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On Tuesday afternoon, disorder broke out in Nairobi's city centre as police used tear gas to disperse striking university lecturers. Members of the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Union faced arrest while attempting to deliver a petition to Parliament and relevant…
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Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has initiated a censure motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, submitting it to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on September 23, 2024. The motion accuses Gachagua of conduct unbefitting his office, particularly criticizing his alleged focus on regional…
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The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has taken decisive action on emergency expenditure requests from the State House and the Ministry of Interior. In a recent report, Nyakang'o discloses that she approved only Sh3.892 billion of the Sh6.023 billion requested on April 9, 2024, for off-budget…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is divided on Raila Odinga's decision to join President William Ruto's government. This move has sparked internal discord, with party members expressing divergent views on the wisdom and longevity of this political partnership. The tensions within the party came…
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The humanitarian crisis in Turkana County, Kenya, has reached critical levels as Lake Turkana's rising waters displace thousands of families. Mary Esekon, a mother of eight, exemplifies the plight of many, having been forced to relocate five times from her home in Imprezza village. The flooding has…
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Kenya is set to celebrate UN World Tourism Week from September 23 to 27, 2024, with Kisumu County hosting the event. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announces that Kenyans will enjoy free access to all national parks and reserves on Saturday, September 28, as part of the festivities. This…
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Kiambu Nominated Ward Representative Ezra Kabuga Kihara tragically passed away in a road accident on Thika Road in Juja on Sunday morning. The incident occurred near Mangu High School in Juja as Kihara was travelling from Nairobi to Thika town. According to police reports, Kihara's Subaru Forester…
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The Deputy President's unpopularity has been growing especially after his revelations during a TV interview on Friday. The political landscape in Kenya continues to be turbulent with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua facing mounting criticism and apparent isolation within the government. Recent…
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The proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to allow Kenyan brewers to sell traditional alcoholic drinks like mnazi, busaa, and muratina without the need for a license. This proposed amendment to the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010 recognizes the deep cultural…