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Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to repatriate Nadeem Anjarwalla, a fugitive executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, following his escape from custody in April.  Despite persistent requests from Nigerian authorities, Kenya maintains it has no knowledge of Anjarwalla's whereabouts,…
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Kenya's Muslim community is observing Eid al-Adha, a significant holiday in the Islamic calendar, marked by communal prayers, animal sacrifices, and acts of charity, with celebrations peaking on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah.  The public holiday allows faithful freedom of observance. The…
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Celebrated Kenyan author and towering figure in African literature, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, has been cremated in the United States, honouring his explicit wish to forego traditional burial rites and be remembered instead for his intellectual contributions.  Public memorial events have been…
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has signalled a new era of collaboration with the national government, culminating in a series of commitments from President William Ruto aimed at bolstering the county's economic infrastructure.  The move, announced after a pivotal meeting at State House, follows…
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is poised to make a significant return to Kenyan politics, resigning from his position at the World Bank to potentially launch a presidential bid in the 2027 general election. Matiang’i, who served under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, aims to…
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A significant milestone has been reached in the protracted succession battle over the estate of Kenya's second President, Daniel arap Moi, as his heirs have reached an agreement on the distribution of key assets outlined in his Will.  The consensus, formalised before High Court Judge Hillary…
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A Sh128 billion real estate development in Kisumu County is facing staunch opposition from local community members who allege unlawful appropriation of ancestral land and insufficient environmental safeguards.  The LV Marina housing project, spearheaded by GulfCap Real Estate, has ignited…
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Joyce Ong'ombe, a Kenyan educator and deaconess, is currently undergoing extensive medical treatment at Fortis Hospital in India for severe burns sustained in a tragic accident on December 31, 2024.  As she battles through painful skin grafting procedures, the escalating cost of her care,…
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Embu County is currently experiencing a surge in political tension, placing Governor Cecily Mbarire at the center of escalating factional disputes within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).  This internal strife, initially signaled five months ago by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, has now…
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Kenyan lawmakers have reallocated Sh5.9 billion from school capitation funds to address a critical shortfall in financing for national examinations.  The decision, embedded within the larger Sh4.2 trillion 2025/2026 Budget, is aimed at ensuring the smooth administration and invigilation of…