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We Are Kenyan: Kuria Community Rejects Tanzanian Identity Claims.

We Are Kenyan: Kuria Community Rejects Tanzanian Identity Claims.

The Kuria community has strongly condemned the attempt to distort their identify by falsely asserting that they are not Kenyans, but rather Tanzanians. This comes after the remarks made by …

SUSPECT OF MP WERE'S ASSASSINATION ARRESTED.

SUSPECT OF MP WERE'S ASSASSINATION ARRESTED.

A suspect associated with the tragic murder of Kaspul MP, Charles Were has been apprehended by the detectives on Sunday , 4, May, morning in Nairobi. The detectives arrested the …

"WRONGFULLY TAGGED: FOUR KENYAN FILMMAKERS FREED AFTER BBC MIX-UP "

"WRONGFULLY TAGGED: FOUR KENYAN FILMMAKERS FREED AFTER BBC MIX-UP "

Four Kenyan filmmakers arrested in Nairobi on Saturday have been released without charge, following a brief detention that mistakenly linked them to the BBC. The group was picked up by …

CS MBADI REVEALS FRESH DETAILS ON MP WERE'S DEATH

CS MBADI REVEALS FRESH DETAILS ON MP WERE'S DEATH

John Mbadi Cabinet Secretary for Treasury has revealed more details revolving the death of Kasipul MP, the late Charles Were, highlighting his conversation with President Ruto over the death of …

We Are Kenyan: Kuria Community Rejects Tanzanian Identity Claims.

We Are Kenyan: Kuria Community Rejects Tanzanian Identity Claims.

The Kuria community has strongly condemned the attempt to distort their identify by falsely asserting that they are not Kenyans, but rather Tanzanians. This comes after the remarks made by …

SUSPECT OF MP WERE'S ASSASSINATION ARRESTED.

SUSPECT OF MP WERE'S ASSASSINATION ARRESTED.

A suspect associated with the tragic murder of Kaspul MP, Charles Were has been apprehended by the detectives on Sunday , 4, May, morning in Nairobi. The detectives arrested the …

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    MP CHARLES WERE SHOT DEAD

    Kasipul Law Maker, Charles Ong'ondo Were has been shot dead. The Mp was shot at about 7.30pm on Wednesday,30 just a few meters from the City Mortuary roundabout in Nairobi. …

  • KASIPUL MP GUNNED DOWN ALONG NGONG ROAD
    KASIPUL MP GUNNED DOWN ALONG NGONG ROAD

    Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were has been shot dead by two gunmen on a motorbike along Ngong Road near City Mortuary in Nairobi. The MP was fatally wounded …

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    Gambling Advertisment Ban Enforced

    In a statement on Tuesday, April 29, BCLB said that during the suspension period, all licensed gambling operators and promoters shall submit all gambling advertisements to KFCB for examination. At …

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    Casualties Reported as Bandits Strike in Isiolo

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    KIBUYE MARKET SHUT DOWN OVER CHOLERA FEARS

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    AUTOPSY REVEALS MUNUVE'S DEATH

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    ABDUBA DIDA FREED AFTER 3-YEAR JAIL TERM IN THE US.

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    KARIOBANGI NORTH MCA, JOEL MUNUVE DIES

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    IEBC RACE GROWS STIFF

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    SUPER METRO RESUMES AFTER LIFTED SUSPENSION

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    KENYA'S BITTER PILLS, LOANS

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    DR. MWANGANGI APPOINTED AS NEW SHA CEO

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    SHOCK AS CLEOPHAS MALALA ARRESTED IN NAIROBI

    Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been arrested for allegedly scripting the drama play "Echoes of War." In a video posted on his official social media account on Wednesday, April …

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    ISAAC MWAURA FAULTS TIK TOK

    Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has claimed that TikTok is being used to propel military takeovers in most African countries. On Monday, April 7, Mwaura claimed that Tik Tok influences psychologically …

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    Tension erupted at a PCEA Church in Kasarani, Nairobi, as it became chaotic during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The calm ambience was interrupted by a …

  • IG NPS, Kanja Urged to Step Aside
    IG NPS, Kanja Urged to Step Aside

    The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over the attendance of Inspector General of the National Police Service (IG-NPS), Mr. Douglas Kanja, at a political rally led by …

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    MERU WELCOMES PRESIDENT RUTO

    President Ruto's on Wednesday, pulled up a huge crowd during his second-day tour of Mt Kenya, visiting Igembe South and Maua, Meru County. The head of state was also in …

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    LOSSES AS FIRE DESTROYS STALLS AT GIKOMBA

    Stalls , properties and businesses were destroyed in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, when a devastating fire razed through a section of Gikomba Market. Media reports state that …

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    Orphanage Eid Celebration

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  • MPs TO RECEIVE EXTRA ALLOWANCES
    MPs TO RECEIVE EXTRA ALLOWANCES

    Members of Parliament are set to receive an additional Ksh 366,011 monthly allowance from April 1st meaning more burdens to the tax payer. The allowance termed as ‘fixed monthly mileage’ …

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    Murkomen declares Monday a public holiday

    Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Monday, March 31, 2025, a public holiday in celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of …

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    Slaughterhouse allegations at Mumias School

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    AUCTIONEERS ON KURIA'S NECK

    Senior advisor in President William Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors and former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service , Moses Kuria, is under financial jeopardy as two of his lavish apartment …

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    Kenya Scraps Sh300 ID Application Fee

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    Super Metro Tragedy

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    Candidates Shortlisted For IEBC Chairperson

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    Dishi Na County Welcomes A Boost

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    Duale Imposes New Charcoal Regulations

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    The Fraudulent Behind Instant PhDs in Kenya

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    TUK Students Stage Demonstrations

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    Kwale's Last Mile Connectivity Project

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    Leopard, Cubs Spotted in Karatina University

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    43B Crisis in Schools

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    Kenya Bids Farewell to Mbotela

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    Mbadi Halts Six Agencies

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    NEMA Issues Noise Warning

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    Al-shabaab Strikes in Garissa

    On February 13, 2025, in Garissa County, Kenya, suspected al-Shabaab militants attacked a petrol station. They killed a security guard, refueled their vehicle without paying, and then fled the scene. …

  • ID Vetting to Continue
    ID Vetting to Continue

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    ODM Amplifies Wheat Farmers' Call

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    Owino Backs Scrapping Somali Vetting

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    KNH CEO Shifts Narrative

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    KDF Soldier Stabbed Dead

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    CS Barasa's Message Of Hope

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    Abduction Victims Want Justice

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    Western Nations Urge Goma Evacuation

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    Isiolo Grazing Fields Burn

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    Narok Road Riots Victim

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    ODM Governors Vs Controller Of Budget

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    EPRA Releases New Fuel Prices

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    LSK Warns of Potential Constitutional Breach

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