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ODM leader Raila Odinga has outlined his agenda for the youth ahead of the 2022 general election. Odinga, who is eying the presidency, said a seven-year tax holiday and affordable loans for enterprises owned by youth will be introduced under his administration. He also pointed out that a Youth…

Kenya has received the first consignment of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to boost the ongoing vaccination program. The 200,000 vaccine doses donated by the Chinese government arrived in the country on Saturday morning. Sinopharm becomes the fifth coronavirus jab to land in Kenya after…

Detectives have gunned down two of the most wanted gangsters in Nairobi’s Embakasi area. The two were among a three-man gang that was allegedly preparing to stage attacks in the area on Friday night before they were ambushed by detectives. The three scattered in different directions while shooting…

Deputy President William Ruto has accused President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga of betraying him and being ungrateful.vHe said he helped the two to ascend to top positions in the government but they have ganged up to scuttle his 2022 presidential bid. Ruto, who is eying the presidency next…

President Kenyatta has mourned the death of Archbishop Zachary Magondu Kimani, who died on Thursday. Kenyatta termed Archbishop Kimani, the spiritual leader of the Akurinu Church, as a dedicated servant of God who preached and stood for the peace, unity, and progress of the Kenyan nation. Until his…

Police in Athi River are investigating an incident in which a Chinese man was brutally murdered by suspected robbers. Two other Chinese nationals were critically injured during the Saturday morning incident and are currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The deceased was named Jia Yuan…

The ongoing vaccination program has received a boost after Kenya received 795,600 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from the US government. The consignment arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday afternoon and was received by Health Ministry officials and Eric…

Travelers from Kenya will be granted entry into the UK starting next week after Britain revised its COVID-19 travel list. Kenya was removed from the UK Red List and moved to Amber List alongside seven other countries among them Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Oman, and Bangladesh. In…

A number of flights that were scheduled to land at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday were diverted to Mombasa. Mombasa International Airport Manage Peter Wafula said the flights were diverted due to bad weather experienced in Nairobi. The official indicated that at least…

Presidential aspirant Jimmy Wanjingi was on Friday forced to scamper for safety after rowdy youths stoned his convoy in Migori. Wanjigi, who is on a tour of Luo Nyanza, was addressing a roadside rally in Migori town when youths started hurling stones at him. A viral video showed the billionaire…