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A family in Kilifi is devastated after the death of their daughter in the Nithi River bridge bus accident that claimed the lives of 34 people. Dr. Mary Mwandisha, who graduated with a Bachelor in Medicine from the University of Nairobi in 2020, was traveling from Meru to Voi in Taita-Taveta County when the ill-fated…
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Kenyans woke up to a shocking death announcement on Daily Nation that the bore the image of billionaire businessman Jimmy Wanjigi. In its obituary section, the leading Newspaper used Wanjigi’s image to announce the death of a businessman identified as James Richard Wanjagi. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James…
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The remains of the late Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth have been cremated in a private ceremony held in Nairobi. Okoth’s body was burnt at Kariokor Crematorium in Nairobi on Saturday morning despite a section of family members opposing the ritual. Okoth’s mother, Angelina insisted that her son should be buried at her rural…
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President William Ruto’s State Visit to the United States of America commenced on a remarkable note with the Kenyan Head of State boarding a chartered Boeing Business Jet for the first time, eschewing the nation’s customary Air Force One, a Fokker 70 ER. This strategic move was intended to facilitate fewer refuelling stops along the…
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The Labor court on Monday issued an injunction stopping the looming strike by Kenya Airways (KQ) pilots pending the hearing and determination of an application filed by the national carrier. Kenya Airways pilots, through the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (Kalpa), issued a 14-day strike notice on October 19th following protracted disputes with the airline’s management.…
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The US government is introducing a series of legal and procedural changes that will make it more difficult for foreign nationals to obtain or retain legal immigration status, including work visas, student permits, and permanent residency. The changes include a proposed revision of the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign…
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10-year-old Kenyan wonderkid Leo Messo has joined the prestigious Arsenal Academy, popularly known as Hale End. The Gunners signed Messo, who was previously developing his skills at West Ham United, on a scholarship on Wednesday as part of the latest intake. The youngster was pictured alongside Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker and held a no.…
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President Kenyatta’s first-born son – Jomo, and his wife Fiona Ngobi have welcomed their second baby. The boy, who has been named after Uhuru was born at The Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday, according to The Star. This is the couple’s second child after their daughter Wanjiru – named after First Lady Margret Kenyatta – was…
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A firm associated with Kenyan billionaire business mogul Chris Kirubi is planning to build a ‘super’ school in Nairobi’s Runda estate at a cost of Sh2 billion. Investment company Centum Ltd has signed a deal with Beirut- headquartered Sabis Education Network to build the institution.Sabis has a network of schools in 16 countries including United…
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Ford Kenya party chief Moses Wetang’ula has vowed to lock out opposition leader Raila Odinga from the Western region following fallout that saw Wetang’ula ousted from the prestigious Senate Minority seat by Senators allied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking on Saturday, the Bungoma Senator said that he no longer has any relations with…