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DCI Detectives Arrest Kenyan Computer Science Expert over Cyber-Espionage

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a Kenyan man for allegedly engaging in cyber-espionage. The suspect, Archibald Kalela Mwandawiro, was nabbed by sleuths from DCI’s Specia…

Oct 18, 2020

Kenya

Notorious Car Importation Fraudster Arrested at JKIA

Police in Nairobi are holding a notorious fraudster accused of conning unsuspecting Kenyans of millions of shillings. Patrick Olindo Aswani was nabbed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi by de…

Oct 18, 2020

Kenya

Section of Kikuyu Elders Disown Group that Visited Raila’s Home

A section of Kikuyu elders has disowned a group of elders that visited ODM leader Raila Odinga’s Bondo home last week. Speaking on Sunday, the elders who are under “Kiama kia Ma” stated that the council was not aware…

Oct 18, 2020

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All Uasin Gishu County MCAs Ordered to Self-Isolate After Colleague Succumbs to Covid-19

All Uasin Gishu county MCAs are set to be tested for Covid-19 and proceed to self-isolation after their colleague succumbed to the disease. All Uasin Gishu County Assembly members of staff are also required to undergo…

Oct 18, 2020

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Kenyan Lawyer Whose Hands were Slashed by Policewoman Dies at KNH

A Kenyan lawyer whose hands were slashed by a policewoman on October 7th has died. Onesmus Masaku succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Sunday. His passing was con…

Oct 18, 2020

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MP Aden Duale’s Elder Brother Dies in Tragic Road Accident

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has lost his elder brother, Dubow Bare in a tragic road accident. Bare died after the Toyota Harrier he was traveling in crashed along Mwingi-Garissa road on Sunday morning. Reports ind…

Oct 18, 2020

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Two Youths Killed During Kenol Political Chaos Laid to Rest in Low-Key Ceremony

Two young men killed during the October 4th political violence in Kenol, Murang’a County have been laid to rest. The joint funeral service for the two, 15-year-old Peter Mbothu and 21-year-old Christopher Kariuki, was…

Oct 17, 2020

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Video Captures Moment Chopper Carrying Narok Governor Ole Tunai Crashed

A video showing how a helicopter carrying Narok Governor Samwel Ole Tunai crashed on Saturday has emerged on social media. The 59 seconds footage captured through a phone camera shows the green-colored aircraft strugg…

Oct 17, 2020

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DJ Evolve’s Plan to Withdraw Attempted Murder Case Against MP Babu Owino Sparks Outrage

Reports that Felix Orinda, alias DJ Evolve, who was shot and wounded by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, wants to withdraw a case facing the politician has angered Kenyans online. Orinda through his lawyer Kenneth Mumbo…

Oct 17, 2020

Kenya

Shelve Your Ambitions and Allow us to Work, Uhuru Tells Political Leaders

President Kenyatta has asked leaders to shelve their political ambitions to allow the government to deliver on its pledges. This, Uhuru said, would allow the government to leverage on the existing tranquility brought…

Oct 17, 2020

Kenya

Government Publishes Rules for Issuance of Huduma Namba ID Cards

The government through the Registrar of Persons has published new rules to guide the issuance of Huduma Namba identification cards. The National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) Rules, 2020, aim at provid…

Oct 17, 2020

Kenya

Narok Governor Samwel Ole Tunai Survives Helicopter Crash

Narok Governor Samwel Ole Tunai was on Saturday rushed to the hospital after he was involved in a helicopter crash. The aircraft crash-landed in Eldamat area in Narok County a few minutes after taking off, according t…

Oct 17, 2020

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Protocol Breach? Kenyans Online React as CS Matiang’i Receives Uhuru as DP Ruto Watches from a Distance

A photo of Interior CS Fred Matiang’i receiving President Kenyatta as Deputy President William Ruto watches from a distance has caused a stir on social media. Matiang’i was the first in line to welcome Kenyatta after…

Oct 16, 2020

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DJ Who was Shot by Babu Owino Wants Attempted Murder Case Against the MP Withdrawn

A disk jockey (DJ) who was shot and wounded by Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, alias Babu Owino early this year wants the attempted murder case against the politician withdrawn. Felix Orinda, popularly known as DJ Evolv…

Oct 16, 2020

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Two Doctors Arrested After Police Raid Nairobi Clinic Procuring Abortions, 10 Decomposing Fetuses Found

Police in Nairobi are holding five suspects including two medical doctors and three of their workers for allegedly procuring illegal abortions at a clinic in Pangani estate. The five were arrested on Thursday by detec…

Oct 16, 2020

Kenya

Tycoon Chris Kirubi Throws His Support Behind Push for Referendum

Kenyan business tycoon Chris Kirubi has thrown his weight behind the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). Kirubi declared his support for the initiative spearheaded by President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga du…

Oct 15, 2020

Kenya

Uhuru Appoints New Ambassador Appointments

President Kenyatta on Thursday made new diplomatic appointments. Three former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners, Margaret Mwachanya, Connie Nkatha and Paul Kurgat were picked as Keny…

Oct 15, 2020

Kenya

Case Against Rome-Based Kenyan Catholic Priest Accused of Spreading Covid-19 Dropped

The case in which Rome-based Kenyan Catholic priest, Father Richard Oduor was accused of knowingly spreading Covid-19 has been dropped. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji applied to withdraw the case a…

Oct 15, 2020

Kenya

Police Form Anti-Mugging Squad to Combat Robbery Incidents in Nairobi

Nairobi Police Commander Rashid Yakub has announced the creation of an anti-mugging squad to deal with rising incidents of robbery within the city. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, Yakub said the team wi…

Oct 14, 2020

Kenya

Spitting in Nairobi to Attract 6-Month Jail Term, Sh10,000 Fine

Spitting in public in Nairobi is set to attract a six-month jail sentence or a fine of Sh10,000 or both if the Nairobi County Assembly approves a new bill. The Nairobi City County Public Nuisance Bill, 2020, is sponso…

Oct 14, 2020