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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that MCAs aspiring to be MPs in the forthcoming elections should not resign by February 9th.
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati says such MCAs will only be required to quit before submitting nomination papers to Returning Officers.
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President Kenyatta on Wednesday bid farewell to outgoing State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita, who has resigned to join politics.
Nzioka officially stepped down from his role on Wednesday to vie for the Machakos gubernatorial seat in the August 9th elections.
“At a meeting held at State House…
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Police in Nairobi have gunned down the new leader of the dreaded Katombi gang that has been terrorizing city residents.
The gangster nicknamed Fadhili Mgaza was shot dead in Nairobi’s Mathare area on Tuesday evening after engaging police in a shootout.
Fadhili was among four Katombi gang members…
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A Nairobi court has summoned twin brothers Eddy and Paul Ndichu to face assault charges.
This comes after the two failed to appear before Kibera law court to take a plea in a case in which they are accused of assault and malicious damage to property.
Their lawyer Njenga Nyenge told the court that…
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State House’s budget has been increased by Sh1.89 billion to Sh5.88 billion in the latest supplementary budget tabled by the Treasury to parliament for review.
Business Daily reports that the increments include funds for the purchase of cars, local travel, and an undisclosed allocation labeled…
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Captain Ronald Karauri, the CEO of betting company Sportpesa, has announced his entry into politics.
Karauri on Wednesday declared he will vie for the Karasani parliamentary seat in the August 9th elections. The businessman, who did not disclose his party of choice, exuded confidence that he…
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Ababu Namwamba has been appointed the Head of International Relations for Deputy President William Ruto's presidential campaign.
Namwamba, a former MP for Bundalangi, currently serves as the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Director of…
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The British Council has concluded an investigation into allegations of racism and discrimination against Kenyan employees at the organization's Nairobi office.
In a statement, the British Council said the probe found no evidence of racial discrimination, bullying, or harassment as complaints raised…
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The Appeals Court has upheld provisions of the Elections Act requiring public officers eyeing political seats to resign six months before a general election.
Justices Daniel Musinga, Wanjiru Karanja, and Agnes Murgor on Tuesday ruled that sections 43(5) and (6) of the Elections Act 2011 are…
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Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has been ordered to pay Sh427,269,795 in taxes to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
This comes after he failed to prove that the targeted money was raised towards campaigns for his Nairobi gubernatorial bid.
In a ruling on Tuesday, High Court judge David Majanja…
