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JUST IN: Police raid Governor Natembeya’s home in Kitale
Police on Monday May 19, 2025 raided the home of Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya in Kitale. Reports indicate that Governor Natembeya is being investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The early Monday morning operation was led by anti-riot police officers, working in coordination with EACC officials. The incident attracted residents and
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JUST IN: Report Reveals How Many Kenyans Wear Mitumbas
A new report reveals that almost half of Kenyans rely on second-hand clothes—popularly known as mitumba—highlighting the critical role this industry plays in both everyday life and the national economy. The study, titled A Future Look at the Apparel and Footwear Industry in Kenya, was released by the Institute of Economic Affairs Kenya (IEA) in collaboration with the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK). It focuses on 2023 data and paints a clear picture: mitumba remains a driving force in Kenya’s retail and employment sectors due to strong consumer demand. According to the findings, 24.2 million Kenyans bought second-hand clothing in 2023, with the sector generating approximately Ksh16 billion in
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JUST IN: Naivasha MP Defends Gachagua’s Election Remarks, Accuses Ruto of Obsessing Over Gachagua
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has come out strongly to defend Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting that his recent remarks about the 2027 general election have been misunderstood and deliberately taken out of context. Addressing a congregation at Christ’s Joy Christian Church in Gatanga, Murang’a County, on May 18, 2025, Kihara didn’t hold back as she challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. She accused Murkomen of twisting Gachagua’s message, trying to portray him as someone inciting unrest ahead of the crucial polls. “You cannot claim to seek unity with Gachagua when you are the very person working to push him out of national politics. What Gachagua
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JUST IN: Kenya’s Tech Talent Heads to China for Huawei ICT Global Final 2025
Twelve of Kenya’s brightest tech minds have jetted off to Shenzhen, China, to take part in the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, which runs from May 20 to 24, 2025. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos and Ambassador Jane Makori, Director General for Asia Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, officially flagged off the team on Thursday, sending them off with high hopes and national pride. The Kenyan team will compete against more than 160,000 students from 2,200 institutions across the globe, in one of the world’s most prestigious tech competitions. They will showcase their skills in networking, cloud computing, computing, and innovation. CS Migos applauded the Huawei
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JUST IN: Duale Accuses Gachagua of Dividing Kenya, Praises Ruto for Unity
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale launched a fierce critique against Rigathi Gachagua and his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), accusing him of trying to divide Kenya along ethnic and regional lines for personal political gain. Speaking at a cultural festival in Garissa on May 17, 2025, Duale claimed Gachagua’s tactics risk fracturing the nation. He warned that attempts to balkanize Kenya threaten the country’s unity and social cohesion at a time when inclusive leadership remains crucial. Duale firmly stood by President William Ruto, portraying him as a unifying figure committed to equitable development across all regions. He insisted that Ruto’s true “offense” was his unwavering dedication to spreading resources
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JUST IN: Public Pressure Halts Eco-Camp Development in Ngong Forest (Photos)
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has suspended the construction of a planned eco-camp in Ngong Forest following growing public concerns and claims of a luxury hotel development within the protected area. In a statement issued on May 17, 2025, KFS confirmed it had put a stop to all ongoing work at the Sanctuary Block site to allow for further consultations with stakeholders. The decision came after widespread backlash, much of it fueled by a viral letter from the Greenbelt Movement(GBM), a leading conservation group, alleging that a high-end hotel was being secretly developed in the forest. GBM demanded that KFS name the developer, outline the process by which the developer
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JUST IN: KWS Responds to Tourist Complaints with New Express Entry Lanes at Nairobi National Park
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has introduced two express entry lanes for prepaid ticket holders at Nairobi National Park, aiming to ease congestion at the main gate and improve visitor experience. KWS made the announcement on Sunday following growing frustration from the public over long waiting times, especially during weekends and holidays. According to the agency, the express lanes are already showing positive results, with over 60 percent of visitors using prepaid tickets on the morning of the launch. “To further enhance convenience and reduce entry wait times, we have introduced two express lanes exclusively for prepaid ticket holders at Nairobi National Park,” KWS said in a statement. The service
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