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An official Ministry of Defence report has concluded that engine failure was the primary cause of the April 2024 helicopter crash that killed Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla and nine others. The findings, presented to President William Ruto, detail a catastrophic…
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Kenya's rich maritime history is now showcased at the new Maritime Museum in Mombasa.The facility, located within the Port of Mombasa, covers approximately 800 square meters and promises a comprehensive exploration of Kenya's seafaring heritage. The museum's central exhibit is the Mtepe, a…
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The Supreme Court of Kenya today rejected a final appeal by Ruth Kamande, upholding her life sentence for the 2015 murder of her boyfriend, Farid Mohammed Halim. Kamande, who gained fame as a former Miss Lang’ata Women’s Prison, sought to overturn her conviction by arguing that she suffered…
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Mercy Mwangangi as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the appointment on Friday, April 11. Dr. Mwangangi assumes leadership of the SHA, which was formed to…
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Dozens of Kenyan job-seekers are alleging exploitation by government-endorsed recruitment agencies, sparking investigations and calls for stricter oversight. The complainants report that they have been left in financial limbo with neither jobs nor refunds after paying substantial fees to…
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In April 2019, a violent eruption in the tranquil Kamaindi village, Tharaka Nithi County, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and the subsequent sentencing of nine people to 30 years in prison. The immediate trigger for the violence was a dispute over access to the waters of River Thuci…
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Joseph Katwa Kigen, a lawyer with a long-standing professional relationship with President William Ruto, has withdrawn his application for a commissioner position at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of his suitability…
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A dramatic arts controversy has erupted in Kenya following the staging of "Echoes of War," a play by Butere Girls High School that explores themes of governance and generational conflict. The play, written by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, has become a focal point for debates…
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The National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru has become embroiled in controversy following allegations of police misconduct against students from Butere Girls High School and members of the press. The incident, which reportedly involved the use of tear gas against students during their…
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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urgently appealed to the government to declare non-communicable diseases (NCDs) a national emergency, citing the escalating health and economic burdens they impose on the country. The council issued its call to action on April 9, emphasizing…
