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Gaborone, Botswana – Nov 9– Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed Kenya’s strong backing for Raila Odinga’s candidacy to lead the African Union Commission (AUC) during his official visit to Gaborone. This comes shortly after Kenya officially endorsed Odinga’s bid, positioning him as a leader capable of addressing Africa’s conflicts …

President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory, during a phone call in which the two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring areas of mutual interest. Ruto expressed optimism about Trump’s upcoming term and underscored the significance of U.S.-Kenya cooperation …

The Maa Cultural Festival, which kicked off on November 6 at Samburu National Park, showcases a variety of cultural activities, including traditional dances, music, storytelling, crafts, and local cuisine, providing an immersive experience of Maasai heritage. The event is organized by the County Governments of Narok, Kajiado, and Samburu through …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed a death linked to Mpox in Kenya, alongside the recovery of 13 patients from the virus. The fatality was reported on Friday, as the ministry also announced three new cases in Mombasa, Nairobi, and Nakuru, bringing the total number of Mpox infections in …

Donald Trump has won the 2024 US presidential election. Trump has emerged as the winner after defeating his opponent from the Democratic Party, Mrs. Kamala Harris. The Republican candidate won a decisive victory against Kamala Harris, which allows him to return to the presidency of the United States. Trump, who …

The High Court upheld the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) directive regarding stipend rates for healthcare interns, dismissing five petitions that challenged SRC’s decision on the grounds of discrimination and alleged overreach. The combined petitions, brought by healthcare interns and professional organizations, claimed that SRC’s establishment of standard stipend rates …

The second suspect in the murder of Wells Fargo HR manager Willis Ayieko has been killed in Kisumu after escaping a police shootout on Wednesday night. On Thursday afternoon, Kisumu police shot the suspect linked to Ayieko’s death. Nyanza Regional Police Chief Patrick Tito reported that the suspect was fleeing …

The High Court has lifted the orders preventing Deputy President Designate Kithure Kindiki from taking his oath of office. The ruling came from a three-judge panel led by Justice Eric Ogola, along with Justices Anthony Mrima and Fredah Mugambi. This decision effectively removes the conservatory orders, allowing Kindiki to be …

Tabitha Gatwiri, a well-known content creator and actress, has passed away. Reports indicate that she fell ill two days ago, and her brother found her unresponsive in her home after growing concerned when she didn’t answer his calls. He broke into her house and tragically discovered her lifeless body. Her …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a request from the Kenyan government for a Ksh.78 billion loan to help improve its fiscal policies. This decision follows a meeting to review the seventh and eighth evaluations, which had been interrupted in early June due to anti-government protests. The IMF expressed …