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 The Kenyan Interior Ministry has initiated a comprehensive investigation into allegations that recent violent protests, which took place on 25 June and 7 July, were orchestrated and financed with the intent of destabilising national security. The inquiry centres on 121 individuals, including…
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Senior figures from Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) recently concluded a high-level consultative meeting with representatives from Russia's dominant political force, United Russia Party (URP), on Tuesday, 15 July.  The meeting in Moscow underscores ODM's strategic objective of…
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An Italian woman in Malindi is attracting both followers and sceptics with her non-medical treatment, "The Beginning of Yourself".  The practice, rooted in Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TCAM), involves participants lying in a circle while the practitioner places her…
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is currently processing a record number of applications following its recent recruitment announcement.  A total of 2,679 applications were submitted for just 150 advertised judicial positions. The recruitment drive aims to address longstanding issues of…
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In a decisive move to address pervasive issues of absenteeism and tardiness within Kenya's public sector, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has vowed to enforce stringent measures against civil servants.  Ruku's announcement follows a recent inspection at the Central Regional…
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Former Public Service Minister and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has reignited the debate surrounding electoral transparency in Kenya, advocating for immediate access to presidential election results at the constituency level for all candidates.  Muturi's proposal seeks to amend…
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A deepening political schism has erupted within Mount Kenya region. The rift is triggered by accusations from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri are undermining the region’s interests by aligning…
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Barely a week into its new mandate, Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is embroiled in a political storm, grappling with allegations of electoral manipulation that threaten to undermine public confidence ahead of the 2027 General Election.  The controversy centres…
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Kenya's tourism industry is embroiled in a heated debate following a proposal by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to significantly increase entry fees for national parks.  The proposed fee hikes, outlined in the draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation Fees)…
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has issued a strong call for vigilance regarding Kenya’s electoral processes, warning that a repeat of the 2007 post-election violence must be avoided.  His remarks, delivered during a live broadcast on K24, coincide with growing unease within…