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How a Maasai Mara Trip Ended in a Fatal Plane Crash, Killing 11
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How a Maasai Mara Trip Ended in a Fatal Plane Crash, Killing 11

Eleven people were killed on Tuesday morning when a light aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed in Kwale County while en route from Diani to the Maasai Mara.The single-engine Cessna Caravan, registered as 5Y…

Oct 29, 2025
Kenya Strengthens Online Surveillance to Prevent KCSE Exam Fraud
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Kenya Strengthens Online Surveillance to Prevent KCSE Exam Fraud

The government has increased digital monitoring across the country as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations draw near, aiming to prevent cheating and protect the integrity of the tests.A mul…

Oct 29, 2025
“Raila Knew His Time Was Up,” Says Long-Time Aide Dennis Onyango
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“Raila Knew His Time Was Up,” Says Long-Time Aide Dennis Onyango

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-time opposition leader and former Prime Minister, spent his final year focusing on securing his legacy and preparing for life beyond politics, according to his long-time aide and Raila Oding…

Oct 29, 2025
Kampala to Host Memorial Service Honouring Late Raila Odinga
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Kampala to Host Memorial Service Honouring Late Raila Odinga

A memorial service will be held in Kampala on Tuesday, 28 October, to honour the late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, whose leadership and influence left a lasting mark on East Africa.The service, to be l…

Oct 28, 2025
Twelve Feared Dead in Light Aircraft Crash Shortly After Take-Off in Kwale
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Twelve Feared Dead in Light Aircraft Crash Shortly After Take-Off in Kwale

Twelve people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from Diani Airstrip in Kwale County on Tuesday morning.The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the air…

Oct 28, 2025
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Rare Albino Tiang Spotted at Sibiloi National Park
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Rare Albino Tiang Spotted at Sibiloi National Park

A rare albino Tiang antelope has been sighted near Alia Bay on the shores of Lake Turkana, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed on Monday following a routine ranger patrol in Sibiloi National Park.The Tiang, a s…

Oct 28, 2025
Mike Sonko Faces Defamation Suit Over Multi-Billion Shilling Beachfront Estate
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Mike Sonko Faces Defamation Suit Over Multi-Billion Shilling Beachfront Estate

A long-running court dispute over the estate of the late billionaire James Simon Bellhouse has resurfaced in the High Court, where lawyer Lucy Nyamoita Momanyi has accused former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of defamat…

Oct 28, 2025
Cartoonists Recall Fearless Satire of Raila Odinga
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Cartoonists Recall Fearless Satire of Raila Odinga

The death of Raila Amolo Odinga on 15 October has prompted reflection among Kenya’s leading editorial cartoonists, who regard the former Prime Minister as one of their most enduring and influential subjects.For artist…

Oct 28, 2025
Raila Odinga: The Statesman Who Redefined Kenya’s Democracy
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Raila Odinga: The Statesman Who Redefined Kenya’s Democracy

Raila Amolo Odinga passed away on 15 October 2025, leaving behind a political legacy that shaped Kenya’s modern democratic institutions. Though he never became president despite five attempts, his influence was define…

Oct 27, 2025
Kenya to Privatise Nine Coastal Sites in Bid to Boost Luxury Tourism
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Kenya to Privatise Nine Coastal Sites in Bid to Boost Luxury Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to privatise nine coastal sites across Kwale, Lamu, and Kilifi counties as part of a new strategy to attract high-end investment and reposition the country’s beach tourism s…

Oct 27, 2025
Kenyan Traders Accuse Tanzanian Police of Harassment at Isebania Border
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Kenyan Traders Accuse Tanzanian Police of Harassment at Isebania Border

Kenyan and Tanzanian police officials are set to hold a joint security meeting to address rising tensions along the Isebania–Sirare border, following complaints from Kenyan residents over alleged harassment by Tanzani…

Oct 27, 2025
ODM Distances Itself from Claims of Coalition with Kenya Kwanza
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ODM Distances Itself from Claims of Coalition with Kenya Kwanza

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has denied reports that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formed a coalition with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, insisting the party’s cooperation with…

Oct 27, 2025
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Kenya Allowed to Prosecute UK Troops for Non-Military Crimes
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Kenya Allowed to Prosecute UK Troops for Non-Military Crimes

The United Kingdom has formally recognised Kenya’s authority to prosecute British soldiers accused of crimes committed while off duty, marking a significant change in how such cases are handled under the British Army…

Oct 27, 2025
Murder Wave Leaves Bodies Along Naivasha Streets and Highways
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Murder Wave Leaves Bodies Along Naivasha Streets and Highways

A sharp rise in violent crime, including multiple murders, has unsettled Naivasha residents and alarmed security agencies, threatening the town’s long-standing reputation as a key tourism destination in the Rift Valle…

Oct 27, 2025
Arsenal Fans and Kikuyu Elders Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo
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Arsenal Fans and Kikuyu Elders Honour Raila Odinga in Bondo

Arsenal Football Club supporters and Kikuyu elders gathered on Sunday at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga, who died on 15 October 2025.The commemoration took place at…

Oct 26, 2025
Governors Pledge to Defend Devolution in Raila Odinga’s Memory
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Governors Pledge to Defend Devolution in Raila Odinga’s Memory

Governors have renewed calls to devolve the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), invoking the late Raila Odinga’s legacy as they push for constitutional reforms to strengthen county governments…

Oct 26, 2025
Talk of Town: Former Government Official Locked up in Gulf Nation over Alleged Fraud
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Talk of Town: Former Government Official Locked up in Gulf Nation over Alleged Fraud

Kenya’s political scene has been shaken by a series of controversies involving senior officials, legislators and key institutions.A former senior official from the previous administration has reportedly been detained…

Oct 26, 2025
In Parliament this week: Senate Pays Tribute to Raila, Clarifies State Honour Tradition
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In Parliament this week: Senate Pays Tribute to Raila, Clarifies State Honour Tradition

Kenya’s Senate has paid tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, recognising the former Prime Minister as a central figure in the country’s democratic transformation.In a st…

Oct 25, 2025
Inside the Car with Raila: Erick Ominde on 24 Years of Service and Historic Moments
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Inside the Car with Raila: Erick Ominde on 24 Years of Service and Historic Moments

Erick Ominde was behind the wheel on 30 January 2018 when Raila Odinga declared himself the “People’s President” at Uhuru Park.At the time, Ominde was 36 years old and had already spent years navigating high-stakes po…

Oct 25, 2025
When Politics Took a Backseat: Raila and the Mau Forest
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When Politics Took a Backseat: Raila and the Mau Forest

Raila Odinga’s 2009 directive to reclaim the Mau Forest marked one of the most defining and politically costly decisions of his career, setting him apart as a leader willing to risk electoral support for environmental…

Oct 24, 2025
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