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Kenya Probes Abduction of Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye

KENYA’S government is under scrutiny following the mysterious disappearance of prominent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye from Nairobi and his subsequent reappearance in Uganda’s military court. The incident has reignited concerns about Kenya’s commitment to protecting foreign dissidents on its soil and respecting…

Kenyan Catholic Church Rejects Ruto’s $40k Donation

KENYA’S Catholic Church has refused a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto, citing ethical concerns and the need to avoid political exploitation of religious platforms. The funds were intended for constructing a priest’s house and supporting the church choir at…

Kenya Shuts Down Telegram to Curb Exam Fraud

Kenya Communications Authority (CA) has directed telecom operators to temporarily block Telegram in an effort to counter exam cheating. The restriction, targeting the popular messaging platform’s accessibility during national examination hours, aims to prevent students from circulating answers and other…

Kithure Kindiki Sworn in as Kenya’s New Deputy President

KENYA’S new Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, was officially sworn in on Friday at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. The 52-year-old former law professor took the oath of office in a ceremony…

Kenya Court Clears Kindiki’s Path as Deputy President

KENYA’S High Court has cleared the way for Kithure Kindiki to be sworn in as deputy president, dismissing an order that had delayed his appointment following the recent impeachment of his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua. This ruling follows weeks of intense political drama…

Kenya-Google Partnership Set to add $4.2bn to Economy

KENYA projects its partnership with Google to drive $4.2bn in economic gains through extensive digital transformation initiatives. Speaking at a recent meeting with Google officials, led by Matt Brittin, President of Google Africa and the Middle East, Margaret Ndung’u, Kenya’s…

Kenya’s Impeached Deputy Gachagua’s Staff Ordered On Leave

  KENYAN authorities have directed the staff of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to take compulsory leave, marking a significant shake-up in the government. This directive, which took effect at noon on Saturday, impacts numerous employees, including senior advisors. The government has…

Kenya’s Forex Reserves Surge to Two-year High

  KENYA has achieved a significant financial milestone, accumulating foreign exchange reserves of $8.49bn, the highest in over two years. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) revealed this record figure in an update released on Friday evening, highlighting the country’s…

Kenya Senate Begins Debate On Deputy President’s Impeachment

Kenya‘s Senate commenced discussions on Wednesday regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following the politician’s unsuccessful attempt to halt the proceedings through the courts. In a significant development last week, the National Assembly, the lower chamber of parliament,…