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A Nairobi court on Friday dismissed criminal charges against Web Developer and Activist Rose Njeri, citing insufficient legal grounds for prosecution.  The charges, stemming from her digital campaign against the contentious Finance Bill 2025, have drawn widespread public and civil society…
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President William Ruto has issued a firm ultimatum to his Cabinet and senior government officials: deliver on campaign promises to the Kenyan populace or risk jeopardising the nation's future.  Speaking at the Third National Executive Retreat in Karen, Nairobi, President Ruto underscored the…
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically shifted his political allegiance, transforming from a staunch supporter of President William Ruto into a prominent critic.  Gachagua's change of heart follows his removal from office in October 2024, after which he launched a vocal campaign…
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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has voiced his regret over the abandonment of a Sh637 billion project with India's Adani Group, intended to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) into a premier regional hub.  Speaking at the National Executive Retreat in Karen, Nairobi…
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Two men have been sentenced to 30 years in prison by the High Court in Kenya for their roles in facilitating the 2019 DusitD2 hotel complex attack in Nairobi.  The attack, orchestrated by Al-Shabaab militants, resulted in 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and…
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, promising a platform centred on ethical governance and the restoration of constitutional order.  In a nationally televised address, Maraga, a revered figure within Kenya's judiciary, launched a…
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Nairobi is bracing itself for widespread protests scheduled to begin on 25 June.  Kenyan authorities are implementing a multilayered strategy designed to maintain public safety and uphold constitutional rights to peaceful assembly. The intensified security measures follow high-level…
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Kenya's political stability faces mounting pressure as opposition leaders intensify their criticism of President William Ruto's government, with accusations of crimes against humanity being prepared for submission to the International Criminal Court (ICC).  The announcement, made on June 18 by…
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Murang'a County is currently undertaking a significant economic transformation, aiming to convert its historical legacy into tangible local development through an ambitious industrialisation strategy.  The county, once a wellspring of Kenya's corporate leaders, seeks to address an imbalance…
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The Kenyan National Police Service (NPS) faces intense public and institutional scrutiny following the shooting of a civilian during recent demonstrations in Nairobi's central business district.  The incident, in which constables Klinzy Barasa Masinde and Duncan Kiprono allegedly shot Boniface…