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Murder Suspect Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu Releases Gospel Song

Murder suspect Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie, has joined the gospel music industry. Irungu, who is the prime suspect in the murder of 28-year-old Kenyan business lady Monica Kimani, is set to officially release his first…

Aug 18, 2020

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Prison Warder Charged with Stealing over 2,000 Pairs of Military Boots Worth Sh6 Million

A warder based at Industrial Area Remand Prison was on Monday arraigned in court for allegedly stealing over 2,000 pairs of military boots worth Sh6.4 million. Naftali Wahome is accused of breaking into the Central St…

Aug 18, 2020

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Court Allows Jailed Grace Wakhungu to be Treated by Her Personal Doctor

A Nairobi court has granted a request by corruption convict Grace Wakhungu to be visited by her personal doctor at Lang’ata Women’s Prison pending her bail hearing. Wakhungu, who was handed a 39-year jail sentence aft…

Aug 18, 2020

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I Regret Voting for Uhuru Kenyatta, MP Oscar Sudi Says

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi says he regrets voting for President Kenyatta, claiming he did not know his true colors. Sudi through a post on his Twitter account on Monday accused Deputy President William Ruto of misleading…

Aug 17, 2020

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Health CS Kagwe Denies Covid-19 Equipment Donated by Jack Ma Was Sold to Tanzania

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has refuted reports that some Covid-19 medical equipment donated by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma was sold in Tanzania. Kagwe, who appeared before a National Assembly committee on Monday, termed #…

Aug 17, 2020

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Egerton University to Lay Off over 400 Employees

Egerton University has revealed plans to lay off over 400 employees amid financial difficulties fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic. The move, which has received the approval of the university's council, aims at reducing…

Aug 17, 2020

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Kenya Launches Crackdown on Foreign Students with Fake Documents and Qualifications

The government through the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) has launched a crackdown on students who use fake documents to secure admission to universities in Kenya and abroad. KNQA Director-General Dr…

Aug 17, 2020

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Kenyan Family Still Searching for University Girl Who Disappeared 13 Years Ago

The family of a Kenyan university student who went missing 13 years ago says it has not lost hope of finding their daughter. Nelly Njeri whose second-born daughter, Ruth Karugi Kaigua mysteriously disappeared in April…

Aug 17, 2020

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Govt to Auction 101 Aircraft Abandoned in Kenyan Airports

Owners of some 101 private aircraft abandoned at various airports and airstrips around the country have been issued with a 30-day notice to claim them. Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) in a Gazette Notice dated August 1…

Aug 17, 2020

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Revealed: How Covid-19 Equipment Donated to Kenya by Chinese Tycoon Jack Ma was Sold Outside the Country

A new investigation has revealed that more than half of the Covid-19 medical equipment donated to Kenya by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma was sold outside the country. In a report dubbed #Covid-19Millionaires, NTV invest…

Aug 17, 2020

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Notorious Drug Trafficker Tom Ouma Aero Arrested from His Hideout in Nairobi

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have captured a notorious Nairobi-based drug trafficker who has been operating with impunity. Tom Ouma Aero was arrested on Saturday from his hideout in…

Aug 16, 2020

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Uhuru’s Decision to Send Entire Cabinet on 14-Day Compulsory Leave Explained

The State has denied reports that President Kenyatta’s decision to send the entire Cabinet on a 14-day leave is in preparation for a looming reshuffle. The Head of Public Service James Kinyua in a statement on Sunday…

Aug 16, 2020

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Former Kenyan Footballer Kevin Oliech Dies in Germany While in Transit to the US for Cancer Treatment

Former Harambee Stars football player Kevin Oliech has succumbed to cancer. Kevin, who also played for Kenyan Premier League (KPL) sides Mathare United and Thika United in the past, died in Germany while traveling to…

Aug 16, 2020

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11 Prisoners Escape from Police Cell After Drilling Through Wall

Police have launched a search for 11 prisoners who escaped from a cell at Bungoma Police Station on Sunday morning. The suspects sneaked out after drilling a hole through the cell’s wall, according to Bungoma South OC…

Aug 16, 2020

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Uhuru Sends All Cabinet Members on 11-Day Leave Amid Reports of Looming Reshuffle

President Kenyatta has sent all Cabinet Secretaries (CSs), Principal Secretaries (PSs) and Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs) on 11-day leave. The recess period starts on August 17th and ends on August 28th, duri…

Aug 15, 2020

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Former MP Benson Mutura Captures Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Seat

Former Makadara MP Benson Mutura has been elected as the new Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly. Mutura captured the prestigious seat on Friday after garnering 99 votes with his five opponents failing to get any v…

Aug 14, 2020

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Kenya Medical Supplies Authority CEO Jonah Mwangi Suspended over Sh7.7 Billion Covid-19 Funds Scandal

Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) CEO Jonah Mwangi has been suspended over the alleged Sh7.7 billion Covid-19 funds scandal. Mwangi was suspended by Kemsa Board on Friday alongside Charles Juma (Head of Procure…

Aug 14, 2020

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Nairobi Lawyer Anthony Kirunyu Arrested After Offering Sh900,000 Bribe to Senior DCI Detective

Police are holding a Nairobi-based lawyer who allegedly attempted to bribe a senior detective on Thursday. Antony Kirunyu Karoki of Karoki & Co. Advocates is said to have arrived at Kasarani Police Station where he of…

Aug 14, 2020

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Best 2017 KCPE Student Goldalyn Kakuya at the Top of Her Class at Brookhouse International School

Goldalyn Kakuya, the top performer in the 2017 KCPE examination nationally, continues to excel in her studies in high school. Results published recently in a newspaper show she was among the top IGCSE students at Broo…

Aug 14, 2020

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Raila Breaks Silence on DP Ruto’s Deep State Claims

Raila Odinga has reacted to Deputy President William Ruto’s claims that the ‘deep state’ is planning to rig him out of the 2022 presidential election. Raila pointed out that he is not in a position to comment on the e…

Aug 13, 2020