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A 49-year-old woman who killed her husband in a domestic row has been handed a one-day non-custodial sentence. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday by Siaya High Court judge Roselyne Aburili, who noted that the accused had undergone immense suffering at the hands of her abusive and violent…
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The family of ODM party leader Raila Odinga has confirmed that he is currently admitted to the Nairobi Hospital. His elder brother Oburu Odinga indicated that Raila complained of general fatigue and body aches, adding that there was no need for alarm. Oburu added that the results of several medical…
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A new report has named Kenya as a global hotspot for money laundering, terror financing, and financial fraud. Other countries listed alongside Kenya in the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report tabled before the US Congress this month include Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin.   The…
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Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli is reportedly hospitalized in Nairobi, with unconfirmed reports indicating that he might have contracted COVID-19. Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu was the first to raise concerns over the whereabouts of Magufuli, saying he has not been seen in public…
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An inquest into the death of Keroche Breweries heiress Tecra Muigai commenced on Monday at Milimani law courts in Nairobi. Tecra’s mother Tabitha Karanja, who was the first to testify, accused Tecra's boyfriend Omar Lali of preying on her daughter, saying she transferred huge sums of money to him…
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The University of Nairobi (UoN) is set to deregister thousands of students who have overstayed at the institution. The deregistration exercise was approved by the University Senate and is expected to commence on March 22nd, UoN Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs Prof. Julius Ogeng’o said in…
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Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua claims there is a plot to extend President Kenyatta’s stay in power. Karua, who spoke during a media briefing on Tuesday, said the scheme involves either President Kenyatta clinging to power after the expiry of his term next year or imposing a leader on Kenyans…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has dispelled claims by Kenya Catholic Doctors Association (KCDA) that the COVID-19 vaccine is unsafe. In a statement, WHO termed the claims as untrue, stating that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that recently arrived in Kenya was tested and found to be safe…
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The family of the late Juja MP Francis Waititu “Wakapee” is embroiled in a property dispute barely a week after his burial. The battle over the control of the Sh300 million estate left behind by the politician is between the children of Waititu’s deceased wife on one side and their stepmother Susan…
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Photos of President Kenyatta hanging out with former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo have generated mixed reactions on social media. The photos surfaced online on Sunday and are believed to have been taken at Kabogo’s residence in Runda. The pictures have raised speculation, with many suggesting…