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MP Rigathi Gachagua Moves to Court to Stop Arrest over Fraud Allegations

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has moved to court to stop his ‘impending’ arrest over fraud allegations. He is also seeking anticipatory bail in the event the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Director…

Feb 23, 2021

Kenya

Kenya to Hold Referendum After 24 County Assemblies Approve BBI Bill

Kenya will head to a referendum as early as June after the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Constitutional Amendment Bill received the support of at least 24 county assemblies as required by law. Nearly 20 county ass…

Feb 23, 2021

Kenya

Inspector-General of Police Goes After DCI Detective Accused of 'Breaking Families'

Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has pledged to take action against a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer accused of breaking families. The Bungoma-based detective is accused of 'breaking…

Feb 22, 2021

Kenya

Juja MP Francis 'Wakapee' Waititu is Dead

Juja MP Francis Munyua Waititu, alias Wakapee, has passed away. Waititu died on Monday evening while undergoing treatment at MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi, his family confirmed. In October 2018, he went public about his…

Feb 22, 2021

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MP Rigathi Gachagua Accused of Grabbing Sh1.5 Billion Parcel of Land Near JKIA

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has been accused of grabbing a parcel of land belonging to a retired civil servant. John Michael Ohas, the former director of Physical Planning at the Ministry of Lands, claims that Gachagu…

Feb 22, 2021

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Governor Kivutha Kibwana Makes U-Turn, Declares Support for BBI

Makueni Governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana has declared his support for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). On Monday, Kibwana said he decided to support the initiative after listening to the voice of the people, who w…

Feb 22, 2021

Kenya

I Will Expose You If You Continue Attacking Me, Kalonzo Tells Raila

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has threatened to expose ODM leader Raila Odinga. This comes after Odinga affirmed that he will not be endorsing any of his National Super Alliance (Nasa) co-principals ahead of the…

Feb 21, 2021

Kenya

Ruto Laments Arrest of His Allies, Use of Criminal Justice System to Settle Political Scores

Deputy President William Ruto has condemned the arrest of his allies Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi and South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro. Ruto, who spoke in Kabarnet, Baringo County on Saturday, claimed that the…

Feb 21, 2021

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KCSE Candidate Dies After Drinking Hand Sanitizer, 5 Other Students Go Blind

A KCSE candidate at Kaputir Mixed Secondary School in Turkana South lost his life on Saturday after allegedly drinking an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Five other students who consumed the same product alongside the d…

Feb 21, 2021

Kenya

Government, Kenyatta University Fight over Ownership of Sh8.7 Billion Ultramodern Hospital

The government and Kenyatta University are embroiled in a tussle over the ownership of Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH). The hospital’s board is at loggerheads with KU management a…

Feb 20, 2021

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Kenyan Woman Who Disappeared After Withdrawing Sh350,000 Found Dead

Caroline Wanjiku, a 38-year-old woman who went missing last week has been found dead. Her body was traced to Kajiado County Referral Hospital mortuary on Friday by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investiga…

Feb 20, 2021

Kenya

Raila Says 24 County Assemblies to Pass BBI Bill By Tuesday

ODM leader Raila Odinga has expressed confidence that the BBI Bill will have been passed by at least 24 county assemblies next week, paving the way for the next stage. Speaking on Saturday, Odinga said he is certain t…

Feb 20, 2021

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Kenya’s First Rastafarian Advocate of the High Court to Run for Nairobi Gubernatorial Seat

Kenya’s first Rastafarian advocate of the High Court Mathenge Mukundi has declared his interest in the Nairobi governor’s seat. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station, Mathenge indicated that he will conte…

Feb 20, 2021

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258 Makueni Boys KCSE Candidates Suspended for Refusing to Shave Beards

The management of Makueni Boys High School has suspended the entire Form Four class of 258 students for allegedly refusing to shave their beards. Reports indicate that the KCSE candidates went on a riot on Friday even…

Feb 20, 2021

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Uhuru in Kayole: Babu Owino Would Have Stoned Me Today Were It Not for the Handshake

President Kenyatta on Friday urged Nairobi residents to rally behind the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). Speaking in Nairobi’s Kayole area, Kenyatta said BBI is the solution to unending political hostilities among…

Feb 19, 2021

Kenya

Universal Health Coverage: Every Kenyan Home to Pay Mandatory Sh6,000 Annually

Every Kenyan household will soon be required to pay a compulsory Sh500 contribution to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) every month. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani indicated that each home will pay…

Feb 19, 2021

Kenya

Ruto Snubs President Uhuru's Meeting Bringing Together All Senior Government Officials

Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday skipped President Kenyatta’s meeting with high-ranking government officials at State House. Kenyatta met officers in the senior ranks of the Executive to discuss government pr…

Feb 18, 2021

Kenya

Nairobi County Assembly Unanimously Passes BBI Bill

The Nairobi County Assembly has passed the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2020. Nairobi MCAs unanimously approved the Bill during a special session held on Thursday, with 114 members…

Feb 18, 2021

Kenya

Over 1 Million Kenyans to Receive Sh8,000 Each in Government Aid

More than one million Kenyans are set to receive Sh8,000 each in government aid starting next week. This comes after the government released Sh8.7 billion for the payment of beneficiaries enrolled in various cash tran…

Feb 18, 2021

Kenya

Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi's Car Torched by Irate Mob After Fatal Accident

Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi’s car was on Wednesday night torched by an irate mob in Narok County following an accident that claimed the lives of two people. Maangi says he was traveling to Nairobi from Kisii in…

Feb 18, 2021