Tag: Kenya
LGBTQ+ Kenyans and Ugandans hide from wave of homophobic abuse
Reuters
LGBTQ+ Kenyans say they are living in fear after a pro-gay court ruling triggered an outpouring of abuse and death threats, while an anti-gay bill in neighbouring Uganda has stoked a rise in hate incidents, according to East African activists.
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U.S gov't offers KSh1.2B reward if you help arrest three Al-Shabaab leaders
Albanus Kiswili
The US government has offered $10 million (KSh1.2 billion) on any information leading to the arrest of three of Al-Shabaab leaders.The three; Mahad Karate, Jehad Mostafa and Ahmed Diriye are said to be the ring leaders behind numerous Al-Sh
Museveni's son on KoT's receiving end after a series of controversial tweets
Albanus Kiswili
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's son General Kainerugaba Muhoozi says that Kenya and Uganda will be one nation.Speaking on Twitter, Muhoozi says that the borders instilled by the British colonies during the scramble and partition for Afri
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Narok police looking for Tanzanian, 27, who killed colleague over ugali
Albanus Kiswili
Police in Narok are looking for a Tanzanian man suspected to have stabbed his fellow country man at a gold-mining site in Trans Mara West sub-County.Police report says that Mungare Busene, 27, stabbed Magige, 23, on his left leg infli
Eric Omondi, Bien trade barbs over top 100 music list: "Stop with your cross-dressing... bull***t"
Albanus Kiswili
Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi and all- boy band Sautisol's Bien Baraza have reignited their online feud once again.The self-proclaimed 'President of African comedy' accused Bien of being selfish after Apple Music released the full list of the
NPSC invites Kenyans to apply for George Kinoti's position; here are requirements, salary and how to apply
Albanus Kiswili
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has invited interested candidates to apply for the position of the Director of Criminal Investigations following the resignation of
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Nick Mwendwa, FKF officials return to Kandanda House offices
Albanus Kiswili
Nick Mwendwa on Tuesday, September 20 led Football Kenya Federation (FKF) officials back to Kandanda House for the first time in over 10 months after they were kicked out by Sports CS Amina Mohamed.Speaking to Journalists after opening the
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Akon congratulates President-elect William Ruto; Diamond sends message
Albanus Kiswili
Senegalese-born American rapper Aliaune Damala Badara Akon who is popularly known as Akon has congratulated William Ruto for being
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Emotional Passaris sheds tears as she is announced winner of Nairobi Woman Rep. race
Albanus Kiswili
Nairobi County Women Representative Esther Passaris has successfully defended her seat.The ODM candidate garnered 698,929 votes in the just concluded August 9 polls, dedicating the victory to her departed father.The lawmaker shed tea
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"I was expecting 225,000 votes and that's what I got" - Evans Kidero rejects Gladys Wanga's win
Albanus Kiswili
Homa Bay County gubernatorial candidate Evans Kidero says that he had more votes than what the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced.Speaking on Friday, Kidero said that the will of the Homa Bay people was not respected
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Karanja Kibicho: It's shameful a junior officer like me has to defend himself against a deputy president
Albanus Kiswili
PS Dr. Karanja Kibicho now says that it is shameful a junior officer of his calibre now has to defend himself against a deputy president. This comes after allegations by DP William Ruto that Kibicho is involved in circulation of leaflets in Rift Valley.
Blow for Kenyan traders as Tanzania bans importation of day-old chicks, again
Michael Majanga
The Tanzanian government has banned the importation of day-old chicks in a bid to support the local poultry industry
Somalia, Kenya ink deals on khat, aviation as relations warm
Reuters
The presidents of Somalia and Kenya signed a range of deals on Friday, including one to restart trade of the stimulant khat, the countries' foreign ministers said, in a sign of improving diplomatic relations. The two neighbours are toget
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Africa's fastest man Omanyala a doubt for World Championships due to visa issue
Reuters
Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is doubtful to compete at this week's World Championships in the United States because the Kenyan sprinter is facing visa issues, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. Omanyala set the African men's
Rugby Africa Cup: Kenya suffers humiliating 36-0 loss to Namibia
Reuters
Namibia qualified for their seventh successive Rugby World Cup finals, comprehensively beating Kenya 36-0 on Sunday in Aix-en-Provence, France to win the Rugby Africa Cup.It was a humiliating loss for Kenya Simbas. Though they had put up so
Kenya to become a regional hub for medical equipment, supplies
Reuters
There was no timeline on when the hub would be fully operational but WHO will start work on helping countries identify and train national emergency responders immediately
Kenya, Sierra Leone, sign seven agreements following bilateral talks at State House, Nairobi
Tv47
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his visiting Sierra Leonean counterpart President Julius Maada Bio on Monday, 30th May 2022 at State House, Nairobi led their respective delegations in bilateral talks after which, seven agreements were signed.
Kenya heightens border surveillance as monkeypox spreads
Michael Majanga
Surveillance has been heightened at all entry points into Kenya to detect cases of monkeypo
Rihanna to launch her Fenty brand of beauty products in Kenya
Wangari Keit
Grammy award-winning singer and businesswoman Rihanna will launch her Fenty brand of beauty products in Africa later this month. "I've been waiting for this moment!!" she thundered on social media. "Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin are