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The recent opinion poll conducted by TIFA Research offers a comprehensive assessment of the performance of various Cabinet Secretaries (CS) in Kenya. The nationwide survey, involving 2,912 respondents from across the country, evaluates the ministers on parameters such as public trust, visibility,…
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Kenyan authorities have apprehended a suspect believed to be part of a complex gold-trading fraud. The arrest is based on a complaint filed by a Georgian national who alleges he was swindled out of over $6 million in a deceptive deal involving a massive quantity of gold. The Directorate of Criminal…
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President William Ruto has announced a series of key appointments and promotions in a move designed to revitalize the Kenyan military's leadership. The most notable change sees Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri assume the mantle of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). General Kahariri, previously…
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In a speech during the 59th Labour Day celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, President William Ruto addressed the controversial likening of himself to the biblical figure, Zacchaeus, a renowned tax collector. The comparison gained traction on social media following the introduction of new…
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President William Ruto has announced plans to raise Kenya's minimum wage, marking the first increase since his predecessor implemented a raise in 2022. During a Labour Day speech, President Ruto directed the Labour Cabinet Secretary to convene a committee to review the minimum wage and recommend an…
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The severe flooding in Kenya has left a trail of destruction and claimed over 200 lives. In light of this devastating natural calamity, Pope Francis has extended his heartfelt prayers and expressed spiritual solidarity with the Kenyan people as they grapple with these challenging circumstances. The…
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Australian mining company Avira Resources Ltd has reported encouraging findings of copper and gold deposits in Meru County, Kenya. Based on this discovery, the company draws comparisons to the historically rich Okiep copper mine in South Africa. Local farmers first identified signs of copper…
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National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang'ula has approved a motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. The motion proposed by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka seeks the removal of Mr Linturi from his position on three primary grounds: violation of the constitution, violation of Article 46…
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The unauthorized leak of photographs involving former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and his partner Mary Biketi has sparked a whirlwind of controversy and speculation. Mary Biketi has chosen to break her silence in the wake of this unwarranted invasion of privacy. Biketi acknowledges the…
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has initiated an investigation into the safety and legitimacy of two products gaining traction among Kenyan youth: Uji Power and Okra. These products are claimed to enhance female sexual health, prompting concerns addressed by KEBS Director of Market…