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President William Ruto has directed his Cabinet Secretaries to take prominent roles in his re-election campaign, with senior ministers now spearheading political efforts across the country.
This move has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between government duties and partisan…
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An American man detained in Nairobi has agreed to be extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of third-degree murder, manslaughter and drug offences.
The suspect, who entered Kenya in 2022, has been held at Gigiri Police Station while his legal case was processed through the Milimani…
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Raila Odinga Junior has announced plans to restore the iconic "Hammer Car", a red Hummer H3, and display it at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, the family mausoleum in Bondo.
The vehicle, gifted to Raila Odinga by businessman Don Bosco Gichana ahead of the 2007 general election, became a symbol of his…
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Ndegwa Njiru has declared his loyalty to Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party, distancing himself from Rigathi Gachagua’s Democratic Congress Party (DCP) despite his previous involvement in Gachagua’s legal defence.
In a televised interview on Obina TV, Njiru confirmed his allegiance to the United…
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President William Ruto has approved a plan to transform Tsavo National Park into a high-end tourism destination, with new luxury hotels and higher park fees aimed at boosting government revenue.
The new pricing structure, which will charge tourists between USD 500 and USD 1,000 (Ksh64,625–129,250)…
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A crackdown on the Mulot SIM-swap syndicate has forced its members to disperse and adopt more sophisticated methods, spreading their operations across major towns and cities in Kenya.
Once a quiet agricultural hub, Mulot in Bomet and Narok counties became notorious for being the heart of mobile…
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Environmental campaigner Truphena Muthoni, 22, is attempting to break her own Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for 72 hours in a protest against deforestation.
The event, which began on 8 December, is taking place in Nyeri, Kenya, with the aim of highlighting the need for stronger…
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has secured registration for his new political party, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), as he seeks to make a political comeback ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sonko, who was impeached as governor in 2020 over charges of gross misconduct,…
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Leonard Njeru Wamuthende, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, has pledged to lead with inclusivity and focus on development following his narrow victory in the recent by-election.
In his first public comments since being sworn in, Mr Wamuthende described the contest as a tough…
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Kenya is reporting a rise in killings linked to short-term rental apartments, with investigators tracing many of the cases to encounters arranged through social media and dating platforms.
A pattern has emerged across several Nairobi neighbourhoods, where strangers meet online, book private short-…
