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Thieves Break Into a Church, Steal Over Sh.3M In Cash Offerings

Authorities in Tanzania are probing a robbery at a church, where burglars broke in and stole more than three million Tanzanian shillings in tithe money. The incident took place in the Hai District of Kilimanjaro Province, targeting the accountant’s office at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, Parish of Nronga, …

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Fatal Bus Accident in Nakuru-Eldoret Under Investigation for Insurance Fraud

Families affected by the tragic accident on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, where a bus owned by Classic Kings of Congo caused the death of 15 people, may face challenges in receiving compensation. It has been revealed that the bus involved in the accident might have been part of an insurance fraud …

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Mombasa: Advocacy Group Calls for Restriction on MCAs Involvement in Bursary Issuance

The Coast Civil Society Network for Human Rights (CCSNH) is advocating for Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to be barred from the process of issuing bursaries. The network, chaired by Zedekiah Adika, emphasizes that MCAs should adhere to their constitutional and County Government Act-mandated oversight role rather than participating in …

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DP Gachagua Urges East African Leaders to Embrace Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon leaders in the East African region to follow Kenya’s example in rejecting colonial-era boundaries, advocating for a borderless Africa to foster socio-economic transformation. Gachagua emphasized that facilitating unrestricted movement would promote seamless trade, especially under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, and …

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DCI Probes Death of Intern Medic at Nakuru Hospital

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru is currently investigating the unexplained demise of an intern doctor at the Margaret Kenyatta Mother-Baby Maternity wing in the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital. As outlined in a statement by Nakuru County Executive Member for Health Services, Roselyn Mungai, the intern’s body …

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President Ruto to Hold Talks with Museveni to Address Fuel Import Dispute

President William Ruto is set to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the coming days to resolve a diplomatic conflict arising from a dispute over fuel imports. The neighboring country has taken legal action against Nairobi at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya rejected a request to …

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Kenya’s Passport Ranked 67th Globally in 2024

Kenya has ascended six positions in the worldwide passport ranking, securing the 67th position in 2024, compared to the 73rd place the previous year. The ranking, provided by the London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley and Partners, places Kenya and Malawi in the same position. The report indicates …

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Mbooni: Man Suffers Severe Injuries As House Catches Fire While Sleeping

Authorities in Mbooni, Makueni county, are looking into an incident where a man sustained serious injuries after his residence was engulfed in flames on Friday night in Miau village. Kieti Kivindyo, aged 42, was asleep when the fire broke out, causing him to lose consciousness. Neighbors came to his rescue, …

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Fear Grips Kisumu Village as Criminal Gang Burns Homes and Extorts Money

Alungo village in West Seme, Kisumu County, is experiencing heightened tension as a criminal gang has surfaced, targeting residences and demanding cash and valuables. The gang threatens to set houses on fire if their demands are not met, leading to a pervasive sense of fear among the residents. The alarming …

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Bomet:72-Year-Old Man Fatally Shoots Grandson with Arrow

Police in Chepalungu, Bomet County are detaining a 72-year-old man after he used a bow and arrow to lethally injure his 23-year-old grandson during a dispute. The incident transpired when the deceased, Ezra Chepkwony, visited his grandfather Francis Bor’s residence under the influence of alcohol. In the course of their …

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