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  A scrap metal dealer was arrested on Monday February 3, 2025 at night in  Kariobangi, Nairobi while in possession of 31 trolleys believed to have been stolen from the city centre. According to police, the suspect was traced after trolley operators at the city centre reported through their chairperson that their tools of trade were
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  Despite enjoying widespread support among Kenyans, Kenya is expected to be one of the hardest hit countries by a Trump presidency, should he go ahead and dismantle USAID. Unknown to many Kenyans, our already struggling health system would look very different today without USAID resources. For decades, USAID-funded programs have played a crucial role in advancing health, education, agriculture, and economic stability in Kenya. The country faces an urgent need to reassess how it will sustain vital projects and protect hard-won development gains. Originally established in 1961 to support U.S. interests abroad during the Cold War, USAID has evolved into
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  In a moment poised for the history books, an elephant weighing over 10,000 kg was recorded in Kenya’s Solio area—making it the heaviest ever documented within the country’s borders. This remarkable find took place during a recent relocation effort, further spotlighting Kenya’s role in global wildlife conservation. The colossal Kenyan elephant is just shy of the 1956 world record set in Angola, where a giant of 10.886 tonnes (about 11,000 kg) stood nearly four meters tall. Most elephants weigh between six to eight tonnes, which makes this Kenyan specimen exceptional even among its peers. Relocating such a massive animal presented
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  The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has raised serious concerns about ongoing renovations at State House, warning that key changes could erode its historical and cultural significance. Although the association acknowledges the need for structural upgrades, it fears the building’s original neo-classical integrity is being lost. Designed in 1907 by Sir Herbert Baker (1862–1946), State House was initially a prime example of the neo-classical style, marked by balanced proportions and distinctive columns. Its symmetry and repetition once symbolized enduring architectural principles. Over time, Nairobi’s State House has come to represent defining moments in Kenya’s political and social evolution, making its
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  The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into senior officials of the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) over the alleged mismanagement of Ksh8 billion meant for retirees. The probe focuses on the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (KRSRBS) and its involvement in the irregular sale of 139 acres of land in Makongeni, Nairobi. Irregular Land Sale Under Scrutiny EACC’s latest report on financial statements and activities for the 2023/2024 financial year confirms the ongoing investigation into KRSRBS. The scheme, which manages pension and retirement benefits for former KRC employees and provides financial support to the dependents of
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  A police officer admitted to Bondo Sub-County Hospital in Siaya County attacked two patients at the facility. The officer, based at Aram Police Station in Rarieda Sub-County, was admitted to the male ward on Sunday, February 2. However, around midnight, hospital staff heard screams from patients prompting nurses and the clinical officer on duty to quickly rush to investigate. The medical team discovered that the officer had stabbed a 14-year-old boy in the neck and a 20-year-old patient in the chest. The officer was reportedly heading toward a third patient when the alarm was raised. Additional hospital staff and security
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  ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has announced the formation of a multi-agency team to investigate a data breach affecting Kenya’s company register. The breach was reported after the Kenya Business Registration Service (BRS), the sole custodian of the register, notified the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy about the incident, which involved data exfiltration. In a statement issued on Monday, Kabogo confirmed the Ministry’s swift action to address the breach. “The Ministry was notified by BRS of a potential data breach affecting the register of companies in Kenya. Upon receiving this information, the Ministry promptly
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  The family of Tob Cohen and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) have called on the court to prevent Sarah Wairimu from accessing the Farasi Lane residence, where Cohen’s body was discovered. The family’s request comes amid ongoing proceedings, with the DPP also opposing Wairimu’s bail application. In her arguments against bail, Advocate Pearlyne Omamo, representing the DPP, told Justice Diana Kavedza that allowing Wairimu to return to the residence could hinder the ongoing investigation. Omamo emphasized that the property remains a critical crime scene where key evidence and testimony are expected. “On behalf of the victim’s estate, we submit
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  A US citizen is urging Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to file charges against Abdullahi Hussein, a branch manager at Eastleigh-based Taaj Money Transfer, for allegedly defrauding her of $213,000 (KSh 29 million). Rahma Abdullahi Adam, an American citizen of Somali origin and a mother of four, claims Hussein misappropriated the funds after persuading her that he could help her purchase an apartment in Kenya. Adam, who owns a daycare center in New York, said her father introduced her to Hussein, a senior manager at the money transfer firm. Speaking to journalists alongside her lawyer Danstan
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  Vivo Energy Kenya has released test results from six service stations following concerns about the quality of Shell V-Power. The energy distributor took action after a viral video raised doubts about the fuel’s performance, prompting widespread consumer concerns. In a statement issued on Monday, February 3, 2025, Vivo Energy announced that it had commissioned independent tests through Intertek Testing Services, a globally accredited laboratory. The company assured customers that Shell V-Power in Kenya meets its intended Research Octane Number (RON) of 95. “Following recent social media claims questioning the quality of Shell V-Power at select Shell service stations, we immediately
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