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Martha Karua, a prominent Senior Counsel, is facing significant legal challenges while representing Uganda's opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, and his aide, Obeid Lutale, in an ongoing court case. Despite being granted a temporary practising certificate by the Uganda Law Society on January 6, 2025…
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On Tuesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nairobi arrested a United States national on suspicion of cocaine trafficking, following a vital tip-off from a local hospital's physician. The suspect, who is currently undergoing recovery after reportedly swallowing several pellets…
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Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a university student at Mass House Club in Nairobi. The incident took place during a Valentine's Day celebration. The club reported that the student collapsed between the late hours of February 14 and the…
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The Sudanese government has condemned Kenya for permitting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to conduct activities at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), labelling the move as a hostile act. In a statement issued by Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government claims that Kenya…
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In 2024, France and Spain, among the world's leading tourist destinations, demonstrated remarkable recovery in tourism, attracting 100 million and 94 million visitors respectively. France's tourism revenue soared to 71 billion euros (approximately Sh9.5 trillion), fueled by major events such as the…
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Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at reviving stalled projects in Meru County during a press briefing at his Karen residence in Nairobi on February 18. The government has allocated funds specifically for the completion of last-mile electricity…
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Calls advocating for Raila Odinga's inclusion in President William Ruto's administration as Prime Minister are gaining momentum following his recent defeat to Djiboutian Mahmoud Ali Youssouf for the chairmanship of the Africa Union Commission (AUC). This movement, primarily pushed by supporters of…
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A Bomet court has imposed a landmark sentence of 150 years in prison on a 40-year-old man found guilty of the brutal murders of his three young sons in 2019. This unprecedented ruling was handed down in the wake of a crime that has profoundly affected the community of Lelaitich village, located in…
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Sarah Wairimu, the widow of Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, will remain incarcerated at Lang'ata Women’s Prison pending the testimony of key witnesses in her murder case. The Nairobi High Court has rejected her bail application, citing concerns that she may pose a threat to the safety of these…
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The National Assembly has dismissed a petition seeking to censure Speaker Moses Masika Wetang'ula, citing procedural regulations that limit how such matters can be addressed. Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge had earlier clarified that the Speaker's actions can only be officially…