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Only Court Can Bar Waititu from Running for Nairobi Governor Seat, LSK President Havi Says

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has hit out at IEBC and EACC for claiming that impeached leaders cannot run for elective seats. The two agencies this week indicated that leaders removed from office th…

Jan 1, 2021

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Kenyans Warned Against Provoking Police Officers and Posting Videos Online

Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has warned members of the public against provoking police officers. Mutyambai in his New Year message raised alarm over the rising cases of Kenyans provoking law enforcemen…

Jan 1, 2021

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Five Children Die After Falling into Septic Tank in Ruiru

Five children aged between three and seven years on Thursday died after they fell in a septic tank at Mwihoko area in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Reports indicate that the kids were playing within the compound of an abandon…

Jan 1, 2021

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Policeman Attached to Deputy President William Ruto’s Office Commits Suicide

A police officer attached to Deputy President William Ruto’s office has allegedly committed suicide in Eldoret. David Too reportedly jumped into a dam formed from a quarry in Ngeria, Uasin Gishu County, according to T…

Jan 1, 2021

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Hustlers will Form Kenya’s Next Government, Ruto Says

Deputy President William Ruto has expressed confidence that he will be the leader of Kenya’s next government. Speaking during the homecoming ceremony of newly elected Msambweni MP Feisal Abdallah, Ruto maintained that…

Jan 1, 2021

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Nairobi Governor Race: Thirdway Alliance Unveils Miguna Miguna's Running Mate

Thirdway Alliance party has picked Angela Mwikali as lawyer Miguna Miguna’s running mate in the Nairobi gubernatorial race. Mwikali was unveiled on Thursday by Thirdway Alliance National Elections Nomination Board whi…

Dec 31, 2020

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President Kenyatta Sends New Year Message to Kenyans

President Kenyatta has called on Kenyans to reunite in rebuilding the country in 2021 following a difficult 2020 occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. In his New Year speech on Thursday, the president urged Kenyans—at…

Dec 31, 2020

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Mike Sonko Calls Uhuru a Dictator as He Joins William Ruto's Camp

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has officially joined Deputy President William Ruto’s Tangatanga camp following his impeachment. On Thursday, Sonko accompanied DP Ruto and his allies to the homecoming ceremony of t…

Dec 31, 2020

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Former IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba Lands Government Appointment

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO Ezra Chiloba has landed a government appointment. Chiloba was appointed to the Youth Enterprise Development Fund board by ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Muc…

Dec 31, 2020

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New Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo Fires Entire Cabinet a Day After Assuming Office

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has sent home the entire county cabinet a day after he was sworn-in. Nyaribo, who took over following the death of Governor John Nyagarama, directed all county executive committee (CEC)…

Dec 31, 2020

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Nairobi-Based Policeman Arrested After Fatally Shooting Civilian Friend 10 Times

A police officer based in Nairobi has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his friend under unclear circumstances. Edgar Mokamba, a police constable at Nyari Police Patrol Base in Gigiri, Nairobi is said t…

Dec 30, 2020

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Senior Kenyan Police Officer Charged with Sodomizing Six Boys

A senior police officer was on Wednesday arraigned in court for allegedly sodomizing six boys. John Kimathi Marete, who is the Officer Commanding Police Station (OCS) in charge of Ntumu police station in Tharaka-Nithi…

Dec 30, 2020

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IEBC to Bar Ferdinard Waititu from Running for Nairobi Governor Seat

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati says impeached leaders cannot contest for elective office. Chebukati who spoke at Bomas of Kenya on Wednesday clarified that the commiss…

Dec 30, 2020

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Moses Kuria Unveils His Candidate for Nairobi Governor’s Seat

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria’s party has unveiled its candidate for the upcoming Nairobi gubernatorial by-election. The People's Empowerment Party picked Philip Kisia as its flagbearer in the race, while Caroline Ndun…

Dec 30, 2020

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ODM Pulls Out of the Nairobi Gubernatorial Race

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has pulled out of the upcoming Nairobi gubernatorial by-election. ODM Chairman John Mbadi said in the spirit of the handshake between President Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, the…

Dec 30, 2020

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Impeached Governors Permanently Barred from Holding Public Office, EACC Says

Impeached governors and state officers are permanently barred from holding any public office in the future, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has said. Through a statement on Tuesday, EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak…

Dec 29, 2020

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Miguna Miguna Speaks After Thirdway Alliance Endorses His Bid for Nairobi Governor Seat

Fiery Kenyan-Canadian attorney Miguna Miguna has reacted after the Thirdway Alliance party granted him a ticket to run for the Nairobi governor’s seat. Miguna, who was deported to Canada in 2018, thanked the party and…

Dec 29, 2020

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Party Linked to DP William Ruto Adopts New Name, Changes Symbol to Wheelbarrow

A political party linked to Deputy President William Ruto has changed its name, symbol, and slogan ahead of the 2022 general election. The Party for Development and Reforms (PDR) was renamed United Democratic Alliance…

Dec 29, 2020

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Wanted Nigerian Cybercrime Suspect Arrested at JKIA

A Nigerian national wanted for a cybercrime offense was on Monday arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Sanchez Charles Ogochukwu was nabbed while preparing to board a Nigeria-bound flight at JKI…

Dec 29, 2020

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Amos Nyaribo Sworn-In as New Nyamira County Governor

Amos Nyaribo was on Tuesday sworn-in as the new Governor for Nyamira County. He takes over the position following the death of Governor John Nyagarama, who succumbed to Covid-19 complications on December 18th. Nyaribo…

Dec 29, 2020