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Russia and Kenya are expanding their collaboration, aiming for mutual advantages across various fields. The recent appointment of a highly experienced Russian diplomat as the new ambassador is expected to enhance these relations and boost cooperation in important areas. Vsevolod Tkachenko, a seasoned diplomat with over 40 years of expertise, …

A businesswoman in Kirinyaga was robbed of Sh500,000 on Monday shortly after withdrawing the cash from a bank in Kerugoya town. The robbery occurred around noon as she was heading home. According to the police, as she neared her home, she heard someone calling her while she was holding the …

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been removed from office following the Senate’s decision to uphold her impeachment by the Meru County Assembly. The Senate voted on several charges: 26 senators supported her removal on the charge of gross constitutional and legal violations, while 14 abstained and four opposed. For the …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged the Judiciary to put an end to the disregard for court orders, following the arrest of businessman Jimi Wanjigi. In a statement, Sifuna emphasized that there are court orders in place prohibiting Wanjigi’s arrest, which must be adhered to. He described the disobedience of …

President William Ruto has expressed his full support for Dorcas Oduor, the newly appointed Attorney General, affirming that she truly deserves the role and will perform admirably. In his remarks on Tuesday following her swearing-in at State House, Nairobi, Ruto emphasized that Oduor’s appointment was based on her competence rather …

By: Capital News Kenya has recorded Sh142.5bn tourism revenue in the first half of 2024 marking a 21.3 percent growth compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 1,027,630 international visitors arrived in the country, compared to 847,810 visitors the previous year. Speaking during a tour of the …

The first India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area were flagged off by Bill Gates, Chairperson of the Gates Foundation, on India’s 78th Independence Day on Saturday (local time). Gates addressed over 2,000 members of the Indian American community, praising India’s global leadership in innovation, technology, agriculture, and healthcare. …

By: BBC Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, has been chosen to lead the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into next year’s presidential election. It marks a comeback for the 84-year-old, who governed Malawi for six years and later suggested he would not run for office again. He surprised many …

On Monday night, a crackdown led by Nairobi County’s environment officials resulted in the arrest of at least 30 individuals for urinating on streets and walls in Nairobi. Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer, announced that the county has initiated a rigorous campaign against illegal urination. “Those caught urinating …

Jimi Wanjigi, a businessman-turned-politician, has refuted claims that he refused to hand over his firearms as required by the State. In a clarification posted on X, Wanjigi explained that a 2018 court ruling invalidated the Firearms Licensing Board’s decision to revoke his firearms certificate, number 5922. This court decision was …