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Kenya Gov't to Terminate Sh1,000 Covid-19 Weekly Stipend Disbursed to Vulnerable Families

The government is set to end the relief program rolled out in April by President Kenyatta to cushion vulnerable families from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, Labor and Social Security Cabinet Secre…

Aug 13, 2020

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'Nobody Can Stop Reggae': Raila Rules Out Merging of Referendum with 2022 Election

ODM leader Raila Odinga has ruled out the holding of a referendum jointly with the 2022 general election. Speaking at ODM headquarters in Nairobi on Thursday, Raila insisted the referendum must be held separately befo…

Aug 13, 2020

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Wanted Kenyan Fraudster John Ng'ethe Finally Arrested

Wanted Kenyan fraudster John Ng’ethe Mwaura, who was on the run, has finally been captured. His arrest was announced by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday through Twitter. “We can confirm th…

Aug 13, 2020

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Deep State Rescued You from ICC, Atwoli Tells Ruto as He Dares Him to Resign

COTU secretary-general Francis Atwoli has slammed Deputy President William Ruto over claims that the ‘deep state’ is planning to stop him from ascending to power in 2022. Ruto on Wednesday said he will rely on God and…

Aug 13, 2020

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Uhuru Brokers Truce Between Governor Sonko and Nairobi Metropolitan Services Director-General Mohamed Badi

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has agreed to work with Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) director-general Mohammed Badi. The two buried the hatchet following a meeting with President Uhuru at the Kenyatta International…

Aug 12, 2020

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Covid-19 Billions: US, UK Demand Accountability from Kenya Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe

The US and UK representatives in Kenya have asked Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe to explain how Covid-19 billions have been spent. In light of the alleged embezzlement of billions of shillings set aside to figh…

Aug 12, 2020

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Kenya Turns Down Oman Air Request to Repatriate Kenyans Stranded in India

The government has turned down Oman Air request to repatriate Kenyans stranded in India amid the Covid-19 travel restriction. Oman Air, through its North India Manager Vineet Nayyar, had sent an appeal to the Kenyan H…

Aug 12, 2020

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Drama as Chinese Engineer Blocks CAS Wavinya Ndeti from Inspecting Sh1.5 Billion Suspension Bridge Project

Drama unfolded at Liwatoni in Mombasa on Wednesday after a Chinese contractor blocked government officials from inspecting a Sh1.5 billion project. Public Works Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Wavinya Ndeti had l…

Aug 12, 2020

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Kenyan Granny Jailed for 35 Years for Robbery Quit Well-Paying Gov't Job

Details about Joyce Wairimu Kariuki, the 62-year-old Kenyan woman who was handed a 35-year prison sentence this week, have emerged. Wairimu, who was arrested last year, was sentenced by a Loitoktok court last week af…

Aug 12, 2020

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Interior PS Karanja Kibicho Responds to DP Ruto’s Deep State Claims

Interior PS Karanja Kibicho has responded to Deputy President William Ruto’s claims that there is a plot to rig him out in the 2022 presidential election. On Tuesday, DP Ruto alleged that the so-called ‘deep state’ an…

Aug 12, 2020

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OCS Among Five Police Officers Arrested for Stealing Vodka from Truck at Accident Scene

A senior police officer was arrested on Monday night for allegedly stealing alcohol from a truck that was involved in a road accident. Boya police station OCS William Cheruiyot was arrested together with four junior…

Aug 11, 2020

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Kenyan Churches, Mosques Allowed to Hold 90-Minute Services, Accommodate Over 100 Worshippers

The rules for the gradual reopening of places of worship in Kenya amid the Covid-19 pandemic have been revised to give congregants more time to worship. Starting August 18th, churches and mosques will be allowed to ho…

Aug 11, 2020

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Former MP Danson Mungatana Arrested for Fraud

Former Garsen MP Danson Mungatana has been arrested in Nairobi. Mungatana was apprehended by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at Sagret Hotel on Tuesday night for allegedly receiving mo…

Aug 11, 2020

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DP Ruto Sends Message to the 'Deep State'

Deputy President William Ruto says only God and Kenyans have the power to decide who will be Kenya's next President. Speaking on Tuesday, DP Ruto said attempts to use the so-called 'system' and 'deep state' to influe…

Aug 11, 2020

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Nairobi Court Fines Woman Sh50,000 for Insulting Alleged Lover’s Wife

A Nairobi court has slapped a woman with a Sh50,000 fine for insulting the wife of her alleged lover. Saida Mohamed Amin was handed the fine by Senior resident magistrate Charles Mwaniki at Kibera law courts on Tuesd…

Aug 11, 2020

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Man Arraigned in Court for Insulting Kalonzo Musyoka on WhatsApp

A man accused of insulting Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka on a WhatsApp group was on Tuesday arraigned in court. Augustus Munyalo was paraded at Kibera Law Courts to answer charges of publishing false information contra…

Aug 11, 2020

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Government to Facilitate Repatriation of More Kenyans Stranded in India

The government has revealed plans to evacuate more Kenyans stranded in India amid the Covid-19 lockdown. The Kenyan High Commission in New Delhi asked Kenyans wishing to return home before September 1st to submit thei…

Aug 11, 2020

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Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi Resigns

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi has stepped down. Elachi announced her resignation from the position on Tuesday morning citing threats to her life and frustrations from Governor Mike Sonko. Ruai MCA Jo…

Aug 11, 2020

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Police Launch Hunt for Arsonists Who Torched Tsavo West, Kenya's Largest National Park

Police are in pursuit of arsonists behind a fire that destroyed acres of land cover at Tsavo West National Park. The fire at the country’s largest national park and home to hundreds of animals such as lions, elephants…

Aug 10, 2020

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Kenya Airways Paid 5 Foreign Consultants over Sh400 Million in Salaries in 13 Months

Kenya Airways (KQ) paid more than Sh400 million to five expatriates in 13 months, documents show. Documents seen by The Star indicate that the five foreign consultants hired to help revive the loss-making airline in 2…

Aug 10, 2020