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At least 21 people are dead and dozens more injured following a road accident at the Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu on Friday evening.  The crash, involving a bus owned by AIC Naki High School, reignites concerns over the safety of the notorious junction on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway. Nyanza…
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The Kenyan government, under President William Ruto, has initiated a national framework aimed at compensating victims of political demonstrations and public unrest dating back to 2017.  The move, announced on Friday, has garnered cautious optimism from across the political spectrum,…
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The Kenyan government has established a framework to compensate victims of public protests and riots dating back to 2017.  President William Ruto has appointed legal scholar and human rights advocate Makau Mutua to lead the initiative as principal coordinator. The framework, operating under…
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Siaya County is currently facing increased scrutiny as Governor James Orengo remains conspicuously absent from public duties, prompting growing speculation among residents and political observers.    Mr. Ogutu, the County Director of Communications, has confirmed that Governor Orengo is…
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A devastating air accident near Nairobi unfolded on Friday afternoon when an African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) air ambulance crashed into a residential property, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and the destruction of a family home.  The tragedy has ignited urgent…
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A contentious proposal by Kenya's National Treasury to centralise the collection of revenue at the county level has triggered strong opposition from governors, who argue that the initiative threatens the constitutional autonomy of devolved units.  The plan, intended for a December rollout…
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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been released from prison after the High Court granted him bail pending the outcome of his appeal against a corruption conviction. The ruling, issued on Thursday, 31 July, allows Waititu to secure his release with a bank guarantee of Sh53 million.…
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President William Ruto has enacted new legislation designed to modernise oversight and enhance consumer protection within Kenya's gambling industry.  Assented to on Thursday, 7 August, the bill introduces sweeping reforms, particularly targeting online platforms, underage participation, and…
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Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has refuted claims circulating online that he was appointed to lead an African Union (AU) peace dialogue in Côte d'Ivoire.  The denial follows the emergence of a fabricated social media post purporting to show Kalonzo heading a diplomatic mission ahead of the…
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Swaleh Abdallah Njiru, 38, widely known as Oswando, was fatally shot on Tuesday during a dramatic escape attempt from police custody in Embu County, bringing an end to the life of a man whose name was synonymous with crime and controversy in parts of Nairobi and Embu.  The incident occurred…