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  The country’s military leaders asked earlier this week that the country come to a standstill at 12:51 local time (or 09:21 Kenya GMT) – which is the exact time that the deadly quake struck on Friday. Read More

  Through the Widows Empowerment Program, the Widows received essential support to improve their lives and provide for their families. Read More

  Only a handful of protesters took part in the planned march, spearheaded by a group of disgruntled war veterans who have accused Mnangagwa of corruption and wanting to cling on to power Read More

  According to a police report, Constable Dan Oyoo fell ill while at home in Rongo on the night of March 27. His wife reportedly rushed him to a local church for prayers, where he later died. Read More

  The agreement, initially scheduled for signing in Washington at the end of February to grant the U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral resources, was delayed following a tense exchange of words between the two leaders at the White House. Read More

  Local leaders have warned that the refugee integration plan could lead to conflicts with host communities already grappling with a food and water crisis Read More

  His candidacy would face significant hurdles, particularly the fact that he has yet to build the political machinery needed to challenge Ruto effectively. Read More

  Detectives have arrested 29-year-old house help Fleviar Muhonja Anaya, who vanished with Ksh2.2 million from her employer’s home in Nairobi. A coordinated operation by officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters and the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau led to her capture. The heist unfolded on March 16, 2025, after Muhonja’s employer left her at home. Hours later, a security guard noticed the house help leaving with a large carrier bag and alerted the employer. When questioned, she claimed she was running an errand for her boss. The employer tried calling her but found her phone switched off. “Sensing something was not right, since she had not given such instructions,
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  The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nakuru has ordered Maasai Mara University to pay Ksh2.5 million in salary arrears to a driver who was suspended over the infamous Ksh177 million Mara Heist corruption scandal. Hassan Abdi Noor, a senior driver at the university, was among those charged in 2020 alongside Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo and four other top officials. The case accused them of misappropriating university funds. Others implicated included Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration Somon Kasaine Ole Seno, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Planning John Almadi Obere, and former acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Anacklet Biket Okumu. However, in March 2024, the High
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  The Kenyan government has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in Myanmar and Thailand following a powerful earthquake that rocked both nations. In a statement on Monday, March 31, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu assured Kenyans in the affected regions of the government’s support. “The Government of the Republic of Kenya expresses deep concern for its citizens and the people of Myanmar and Thailand following the recent powerful earthquake. We stand in solidarity with all those affected by this disaster,” PS Njogu stated. She urged Kenyans to stay informed by following local news and official alerts for real-time updates on aftershocks and emergency measures. She also advised
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