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Username Investments Bags Two Awards: Dependable, Super Realtor
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Username Investments Bags Two Awards: Dependable, Super Realtor

It is a double win for Username Investments Ltd. after winning two awards at the Dependable Brands Super Realtor Awards 2024 held at Trade Mark Hotel, Village Market. Username bagged the coveted award of being the Most Credible Brand Of…

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Court orders Swahili Village in Washington DC to Pay Ksh68 Million
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Court orders Swahili Village in Washington DC to Pay Ksh68 Million

A Kenyan restaurant Swahili Village in Washington DC was ordered to pay Ksh68.6 million as the Gross Settlement Value in a wage theft case filed against the establishment. The high-end restaurant serving Kenyan dishes was opened in 2020,…

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Message of Solidarity: President Ruto Condemns Attack on Trump
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Message of Solidarity: President Ruto Condemns Attack on Trump

President William Ruto has joined other world leaders in condemning an assassination attempt on US Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump over the weekend. Trump was at a rally in Pennsylvania when shots were fired and he was…

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Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude Hits Nairobi And Its Environs
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Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude Hits Nairobi And Its Environs

Residents across Nairobi on Tuesday night reported experiencing seismic movements in their locations, prompting concerns among locals about potential structural damage and safety risks. By the time of publishing, areas including Ruaka,…

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Kenyan Girl Catherine Wambui’s Ordeal in Iraq Maximum Prison
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Kenyan Girl Catherine Wambui’s Ordeal in Iraq Maximum Prison

A Kenyan girl, Catherine Wambui, left Kenya in 2020 for greener pastures not knowing her quest would see her being locked up in a maximum security prison thousands of miles away from home. Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Wambui stated that she…

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Ford Foundation Denies Ruto’s Accusations of Funding Protests
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Ford Foundation Denies Ruto’s Accusations of Funding Protests

The Ford Foundation has denied claims of funding anarchy and chaos in Kenya as alleged by President William Ruto. In a statement to newsrooms on Monday, July 15, the Foundation noted that they have a rich history of commitment to ensuring…

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Why Ruto is Linking Ford Foundation To Kenya’s Gen Z Protests
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Why Ruto is Linking Ford Foundation To Kenya’s Gen Z Protests

The Ford Foundation has been thrust into the centre of attention following President William Ruto’s allegations that the American non-governmental organisation has been ‘sponsoring’ violence during the anti-government protests. Ruto on…

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A Success Story: Oklahoma Client Invests in Property with Optiven
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A Success Story: Oklahoma Client Invests in Property with Optiven

Optiven continues to set the standard for excellence in the real estate market with its unparalleled efficiency and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. Our latest success story shines a spotlight on an enthusiastic client from…

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Ruto Claims Ford Foundation Sponsored The Protests in Kenya
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Ruto Claims Ford Foundation Sponsored The Protests in Kenya

President William Ruto has accused the Ford Foundation, an American private foundation, of sponsoring violence during the anti-government protests. Speaking in Nakuru on Monday, Ruto claimed that the Foundation hired goons to cause mayhem…

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Suspected Kware serial killer arrested, confesses to 42 murders
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Suspected Kware serial killer arrested, confesses to 42 murders

The prime suspect behind the horrific murders of persons found dumped at the Kware dumpsite in Mukuru kwa Njenga, in Embakasi South Constituency has given a chilling confession on how he executed his gruesome act. Directorate of Criminal…

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Shock as More Bodies Retrieved From Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums
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Shock as More Bodies Retrieved From Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums

The mystery of mutilated bodies found at Mukuru kwa Njenga slums in Nairobi continues to unravel as more sacks of polythene bags are still being retrieved on the second day. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officials,…

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Religious Leaders Wants Constituencies and MPs Reduced to 150
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Religious Leaders Wants Constituencies and MPs Reduced to 150

