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About 120 National Super Alliance (Nasa) Members of Parliament have endorsed the swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the people's president, set for January 30th. The MPs have signed an affidavit recognizing Odinga as the duly elected people’s president and his inauguration to be held…
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The first ever Kenyan-made satellite is set to be launched from the International Space Station (ISS). The satellite was made by Kenyan engineers from the University of Nairobi with the assistance of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa). The apparatus has been developed in new form referred to…
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The resurgence of daylight robbery along the streets of Nairobi's central business district has prompted Governor Mike Sonko to unveil an anti-mugging squad to neutralize the gang groups involved. The Governor said officers of the squad will collaborate with Kenya Police officers to restore…
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Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has received praise from Kenyans on social media for managing to negotiate the release of Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who was held at the Parklands police cells for two nights. The youthful MP was arrested outside Parliament premises on Friday by Flying Squad…
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A Nairobi court on Monday acquitted four suspects linked to a terror attack at Java restaurant at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in 2014 using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Hassan Abdi Mohammed, Mohammed Osman Ali, Yusuf Warsame and Garad Hassan Fercharged had been charged…
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National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga's decision to endorse Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's as the coalition's 2022 presidential flag bearer has sparked fury among western Kenya leaders. Speaking last Friday during a people's assembly meeting in Machakos, Odinga said Kalonzo has the…
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The American embassy in Kenya has announced the closure of its Resource Center following the United States government shutdown. In a statement on Monday, the US embassy said the resource center will remain closed until further notice. "In accordance with instruction from Washington, the American…
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Former The National Alliance (TNA) nominated Senator Joy Gwendo has been charged with stealing Sh2.2 million from Kisumu East Cotton Growers Cooperative Society. Appearing at a Kisumu court on Monday, Gwendo was also charged with abuse of office. She is accused of using her position as a state…
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A fresh showdown looms between National Super Alliance (Nasa) and the controversial Nairobi Business Community over Uhuru Park grounds, which both groups plan to use on January 30th. While Nasa has announced it will hold the swearing-in of its leader Raila Odinga as the people's president at the…
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Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino has been charged with three counts of assault, use of abusive language and causing disturbance. The ODM MP was charged alongside his bodyguard Fanuel Owino, but both denied the charges and were freed on a sh20,000 personal bond. The two are accused of…