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  The Kenyan government has deported four Turkish nationals days after reports of their abduction. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei confirmed that officials returned the individuals to Turkey on Friday, October 18. In a statement, Korir noted, “Kenya confirms that four nationals of the Republic of Türkiye were repatriated to their home country on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the request of the government of Türkiye. Kenya agreed to this request based on the strong historical and strategic relations established through bilateral agreements between our countries. The four individuals had been residing in Kenya as refugees.” Korir assured that the
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  The UK government has introduced changes to its visa application process, affecting Kenyans and citizens from 26 other countries. The UK High Commissioner in Nairobi announced on Monday, October 21 that the shift involves changing the commercial partner responsible for managing visa application centers in several regions. Currently, TLScontact operates these centers on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration. However, between September 2024 and January 2025, VFS Global will take over in selected areas across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Locations outside these regions will not be affected by the change. Individuals impacted by this transition will
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  Kilimani detectives have arrested three suspects in connection with a major theft that occurred in Westlands, Nairobi. The suspects, identified as Lenah Khamatioli (28), Ian Kavaya (28), and Peninah Mutola (32), were apprehended at their hideout in Kawangware. The trio is accused of stealing electronic items, USD 24,500, and other valuables from a South Sudanese national’s home. The theft took place on September 24, when the homeowner returned to her house on Rahpta Road to find her house girl missing along with USD 24,500, an iPhone 15, a Samsung Z Flip, and several pieces of jewelry. She immediately reported the
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  Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit in Malindi, along with a multi-agency team from Sabaki Bridge, have arrested a notorious drug trafficker and seized heroin worth Kes.14.54 million. The suspect, Salim Peter Katana, was caught in the act following a tip-off about his involvement in drug trafficking. Acting on this intelligence, officers raided his hideout in Ngerenya, Kilifi County. During the raid, detectives conducted a thorough search of Katana’s home and discovered 38 packages of heroin weighing 3.635 kilograms hidden in one of his bedrooms. In addition to the drugs, officers also recovered Kes.13,000, suspected to be proceeds from his illegal
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  The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is demanding additional benefits specifically tailored to the teaching profession, citing the strenuous nature of their work. Ronald Tonui, KUPPET’s Assistant Treasurer, argues that while other professions receive allowances for strenuous duties, teachers deserve the same recognition. He stated that this demand must feature prominently in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) they plan to sign with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) next year. “Next year, we must sign a new CBA with TSC. A salary increase is essential in this agreement. We also want a standing allowance because teaching is a
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  Three Kenyan athletes have earned nominations for the 2024 World Athlete of the Year awards. In the women’s category, Beatrice Chebet, the double Olympic champion and world 10,000m record holder, and Faith Kipyegon, the three-time Olympic 1,500m champion, made the shortlist. They compete against Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone from the USA, Marileidy Paulino from the Dominican Republic, and Gabby Thomas from the USA. In the men’s category, Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi stands out as the sole Kenyan nominee. He faces tough competition from Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen,
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  The ruling UDA party has declared that it no longer recognizes impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who also served as the party’s deputy leader, according to Secretary General Hassan Omar. Omar announced that the party will soon hold a meeting to expel Gachagua, underscoring their commitment to national unity. “Gachagua must accept that the political landscape has changed and move on,” he stated. He clarified that the UDA constitution designates the Deputy President as the deputy party leader, and with Gachagua’s impeachment, it is time for new leadership. Once Gachagua’s removal is complete, Omar confirmed that the party will replace
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  The Nairobi Deputy Governor has confirmed that the seven-storey building that collapsed in Kahawa West, located in the Roysambu Constituency, was constructed without the necessary approval from the County Government. Deputy Governor James Muchiri acknowledged that the county had been aware of the potential disaster looming over the structure. “We knew this building had issues because our experts issued notices and warned residents,” Muchiri stated. At the time of publication, no casualties had been reported, as a multi-agency team led by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Disaster Response Battalion and the Kenya Red Cross continued its rescue mission. “All the
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