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President William Ruto has addressed the issue of nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024, which has been at the forefront of public discourse in recent days. During a church service in Nyahururu on Sunday, he acknowledged the participation of youth in these demonstrations and expressed…
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria were today embroiled in a public disagreement during the burial of Murang'a investor Gerald Gikonyo. Gikonyo, who passed away at 110 years old, leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a pioneer investor. His…
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The tragic death of Rex Kanyeki Masai has fueled ongoing anti-tax protests in Kenya. Rex, remembered fondly by his family as a reliable and amiable son, was fatally shot on a Thursday evening, leaving an irreplaceable void in the lives of his loved ones. His mother, Gillian Munyao, and father both…
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Wiper Party has declared its plan to initiate disciplinary measures against members who backed the contentious Finance Bill 2024, contrary to the party's clear instruction to oppose it. The party emphasizes that there would be no exceptions once disciplinary proceedings commence. Among those facing…
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called upon Kenyans to support the family of Rex Kanyike Maasai, who was fatally killed in Nairobi on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded around 7 pm along Moi Avenue where protesters had gathered to voice their opposition to the contentious bill. What began as a…
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The opposition party ODM has threatened expulsion for those who supported the controversial Finance Bill 2024. The bill aims to raise an additional Sh302 billion in the next fiscal year through increased taxation. Despite this warning, several ODM members have broken ranks with their party's stance…
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The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set to undergo a comprehensive facelift by the end of the current month. The Kenyan government has announced the reopening of Terminal 1C as part of an ambitious plan to enhance the airport's infrastructure and services. This move is expected to…
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Lang'ata MP Phelix 'Jalang'o' Odiwour and Nairobi's Woman Representative Esther Passaria have voted against the Finance Bill of 2024. These two lawmakers, who were previously associated with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition, have now chosen to stand apart from the administration's…
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A troubling case has emerged involving a member of the Presidential Escort Unit who stands accused of engaging in the illicit ivory trade. This officer, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons was apprehended alongside two colleagues and a businessman at a petrol station in Kitengela…
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Two Somali lawmakers have claimed that they were the targets of a politically driven abduction plot while in Nairobi. The audacious attack was reportedly carried out by armed individuals in masks and has ignited serious concerns regarding security measures and diplomatic relations between the…