Kuresoi: Simanzi 10-year-old daughter finds dead bodies of her mother and father at home

James Karanja allegedly killed his wife, Marget Wamuyu, before committing suicide in Kuresoi North on Saturday, January 31 The tragic discovery made by their 10-year-old daughter sparked outrage and grief in the community about domestic abuse Initial investigations indicated a history of domestic disputes, while a post-mortem examination is awaited for further investigation Nakuru –…

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Hussein Marjan resigns as IEBC CEO

Marjan Hussein Marjan resigns as IEBC CEO. [File, Standard] Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned following a crisis meeting with commissioners that questioned his integrity, procurement decisions and continued stay in office. The resignation followed opposition pressure last week Friday and a plenary decision by the commission…

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Morocco Set to Appeal CAF Ruling Over AFCON Final Chaos Against Senegal

Morocco have announced plans to challenge CAF’s disciplinary decision following the chaotic AFCON final against Senegal. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has officially announced its intention to appeal the penalties handed down by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee following the tumultuous events of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal. In a…

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Tana River livestock farmers devastated by severe drought – Kenya News Agency

The ongoing severe drought in most parts of Tana River County has affected the livelihoods of hundreds of residents, especially livestock keepers. The region, where animals are a measure of wealth, has experienced acute crop and fodder failure following prolonged periods of dry spells for two consecutive seasons, leaving agriculture- and livestock-dependent households destitute. Water…

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Ruth Odinga Calls Ruto’s Government, Says It’s Clearly Not Wanting To Pay Compensation To The Victims Of The Protests

Ruth Odinga criticized the slow implementation of Raila Odinga’s ten-point agenda by the Kenya First administration He opposes the administration’s promise to pay compensation to the victims of anti-government protests and electoral rights Odinga urges politicians to focus on fulfilling the ten-point agenda amid allegations of misinformation Nairobi – Kisumu women’s representative Ruth Odinga has…

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Mbadi: 2024 protests still dragging down Kenya’s economy

Treasury CS John Mbadi. [File, Standard] Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now admits the 2024 anti-government protests continue to drag down Kenya’s economy and complicate negotiations with international lenders. Speaking on Tuesday, January 3, Mbadi said a single day of economic disruption from demonstrations requires three months  of recovery time, a reality he claims to…

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Cash bouquets no more? CBK ban divides Kenyans

Yvonne Munaw adds the finishing touches to a money bouquet for her client at her Nakuru gift shop on Valentine’s Day. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Neatly folded notes shaped into petals and tied with ribbons, money bouquets had become a popular way for Kenyans to gift cash with flair. From birthdays and graduations to weddings and…

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