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Trump Ballroom Faces Scrutiny Over $1B Taxpayer Security Proposal
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Trump Ballroom Faces Scrutiny Over $1B Taxpayer Security Proposal

Senate Republicans want to spend $1 billion in taxpayer dollars on security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom, even though the project was sold as fully funded by private donors. The money sits inside a larger…

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Trump’s 1 Million Deportation Plan Sparks Explosive Clash Inside DHS
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Trump’s 1 Million Deportation Plan Sparks Explosive Clash Inside DHS

A major disagreement inside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has emerged over how to implement President Donald Trump’s plan to deport 1 million people in a single year. The dispute centers on how far immigration enforcement…

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Little- Known Details of DJ Evolve and His Recovery Journey
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Little- Known Details of DJ Evolve and His Recovery Journey

Felix Orinda, popularly known as DJ Evolve, had his life completely changed in January 2020 when he was deejaying at a popular nightclub in Nairobi. DJ Evolve was allegedly shot by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Evolve was left bedridden,…

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Michuki’s Son Martin Njoroge to Be Buried in Private Ceremony
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Michuki’s Son Martin Njoroge to Be Buried in Private Ceremony

Martin Michuki Njoroge, the son of the late former Cabinet minister John Njoroge Michuki, will be buried in a private ceremony following his death. In a family announcement on Tuesday, May 5, the Michuki family said Martin Michuki died on…

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Long Queues Across Nairobi as Fuel Stations Run Dry
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Long Queues Across Nairobi as Fuel Stations Run Dry

Motorists in Nairobi are experiencing long queues due to fuel shortages at several petrol stations across the city. Fuel shortage in the country has been linked to logistical glitches affecting the clearance and offloading of imported fuel…

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What KRA’s 50% Tax Rebate Means for Employers Hiring Graduates
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What KRA’s 50% Tax Rebate Means for Employers Hiring Graduates

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has proposed new regulations offering employers a 50% tax rebate on salaries paid to graduate apprentices. According to the KRA, the 50% tax is a government incentive that will encourage employers to hire…

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Who Is Doris Wanja? Viral Sensation Now Wants to Unseat Ruto in 2027
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Who Is Doris Wanja? Viral Sensation Now Wants to Unseat Ruto in 2027

Doris Wanja Gitonga, popularly known as ‘Wanja wa Bags’, is a Kenyan entrepreneur, content creator, and presidential aspirant for the 2027 general election. Doris announced her candidature, affirming that she will vie for the presidency…

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New Twist in ODM Funding Case as Party Contradicts Orengo
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New Twist in ODM Funding Case as Party Contradicts Orengo

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a clarification regarding remarks by Siaya Governor James Orengo on the party’s funding case. In a statement dated May 5, 2026, ODM claims that Orengo never initiated the matter; instead, the…

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Postmortem Confirms Cause of Dr Obwaka’s Death
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Postmortem Confirms Cause of Dr Obwaka’s Death

A post-mortem has confirmed that Dr. Job Obwaka, a prominent gynecologist and long‑serving board member of The Nairobi Hospital, died of cardiac arrest. Family representative Joseph Ndungu has confirmed the results. Speaking to the press…

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CSs in Ruto’s Cabinet Who Want to be Governors in 2027
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CSs in Ruto’s Cabinet Who Want to be Governors in 2027

Five top Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) in President William Ruto’s Cabinet have expressed their interest in the 2027 gubernatorial races. The CSs have positioned themselves to vie for the governor seats across Nakuru, Narok, Murang’a, Nairobi,…

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Mariga Goes After Safaricom, Declares Chapa Dimba Agreements Invalid
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Mariga Goes After Safaricom, Declares Chapa Dimba Agreements Invalid

Boardroom wars have yet again manifested at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after a section of the National Executive Committee (NEC), led by vice president McDonald Mariga, formally questioned the planned launch of Safaricom Chapa…

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KBA Survey Shows Mobile Banking Tops Customer Preferences in Kenya
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KBA Survey Shows Mobile Banking Tops Customer Preferences in Kenya

Kenyans are increasingly turning to mobile banking as the preferred channel for accessing financial services, marking a major shift in how customers engage with banks across the country. A new survey by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA)…

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Alarm Raised Over Slow Progress of Ksh500 Million Project in Nandi
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Alarm Raised Over Slow Progress of Ksh500 Million Project in Nandi

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has raised concerns over the slow progress of a KSh500 million project in Nandi. According to the Members of Parliament (MPs), the Nandi County Aggregation…

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SportPesa Aviator Multiplier of the Week Hits Stunning 131,176.49x
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SportPesa Aviator Multiplier of the Week Hits Stunning 131,176.49x

A massive 131,176.49x Aviator multiplier on SportPesa Kenya has left many Kenyan players stunned this week. The extraordinary multiplier quickly became one of the most talked-about moments among Aviator fans across the country. Players…

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Govt Explains Why Affordable Housing Interns Are Yet to Be Paid
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Govt Explains Why Affordable Housing Interns Are Yet to Be Paid

Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has addressed the delayed payment of interns placed under the Affordable Housing programme. Speaking on Tuesday, May 5, during an interview on NTV, PS Hinga acknowledged the delay and attributed it…

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