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Tanzanian Activist Kidnapped in Kenya Released

Tanzanian activist Maria Tsehai Sarungi has been released after reports emerged that she was kidnapped by three armed men in Nairobi, Kenya. He posted on his X account that he was safe and that would provide more information about his abduction on Monday. Maria Tsehai, a vocal critic of Tanzanian …

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Over 700 Haitian Police Officers Graduate After Training by Kenyan Officers

The National Police Academy in Haiti, which was once threatened by the infamous Kraze Baryè gang led by Vitel’Homme Innocent, has successfully reopened and marked a significant milestone. There were concerns that the academy might remain shut due to the gang’s control over the surrounding area. However, thanks to the …

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Murkomen: No Tolerance for Irresponsible Social Media Behavior

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. IMAGE/LOWER EASTERN TIMES

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has once again warned those abusing social media platforms, stating that the government will no longer tolerate irresponsible online behavior. Murkomen stressed that the law provides sufficient means to hold violators accountable, and the government will take swift action to arrest and charge offenders. “We …

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Woman Attacks Partner with Knife in Buruburu, Nairobi

A disturbing domestic violence incident was captured on CCTV in Buruburu, Nairobi, and has since circulated on social media. The footage shows a woman, believed to be the man’s partner, attacking him with a knife, leaving him with serious head injuries. The video, dated Saturday, November 9, 2024, begins with …

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5.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Ethiopia

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Ethiopia at 2358 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 41.0 km, was initially determined to be at 9.28 degrees north latitude and 39.89 degrees east longitude.

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Martha Karua Declares Intention to Run for President in 2027

Martha Karua, the leader of Narc Kenya, has officially announced her plans to run for president in the upcoming 2027 General Election. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Kiandieri, Kirinyaga County, Karua stated that she is no longer interested in being anyone’s running mate, signaling her intention to vie for …

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China Square Opens New Outlet at Two Rivers Mall

Chinese retail chain China Square has opened a new store at Two Rivers Mall, further growing its presence in Kenya. This new location adds to China Square’s expanding network of outlets, which already includes stores in Kenyatta University’s Unicity Mall, The Waterfront, Karen Mall, Lang’ata Hyper Mall, and two locations …

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Three Killed in Malindi Plane Crash

Three people were killed when a small aircraft crashed in the Kwachocha area of Malindi on Friday, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). In a statement released on Friday evening, KCAA Director General Emile Arao confirmed that the fatalities were on the ground when the aircraft went down …

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How to Check 2024 KCSE Results

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) announced the release of the 2024 KCSE results on Thursday. Unlike previous years, candidates will no longer be able to access their results via SMS. Instead, the results can be viewed on the KNEC website. To access the results, candidates should log into the …

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Namwamba Reveals Sh500 Million Net Worth During Vetting

Abwabu Namwamba, Kenya’s nominee for Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has declared a net worth of Sh500 million. The revelation came during his vetting before the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations. Namwamba disclosed that his wealth is composed of various assets, including …

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