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  President William Ruto has ordered the free issuance of National Identification (ID) cards to all Kenyans aged 18 and above, reversing a previously gazetted fee hike that had raised the cost for first-time applicants from Ksh100 to Ksh300 in 2024. Speaking at Ayany in Kibra on Thursday, during the final day of his four-day working tour of Nairobi County, Ruto directed all government registration agencies to implement the directive immediately. He emphasized that no Kenyan should be denied an ID card or required to pay for it. “I want to announce here in Kibra today that IDs will now be
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  Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has named Francis Kimanzi as its new Football Development Director, entrusting him with the task of shaping the future of Kenyan football. Kimanzi, a seasoned coach and a Kenyan Premier League winner with Mathare United, steps into the role after serving as the interim head coach of Harambee Stars. His appointment signals FKF’s commitment to strengthening football structures and nurturing local talent. In a statement released on March 12, 2025, FKF expressed full confidence in Kimanzi’s ability to drive the country’s football development agenda. “Mr. Kimanzi, a highly experienced coach with an extensive background in Kenyan
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  Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has thrown down the gauntlet to local-based players, urging them to prove they deserve a place in the national team. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, he wants them to rise to the occasion and deliver standout performances against strong opponents. McCarthy spoke after unveiling a 50-member provisional squad for the crucial qualifiers against Gabon and Gambia. He stressed the importance of skill, discipline, and mental toughness, emphasizing that only the best will earn a spot in the final squad. As the team reported to camp Wednesday, McCarthy wasted no time
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  Police have launched an intense crackdown to arrest suspects following a wave of violent robberies that terrorized innocent pedestrians along Thika Highway on March 11, 2025 following President William Ruto’s tour of Mathare as part of his Nairobi region tour. During the operation, officers arrested John Junior Oginga, who allegedly attacked and robbed a victim of an Oppo A77S mobile phone worth Ksh28,000. Oginga, armed with a knife during the incident, was apprehended along Thika Highway and taken to Pangani Police Station. In a separate raid in Mathare Area 4, police arrested seven suspects linked to a series of robberies
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  A police officer assigned to protect Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting a fellow officer during a bar brawl in Ruaraka. Ezekiel Kipkoech Tarus appeared before Justice James Wakiaga at the Milimani Court on Tuesday, where prosecutors formally charged him with the murder of Raphael Kimuli Wambua, a police officer attached to the Central Bank of Kenya. According to prosecutors, Wambua had been drinking and watching football at Wasafi Bar on the night of February 23, 2025, alongside his brother, Erick Ngolania Wambua, a GSU officer. As they left the bar around 1:20 a.m., Tarus
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  The Mau Mau War Veterans Association has thrown its weight behind the political alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, hailing it as a crucial step toward national unity and progress. During a visit to Raila Odinga on March 13, 2025, the association’s Secretary General, Gitu Wa Kahengeri, reaffirmed their support for the partnership, emphasizing that unity was a cornerstone of Kenya’s independence struggle and remains vital for the country’s future. “Your Excellency, we have come because we know that whenever we knock on your door, you open it for us. We are here to tell you
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  The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is set to redefine Nairobi’s urban landscape with a dazzling new attraction—state-of-the-art dancing water fountains. The Ksh100 million project, designed to elevate the visitor experience, will introduce a breathtaking fusion of water, light, and music. Inspired by Dubai’s iconic water displays, the fountains will leverage artificial intelligence and robotics to synchronize movement, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for guests. A Game-Changer for Events and Tourism Speaking on the project, KICC Chief Executive Officer James Mwaura emphasized the transformative impact of the fountains on the convention center’s appeal. “This attraction will not only captivate visitors but
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  Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is among seven individuals who have been denied entry into Angola….
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  Among those affected were a First Vice President from Tanzania, a former President of Botswana, a former Prime Minister of Lesotho, and delegates from Kenya, Sudan, South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Germany, the USA, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Mozambique. Read More

  The accident occurred near Adams Arcade as the presidential convoy was traveling from Lang’ata toward Kibra. Witnesses said the middle-aged white man was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by a speeding government vehicle. The driver reportedly did not stop after the incident, causing chaotic scenes as bystanders attempted to assist the victim. Read More