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Bandits stage daring attack as CS Matiang’i visits Laikipia

10Sep

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Bandits stage daring attack as CS Matiang’i visits Laikipia

Tension continued building in restive Laikipia West as bandits torched more houses, including homes owned by police reservists, on a day Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and top security chiefs are visiting the area. In a brazen Friday morning attack, at least seven homes, two of them belonging to National Police Reservists, were torched at Dam Samaki village in Ol Moran area by heavily armed bandits. "They stormed our homes on Friday morning and started setting our houses on fire while demanding that we leave. We survived by the grace of God, as we fled using the back doors. I only managed to take with me my children and a few clothes,” a resident of Dam Samaki, Ms Mary Maina, told the Nation. Dr Matiang'i is expected to announce changes in security management of La...

Estonian President Kaljulaid arrives in Kenya for 3-day official visit

9Sep

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Estonian President Kaljulaid arrives in Kenya for 3-day official visit

The President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid has arrived in the country for a three-day official visit. She was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the Foreign Affairs CS Amb. Raychelle Omamo, and her Defense counterpart Dr. Monica Juma. President Kaljulaid is expected to hold high-level bilateral consultations with President Uhuru Kenyatta in the course of the day at State House, Nairobi. Kaljulaid has also been scheduled for meetings with the CEO of Safaricom and Bolt, and the European Union delegation this morning. President Kaljulaid is Estonia’s youngest and first female president. She was elected and inaugurated into office in 2016. State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena had said on Wednesday in a communication that the visiting presid...

Kansiime, Akothee and Zari Hassan among Celebrities who Congratulated Singer Vannesa Mdee on Her Pregnancy

8Sep

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Entertainment

Kansiime, Akothee and Zari Hassan among Celebrities who Congratulated Singer Vannesa Mdee on Her Pregnancy

Vanessa Mdee and fiancé actor Rotimi announced they are expecting a baby boy, and the news instantly went viral. The couple has received well wishes from many fans and celebrities, who are proud, especially for the East African girl. Going on the comment section of Mdee's Instagram post, many female celebrities congratulated the singer while lauding her relationship with the revered actor and rapper. They included the likes of Akothee, Kansiime, Kate Actress, Zari Hassan, among others, who went to different posts on Mdee's Instagram to share their joy.

Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat

4Sep

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Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat

The battle for Garissa governorship seat continues to attract aspirants with the latest to join the race being retired educationist Habat Sheikh. Habat, served as a public servant for 42 years, rising through the ranks from a P1 teacher, AEO, DEO before being posted to the Ministry of Education headquarters where he again climbed up the ranks to become the director of adult education. In an interview with the Star at his residence on Saturday, Habat, who retired early this year, said he still has the energy to serve his community at the level of a governor. “Although I have been serving my community in one way or another, I want to dedicate all my energy now to my community and which better way to do it other than through politics where I can directly influence decision...

Political parties registrar formally confirms dissolution of NASA Coalition

27Aug

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Political parties registrar formally confirms dissolution of NASA Coalition

The National Super Alliance (NASA) has formally been dissolved. Registrar of political parties Ann Nderitu confirmed the dissolution of NASA Coalition after Wiper, ANC, Ford Kenya and Chama Cha Mashinani wrote to her office announcing their withdrawal from the coalition. In a letter copied to ODM leader Raila Odinga, ANC’s Musalia Mudavadi, Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper, FORD-Kenya’s Moses Wetangula and Isaac Ruto of Chama Cha Mashinani, Nderitu noted that the resolutions of parties were executed as per set requirements. “This Office shall, in line with Regulation 22 (2) of the Political Parties (Registration) Regulations, 2019, publish a notice of the dissolution in two newspapers,” Nderitu said. According to Article 15 (1) of the Coalition Agreement, the coalition shall stand...

Somali PM Mohammed Roble arrives in Kenya for official visit

10Aug

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Somali PM Mohammed Roble arrives in Kenya for official visit

Somalia Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble has arrived in Kenya for an official visit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced that the Prime Minister's visit was to further strengthen bilateral relations between Kenya and Somalia. Hussein Roble was received on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Foreign Affairs CS Ambassador Raychelle Omamo. Somalia recently affirmed its commitment to restore and accelerate diplomatic, trade, and people-to-people relations for the prosperity of Somalia and Kenya. Somalia had insisted that Kenya was interfering with its domestic politics, leading to the severing of diplomatic relations on November 30, 2020. Somalia also claimed there is a violation of the airspace of Somalia, violation of Somalia's lan...

13Jun

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Somalia urges Kenya to reopen embassy.

Somalia has urged Kenya to reopen its embassy in the country following rebuilding of ties. Somalia said it would also reopen its embassy in Kenya. In a communique dated June 12, Somalia's Foreign Affairs ministry said, "The resumption of full diplomatic relations will be a positive start to the commencement of bilateral discussions." This comes as Somalia last week welcomed Kenya's move to lift the ban on flights to and from the country. In a statement dated June 10, 2021, Mogadjshu termed the move as an important step in the process of enhancing bilateral trade, communications and movement of citizens between the two countries. On Thursday, Kenya said through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the change of heart was necessitated by mutual interests of the two countr...

Israeli opposition heads agree to form gov’t, boot Netanyahu out

3Jun

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Israeli opposition heads agree to form gov’t, boot Netanyahu out

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has informed the country’s president that he can form a coalition government, a move that would bring an end to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years in power. Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, was tasked with forming a government by President Reuven Rivlin after Netanyahu again failed to put together his own coalition following Israel’s fourth election in less than two years. In a statement shared on Twitter on Wednesday, Lapid said he had informed Rivlin of the deal. “This government will work for all the citizens of Israel, those that voted for it and those that didn’t. It will do everything to unite Israeli society,” he said shortly before a midnight deadline (21:00 GMT). Lapid, a former TV presenter a...

Former President Jakaya Kikwete is alive and well, says son

27May

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Former President Jakaya Kikwete is alive and well, says son

Ridhiwani Kikwete, son of Tanzania's former President Jakaya Kikwete, has come out to refute rumours of his father's death following speculation on social media. Through a statement issued on Thursday via his Instagram and Twitter pages, he rubbished the claims and said the ex-Head of State is in good health. “After receiving various phone calls and messages I have found it necessary to use this opportunity to make things clear. Our Parent Dr Kikwete is safe and in good health. He has no health problems and is continuing with his responsibilities,” he said Kikwete, who was president from 2005 to 2015, is currently 70-years-old. President Samia Suluhu recently presented him with a government-built house as part of upkeep for retired Tanzanian leaders. At the cerem...

President Uhuru, Ruto, CJ Koome attend the National Prayer Breakfast

27May

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President Uhuru, Ruto, CJ Koome attend the National Prayer Breakfast

President Uhuru Kenyatta is at the Parliament buildings for the national prayer breakfast meeting. He was received some minutes past 8 am by Deputy President William Ruto and host speakers Justin Muturi of the National Assembly and Senate’s Kenneth Lusaka. Newly sworn-in Chief Justice Martha Koome is also present at the event. President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy Thursday met face-to-face with his deputy after months of avoiding each other. The two greeted each other on the elbow as they smiled at each other with their masks on. Uhuru and Ruto have only met twice face to face this year – on February 15 during the burial of former Cabinet minister Simeon Nyachae in Kisii and February 25 during a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi. Participants observed a minut...