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  Villagers in the area are raising money for their release amid a push for the government to take over the issue. Read More

  NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 7 – Veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela has died, aged 85 years. This was confirmed by his family who indicated that he has been ailing for some time. The legendary journalist was famed for his popular radio and TV programme dubbed Jee Huuu ni Ungwana which aired on KBC radio and TV. Read More

  Mbotela died on Friday, February 7, following an illness. Read More

  Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri clarified that Buke was apprehended as part of the ongoing security crackdown, Operation Ondoa Jangili, which is targeting criminal elements in Marsabit and Isiolo counties. Read More

  The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) said that of the 144 officers in this contingent, 24 are women. Read More

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the position on Thursday in a telephone call with President William Ruto, State House reported. Read More

  He said the ICC’s recent actions “set a dangerous precedent” that endangered Americans by exposing them to “harassment, abuse and possible arrest”. Read More

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  President William Ruto has defended the government’s livestock vaccination program, dismissing critics who have attempted to link the initiative to Bill Gates. Speaking on February 6, 2025, during the launch of the Livestock Vaccination Drive at Soko Ng’ombe in Garissa County, Ruto challenged opponents of the nationwide exercise, urging farmers to ignore baseless claims. “I want to ask the people of Garissa, why would you listen to someone telling you not to vaccinate your cattle when they don’t even own any livestock themselves?” Ruto posed. He emphasized that farmers have successfully vaccinated their cattle for years without issues and assured
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  The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok and eight senior county officials over allegations of conflict of interest and theft of public funds. The probe centers on the fraudulent payment of KES 1,451,882,576 to suppliers and contractors who are also county employees. According to EACC, the payments were made for services and projects that were never delivered. On Thursday, February 6, 2025, EACC officers conducted a coordinated operation in Nairobi and Bomet counties, targeting properties linked to the suspects. Acting on court orders, the anti-corruption watchdog seized crucial evidence to support
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