KENYA NEWS

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Kenya has nominated Defense Cabinet Secretary Amb. Monica Juma for the post of Commonwealth Secretary-General. While announcing her nomination, President Kenyatta described CS Juma as a leader with an indisputable track record of strategic leadership, management, representation, and knowledge of…
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A parliamentary committee has summoned Interior CS Fred Matiang’i over Deputy President William Ruto’s security. Matiang’i is required to appear before the National Assembly Administration and National Security Committee on Wednesday to shed light on the changes made to Ruto’s security last week.…
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Two Kenyans have sued the government for withdrawing General Service Unit (GSU) officers guarding Deputy President William Ruto’s residence. In a case filed at the Milimani law courts, Miruri Waweru and Angela Mwikali argue that the move by the Inspector General of Police has compromised and…
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Three people have been confirmed dead after a five-storey building collapsed in Gachie, Kiambu County on Monday. On Monday night, 10 construction workers were rescued from the rubble but one of them died while undergoing treatment at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital. Two more bodies were retrieved from the…
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The family of the late Kenyan freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi is mourning the death of his daughter Peris Muthoni. Muthoni passed away at the weekend following a long illness, according to her family.  In a message of condolence to the family of the freedom hero, President Kenyatta described the…
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President Kenyatta has launched the construction of the Kenya National Referral and Research Hospital (KNRRH) at the Kabete Army Barracks in Nairobi. The top-tier military health facility with a bed capacity of 700 will provide specialized services to the security sector agencies and the general…
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Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has ditched Wiper Democratic Movement and rejoined the Muungano party. Kibwana announced he will contest for the presidency on a Muungano party ticket and will formally launch his 2022 presidential bid in Nairobi soon. The two-time governor joined Kalonzo Musyoka-…
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Several workers are feared trapped after a residential building under construction collapsed in Gachie, Kiambu County on Monday afternoon. Confirming the 3:00pm incident, Kiambu County Police Commander Ali Nuno said rescue mission is underway and no death has been reported so far. Reports indicate…
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Former Likoni MP Khalif Mwavumo Salim has passed away. Mwavumo, who served as the MP for Likoni between 1992 and 1997, died at his home in Kizingo, Mombasa on Monday morning. His demise was confirmed by Mombasa politician and businessman Suleiman Shabal, who mourned him as a father figure and a man…
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2022 presidential aspirant Jimmy Wanjigi has dismissed claims that acquired his massive wealth illegally. Wanjigi, who is estimated to be worth billions of shillings, said he started building his empire with garbage collection business while in college. The businessman-turned-politician indicated…