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Judge Strikes Down Police Ban on Demonstrations in Nairobi CBD
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Judge Strikes Down Police Ban on Demonstrations in Nairobi CBD

The High Court has declared unconstitutional a police directive requiring demonstrations to have a designated leader coordinating with authorities. Justice Bahati Mwamuye invalidated the Inspector General of Police’s July 17, 2024, press…

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US Assures Ongoing Support for Kenyan-Led Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
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US Assures Ongoing Support for Kenyan-Led Haiti Peacekeeping Mission

The United States has reiterated its commitment to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, dismissing concerns that a funding freeze could disrupt the peacekeeping initiative. In a statement released on…

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Ken Mijungu Joins TV47, as Cape Media Launches New Studio
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Ken Mijungu Joins TV47, as Cape Media Launches New Studio

Kenyan journalist is taking a fresh leap in his broadcasting journey by joining TV47 just days after concluding his tenure at KTN News. Mijungu, whose career spans over a decade in notable media houses like CCTV Africa, MediaMax Network…

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Ruto Launches Ksh700 Million Garissa Airstrip Renovation
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Ruto Launches Ksh700 Million Garissa Airstrip Renovation

President William Ruto has announced a Ksh700 million investment by the national government to modernize the Garissa airstrip in partnership with the Garissa county government. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the construction…

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Makini School to Pay Ksh600,000 for Expelling Top-Performing Minors
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Makini School to Pay Ksh600,000 for Expelling Top-Performing Minors

High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has awarded Ksh600,000 in compensation to a parent whose two children were unjustly expelled from Makini School. The minors were reportedly expelled following a reported disagreement with their father, who…

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Luhya Community Cannot Take Advice from Gachagua – Etale
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Luhya Community Cannot Take Advice from Gachagua – Etale

Philip Etale, the communication director of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s advice to the Luhya community concerning their voting patterns and the need for unity in the 2027 general…

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Postmortem Reveals Brutal Cause of Death for Mlolongo Abductees
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Postmortem Reveals Brutal Cause of Death for Mlolongo Abductees

A postmortem examination conducted by pathologist Richard Njoroge revealed that Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau, two of the Mlolongo abductees found dead in January, died from severe injuries. The autopsy identified multiple abdominal and…

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CBK Lowers Interest Rates for Fourth Time Amid Slowing Economy
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CBK Lowers Interest Rates for Fourth Time Amid Slowing Economy

Kenya’s Central Bank has once again slashed its main interest rate, marking the fourth consecutive reduction in a bid to stimulate lending and boost economic growth. Governor Kamau Thugge announced on Wednesday that the Monetary Policy…

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Governor Sakaja Revives Plan to Ban Matatus from Nairobi CBD
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Governor Sakaja Revives Plan to Ban Matatus from Nairobi CBD

Efforts to reduce congestion in Nairobi’s city center have been revived, three years after a previous attempt failed. A recent meeting at Chatter Hall in Nairobi brought together key stakeholders, including matatu Sacco representatives,…

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US-Backed Ksh452B Usahihi Expressway Gains Momentum
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US-Backed Ksh452B Usahihi Expressway Gains Momentum

The “Usahihi” Expressway project, a 440-kilometre four-lane dual carriageway connecting Nairobi and Mombasa, is gaining momentum. Everstrong Capital, a US-based infrastructure investment firm, has announced its intention to secure funding…

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Kenya Launches Effort to Integrate Ethics into National Curriculum
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Kenya Launches Effort to Integrate Ethics into National Curriculum

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has partnered with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to embed ethics and integrity into Kenya’s education curriculum. EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud met with KICD Director Prof.…

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Gachagua: Ruto Tried to Buy My Resignation for Ksh. 2 Billion
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Gachagua: Ruto Tried to Buy My Resignation for Ksh. 2 Billion

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continued his ongoing attacks against President William Ruto on Tuesday, this time alleging that his former boss offered him Ksh. 2 billion to resign. “The President told me to step down and assured…

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