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  NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 26 – Police have recovered 24 herds of goats and sheep that were stolen from a ranch in Old Bendera Hills, Samburu County. According to a police report, the herds initially reported missing over the weekend, were part of a larger theft involving 31 heards taken by armed bandits. The report indicated Read More

  NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 26- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has defended the draft regulations on the processing of petitions stating that Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) feedback was  incorporated, and public validation to follow. According to the comission, the LSK was not locked out of any processes. Through a press statement, JSC noted that “On the contrary, Read More

  Africa recorded the highest rates of intimate partner and family-related femicides in 2023, according to the latest United Nations report. The report by UN Women highlighted that globally, 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally last year. However, 51,000 women and girls were killed by their intimate partners in 2023. Out of these femicide cases,
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  A federal judge has dismissed a major case against Donald Trump that alleged he illegally sought to overturn the 2020 election. Jack Smith, the special prosecutor who brought the criminal case against Trump, had asked to have the charges dropped, citing a Justice Department policy that bans the prosecution of a sitting president. Judge Tanya Read More

  Donald Trump says he will hit China, Mexico and Canada with new tariffs on day one of his presidency, in an effort toforce them to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the US. The president-elect said that immediately after his inauguration on 20 January he will sign an executive order imposing a Read More

  KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 26 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a probe into a suspected fraud which saw Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) lose more than Ksh. 2.6 billion, EACC spokesperson, Eric Ngumbi has said.According to Ngumbi, top university officials colluded with contractors and consultants to milk the Read More

  NEW Delhi, India Nov 26 – India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, solidifying cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cultural exchange, and digital innovation. Cultural and Health Cooperation To celebrate and preserve cultural heritage, a Cultural Exchange Programme (2024–2027) was signed, focusing on theatre, music, fine arts, literature, Read More

  Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has denied reports claiming he has been suspended from office, calling them baseless and fabricated. Over the weekend, a false notice circulated on social media, alleging that Mutua had been barred from conducting MCSK business. The notice further stated that the company would not honor any contractual obligations tied to him. On Monday, Mutua addressed the claims, dismissing them as malicious attempts to undermine his leadership and efforts to enforce compliance within the Society. “I have been inundated with calls and messages by many people who thought the rumours were true.
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  President William Ruto officially launched the University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. This launch follows the unveiling of the “Big 5” initiatives by the university, which aim to transform the institution into a leader in innovation, leadership, and sustainable development in Africa. During the launch, President Ruto encouraged the youth to take advantage of the opportunities the government is creating to help them thrive. He emphasized that the Silicon Savannah Innovation Park represents a significant investment in Kenya’s youth and the country’s digital economy. Ruto addressed the youth directly, saying, “Your government is
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  Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has been ranked as the top-performing county boss in Kenya, according to the latest poll by Politrack Africa. In the 2024 ratings for the most transformative governor, Barasa led with an impressive 76.5 percent, followed by Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki in second place with 75.1 percent. Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntuntu secured third place with 73.2 percent, while Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi ranked fourth with 70.7 percent. Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga tied for sixth place, both scoring 68.9 percent. Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza followed in seventh place with 68.2
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