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US Bolsters Kenyan Police Mission in Haiti with Military Equipment and Supplies
The Kenyan police contingent deployed to Haiti has received substantial support from the United States government to aid their efforts in combating local gang activities. On Friday, the officers received a shipment of…
Kenya Sends First Batch of Teachers to the US Under State-Backed Scheme
Kenya's ambitious initiative to send teachers abroad has gained significant traction with the government sending the first batch of teachers to the US. Ambassador Isaiya Kabira, serving as the Secretary of Investments…
Kenya to Submit Revised Fiscal Strategy to IMF
The Kenyan government faces a major challenge following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024. As reported by Al Jazeera, the administration may need to present a revised revenue strategy to the International Monet…
Kenyan Aircraft Owners Face Auction Ultimatum in DRC
Kenyan aircraft owners have been given a 30-day ultimatum to reclaim their planes from Ndjili Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. This is according to a recent notice published by the Kenya Gazette. Fai…
Murkomen Proposes Probe Into Politicians' Lavish Lifestyles
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed the need for lifestyle audits on politicians. This recommendation aims to address growing concerns that state and public officers may be living beyond their…
Kenya-US Data Hub Project at Risk as Chinese Influence Raises Red Flags
Kenya and the United States recently signed a Sh127 billion technological deal to establish an advanced data centre in Olkaria. This project, a collaboration between Microsoft and a UAE-based multinational company, ai…
Tragic Fall or Foul Play? The Mysterious Death of Socialite Sarah Njogu
Detectives investigating the death of 25-year-old socialite Sarah Njogu now suggest the possibility of foul play. On the night in question, Sarah attended a party at an apartment building in Kasarani. The evening bega…
I'm Not a Dictator! Ruto Addresses Concerns Over His Leadership Style
President William Ruto has denied ruling his administration in a dictatorial style. He clarifies that his role does not extend to controlling other branches of government which operate independently in accordance with…
LSK President Declines Appointment to Ruto's Debt Taskforce
President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Faith Odhiambo has turned down an appointment to the recently established Presidential Taskforce on the forensic audit of public debt. This decision follows President Willia…
Treasury Bond Auction Falls Short as CBK Collects Only Sh488 Million of Sh20 Billion Goal
Kenya is grappling with a renewed crisis of investor confidence following violent protests that forced the government to abandon proposed tax increases. The demonstrations, which began in June against a finance bill a…
16 Face Charges for Alcohol Theft Worth Sh78 Million from Sudi's Timba XO Club
Sixteen individuals have been charged in an Eldoret court of unlawfully entering the Timba XO club and then stealing and consuming alcohol valued at Sh78 million. The establishment is associated with Kapseret MP Oscar…
Chinese Goods Dominate Kenya's Import Market
China remains Kenya's primary source of imports despite efforts by President William Ruto to strengthen ties with Western nations. This is according to recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)…
89 Migrants Dead as Boat Capsizes off Mauritanian Coast
On July 1, a large traditional fishing boat carrying 170 people capsized off the coast of Mauritania killing 89 migrants with many more still unaccounted for. Among those rescued was a five-year-old girl. Mauritania…
Cape Media Set to Bring 'America's Got Talent' Excitement to Kenya
Cape Media, the company behind TV 47 and Radio 47, has secured a government deal to broadcast a new talent show called "WhozNext." Set to debut soon, the program aims to provide a platform for emerging artists in Keny…
President Ruto Appoints LSK President Faith Odhiambo Among Others to Audit Public Debt
President William Ruto has taken a decisive step to address Kenya's mounting public debt crisis by establishing the Presidential Taskforce on Forensic Audit of Public Debt. This independent body has been charged with…
Elgeyo Marakwet Sends First Batch of Students to US Under Pepea Program
Elgeyo Marakwet County under the leadership of Governor Wisely Rotich has launched an innovative educational initiative known as the Pepea Student Program. This endeavor aims to provide local youth with opportunities…
President Ruto Announces New Austerity Measures in National Address
Kenya's President William Ruto has unveiled a bold plan to cut the national budget by Sh177 billion in response to widespread protests against proposed tax increases. This decision follows the withdrawal of the Financ…
Kindiki Defends Use of Plainclothes Officers in Anti-Finance Bill Protests
The Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has defended the police use of plain clothes during anti-Finance Bill protests. As protests swept across the country, officers in civilian attire were observed actively participating in…
Ruto to Address the Nation Ahead of X Spaces
President William Ruto is poised to deliver a crucial address to the nation today from State House in Nairobi. The specifics of his speech remain undisclosed. This address comes at a critical juncture, preceding the P…
Reflections of a Kenyan Deportee as America Celebrates Independence Day
Joel Kipkoech recounts his educational journey to the United States in 1977, a travel that ultimately ended in his deportation under circumstances he prefers to keep private. Despite this outcome, Kipkoech maintains a…