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Raids against online scam centres in Madagascar have exposed ties with a criminal group that ran similar operations in Cambodia, also duping African nationals via alleged human trafficking, authorities told AFP.
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It is now all systems go for Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Movement (LLM), which was officially launched in Nairobi amid excitement and high expectations. Sifuna also unveiled a list of interim officials, many of whom are serving Members of Parliament affiliated with other parties, including ODM and DAP-K.
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Thirty-two people arrested in recent months in Senegal amid a crackdown on homosexuality have been charged and brought before a court for "unnatural acts" and "wilful transmission" of HIV, authorities announced Friday.
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University lecturers are set to smile their way to the bank under a new pay deal that will see the lowest-paid staff get a monthly salary increase of nearly Sh10,000, while the highest-paid professor gains an additional Sh74,072.
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OPINION: The Federal Reserve Board, simply referred to as the Fed, held against political pressure to retain the benchmark rate for the United States (US) economy within the target range of 3.75 to 4 per cent this past week. Effective rates will average 3.88 per cent.
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Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has launched a dedicated vehicle freight service between Mombasa and Nairobi, with onward connections to Naivasha via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
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An American-led consortium is moving closer to winning rights to one of the world's largest untapped rare earth deposits in Kenya, after two Chinese firms withdrew from the race. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho told Reuters that five contenders submitted tenders on October 21 for the Mrima Hill deposit in coastal Kwale County.
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The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the passing on of veteran Kitui-based print journalist, Kitavi Mutua.
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised Ukambani leaders for failing to defend the party’s interests, accusing them of allowing pro-government politicians to gain ground in its traditional stronghold. His remarks come a day after he was heckled by a section of youths.
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COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid, accusing him of seeking to split Western Kenya’s votes and undermine the Luhya community’s 2032 presidential ambitions.
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President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet has criticised DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua over his remarks on renaming Talanta Stadium after the late Raila Odinga. Kibet says the move, alongside plans to invite foreign football teams, is a fitting tribute to the former Prime Minister’s legacy as a statesman.
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The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is increasingly distinguishing itself as one of Kenya’s leading public institutions. In the recent past, the institution has bagged national and continental accolades demonstrating its strides in governance, institutional leadership, accountability, digital innovation and curriculum transformation.
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A group of women in Kakamega is seeking help to recover Sh3,450 each after a promised trip to State House to meet President William Ruto failed to materialise. The women, who say they are post-election violence victims seeking government support, claim the promised transport never arrived, leaving them stranded.
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Second half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer see Chelsea beat 10-man Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge piling more pressure on coach Michael Carrick.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has outlined conditions for supporting President William Ruto’s re-election, including respect from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and a possible claim to the Deputy President’s post.
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Kenya has protested Saudi Arabia’s decision to suspend travel and visa issuance involving the country over the Ebola outbreak, describing the restrictions as excessive and unsupported by the current epidemiological situation.
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Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has launched a dedicated vehicle freight service between Mombasa and Nairobi, with onward connections to Naivasha via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Speaking at the Nairobi Inland Container Depot on Friday, as the inaugural consignment arrived, KRC Managing Director Philip Mainga said the new service marks a new chapter in vehicle transport in the country.
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Kenya protests Saudi Arabia’s Ebola-related travel restrictions, Health Ministry says measures are excessive and inconsistent with the situation in the country.
