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  A Kenyan immigrant has received a sentence of over 17 years in prison for sexually assaulting an 85-year-old woman at a nursing home in Johnson County, Kansas. Samuel Muniu Wambugu, who worked at The Heritage of Overland Park—a facility specializing in care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia—was caught in the act by a colleague. In January, Kansas authorities received a complaint stating that Wambugu and the elderly patient had been found naked in the patient’s bedroom. His co-worker, who discovered the situation, promptly reported it to the police, leading to Wambugu’s immediate arrest at the nursing home. During the
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  Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua revealed that at least 5,000 Kenyans are currently living as refugees in Qatar, after being misled by rogue agents who promised them employment opportunities in the Gulf state. These agents reportedly transported Kenyans to Qatar during the World Cup, assuring them of jobs that never materialized. CS Mutua explained that many of these Kenyans had paid the agents between Kes.200,000 to Kes.250,000, which left them reluctant to return home without securing work. “Currently, we’ve got 5,000 Kenyans stuck in Qatar living as refugees,” Mutua shared during an interview on Citizen TV. “They
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  The top leadership of the National Assembly traveled to Naivasha, Nakuru County, on Sunday for the 2024 National Assembly Leadership Retreat, which will run until Wednesday. Themed “Re-invigorating Synergy in Leadership for Accelerated Discharge of the Mandate of the National Assembly,” this year’s retreat builds on last year’s focus on enhancing the legislative agenda. The program, released by the Office of the National Assembly Speaker, outlines sessions for discussing key legislative priorities and fostering collaboration among Assembly leaders. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula highlighted that the retreat offers an opportunity for the leadership to map out a strategic direction for
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  Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has launched an initiative to provide free education and skills training for vulnerable families in the county. On Monday, he announced that his administration has partnered with several local colleges to offer short courses aimed at boosting residents’ employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. “This is an opportunity for everyone. If you are a Nairobi resident from a vulnerable family, this initiative could be your chance to learn a new trade,” Sakaja said. Brian Mulama, County Executive for Talent, Skills Development, and Care, highlighted the program’s impact, emphasizing its role in supporting those who may not have the
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  On Monday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sought public assistance in locating Collins Jumaisi Kalusha, the serial killer linked to the Kware murders. In a public notice, the DCI announced a substantial cash reward for any Kenyan who provides information leading to his arrest, although the exact amount remains unspecified. “A significant cash reward will be provided to anyone with credible information leading to the suspect’s arrest. The suspect hails from Shiru Sub-location, Shaviringa Location, Hamisi Sub-county in Vihiga County,” the notice stated. Individuals with information on the suspect’s whereabouts can report confidentially via the anonymous #FichuaKwaDCI hotline at
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  Hashim Dagane Muhumed, the prime suspect in the murder of three family members in Eastleigh, is reportedly from Ethiopia. Detectives reported that the investigation points to Muhumed being from Ethiopia’s Somali region and that he had illegally acquired a Kenyan identification card. Before coming to Kenya, Muhumed served as a regional police officer in Ethiopia but was later arrested and imprisoned on murder charges. Afterward, he fled to Kenya, where he set up a base and started a taxi business in Eastleigh and Parklands. An investigator on the case noted that some of Muhumed’s family members remain in Ethiopia, and
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  A petitioner has approached the Eldoret High Court seeking to compel the government to restore benefits and privileges to Rigathi Gachagua, which reportedly were revoked after his impeachment as Deputy President. The petition, filed by advocate Pharis Mbugua on behalf of Joseph Muchai Muiruri, requests the reinstatement of Gachagua’s security detail, official offices, and staff while his ouster case remains unresolved. The Inspector General of Police, Public Service Commission, Attorney General, National Assembly, Senate, and the speakers of both houses are named as respondents. The petition details actions taken by these respondents, including denying access to official offices at Harambee
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  Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has claimed that Kenya does not need to hold elections regularly…
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