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The Kenyan government is considering providing a monthly allowance of up to Sh7,000 to village elders, as proposed by the Interior Ministry led by Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. The proposal was highlighted during the Second National Executive Retreat in Naivasha, where Interior Principal…
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President William Ruto has departed for Rwanda to attend the inauguration of President Paul Kagame for his fourth term, scheduled for Sunday. Ruto's spokesperson Hussein Mohamed emphasizes the importance of this trip, noting that it comes at a crucial juncture for both nations. The visit marks Ruto…
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Kirinyaga's Governor Anne Waiguru has revealed that the upcoming Sagana Industrial City project will generate approximately 150,000 job opportunities once fully operational. On Saturday, at the inauguration ceremony graced by President William Ruto, Waiguru highlighted the project's potential to…
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The political rivalry between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro played out publicly as they accompanied President William Ruto on his tour of Murang'a County on Friday, August 9. President Ruto's actions during the tour appeared to exacerbate the competition between…
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The Nairobi residence of businessman Jimi Wanjigi was subjected to an overnight raid by armed police, leading to allegations of severe misconduct and property damage. The incident, which took place in the affluent Muthaiga estate, has been described by the family as even more brutal than a previous…
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A British man with suspected ties to terrorism, Jermaine Grant, was deported from Kenya to the UK on Thursday, August 8th. Grant had been serving a prison sentence in Kenya for possession of bomb-making materials and forgery. Upon his arrival in the UK, he was immediately arrested on an outstanding…
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In June 2024, widespread protests erupted across Kenya as citizens voiced their opposition to the perceived harsh tax policies imposed by President William Ruto's administration. Despite Ruto's subsequent withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024, the protesters remained unsatisfied and now…
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The newly assembled Cabinet under President William Ruto has been tasked with making the well-being of the Kenyan people their top priority. Following the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Ruto has emphasized the importance of focusing on the delivery and implementation of programs that will propel…
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga faces a delicate balancing act as he prepares to chair a crucial meeting on August 9. The meeting, to be held by the Central Management Committee, aims to address the growing disquiet within the party over the allocation of top leadership…
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The Biden administration has expressed deep concerns over the Kenyan government's handling of recent anti-government protests, urging immediate action to address alleged human rights violations. Senior US State Department official Uzra Zeya has stated that the reported police brutality against…