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Kilifi County is in mourning following a maritime tragedy that claimed the lives of two fishermen from Mnarani village on the night of May 23.  The incident occurred after a group of local fishers defied advisories cautioning against venturing into the Indian Ocean due to hazardous weather…
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The Court of Appeal has rejected Stephen Vicker Mangira's application to escalate his asset forfeiture case to the Supreme Court, effectively ending his years-long battle to reclaim millions in seized assets.  Mangira, who identifies as a traditional healer, faced the forfeiture of Sh18.5…
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President William Ruto, during a visit to Meru on Monday, reaffirmed his confidence in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, citing his intellectual acumen and strategic importance in advancing the government’s agenda.  The President simultaneously announced a series of significant infrastructure…
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A delegation of 47 Imams from diverse communities across Nairobi departed Monday for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage, a core tenet of Islam.  Governor Sakaja's sponsorship covers all travel and accommodation expenses for the Imams, primarily those hailing from under-…
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The proliferation of digital television stations in Kenya, now exceeding 359, has been marred by a troubling trend: the exploitation of religious programming for financial gain.  A significant number of religious broadcasters are accused of leveraging faith to operate fraudulent gambling…
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Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi was discovered alive on Monday morning in a coffee plantation in Kiambu County, following an alleged abduction that occurred on Sunday afternoon.  Koimburi was reportedly seized outside a church in Kiambu County by two unidentified men disguised as…
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The deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission continues to be a subject of intense debate, fueled by recent claims concerning the agreement's inception.  Daniel Lewis Foote, former US Special Envoy to Haiti, has alleged that Meg…
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A controversial bill currently before Kenya's National Assembly is igniting a firestorm of debate over potential state surveillance and infringement on digital privacy.  The Kenya Information Communications Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, spearheaded by Aldai MP Marianne Kitany, seeks to grant…
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Three Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto’s administration are facing mounting pressure from the Kenyan Senate for their repeated failure to appear before parliamentary committees and address critical inquiries related to their respective ministries.  The ministers, including…
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) finds itself embroiled in internal strife following the expulsion of Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, a move that has intensified concerns among lawmakers allied to impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.  The party's swift action and the subsequent…