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President William Ruto has granted clemency to 57 inmates—56 Kenyans and one foreign national—in a wide-reaching pardon initiative aimed at promoting rehabilitation and restorative justice. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A statement from State House confirmed that the decision was based on recommendations from the Power of Mercy …

Fresh violence erupted in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, on Monday morning, leaving at least five people dead during a confrontation linked to an ongoing land demarcation exercise by government officials. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to police reports, the clashes began when local residents, asserting ancestral ownership …

Renowned Kenyan radio presenter Edward Carey Kwach has passed away while receiving treatment for meningitis, his family announced on Tuesday morning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement issued by family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, it was confirmed that Kwach died on the night of April 28, …

Namibia’s agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw the case against him, the police say. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Hengari, 59, …

Preparations are in full swing for the 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference, set to take place in mid-May in Naivasha. This year’s event, themed “A Decade in Diabetes Care,” will highlight advancements, teamwork, and dedication in diabetes management, research, and advocacy. Kenya Diabetes Study Group (KDSG) President Rosslyn Ngugi shared …

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26. Tens of thousands of people, including many world leaders, are expected to attend. What exactly will the ceremony involve – and how will it be different from the funerals of other popes? Typically, a papal funeral service …

Britain could gain £400 billion ($533 billion) from artificial intelligence-driven economic growth if it trained its workforce, Google has said, after pilot programs in the country showed that workers could save more than 120 hours a year by using AI in administrative tasks. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Kisumu City has ordered the immediate closure of Kibuye Market following a public health risk assessment that revealed multiple safety concerns. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to City Manager Abala Wanga, a thorough inspection by the public health department uncovered hazardous conditions that pose a serious threat …

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has affirmed that Kenya is well-prepared to meet the European Union’s upcoming flower import standards, with necessary protocols already submitted. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kenya has developed and presented a False Codling Moth (FCM) System Approach protocol to the EU to ensure …

The panel responsible for selecting the next chairperson and six commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has completed its interview process, shifting the spotlight to President William Ruto. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Chaired by Nelson Makanda, the panel concluded its interviews on April 25 …