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Taxi Passenger Rushed to Hospital After Giant Billboard Crushes car on Ngong Road
A taxi passenger was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Sunday after a giant billboard collapsed onto a taxi car along Ngong Road, causing injuries and disrupting traffic. The incident occurred at around 3:00 am on Sunday, January 25, opposite Prestige Plaza, when the billboard reportedly gave way under its own weight and…
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Europe Unveils ‘W’ Social to Challenge the U.S Big Tech Influence
European stakeholders have unveiled a new social media platform known as W, positioning it as an alternative to existing global platforms amid rising concerns over digital influence and control. The initiative comes at a time when critics argue that Elon Musk’s X has increasingly been used to attack, pressure, or demean other countries through unregulated…
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High Court Sets Landmark Ruling for Kenyan Musicians’ Rights
In a landmark decision, the High Court of Kenya has reinforced the rights of musicians, sending a strong message to young artists about protecting their work. The ruling follows a copyright infringement case that has now set two major legal milestones. Firstly, the court confirmed that anyone seeking to use a musician’s work for commercial…
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Raila Odinga’s Family Seeks Clarity Following Ida Odinga’s UNEP Nomination
The nomination of Ida Betty Odinga, wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has stirred reactions within the family. Raila Odinga Jr., the couple’s son, called for an urgent family meeting following the announcement, expressing surprise and concern over his mother’s appointment.…
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President Ruto Nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador to UNEP
President William Ruto has nominated Ida Betty Odinga, the wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The announcement was made on Friday by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, who stated that the appointment recognizes Ida Odinga’s lifelong dedication…
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Ruto Orders Police Withdrawal From Exam Management
President William Ruto has announced that police officers will no longer be involved in managing national examinations, emphasizing that tests should be treated as part of the learning process rather than a high-security event. Speaking on Thursday, Ruto said exams “must not be a life-and-death issue” and urged that the focus shift to supporting students’…
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Ruto Defends State Share Sales, Takes Swipe at Ndindi Nyoro
President William Ruto on Friday strongly defended the government’s decision to sell shares in state-owned enterprises, dismissing criticism from leaders he accused of political posturing and intellectual dishonesty. Speaking while addressing interns, the Head of State appeared to take aim at Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, questioning why some leaders who previously supported the…
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Supreme Court Lifts Lifetime Ban on Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi
The Supreme Court has reinstated Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi’s right to practise before the country’s highest court, ending a lifetime ban that had locked him and his law firm out of its proceedings. In a decision issued on Friday, January 23, the apex court ruled that the disciplinary action imposed earlier had achieved its intended…
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KRA Launches WhatsApp-Based Service to Simplify Tax Filing
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a WhatsApp-based service that allows taxpayers to access key tax services, including filing returns, without physically visiting KRA offices. The new digital option was confirmed on Thursday, January 22, by KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga, who said the WhatsApp chatbot is available round the clock and currently…
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US Expands List of Kenyan Nationals Targeted in Major Illegal Immigration Crackdown
The United States government has significantly widened the scope of Kenyan nationals classified among its most serious undocumented offenders, with the number rising from 15 to 28 in just over two months. The move comes amid an intensified immigration enforcement campaign under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has prioritised the arrest and removal of undocumented…