Religious leaders under the Ufungamano-Joint Forum of Religious Organizations (U-JFRO) have called on President William Ruto to appoint a Cabinet of no more than 16 Cabinet Secretaries and constituencies, MPs reduced to 150. In a statement…

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Kenya to Assist Family of Kenyan Man Who Drowned in Russia
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Kenya to Assist Family of Kenyan Man Who Drowned in Russia

Enock Odhiambo: Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu on Friday, July 12, revealed plans to intervene in a Kenyan who died in Russia. Njogu was responding to an appeal by Kenyans after one Enock Odhiambo died by drowning…

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Making my American Dream a reality: Earning while learning at IUP
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Making my American Dream a reality: Earning while learning at IUP

Erastus Mwangi, a Kenyan student living his American dream at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), recently secured a coveted full graduate assistantship. This prestigious opportunity not only slashes his tuition fees by half but also…

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Ruto Makes Changes in Police Top Leadership As Koome Resigns
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Ruto Makes Changes in Police Top Leadership As Koome Resigns

In a statement from State House, President William Ruto announced that he has accepted Koome’s resignation as the Inspector General of the National Police Service to enable a smooth transition within the NPS leadership. “HIS EXCELLENCY…

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IMF Assessing Developments in Kenya for Redress: Cabinet Purge
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IMF Assessing Developments in Kenya for Redress: Cabinet Purge

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disclosed that it is currently assessing the developments in Kenya to make adjustments. In a press statement on Friday, July 12, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack disclosed that the global lender was…

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Kenyans Living in France Vow to Deport Joyriders To The Olympics
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Kenyans Living in France Vow to Deport Joyriders To The Olympics

Kenyans in France have sworn to assist in deporting individuals back home following revelations that the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) had extended an invitation to 11 Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to the Olympics as…

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Unity & Triumph: Kenyan Pride in GVSU’s Graduation Celebrations
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Unity & Triumph: Kenyan Pride in GVSU’s Graduation Celebrations

The Spring 2024 Dinner at Grand Valley State University was a heartwarming celebration honoring a significant number of Kenyan graduates. The event brought together graduates, fellow students, friends, and family members in a vibrant and…

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Lessons From Kibaki’s Cabinet Purge Of 2005: What is Next?
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Lessons From Kibaki’s Cabinet Purge Of 2005: What is Next?

In an unprecedented move, President William Ruto has resolved to fire his entire Cabinet following weeks of anti-government protests that rocked the nation. In a 12-minute speech, Ruto announced that the decision would not affect his…

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Ruto fires all Cabinet Secretaries plus Attorney General
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Ruto fires all Cabinet Secretaries plus Attorney General

President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General with immediate effect. Addressing the Nation from State House Nairobi Thursday afternoon, President Ruto said the only office that will not be affected is…

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Low Remittances: Kenyan Diaspora Reluctant to Send Money Back
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Low Remittances: Kenyan Diaspora Reluctant to Send Money Back

Investment Promotions Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan in an interview with KBC on Wednesday revealed the main challenges leading to low remittances in the country. The PS explained that some Kenyans in the diaspora are reluctant to…

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316 Kenyans Lost their Lives in the Gulf States Since 2002
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316 Kenyans Lost their Lives in the Gulf States Since 2002

Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed that 316 Kenyans have lost their lives while working in the Gulf States since 2002. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, July 10, the Prime CS noted that…

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No budget to pay Blood money for Kenyan facing execution in Saudi
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No budget to pay Blood money for Kenyan facing execution in Saudi

Prime Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi told the Senate on Wednesday that the government has no budget allocation to settle ‘blood money’ for Stephen Bertrand Munyakho, a Kenyan man facing execution in Saudi Arabia. Munyakho,50, has…

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Bishop Allan Kiuna Passes Away After Battling Cancer
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Bishop Allan Kiuna Passes Away After Battling Cancer

Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) is mourning the loss of its founder and lead pastor, Bishop Allan Kiuna, who passed away after a battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Bishop Kiuna had been receiving treatment abroad and had previously…

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