila's Aide Philip Etale Tests Positive for COVID-19

ODM party’s Director of Communications Philip Etale has tested positive for COVID-19. Etale broke the bad news through Twitter on Saturday even as he exuded confidence that he will defeat the virus. “POSITIVE… Althoug…

Mar 13, 2021