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Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has admitted to making money through dubious deals in his youthful years. Speaking during a function at Nairobi's Kangemi area on Saturday, Sonko said he's now a changed person and promised to put his all attention to ensuring the well-being of all city residents. "I…

Deputy President William Ruto says the helicopter he uses to traverse the country belongs to Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria. The revelation came after Moses Kuria confirmed that he owns the state-of-art chopper that Ruto uses most of the time. "I want to make some clarification after my remarks. I…

Former Cabinet minister Henry Obwocha has passed away aged 69. Obwocha, who was also a former West Mugirango MP reportedly died after collapsing at his residence in Nairobi on Friday night. Earlier in the day, Obwocha attended a relative's funeral in Nyamira County but requested to be driven back…

Bungoma senator Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed the famous March 9th handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga. The FORD-Kenya leader said although the unity deal between the two former political arch-rivals has lowered tension in the country, it's not the…

National Super Alliance (Nasa) chief strategist David Ndii has confessed to smoking excessive levels of bhang during his youthful years. The controversial economist now wants the government to legalize sale and use of the drug, arguing that it's non-addictive. "I was addicted to cigarettes,…

The government is set to begin biometric registration of all Kenyans before the end of the year in an exercise expected to consume Sh3 billion. The Sh3 billion will be used for the purchase of biometric data listing kit that will capture details such as ear, eye and voice patterns of Kenyans as…

Members of Parliament have shot down a petition seeking to block Deputy President William Ruto from running for the Presidency in 2022. The petition was presented before the August House by Kisumu Central residents through their MP Fred Ouda. The petition also sought to bar Deputy Governors who…

Police officers have been prohibited from doing any business outside their jobs in new tough rules announced by the National Police Service Commission (NPS). Officers wishing to engage in any business outside their work must first seek clearance from the NPS, reports The Star. Cops will further…

A Kenyan woman has innovated a garbage ATM in what could help ease waste management challenges in Kenya and especially in Nairobi. Lulu Ahmed, the founder of Next Level Escalating Enterprise says she plans to install about 40 of the high-tech bins in Nairobi CBD. In her plan, garbage will be…

A Mombasa court on Thursday handed Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi a four-year prison term after he was convicted of assaulting two police officers. In his ruling, Mombasa Chief Magistrate Evans Makori sentenced Mwinyi to four years in prison or pay Sh1 million fine for the assault that happened during…