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Nyandarua Senator Mwangi Githiomi has become the latest leader to ditch the ruling Jubilee Party ahead of the August 9th general elections. Githiomi, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Lands Committee, decamped to the Deputy President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on…

Police in Nairobi are detaining two Chinese nationals who attempted to illegally export live crabs to China. The two foreigners were arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday trying to ship 5,703 kilograms of live crabs valued at Sh1.2 million.  The arrest followed…

Kenyan-Canadian attorney Miguna Miguna says he will contest for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the forthcoming elections.  Miguna, who was deported to Canada in 2018, announced the move during an interview on KTN News on Wednesday night, saying he is eligible to vie for the seat. “I intend…

A former Moi Girls School Nairobi student who started the fire that killed 10 girls at the school has been sentenced to five years in prison. This is after she was found guilty of manslaughter in the fire incident that occurred on the night of September 1st/2nd 2017. Trial judge Stella Mutuku in…

Deputy President William Ruto is on Sunday expected to leave the country for a 10-day tour of the United States. Ruto, who is eyeing the presidency, is scheduled to participate in a discussion on the future of governance and economic development in Kenya, East Africa, and the African continent,…

Deputy President William Ruto has reacted after President Kenyatta endorsed ODM leader Raila Odinga for the presidency.  Ruto says he respects Kenyatta’s decision to back his main competitor in the 2022 presidential contest, but challenged Odinga to stop hiding behind the president.  “I…

The High Court has ordered Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to clear all MP aspirants without degree certificates.  Justice Anthony Mrima issued the order on Thursday following a case filed by four petitioners, who are eyeing parliamentary seats in the forthcoming…

A Kenyan man has been handed a life sentence after he was found guilty of violently robbing his Chinese employer. Robert Kubasu was accused of forcefully stealing Sh30,000 and a mobile phone from his employer in Kilimani. The court heard that the accused committed the offense on September 25th,…

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday evening temporarily closed off its runaway after an aircraft developed a mechanical problem. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), through its official Twitter page, said flight landings and takeoffs were stopped as crews respond to safely…

Deputy President William Ruto has labeled ODM leader Raila Odinga an enemy of devolution. Speaking in Makueni County on Wednesday, Ruto termed Odinga as the biggest threat to devolution, claiming that the ODM leader has been extorting some Governors by coercing them to loot funds from counties to…