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Narok: Police Arrest Three, Seize Elephant Tusks Valued at Ksh.2.7M

In Narok, authorities have detained three individuals on suspicion of possessing four elephant tusks, collectively weighing 27 kilograms and estimated to be worth Ksh.2.7 million. The trio, identified as Joseph Mutuku (44), Julius Mwanduka Kiema (72), and Alfred Nzioka Mutie (44), was apprehended in the Kisiriri area of Narok North …

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Harmful Parasite Detected in Nairobi Pork Samples

A recent study conducted by scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute in collaboration with the University of Nairobi’s Department of Public Health has revealed a concerning discovery about the pork supply in Nairobi and its neighboring towns. The study indicates that unprocessed pork sourced from Kiambu County poses a …

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President Ruto Urged to Assist Widow of Late Kiptum with Employment

Gideon Kimaiyo, the Member of Parliament for Keiyo South, has appealed to President William Ruto to consider offering employment to Asenath Rotich, the widow of the deceased World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum. Speaking during the funeral service of the late marathoner in Chepkorio, Keiyo South, on Friday, Kimaiyo emphasized the …

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Court Rejects DCI’s Request to Detain Gakuyo for Four Days

A Magistrates court has turned down a plea by the DCI to hold televangelist David Gakuyo for four days while further investigations are conducted into allegations of misappropriating Sh1 billion from members of his Ekeza Sacco. Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo of Milimani instead ruled for Gakuyo’s detention for one day, effective …

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Kiptum’s Wife Opens Up About Planned April Wedding

During the funeral service of the late Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum, his wife Asenath Rotich shared emotional details about their upcoming wedding in April. In tears, she expressed that despite their meticulous plans, she believes in God’s greater plan. “We had been arranging for our wedding, envisioning a …

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Court Suspends Suspension of Digital ID Cards

The state has received relief as the court has lifted the orders that suspended the rollout of Maisha Namba, the new digital identity cards. Justice John Chigiti has reversed the previous order issued in December, following the revelation of a similar case filed in another court division. He directed that …

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President Ruto to Attend Kelvin Kiptum’s Burial

Kenyans and the international community will bid farewell to Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon record holder, on Friday as he is laid to rest in his hometown of Uasin Gishu. The funeral service, set for Friday at Chepsamo Secondary School grounds, anticipates the attendance of President William Ruto. Kiptum, who …

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Kiptum’s Body Moved From Home to Chepkorio Grounds

Kiptum’s body has been transported from his residence in Chepsamo to the Chepkorio showground, where a funeral service will be conducted. Notable figures expected to attend include President William Ruto and Sebastian Coe, the head of World Athletics. Accompanied by a convoy of family members, relatives, security personnel, and church …

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Kitui: MERMA Plans Mumoni Hills Forest Rehabilitation

By: Nicholas Wambua The Muungano Environmental Resources Management Alliance (MARMA) convened on Thursday with a singular purpose: to strategize and determine the methods and types of tree seedlings for the rehabilitation of the Mumoni Hills Forest in Kitui County. Mumoni Hill Forest Reserve stands as the largest gazetted forest in …

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Woman Caught Attempting To Steal from a Mpesa Agent

A middle-aged woman was captured on camera attempting to steal from an Mpesa agent, according to a video that surfaced online on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. Reports suggest that the woman tried to deceive the agent by using a phone number saved as “Safaricom.” Upon entering the Mpesa agent’s premises, …

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