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Uhuru Kicked DP Ruto Out of Mombasa Residence, Senator Murkomen Says

Elgeyo-Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has slammed President Kenyatta, accusing him of persecuting Deputy President William Ruto and his allies. Murkomen, who spoke during an interview with Citizen TV on Wednesda…

Sep 3, 2020

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Kenyan Woman Arrested for Selling Newborn Baby for Sh1,000 to Stranger

Police have arrested a Kenyan woman for allegedly selling her newborn baby to a stranger for Sh1,000. The woman, Winrose Mumbe, is said to have sold the infant to Tina Mulinge three months ago after delivering him at…

Sep 3, 2020

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Kenyan MP’s Sh4 Million Hospital Bill Shocker After Battling Covid-19 for 42 Days

Dadaab MP Mohamed Dahir Duale has become the second MP to publicly announce he was infected with Covid-19. Dahir, who has since fully recovered, said he was admitted to the hospital for 42 days and found himself figh…

Sep 3, 2020

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Covid-19 Equipment Donated to Kenya by Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Missing

The government has admitted that some of the Covid-19 equipment donated by Chinese billionaire and philanthropist Jack Ma to Kenya in March are missing. Transport Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Chris Obure told…

Sep 3, 2020

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Matiang'i Orders Freezing of Bank Accounts, Assets of 9 People Accused of Financing Al-Shabaab

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has gone after nine individuals accused of bankrolling terrorism operations in Kenya. On Wednesday, Matiang’i ordered the freezing of bank accounts and property belonging to t…

Sep 2, 2020

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Kenyan Investigative Reporter Victoria Rubadiri Wins Prestigious BBC World News Award

Citizen TV investigative reporter Victoria Rubadiri is the recipient of the 2020 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. Rubadiri, who doubles up as a news anchor, becomes the second Kenyan media personality after her workm…

Sep 2, 2020

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Kenyan Family Seeks Justice as Two Brothers Impregnate 16-Year-Old Twins

The family of 16-year-old twin sisters is seeking justice after two brothers impregnated the two school girls. Zablon Moseti, the father of the twins said his daughters confessed they were impregnated by the two broth…

Sep 2, 2020

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Kiambu Governor James Nyoro Fires 48 Illiterate County Employees Hired by Waititu

Kiambu Governor James Nyoro has fired 48 county government employees after they were found to be unqualified to hold their positions. The 48 were members of various municipal boards tasked with implementing multi-bill…

Sep 2, 2020

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'The End is Nigh': DP Ruto Tells David Murathe for Dragging His Name into Covid-19 Funds' Scandal

Deputy President William Ruto has hit back at Jubilee vice-chairman David Murathe for linking him to the Covid-19 funds' scandal at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). Murathe in an interview with Citizen TV on…

Sep 2, 2020

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‘Coronavirus is Real’: MP Moses Kuria Admitted at Karen Hospital with Covid-19

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is currently undergoing treatment at Karen Hospital in Nairobi after contracting Covid-19. Kuria on Wednesday shared photos of himself lying on a hospital bed, adding that he was admitted…

Sep 2, 2020

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ODM Okays Migori Governor Okoth Obado's Impeachment

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has sanctioned the impeachment of embattled Migori Governor Okoth Obado. ODM arrived at the decision following a meeting with some Migori MCAs on Tuesday, according to the party’s…

Sep 2, 2020

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Kenya Dispels Reports of Lifting Ban on Plastics in Trade Talks with the US

The government has rubbished reports that Kenya is set to lift a ban on plastics in the ongoing trade negotiations with the US. This followed a report by The New York Times alleging that there is a clause in the free…

Sep 1, 2020

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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu in Isolation After Contracting Covid-19

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has tested positive for Covid-19, according to his attorney. Waititu, who is facing corruption charges, failed to appear in court on Monday with his lawyer John Swaka telling m…

Sep 1, 2020

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Uhuru, Raila Make Impromptu Visit to Renovated Kisumu Port

President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Sunday made a surprise visit to the refurbished Kisumu port. Kenyatta is reported to have flown from State House, Nairobi in three military helicopters to join Odinga…

Aug 31, 2020

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Kenyan Scientist Prof. Kariuki Njenga to Oversee Establishment of US-Funded Research Centre

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to put up a Sh1.8 billion research center for emerging diseases such as Covid-19 in Kenya. Kenyan virology professor Kariuki Njenga has been tasked to oversee the esta…

Aug 30, 2020

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Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa Arrested over Corruption Allegations

Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa has been arrested over alleged involvement in corruption. Jumwa was apprehended after she surrendered herself to Port Police Station in Mombasa on Sunday and is set to be arraigned in court on M…

Aug 30, 2020

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‘Atajua Hajui’: Murathe Claps Back at DP Ruto over Jubilee Wrangles

Jubilee vice-chairman David Murathe has clapped back at Deputy President William Ruto after claiming he was responsible for the ongoing wrangles within the ruling party. Murathe in response accused DP Ruto of being bl…

Aug 30, 2020

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Slain Nairobi Businessman Kevin Omwenga Laid to Rest in Emotional Sendoff as Family Demands Justice

The family of slain Nairobi-based businessman Kevin Omwenga has demanded justice for their son who was shot dead under unclear circumstances. Omwenga, 28, was laid to rest in an emotional sendoff at the family’s rural…

Aug 30, 2020

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42-Year-Old Woman Who Wanted to Marry Class 8 Boy Arrested

Police in Migori County have arrested a 42-year-old woman for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old boy. The woman was found with the Class Eight pupil at her house in Nyamaraga, Suna West Sub-County on Saturday evening. T…

Aug 30, 2020

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Pack and Go, DP Ruto Tells Jubilee Leaders Supporting Raila

Deputy President William Ruto has told a section of Jubilee leaders supporting ODM chief Raila Odinga to quit the ruling party. Describing them as power brokers, Ruto said the group was out to stop him from running fo…

Aug 29, 2020