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Dozens of Kenyan job-seekers are alleging exploitation by government-endorsed recruitment agencies, sparking investigations and calls for stricter oversight. The complainants report that they have been left in financial limbo with neither jobs nor refunds after paying substantial fees to…
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In April 2019, a violent eruption in the tranquil Kamaindi village, Tharaka Nithi County, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and the subsequent sentencing of nine people to 30 years in prison. The immediate trigger for the violence was a dispute over access to the waters of River Thuci…
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Joseph Katwa Kigen, a lawyer with a long-standing professional relationship with President William Ruto, has withdrawn his application for a commissioner position at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of his suitability…
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A dramatic arts controversy has erupted in Kenya following the staging of "Echoes of War," a play by Butere Girls High School that explores themes of governance and generational conflict. The play, written by former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, has become a focal point for debates…
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The National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru has become embroiled in controversy following allegations of police misconduct against students from Butere Girls High School and members of the press. The incident, which reportedly involved the use of tear gas against students during their…
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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urgently appealed to the government to declare non-communicable diseases (NCDs) a national emergency, citing the escalating health and economic burdens they impose on the country. The council issued its call to action on April 9, emphasizing…
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George Oduor, a former aide and bodyguard to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died at the age of 57 after a brief illness. He will be buried in Ndori, Bondo. Oduor is survived by his wife, Caren Auma, who describes him as a devoted husband who balanced immense responsibilities with…
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Renton Company, a firm with reported ties to President William Ruto, has regained temporary control of a contested 1,643-acre parcel of land in Ruai, Nairobi. The Court of Appeal overturned a previous High Court ruling that had invalidated Renton's ownership and awarded the land to squatters,…
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A controlled demolition executed by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at 12:55 PM yesterday brought down a dangerously tilting 11-story building near the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa County, averting a potential disaster. The operation followed the emergency evacuation…
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The National Assembly has sanctioned East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Falhada Dekow Iman with a 90-day suspension following a physical altercation with ODM-nominated MP Umulkheir Harun Mohamed within Parliament premises. The incident, captured in a widely circulated video, has…
