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Kenyans working and living in the United States have expressed their excitement over plans by national carrier, Kenya Airways to launch direct flights to the New York City beginning October this year. Speaking to the Nation, a number of Kenyans in the diaspora hailed the plan, noting that it will save them money and time.…
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Kenyan-born Professor Calestous Juma has passed on.Juma passed away in Boston, United States following a battle with cancer. In a statement on Twitter, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed confirmed the passing of the scholar and described him as a role model. “I have received the news of the passing on of my friend, compatriot…
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President Kenyatta has ordered a nationwide crackdown on boda-boda operators following a disturbing incident where a female driver was sexually assaulted in Nairobi. While condemning the incident, the president instructed law enforcement officers to clamp down on rogue boda-boda riders and ensure the perpetrators of the heinous act are brought to book. “…I did give…
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Renowned Kenyan businessman Kibira Muchai has passed away. Muchai died on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at Nakuru Level Five Hospital where he had been admitted. He was the founder of Mololine, a pioneer matatu Sacco that revolutionized public service transport in Kenya. Deputy President William Ruto eulogized Muchai as “a shrewd and philanthropic businessman who…
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Heavy rains sweeping across Kenya this week have led to tragic consequences, with Nairobi and Narok County bearing the brunt of the devastation. The downpours have claimed multiple lives, displaced hundreds, and exposed critical vulnerabilities in both urban and rural communities. In Nairobi, at least six fatalities were reported following a night of intense rainfall.…
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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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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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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.…