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  A 28-year-old woman turned herself in at Siaya Police Station after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death on Saturday night in Mur-Ngiya sub-location, Siaya County. The suspect, Vivian Akoth, reportedly attacked her 35-year-old boyfriend, Charlton Obare, during a confrontation over alleged infidelity. Mur-Ngiya sub-location Assistant Chief Grace Otieno revealed that the incident occurred after Obare returned home at 9:00 p.m. with his friend Reagan. Akoth is said to have arrived shortly after and confronted him, sparking the deadly altercation. As Reagan was leaving, he reportedly heard a commotion and saw Vivian running past him in the dark with Charlton chasing
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  The Multinational Security Support (MSS) has strongly denied allegations that members of its Kenyan contingent are considering resignation over delayed allowances. SS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge labeled the claims as “inaccurate and malicious,” pointing out that the source of the allegations did not approach the agency for clarification. “All MSS personnel have received their salaries, including monthly allowances, and no member of the MSS has tendered their resignation as alleged,” Otunge stated. The agency’s response follows reports suggesting that nearly 20 Kenyan police officers, deployed in Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed anti-gang force, had submitted resignation letters due
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  Detectives from the Operations Support Unit have arrested Steve Okoth Odek, also known as David Bett, for scamming a foreign national out of a staggering USD 256,000(Ksh33 million) in a fake gold deal. The scam involved over 500kg of counterfeit gold, with investigations revealing crucial details about the fraudulent transactions. According to the police statement, the victim entered into two separate gold purchase agreements with Odek. On February 6th, 2024, the victim agreed to purchase 500kg of gold, and on March 14th, 2024, another 580kg. Each kilogram was priced at USD 40,000(Ksh 5 million). However, the first deal failed, and
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  The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has confirmed that several banks have started reducing loan interest rates, effective this December. This announcement follows a series of recent monetary adjustments by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) aimed at easing borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 8, 2024, KBA noted that select banks have already begun notifying their customers about the reduction in loan rates. According to KBA Chairman John Gachora, this reduction will occur progressively, aligning with the recent drop in the benchmark lending rate. “Individual banks are issuing the requisite notices to customers
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  Kenyans can now travel to Russia using a single electronic visa, following approval by the Russian government. The Russian Embassy in Kenya confirmed yesterday that Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe have joined the list of eligible countries for this visa, which facilitates travel to Moscow and other regions of Russia. The single electronic visa grants travelers the right to enter Russia once for purposes such as tourism, business, or personal visits. It also allows participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, and sporting events, enabling broader connections and collaborations. Valid for 60 days from the date of issuance, the visa permits a
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has addressed the government’s delay in reconstituting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), citing a court injunction as the primary obstacle. His remarks come amid increasing pressure from opposition leaders and concerned citizens. Speaking during a church service at Chebuyusi Boys High School in Navakholo, Kakamega County, Kindiki explained that legal proceedings have stalled the recruitment process for new IEBC commissioners. “The reason there is no IEBC at the moment is because some Kenyans went to court,” Kindiki stated. “There is an injunction against establishing the recruitment panel that is supposed to appoint IEBC commissioners.”
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  Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka forced to address claims he stalled the reconstitution of IEBC….
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  Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen was on Saturday night heckled while attending the Korom Festival…
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  First Lady Rachel Ruto says President William Ruto will not stop giving to churches or…
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  A fuel station located in an area controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) came under shelling, in Khartoum on Sunday. It resulted in the deaths of 28 civilians. The attack also left 37 people injured, including 29 who suffered from severe burns and others who sustained shrapnel wounds. The South Belt Emergency Response Room,
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