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Senator Mandago, Co-Accused Arraigned in Court Over Finland, Canada Scholarship Scandal

17Aug

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Politics

Senator Mandago, Co-Accused Arraigned in Court Over Finland, Canada Scholarship Scandal

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago was arraigned on Thursday at the Nakuru Chief Magistrate Court in connection with the Uasin Gishu scholarship scandal that has plagued the county in recent weeks. Senator Mandago was arraigned alongside two other defendants, Joshua Lelei and Mishack Rono, because the third defendant, Joseph Maritim, is currently out of the country. The three are accused of conspiring to steal Ksh.1.1 billion from a Kenya Commercial Bank account in Eldoret registered under the Uasin Gishu Education Trust Fund, which was intended for overseas university fees for scholarship students. After appearing before the DCI on Wednesday, the Senator was grilled before being transferred to the Central Police Station in Nakuru East on Wednesday evening, where he spent th...

Faith Kipyegon Awarded Ksh.2M By Safaricom

20Jun

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Sports

Faith Kipyegon Awarded Ksh.2M By Safaricom

Double Word Record holder Faith Kipyegon has been given a Ksh.2 million cash incentive by Safaricom for her outstanding performance. Kipyegon, who recently set new World Records in 1500m and 5000m races in the Diamond League was celebrated by the telecommunication giant on Monday. A wall mapping of Kipyegon was also put on display at the 29-floor skyscraper in the central business district. The ceremony was hosted by Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, who hailed the athlete for putting Kenya on the world’s map. “At Safaricom, we are committed to supporting talents in the country. We appreciate and feel proud of what Faith has achieved and for her stellar performance, breaking two world records in one week. I believe this will help motivate many more talents ...

Migori: One Killed, Four Injured In An Accident In Rongo

25May

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local news

Migori: One Killed, Four Injured In An Accident In Rongo

One person died following an accident involving a matatu and a tractor in Rongo, Migori County. A police report seen by Citizen Digital shows that the incident happened at Marera area along the Rongo-Kisii highway. "The tractor, which was heading towards Rongo, developed a mechanical problem before colliding with the matatu," the report said. An unidentified man died as a result of the impact. "He succumbed to injuries at the scene while four people who were in the matatu sustained injuries." The injured were rushed to Royal Hospital in Rongo. The body of the deceased was taken to Rosewood mortuary pending autopsy. The accident comes days after a section of residents raised concern over rising cases of road accident along the highway. "We urge Kenya National Hi...

Mike Sonko celebrates his adopted son’s new milestone

18May

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Entertainment

Mike Sonko celebrates his adopted son’s new milestone

Former Nairobi governor, Mike Sonko, has taken to social media to express his heartfelt celebration of his adopted son, Gift Osinya, as he marks his 22nd birthday. Sonko reminisced about the challenging times 10 years ago, when critics doubted his intentions regarding Gift and his younger brother, Baby Satrin, who he had rescued from a hail of bullets fired by Al-Shabaab terrorists that tragically took their mother's life. "You have really grown very fast and now a 2nd-year student at the Scott's Christian University. However, Ten years ago a big number of my critics thought I was just playing PR with you and your younger brother Baby Satrin whom you rescued from a hail of bullets from the al-Shabab terrorists who had shot dead your late mum," Sonko wrote. The former Nairobi ...

One Injured In Baringo Banditry Attack, Over 300 Cows Stolen

18May

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Human Interest

One Injured In Baringo Banditry Attack, Over 300 Cows Stolen

Tension is high in Loruk area in Baringo North after bandits raided, shooting one person and seriously injuring him. Over 300 cows were driven away towards Paka hills in Tiaty. The bandits, who were heavily armed struck at around 12pm on Wednesday while the cows were grazing. They started shooting indiscriminately, forcing herders to run away. Police who engaged the bandits in a fierce shot out were overpowered as bandits made away with the loot. The raid has since forced residents of Tiaty living in Loruk to close shops for fear of retaliatory attack. The raid comes in the wake of 5 days long prayers, an initiative of first lady Rachel Ruto, aimed at intercession for restoration of peace in six counties which has been declared disturbed and dang...

Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot calls out president Ruto to stop reminding kenyans about Uhuru

18May

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Politics

Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot calls out president Ruto to stop reminding kenyans about Uhuru

Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has called out President William Ruto for what he calls being stuck up on inheriting a poor state of the economy from former president Uhuru Kenyatta. Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, have several times been quoted saying they "inherited a dilapidated economy" from Mr Kenyatta, thus calling for more time and patience from Kenyans before a change with the Kenya Kwanza administration can be felt. But according to the outspoken lawyer and former presidential aspirant, President Ruto’s administration should borrow a leaf from Kenya’s third president, the late Mwai Kibaki, who he says was focused on transforming the country instead of complaining about the state of the country he inherited from President Daniel Moi. “Let us st...

Octopizzo calls out Ruto, on high prices of fuel

17May

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Entertainment, Politics

Octopizzo calls out Ruto, on high prices of fuel

Kenyan rapper Octopizzo who often resides outside the country while managing his other businesses, recently released a video on his Instagram page targeting President William Ruto. Having returned to Kenya, it appears that Octopizzo is displeased with the current situation, particularly high fuel prices. In his message, Octopizzo specifically called upon Ruto to reduce the prices of paraffin, as many Kenyans still rely on fuel for cooking and lighting their lanterns, particularly in disadvantaged areas such as the ghettos. The rapper has also criticized Members of Parliament for remaining silent, despite their knowledge that the issue urgently needs to be addressed. "This is a shout out to Mr President (Ruto). You are hurting us. We still use paraffin stoves in the ghetto....

University Selection Process To Begin As Machogu Set To Open Portal

17May

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local news

University Selection Process To Begin As Machogu Set To Open Portal

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu will today, Wednesday, launch the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal for 2022 KCSE candidates. The launch is set to take place at the University of Nairobi's (UoN) Taifa Hall where he will also be launching the Nairobi Innovation Week at the same event. After the launch, the University placement portal will be open for 2022 KCSE candidates to select the institutions they will be joining and the courses they will pursue. On May 4, CS Machogu told parliament that students will be at liberty to select government of private universities, but only those in public institutions will be funded. "Any parent or student will make a choice of the university they want to go. They will also be able ...

Canada Warns Of Fake Immigration Programs Targeting Kenyans

17May

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International news

Canada Warns Of Fake Immigration Programs Targeting Kenyans

Canada has issued a warning over fake special programs being circulated online purporting to welcome Kenyan immigrants to the North American country. Canada’s Immigration Department on Tuesday said such programs do not exist and trashed such information as false. “Disinformation is circulating which suggests that special programs are welcoming Kenyan immigrants. This is false, and the immigration programs referenced do not exist,” the department said in a tweet, along with a link to the official immigration website for accurate information on how to immigrate. Amid the biting cost of living and high unemployment rates, Kenyans have been chasing opportunities online, with most seeking to emigrate to the USA, Canada and Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia. On Tuesd...

Police Arrest Woman For Forcing 4-Year-Old Stepson To Eat His Faeces

16May

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local news

Police Arrest Woman For Forcing 4-Year-Old Stepson To Eat His Faeces

Police in Uganda have arrested a woman who was captured on video allegedly forcing her four-year-old stepson to eat his faeces. Esther Nabirye, 26, was apprehended on Monday after the video, which had already gone viral, caused an uproar from the public prompting the police to take action. Confirming the arrest, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said that Nabirye is already in police custody and charges of child torture have been filed against her. He further lauded the neighbours who were swift to film the woman, condemning the heinous act which he labelled as inhumane and barbaric. "As we talk she (Nabirye) is under our custody at Jinja Central Police Station and we have opened a case of child torture and abuse against Nabirie. We want to thank the neighbours because we we...