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A high-profile investigation into the theft of Sh1.5 billion (£10 million) from Equity Bank is facing accusations of a coordinated cover-up, amid allegations of insider collusion and political meddling.
The initial alarm was raised on 11 July 2024, when Equity Bank’s head of security, Kevin…
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The body of Jane Wambui Njoroge, a clinical officer at Naivasha sub-County Hospital, has been discovered buried in her compound in the Raini Trading Centre, following her disappearance on 4 July.
Police have arrested Chebet, a domestic worker employed by the deceased and her husband, John…
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Kenya is set to overhaul its alcohol control framework with the implementation of the 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse.
Approved by the Cabinet on 24 June, the policy aims to address the escalating problem of youth substance abuse and reshape public health strategies…
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As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, the political arena is witnessing a significant transformation.
Veteran politicians Raila Odinga and Rigathi Gachagua are positioning themselves not as direct contenders for the presidency, but as potential kingmakers, a role dictated by personal…
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Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat has resumed his duties at Vigilance House, Nairobi, after an 18-day absence prompted by the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody.
The return occurs as the High Court considers a petition challenging the…
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Lake Victoria, East Africa’s largest freshwater lake, faces an escalating ecological crisis that is decimating fish populations and jeopardising the livelihoods of millions.
Fishermen like Joseph Ochieng are catching fewer fish, showing how badly the lake’s environment is being damaged.…
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George Wajackoyah, the leader of Kenya's Roots Party and a former presidential candidate, has recently been awarded a second doctorate, this time in Law and Public Policy from Walden University in Orlando, Florida.
The validation of Wajackoyah's thesis by the United States Library of Congress…
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The death of a 24-year-old woman, Julia Wangui Wamaitha, while in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, has ignited public anger.
Wamaitha, a mother of two, died from brain injuries following emergency surgery, days after her arrest during the recent Saba Saba protests in Nanyuki. The…
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President William Ruto has staunchly defended his directive authorising police to incapacitate violent protesters, citing constitutional obligations to protect lives and property.
His remarks, made during a tree-planting event in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, follow widespread condemnation from…
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Kenya's electoral landscape is poised for a significant transformation in the 2027 General Election, with the emergence of Gen Z voters challenging the long-standing dominance of ethnic-based voting.
As this new generation prepares to enter the political arena, they possess the potential to…
