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Kenyan Headteacher Hangs Himself in School’s Staffroom
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Kenyan Headteacher Hangs Himself in School’s Staffroom

The headteacher of Baraka Academy in Nyeri has committed suicide at the school under unclear circumstances. The body of Joseph Mwangi, 53, was found dangling from the school staffroom’s roof with a sisal rope tied aro…

Aug 29, 2020
US National Cancer Institute Awards Kenyan Doctor for Role in Cancer Research
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US National Cancer Institute Awards Kenyan Doctor for Role in Cancer Research

A Kenyan doctor has been feted by a US institution for his contribution to cancer research and practice. The US National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center for Global Health announced Dr. Fredrick Chite Asirwa as the recip…

Aug 29, 2020
Peter Warutere: Man Accused of Conning Kenyans of Sh16.9 Million in Fake WHO Tender Arrested
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Peter Warutere: Man Accused of Conning Kenyans of Sh16.9 Million in Fake WHO Tender Arrested

A man accused of conning unsuspecting Kenyans of millions of shillings has been arrested. Paul Mwangi Warutere was fished out of his hideout in Ngong by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)…

Aug 29, 2020
Kenyan Journalist Annie Njanja Bags Full Scholarship to Study at Columbia University
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Kenyan Journalist Annie Njanja Bags Full Scholarship to Study at Columbia University

Kenyan journalist Annie Njanja has been awarded a full scholarship to study at Columbia University in the United States. Njanja, who works with Nation Media Group (NMG), will enroll for a master's degree in data journ…

Aug 28, 2020
Next Chief Justice? Kenyans Online Heap Praises on Justice Mumbi Ngugi
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Next Chief Justice? Kenyans Online Heap Praises on Justice Mumbi Ngugi

Kenyans on social media are praising High Court Justice Mumbi Ngugi over her handling of corruption-related cases. This follows her latest ruling on Wednesday where she ordered three members of the infamous Ngirita fa…

Aug 28, 2020
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'It is Hard to Rig an Election in Kenya': DP Ruto Says 2007 Election was Not Rigged
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'It is Hard to Rig an Election in Kenya': DP Ruto Says 2007 Election was Not Rigged

Deputy President William Ruto says he does not believe the 2007 presidential election was rigged as it is generally claimed. Ruto, who was among the ODM leaders who rejected the results of the 2007 presidential electi…

Aug 28, 2020
Court Orders Release of Sh30 Million Porsche to Suspected Fake Gold Scammer Jared Otieno
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Court Orders Release of Sh30 Million Porsche to Suspected Fake Gold Scammer Jared Otieno

A Nairobi court has directed police to release a Sh30 million luxury car to the suspected fake gold fraudster, Jared Otieno. This comes after the State lost a bid to hold the Porsche Panamera with High Court judge Joh…

Aug 28, 2020
Kenya Airways to Operate Weekly Direct Flight to US from October 29th
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Kenya Airways to Operate Weekly Direct Flight to US from October 29th

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced it will resume direct flights to the US on October 29th. KQ CEO Allan Kilavuka said the airline will initially operate one weekly flight to and from JFK International…

Aug 28, 2020
Ruto Hints at Forming New Political Party Ahead of 2022 Election
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Ruto Hints at Forming New Political Party Ahead of 2022 Election

Deputy President William Ruto has hinted at ditching the Jubilee Party ahead of the 2022 presidential election. Ruto who spoke during an interview with The Star on Thursday claimed the governing party had been hijacke…

Aug 27, 2020
Kenyan Aircraft Engineer in Court for Failing to Pay Sh885,000 Bill After Staying in Hotel for 63 Days
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Kenyan Aircraft Engineer in Court for Failing to Pay Sh885,000 Bill After Staying in Hotel for 63 Days

An aircraft engineer was on Thursday arraigned in court for allegedly failing to pay a bill amounting to Sh885,000 at a Nairobi hotel. Moses Adagala was arraigned at Kibera law court where he was charged with obtainin…

Aug 27, 2020
Man Charged for Demanding Sh35 Million Not to Leak Nudes of Former Girlfriend Set to Marry New Lover
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Man Charged for Demanding Sh35 Million Not to Leak Nudes of Former Girlfriend Set to Marry New Lover

A man was on Wednesday arraigned before a Nairobi court for allegedly threatening to leak nude photos of his former girlfriend.  James Muchunu Maina is alleged to have demanded millions of shillings from the woman, fa…

Aug 27, 2020
US Welcomes Uhuru's Order on Covid-19 Funds Scandal
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US Welcomes Uhuru's Order on Covid-19 Funds Scandal

US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter has hailed President Kenyatta’s directive on the alleged theft of Covid-19 funds at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). On Wednesday, Uhuru ordered a speedy investigation int…

Aug 27, 2020
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Migori Governor Okoth Obado and His Four Children to Spend Weekend in Police Cells
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Migori Governor Okoth Obado and His Four Children to Spend Weekend in Police Cells

Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his four children will spend the weekend in police cells following their arrest on Wednesday. The five were arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi of Milimani Ant…

Aug 27, 2020
DPP Orders Arrest of Former Kenya Ports Authority MD Daniel Manduku over Sh244 Million Illegal Tender
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DPP Orders Arrest of Former Kenya Ports Authority MD Daniel Manduku over Sh244 Million Illegal Tender

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has ordered the arrest and prosecution of former Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Daniel Manduku. This comes after Haji approved charges against him over…

Aug 27, 2020
We Must Amend the 2010 Constitution Now, Uhuru Says
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We Must Amend the 2010 Constitution Now, Uhuru Says

President Kenyatta has reiterated his call for a referendum to amend the 2010 constitution. While acknowledging that the constitution is progressive, Uhuru emphasized that changes must be made on the document to reali…

Aug 27, 2020
US Donates Sh63 Million Covid-19 and ICT Equipment to Kenyan Government Departments
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US Donates Sh63 Million Covid-19 and ICT Equipment to Kenyan Government Departments

The US government has donated Covid-19 and ICT equipment worth Sh63 million to various departments within Kenya’s Interior Ministry. The donations funded by the US Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcemen…

Aug 27, 2020
Uhuru Breaks Silence on Covid-19 Funds Scandal at Kemsa
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Uhuru Breaks Silence on Covid-19 Funds Scandal at Kemsa

President Kenyatta has broken his silence on the alleged embezzlement of Covid-19 funds at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). Uhuru while addressing the nation from State House on Wednesday ordered a speedy…

Aug 26, 2020
Tanzania Bans 3 More Kenyan Airlines from its Airspace over Covid-19 Standoff
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Tanzania Bans 3 More Kenyan Airlines from its Airspace over Covid-19 Standoff

Tanzania authorities have banned three more Kenyan airlines from flying into its airspace. This is in response to the Kenya government’s decision to exclude Tanzania from the list of countries from which travelers are…

Aug 26, 2020
Uhuru Extends Nationwide Curfew, Closure of Bars by 30 Days
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Uhuru Extends Nationwide Curfew, Closure of Bars by 30 Days

President Kenyatta has extended the seven-hour nationwide curfew in a bid to combat the spread of Covid-19. Addressing the nation from State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, Uhuru said the 9 pm to 4 am curfew will remain…

Aug 26, 2020
Kenya Becomes First Country Globally to Receive 'Safe Tourism Seal' Award
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Kenya Becomes First Country Globally to Receive 'Safe Tourism Seal' Award

Kenya has become the first country in the world to be awarded the recommended status of the "Safer Tourism Seal" by the Rebuilding Travel umbrella group. The award was presented to Kenya’s Tourism Cabinet Secretary Na…

Aug 26, 2020
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