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Renowned Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was on Sunday night shot dead by Kenyan police in what has been described as a case of “mistaken identity.” Sharif was being driven to Nairobi by his brother Khurram Ahmed when they were signaled to stop by police officers at a roadblock in Magadi,…

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday spoke to President Ruto and commended his critical role in regional peace and security in Ethiopia as well as the Horn of Africa.  In a statement on Sunday, Blinken also said he spoke to the South African Foreign Minister Pandor on how…

President Ruto has said he is willing to work with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and has made attempts to make him part of his government. Speaking during a church service at African Inland Church in Kitui on Sunday, Ruto said Musyoka turned down his offer to join the government and insisted…

The National Assembly Appointments Committee on Saturday concluded the vetting of President Ruto’s 24 Cabinet nominees including the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Attorney-General, 22 Cabinet Secretaries and the Secretary to the Cabinet.  Each of the nominees was required declared their net worth,…

Co-operative and SMEs Cabinet Secretary nominee Simon Chelugui has put his net worth at Sh993 million, accrued from investment in a dairy plant, rental properties and agriculture. Chelugui, 51, revealed his net worth when he appeared before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments for…

Four police officers have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of two Indian nationals and a Kenyan in July. Mohamed Zaid, Ahmad Khan, and a Kenyan man identified as Nicodemus Mwania were reportedly abducted near Ole Sereni Hotel on Mombasa Road on July 24th and driven away in vehicle…

Mercy Wanjau, who was nominated for the position of Secretary to the Cabinet, is the wealthiest woman among President Ruto’s Cabinet nominees with a net worth of Sh475.4 million. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Appointments Committee for vetting on Saturday, Wanjau said her wealth includes…

Lawyer Miguna Miguna says he would reject President Ruto’s offer for a Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) position, stating that the office is illegal. Speaking during an interview with NTV, Miguna said he is open to taking up a position in Ruto’s administration, but insisted he would reject…

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has castigated President Ruto for allegedly making unilateral decisions on crucial matters that require inclusive decision making. Musyoka accused the president of dictatorship, saying he is running a one-man show where he is presenting his personal ambitions as…

ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary nominee Eliud Owalo wants the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) rebranded as Voice of Kenya. Speaking on Friday when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments for vetting, Owalo pledged to review the operations of the State-run…