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  Everline Nabalyo Loice, a Ugandan nanny, has been arraigned in connection with a violent robbery that took place in Nairobi’s Eastleigh estate. Nabalyo, also known as Eva, faces two robbery charges, including theft of gold, in the November 2024 incident. The robbery involved 20-year-old fellow house help, Hakimo Muhidin Ali, who was violently assaulted and robbed by Nabalyo and an accomplice who remains at large. At the Makadara Law Courts, the prosecution detailed how Nabalyo stole an Infinix phone valued at Ksh. 30,000 from Ali, using a hammer to assault her victim during the attack. Nabalyo was arrested in Kariokor,
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  The Nairobi County government has directed hawkers to relocate to the backstreets of the Central Business District (CBD) in a bid to restore order in the city. In a directive issued on January 6, 2025, the county government announced that hawking will be allowed in designated backstreets from Monday to Saturday, between 4 PM and 10 PM. The area stretches from Tom Mboya Street to Kirinyaga Road. “Hawking will not be permitted on main streets and roads such as Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mfangano Street, Hakati Road, and River Road,” County
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  The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) impounded two matatus on Thursday after they were captured in a viral video breaking multiple traffic regulations. The footage, widely shared on social media on Wednesday, January 7, showed two notorious matatus, ‘Moneyfest’ and ‘Ambush,’ recklessly traveling the Nairobi-Rongai route with passengers riding on top. In another video, one of the rogue matatus, seemingly overloaded, narrowly avoided a collision with a Mercedes Benz while attempting to overtake along a busy Nairobi road. The ‘Moneyfest’ matatu is linked to George Ruto, the son of President William Ruto. The videos quickly went viral, sparking public
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  Morara Kebaso, an activist and emerging politician, has condemned ongoing investigations into his alleged tax evasion, claiming they are part of a political witch-hunt. In a statement on Thursday, January 9, Kebaso voiced frustration over the public nature of the investigation, emphasizing his willingness to meet his tax obligations. He stated, “Tax matters are private and confidential. I don’t know why mine is being investigated in the media. I have always been ready and willing to lawfully pay all taxes.” Kebaso accused state agencies of being used to suppress dissenting voices. “State agencies should not be weaponized to silence voices
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  The High Court has ruled that Section 226 of the Penal Code, which criminalized attempted suicide, is unconstitutional. Justice Lawrence Mugambi made the ruling on Thursday, stating that the provision violated Articles 27, 28, and 43 of the Constitution of Kenya. The case was filed by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, Charity Muturi, and the Kenya Psychiatric Association, with the Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions as respondents. Several other parties, including the Cabinet Secretary for Health, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, and the Coalition Action for Preventive Mental Health Kenya, also participated. The
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  The Ministry of Education has officially introduced mid-year Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, set to begin this year. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba announced the development on Thursday during the release of the 2024 KCSE results. He confirmed that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will conduct the new mid-year KCSE series every July, following extensive consultations with stakeholders across the education sector. “The mid-year exam will cater to candidates who wish to repeat the KCSE, as well as those who missed it due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. We also encourage adult candidates to register for
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  Vice-President Kamala Harris, who lost the presidential election to Trump in November, and her predecessors Mike Pence and Al Gore were also among the select group of politicians and members of the public paying their respects to Carter. Read More