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Uhuru’s Nephew and PA Jomo Gecaga Entangled in Sh950,000 Rent Row with Former Nairobi EvansGovernor Evans Kidero

President Kenyatta’s personal assistant Jomo Gecaga has sued his landlord, former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero over a Sh950,000 rent row. Through a company named JSTA Limited, Gecaga wants the court to stop Kidero’s…

Oct 5, 2020

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US Donates 200 Ventilators to Kenya, Announces Sh759 Million Covid-19 Recovery Program

The US has donated 200 ventilators to Kenya to boost the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will deliver the equipment directly to hospitals s…

Oct 5, 2020

Kenya

UN Report Names Kenya the Hotbed for Illicit Cash Flows in Africa

Kenya has been named as the leading African country with a high record of illicit financial flow (IFF), according to a recent report by a UN agency. Kenya was ranked 24th globally in the United Nations Conference on T…

Oct 5, 2020

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Kenol Violence: Police Chief Orders Arrest of MPs Ndindi Nyoro and Alice Wahome

Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has ordered the arrest of Kandara MP Alice Wahome and his Kiharu counterpart Ndindi Nyoro over Murang’a chaos. The two are accused of mobilizing goons who caused the viol…

Oct 4, 2020

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Inspector-General of Police Orders Probe into Kenol Political Chaos That Left Two People Dead

Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has formed a taskforce to probe Sunday’s chaos in Kenol, Murang’a county. The ugly fracas which erupted ahead of Deputy President William Ruto’s visit to the area led to t…

Oct 4, 2020

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US-Based Lawyer Makau Mutua Brands DP Ruto a Copycat, Says Mike Sonko is the ‘Original Hustler’

US-based Kenyan scholar Prof. Makau Mutua has poked holes in Deputy President William Ruto’s ‘hustler’ tag. Mutua through Twitter said Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is the original “hustler-in-chief” and not DP Ruto, wh…

Oct 4, 2020

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Chinese Company Ordered to Pay MP Muturi Kigano Sh10 Million over Thika Road Accident

The court has awarded Kangema MP Muturi Kigano Sh10 million in compensation over an accident that happened along Thika Road nine years ago. High Court Justice Joseph Sergon directed Chinese company, Shegli Engineering…

Oct 4, 2020

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One Killed, Scores Injured After Chaos Erupt Ahead of DP William Ruto’s Visit to Murang’a

One person was killed and scores others injured after chaos broke out in Kenol town, Murang’a County on Sunday morning. This came after two rival groups clashed on Thika-Murang’a highway ahead of Deputy President Will…

Oct 4, 2020

Kenya

Jubilee Advisory Council Backs Removal of Ruto as Deputy Party Leader

The Jubilee Party advisory council has endorsed the decision to remove Deputy President William Ruto as the party’s deputy leader. The council consists of party leaders who dissolved their parties to form the Jubilee…

Oct 3, 2020

Kenya

Sirisia MP John Walukhe Narrates 4-Month Experience in Jail

Sirisia MP John Walukhe has narrated his experience in prison following his release on Sh10 million cash bail. Walukhe, who was found guilty of defrauding the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCBP) of over Sh300 mi…

Oct 3, 2020

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Kenya Airways to Resume US Nonstop Flights on October 29th

Kenya Airways (KQ) direct flights to and from the US will resume on October 29th, the airline has announced. KQ said it will initially operate two weekly flights (Wednesday and Sunday) on the Nairobi-New York route be…

Oct 3, 2020

Kenya

Uhuru Rejects Alleged Plans by US Military to Launch Drone Attacks Inside Kenya

President Kenyatta has refuted reports that the US military is seeking to launch drone strikes inside Kenya. Speaking during an interview with France 24, Kenyatta said he is unaware of the alleged plan by the US milit…

Oct 2, 2020

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Uhuru Speaks on Chief Justice David Maraga's Advise to Dissolve Parliament

President Kenyatta has broken his silence on the advisory by Chief Justice David Maraga on the dissolution of Parliament. Maraga advised Uhuru to disband the August House over its failure to enact legislation required…

Oct 2, 2020

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Ruto Barred from Using Jubilee Headquarters, to be Removed as Party's Deputy Leader

Deputy President William Ruto has been barred from using Jubilee Party headquarters to hold meetings meant to advance his political ambitions. The decision was made by the Jubilee National Management Committee (NMC)…

Oct 2, 2020

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Court Releases Tycoon Humphrey Kariuki's Passports to Allow Him Travel Abroad for Medical Checkup, Business Meetings

Kenyan tycoon Humphrey Kariuki who is accused of evading taxes amounting to Sh41.2 billion is free to travel abroad. This comes after a Nairobi court on Wednesday released his passports which had been held as security…

Oct 1, 2020

Kenya

KeNHA to Transplant Westlands’ Iconic Fig Tree to Pave Way for Nairobi Expressway

Kenyans took to social media on Thursday to protest the alleged plan to cut down the iconic fig tree (Mugumo) in Westlands to pave the way for the Nairobi Expressway. The giant tree is located at the center of the rou…

Oct 1, 2020

Kenya

Githunguri MP's Bodyguard Arrested for Shooting and Killing Nightclub Bouncer

Githunguri MP Gabriel Kago’s bodyguard has been arrested for fatally shooting a nightclub bouncer. Dennis Wainaina, an Administration Police (AP) officer, is said to have fired at the bouncer three times at Lounge 54…

Oct 1, 2020

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Uhuru's Term Could Extend to 2025 if Parliament is Dissolved, Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki Says

Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki has warned that President Kenyatta’s term could extend to 2025 if he dissolves Parliament as advised by Chief Justice David Maraga. Kariuki argues that the move could have devastating d…

Oct 1, 2020

Kenya

94-Year-Old Retired Kenyan Teacher Gives Away Sh6 Million Mansion to be Used as Home for Elderly

A 94-year-old Kenyan retired teacher has wowed many after he gave away his Sh6 million mansion to be used as a home for the elderly. Nduhiu Njama from Nyeri County said he decided to donate the expensive house after…

Oct 1, 2020

Kenya

Second Madaraka Express Train Introduced After Increased Passenger Demand

The Kenya Railways is on Thursday set to add a second Madaraka Express commuter train on the Nairobi-Mombasa route. The additional train will operate in the afternoon, departing Nairobi at 2:15 pm daily, and arrive…

Sep 30, 2020