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Oscar Sudi: President Ruto’s Most Trusted Confidante Revealed
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Oscar Sudi: President Ruto’s Most Trusted Confidante Revealed

Every President, especially in Africa, surrounds themselves with men they can order around, dispatch on errands of personal interest, entrust with secrets, take advice from, and sometimes misuse whenever they’re unable to tackle a…

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United Arab Emirates announce sh1.9 Billion funds for flood victims
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United Arab Emirates announce sh1.9 Billion funds for flood victims

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a $15 million (Sh 1.9 billion) funding to Kenya to help assist victims affected by the ongoing floods. In a statement via X on Thursday, May 9, the UAE Embassy in Nairobi said the decision was…

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Help Viona Wamuyu Care For Her Mother Who Has Mental Illness
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Help Viona Wamuyu Care For Her Mother Who Has Mental Illness

When Viona Wamuyu Waweru’s mother was diagnosed with a mental illness, she didn’t know where to turn. But instead of letting despair take over, Viona embarked on a courageous journey to support her mother’s wellness and find hope in the…

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Kenyan Man in Sweden reclaim Councellor Seat, Tips Youth on Jobs
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Kenyan Man in Sweden reclaim Councellor Seat, Tips Youth on Jobs

A specialised Kenyan nurse has re-claimed his seat as a councillor in a town in Sweden after being nominated by his political party. Daniel Mwaura Njuguna – who is advising Kenyan youth to seek job opportunities in Scandinavian countries…

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Closer Look At Return-To-Work Formula That Ended Doctors’ Strike
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Closer Look At Return-To-Work Formula That Ended Doctors’ Strike

Doctors on Wednesday called off their 56-day strike after the government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) signed a return-to-work formula. The agreement came after lengthy meetings on Tuesday…

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From Kenya to Canada: John Mochama & Philes Ongori’s New Life
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From Kenya to Canada: John Mochama & Philes Ongori’s New Life

John Mochama and Philes Ongori left behind their home country of Kenya to start a new in Canada. Philes is a long-distance championship runner and John Mochama is a teacher. Facing political persecution in their native Kenya, the couple…

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Honoured To Host: Mayor Andre Dickens Welcomes Ruto to Atlanta
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Honoured To Host: Mayor Andre Dickens Welcomes Ruto to Atlanta

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto will visit Atlanta, Georgia from May 20 to 21 ahead of a state visit to the White House. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has officially extended a warm welcome to the Kenyan leader stating that…

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Liptons Teas: Positioning Kenyan tea as a premium product globally
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Liptons Teas: Positioning Kenyan tea as a premium product globally

Kenya Tea farmers will earn more from the crop following a pact between Kenya and Liptons Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments. Under the new plan, the two firms will position Kenya’s Tea as a premium product to the global stage. The…

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President Ruto: Kenya Adopts Holistic Flood Mitigation Approach
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President Ruto: Kenya Adopts Holistic Flood Mitigation Approach

The Kenya government is rolling out robust measures to mitigate the effects of floods in the country, President William Ruto has said. The President said the government has adopted a “Whole of Government Approach” to ensure an effective…

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Nigerian Businessman to Plan Ruto’s Business Meeting in Atlanta GA
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Nigerian Businessman to Plan Ruto’s Business Meeting in Atlanta GA

Kenya has identified a businessman of Nigerian descent Olubunmi Jinadu to spearhead President William Ruto’s engagement in Atlanta, United States. President William Ruto is expected to travel to Washington D.C for a state visit in late May…

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DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Results Now Available online
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DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Results Now Available online

The Results of the DV-2025 Green Card lottery is now available online and started on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12pm EDT. The entry period for the DV-2025 Diversity Visa Program was between October 4, 2023 and November 7, 2023. DV-2025…

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US Troops in Haiti To Build Barracks for Kenyan Police Officers
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US Troops in Haiti To Build Barracks for Kenyan Police Officers

