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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is preparing for a leadership transition following the unprecedented impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. According to UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar, the party is set to appoint Kithure Kindiki as its new deputy leader once pending court…
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has acquired newly refurbished Z9 helicopters from the China Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC). During the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, Kenya Army Commander Lieutenant General David Tarus emphasized the importance of this…
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President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious expansion of Kenya's national school feeding program, pledging to reach 10 million school-going children with nutritious meals by 2030. During his address at the Global School Meals Coalition's second ministerial meeting, Ruto emphasized the program'…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi conducted bilateral talks with David Lammy, the UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, advancing the strategic partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom.  During their Monday meeting, the leaders explored…
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In a recent hearing at an Eldoret court, 65-year-old Richard Ruto denied his marital relationship with Rosa Cheruiyot, despite their three-decade-long partnership and four shared children. Ruto, formerly a senior manager at the now-defunct East Africa Tanning and Extract Company Limited, made this…
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of Kenya has taken steps in its ongoing investigation into the fraudulent acquisition of public property in Bomet County. On October 28, 2024, the commission seized 121 official stamps from the home of a road engineer, Victor Cheruiyot, who is…
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta celebrated his 63rd birthday on Saturday, October 26th. Although Uhuru was abroad attending the 15th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security, and Stability in Africa in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, local leaders and residents in Kiambu organized a…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has taken a strong stance against proposed legislation that would extend presidential and other elected officials' terms from five to seven years. The party maintains that such constitutional amendments must undergo public referendum approval. ODM Executive…
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The Kenyan government has launched a major crackdown on unauthorized job recruitment agents who have been attempting to exploit citizens during the recent Qatar recruitment drive at Kabete and the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC). Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced this…
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On October 18, 2024, 14-year-old Angeline Kirigo spoke happily to her parents on her teacher's phone. The Form One student at Mahiga Girls' High School had borrowed her class teacher's phone to share her excitement about her sister's upcoming Strathmore University graduation and anticipated family…