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Police in Nairobi are holding a 28-year-old man who allegedly poisoned his wife and her friend, leading to their deaths. Sebastian Kamande is said to have served poisoned food to his wife Rahab Gathoni and her friend Abigael Gathoni, who had paid them a visit at their home in Nairobi’s Dandora…

Following an attack on ODM leader Raila Odinga’s helicopter in Eldoret on Friday, it has emerged that it may cost at least Sh10 million to replace its damaged windshield. The air shield was broken after rowdy youths pelted the chopper with stones as Odinga and his entourage left the burial of the…

President Kenyatta has condemned the recent incidents of violence targeting various leaders, including Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga. Kenyatta, who spoke during a church service at AIC Pipeline in Nairobi on Sunday, called for peace and urged Kenyans to exercise political…

Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has announced he will vie for the Homa Bay gubernatorial seat as an independent candidate. This is after ODM issued Homa Bay Woman Representative Gladys Wanga with a nomination certificate to contest for the seat in the forthcoming elections after all seven…

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has allayed fears of fuel shortage amid reports of a lack of the commodity in some parts of the country over the past few days. The State-owned fuel supplier, in a statement on Saturday, stated that there is enough fuel stock in its storage to meet the demand. As at…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned three politicians over the attack on ODM leader Raila Odinga’s helicopter in Eldoret on Friday. Soy MP Caleb Kositany, his Kapseret counterpart Oscar Sudi and Uasin Gishu County Assembly Speaker David Kiplagat are required to appear in…

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected Deputy President William Ruto’s plea to join his camp ahead of the August 9th elections. Ruto, while campaigning in Kitui this week, beseeched Musyoka to join the Kenya Kwanza alliance so that they can form the next government together. But in a…

17 suspects have been arrested in connection with Friday’s attack on ODM leader Raila Odinga and his entourage in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Police say the suspects were found in possession of cash in Sh50 denominations and mobile phones, which are aiding with forensic analysis. Odinga, who is…

The French Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyans and foreigners to be extra vigilant during the upcoming Easter and Ramadhan holidays due to the increased threat of terrorism in the country. The embassy cautioned those in the country during the celebrations to stay away from public gatherings, which…

The government has restricted the airspace above Laikipia Nature Conservancy and the neighboring areas due to insecurity. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i says the move will facilitate the ongoing operation to flush out bandits, who have continued to wreak havoc in the area for months.…