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Betty Kaari Murungi: The Woman Behind James Orengo’s Success
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Betty Kaari Murungi: The Woman Behind James Orengo’s Success

Betty Murungi Kaari is one of Kenya’s most distinguished human rights lawyers, gender justice advocates, and international legal experts. Although she is widely known as the wife of Siaya Governor and veteran politician James Orengo, she…

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Profile of Allan Wanga, The Goal Machine Kenya Could Not Ignore
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Profile of Allan Wanga, The Goal Machine Kenya Could Not Ignore

Former Harambee Stars striker Wetende Allan Wanga, a 40-year-old former Kenya international born in Kisumu, remains one of the country’s most recognizable forwards after a playing career that took him across Africa and Asia before he…

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Angélique Kidjo Makes Hollywood History with Landmark Walk of Fame Honor
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Angélique Kidjo Makes Hollywood History with Landmark Walk of Fame Honor

Angélique Kidjo is a Beninese French singer-songwriter, actress, activist, and humanitarian widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential musicians. The five-time Grammy Award winner made history by becoming the first African artist,…

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A look at the Career profile of new KRA boss Adan Mohamed
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A look at the Career profile of new KRA boss Adan Mohamed

The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, has appointed former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In a gazette notice published on Monday, May 18, Mbadi…

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Moses Wekesa: Profile of new Kenya Airport Authority CEO
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Moses Wekesa: Profile of new Kenya Airport Authority CEO

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Moses Wekesa as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The KAA Board announced Wekesa’s appointment on April 14, following what it described as a competitive recruitment…

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Meet little-known Edwin Sifuna’s wife and the businesses she runs
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Meet little-known Edwin Sifuna’s wife and the businesses she runs

Nairobi Senator and former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is one of the most outspoken politicians in the country. A lawyer by profession, Sifuna has become a key figure for ODM and is currently one of the…

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Marjan Hussein: Career profile of outgoing IEBC CEO
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Marjan Hussein: Career profile of outgoing IEBC CEO

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer, Marjan Hussein Marjan, has stepped down. Marjan’s exit was announced on Tuesday evening by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, who said it followed a mutual…

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Eliud Owalo publicly reveals his wealth
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Eliud Owalo publicly reveals his wealth

Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has declared that his personal net worth stands at approximately Sh1 billion. Owalo made the revelation during an interview with Citizen TV on Sunday, February 1. Although he did not disclose his…

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Who was he? Profile of departed Supreme Court Judge Ibrahim Mohammed
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Who was he? Profile of departed Supreme Court Judge Ibrahim Mohammed

Supreme Court Judge Ibrahim Mohammed is dead. His death was announced by the Judiciary, stating that Mohammed passed away on Wednesday, December 17, at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, after a long battle with illness. “On behalf of the…

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Joyce Gatiria: Inside illustrious career of Kithure Kindiki’s wife
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Joyce Gatiria: Inside illustrious career of Kithure Kindiki’s wife

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s wife, Joyce Gatiria, has for years maintained a low profile despite being Kenya’s second lady. Joyce has appeared on few public occasions since Kindiki’s entry into politics, defying the norm where second…

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Susan Mang’eni: The bold PS with a vision for Kenyan MSMEs
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Susan Mang’eni: The bold PS with a vision for Kenyan MSMEs

Susan Auma Mang’eni is the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Mang’eni was appointed as a PS in the Ministry of Cooperative and MSMES by President William Ruto in November 2022. She…

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