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Kenya’s Treasury has affirmed its commitment to meeting all debt obligations related to the $2 billion Eurobond, which matures in July 2024. The country recently made a payment of $68.7 million (Ksh10.8 billion) in interest, abandoning its initial plan for a $300 million buyback. In a statement, CS National Treasury …

Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has determined that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president in the state in 2024, citing a constitutional clause related to insurrection. The decision, prompted by Trump’s actions leading up to the 2021 US Capitol riot, makes Maine the second state, after Colorado, …

In a significant drug seizure at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), a Kenyan woman was detained on Thursday for her alleged participation in the trafficking of cocaine valued at an astounding Ksh 280 million (Rs 14.90 crore). The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) disclosed that the arrest resulted …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a momentous gathering, Mutonguni Ward residents on Thursday celebrated not only the spirit of competition but also the unity and talent defining their community. Hon. Benjamin Mulandi, the Kitui County Assembly representative for Mutonguni Ward, successfully hosted the inaugural Kiluma Cup playoffs and finals, awarding the …

Police are probing the suspected homicide of four individuals accused of trespassing on a Del Monte pineapple farm by security guards, according to a statement by a regional commissioner on Thursday. The quartet was reported missing a week ago, with two bodies discovered on Sunday and another two found the …

A recent report discloses that Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) have utilized over Ksh.3 billion on travels within a three-month period. The report from the Controller of the Budget exposes the extravagant spending of MCAs on both domestic and international trips. During the first quarter of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, …

The Maliza Uhalifu Operation is set to expand its coverage to include Meru, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties, according to Interior CS Kithure Kindiki. The decision aims to effectively dismantle bandit networks in these regions. During a strategic planning session with security teams from Rift Valley and Eastern Regions, as well …

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that the results for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will be disclosed in the second week of January. Machogu stated that the 903,260 students who completed their final secondary school exams in November 2023 will learn their outcomes around mid-January. …

Kagumo town underwent a significant transformation with the implementation of cabro pavement in its urban centers by the Kirinyaga County government. This 10,000-square-meter project not only enhanced the town’s appearance but also alleviated the challenges faced by traders and residents. Completed in just three months, it stands out as a …

Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru from the Catholic Diocese of Wote has prohibited priests from blessing same-sex couples, opposing Pope Francis’ directive. Bishop Kariuki argued, in a statement, that the Vatican’s decision contradicts scriptural and Catholic traditions regarding marriage and sexuality. He pointed out that the ‘FIDUCIA SUPPLICANS’ declaration lacks clear …