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Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has officially declared Friday, November 1, 2024, a public holiday to commemorate the swearing-in of Deputy President nominee Kithure Kindiki. The declaration, made through an official gazette notice, has been issued following the establishment of…
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The High Court of Kenya has definitively resolved the legal impediments surrounding Kithure Kindiki's ascension to the role of Deputy President. A three-judge bench, presided over by Justice Eric Ogola and including Justices Anthony Mrima and Fredah Mugambi, has lifted previous conservatory orders…
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The United States government has unveiled a strategic initiative to collaborate with Kenyan counties in revitalizing cotton farming, aiming to maximize Kenya's benefits under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA). This development was announced by US Ambassador Meg Whitman during her…
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Investigators have made progress in solving the abduction and murder of Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko. Ayieko disappeared after attending a funeral in Gem on Friday when he failed to return to his home in Kakamega. His Ford Ranger was subsequently discovered abandoned at a…
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President William Ruto on Thursday embarked on a diplomatic mission to Burundi, joining fellow leaders at the 23rd COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit in Bujumbura. The one-day visit, as announced by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, centres on advancing regional integration and…
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An inspiring transformation is taking place in the remote Orwa village of Sekerr Ward, situated within West Pokot County's historically volatile region. The traditional sounds of mining and charcoal production have given way to the compelling aromas of fresh bread and honey, heralding a remarkable…
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The Kenyan counties of Nakuru, Makueni, and Kitui boast the longest road networks in the country, according to a recent inventory released by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). Nakuru leads with 14,505 kilometres of roads, followed by Makueni with 12,116 kilometres and Kitui with 11,957 kilometres.…
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During Diwali celebrations at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President William Ruto firmly reasserted his administration's commitment to protecting religious freedom in Kenya. The President emphasizes that the government would safeguard every citizen's constitutional right to worship, citing…
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Tensions escalated in Kisumu on Tuesday evening when law enforcement attempted to apprehend George Okong'o, the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, immediately following his release on bond by High Court Judge Shariff Mwanaisha. The incident, which unfolded outside the courthouse,…
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Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has introduced a comprehensive strategy to address Kenya's youth unemployment crisis. This was during his address at the East African Employability Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre on Wednesday. At the heart of his proposal lies the 1…