Amidst the ongoing efforts to restore stability and security in Haiti, the United States has dispatched a contingent of troops to provide assistance. The troops are in Haiti building barracks and other facilities ahead of the deployment of…

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Isaac Kega inspiring story: From kiambu to missouri state university
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Isaac Kega inspiring story: From kiambu to missouri state university

Isaac Kega’s story is a remarkable testament to the power of determination, resilience, and unwavering ambition. From his humble beginnings in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, Kenya, to his journey towards a Master of Science in Project Management…

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UK Government Announce Ksh140 million funding for Flood Victims
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UK Government Announce Ksh140 million funding for Flood Victims

Kenyan families are set to receive cash assistance after the United Kingdom announced a Ksh140 million funding. In a statement shared by the UK government, the money will be wired to UNICEF to support flood relief efforts in Kenya. The…

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Kenyan Woman’s Mission to Save Her Son in Saudi Jail
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Kenyan Woman’s Mission to Save Her Son in Saudi Jail

In a heart-wrenching narration, Dorothy Kweyu, a Kenyan mother, has shared her relentless pursuit of justice and freedom for her son, Stephen Bertrand Munyakho, currently incarcerated in Shimeisi Prison in the Governorate of Mecca, Kingdom…

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UK Man arrested over threats to kill Kenyan Woman Lilian Seenoi
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UK Man arrested over threats to kill Kenyan Woman Lilian Seenoi

Police investigating online threats against soon to be Northern Ireland’s first black Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr have arrested a 30-year-old man. The man attended Strand Road police station in Derry on Sunday and was detained on suspicion…

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Tax Elimination: Three American Airlines Now Operating in Kenya
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Tax Elimination: Three American Airlines Now Operating in Kenya

US Ambassador Meg Whitman has revealed how three American companies commenced operations in Kenya after the elimination of a tax that was targeting export business. In a keynote speech at the Amcham Summit 2024, the ambassador revealed…

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SHIF: Polygamous Families to Pay Less for Health Insurance
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SHIF: Polygamous Families to Pay Less for Health Insurance

Polygamous families have been set to pay fewer deductions under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) if the new changes are approved. During a Parliamentary meeting between the National Assembly Delegated Legislation Committee and…

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20th Anniversary: Dinner with Christina Shusho in Baltimore
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20th Anniversary: Dinner with Christina Shusho in Baltimore

Join us for an unforgettable celebration during our three days conference as Faith and Grace Worship Center proudly commemorates its 20th anniversary in Baltimore! We are thrilled to announce that internationally acclaimed gospel artist,…

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Historic Moment: Ruto to Address Joint Session of Congress
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Historic Moment: Ruto to Address Joint Session of Congress

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) requesting a formal invitation to the…

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Motion to Impeach Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi Approved by MPs
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Motion to Impeach Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi Approved by MPs

The National Assembly on Thursday, May 2 approved a motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. In a vote held in the chambers, 149 Members of Parliament voted in favor of the impeachment motion while 36 opposed it.…

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General Charles Kahariri Appointed New Chief Of Defence Forces
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General Charles Kahariri Appointed New Chief Of Defence Forces

President William Ruto on Thursday, May 2 promoted Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF). Kahariri will take over from the late General Francis Ogolla who…

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AU Appoints Uhuru to Lead Election Observer Team in South Africa
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AU Appoints Uhuru to Lead Election Observer Team in South Africa

On Monday, former President Uhuru Kenyatta was appointed to head the African Union election observation mission in South Africa. AU in its statement noted the team led by the former head of state will comprise 60 short-term observers…

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Gachagua’s Son Acquires Historic Tree Top Hotel with Royal Ties
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Gachagua’s Son Acquires Historic Tree Top Hotel with Royal Ties

According to dailymail, the iconic Tree Top hotel where Elizabeth II became Queen is to ditch its royal connections and embrace the Mau Mau rebellion that led the country on the path to independence from Britain. In a truly groundbreaking…

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