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Wenwa Akinyi Odinga Oranga has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). A gazette notice dated May 21 said Amb. Oranga will serve in the position for a period of three years, with effect from May 17, 2021. She has previously served as Consul General […]
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The city of Goma in eastern DRC was on Saturday thrown into chaos after a nearby volcano erupted for the first time since 2002, spewing dangerous spoke into the air. Mt Nyiragongo, an active volcano but which had been a in a lull for 19 years, on Saturday started throwing flaming molten rock dust into […]
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[qtrelease id=””]Justice Martha Karambu Koome was today sworn in as the country’s new Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya at a historic ceremony witnessed by President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi. Justice Koome becomes the 15th Chief Justice and the first female to ascend to the highest judicial office in […]
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There was a momentary albeit scary security breach that left President Uhuru Kenyatta startled at the Port of Lamu which he had gone to commission on Thursday, May 20.OdibetsAs the Country’s CEO was making his address, a man seemingly tried to charge at him, forcing him to momentarily stop his speech and dodge backward. Members […]
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Gor Mahia Thursday edged Sofapaka 2-1 at Dawson Mwanyumba Stadium in Wundanyi. Tito Okello handed the record champions the lead in the 28th minute before Titus Achesa levelled in the 53rd. Okello turned provider for Alpha Onyango’s goal in the 8oth minute that sealed maximum points for the visitors. Gor Portuguese coach Manuel Van Pinto […]
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President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Thursday preside over the operationalization of the first berth at the new Lamu Port. MV CAP Carmel became the first commercial ship to dock at the new Lamu port ahead of the launch by President Uhuru. Carmel was accorded all the trappings of a functional sea port. By the time […]
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A lobby now wants muguka, a khat variety grown in Embu, gazetted as a separate crop from miraa. Nyambene Miraa Traders Association (Nyamita) chairperson Kimathi Munjuri, said muguka is a variety of khat that is distinct from miraa, which is largely grown in Meru. In a proposal to Agriculture ministry, Mr Munjuri said there has […]
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Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement, has pointed fingers at Kenyan security agencies, claiming that the by-elections in the Bonchari and Juja constituencies demonstrated willful abuse of police power and impunity. Raila said in a statement on Wednesday that elections are a chance for voters to express themselves, not for politicians to pursue […]
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has proposed several new approaches to financing of Africa’s Covid-19 recovery efforts saying the private sector should be supported to play a more central role. Alongside private sector participation, the President advocated for enhanced recovery packages from Africa’s development partners, debt swaps and restructuring, and accelerated access to alternative sources of financing […]
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Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Ali Muktar will on Tuesday morning take the oath of office following an announcement in the Kenya Gazette. Mr Muktar will replace Mohamed Abdi Mohamud, who was impeached over abuse of office. On Monday, 25 senators voted for the governor’s ouster after he was found guilty of gross violation of the […]
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