3 d. ago US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The United States has reaffirmed Kenya’s position as its primary partner in Africa, describing Nairobi as central to Washington’s Africa policy. US Embassy Nairobi Chargé d’Affaires Carla Benini said Kenya remains the first point of engagement for many American initiatives on the continent due to shared values in governance, rule […] The post US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Kenya charges two Burundians with illegal possession of elephant tusks

Kenya charges two Burundians with illegal possession of elephant tusks  The EastAfrican

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9 d. ago Scramble for Siaya Governor’s acting position with DG Oduol saying he’s in charge

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 6 – Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has come out guns blazing affirming that he is the second in command in the absence of his Governor James Orengo. Oduol trained his guns on the County Assembly Speaker George Okode, who is currently representing the Governor in his duties. Okode early this week […] The post Scramble for Siaya Governor’s acting position with DG Oduol saying he’s in charge appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Burundians charged in Mombasa over illegal possession of elephant tusks

MOMBASA, Kenya, Aug 5 – Two Burundian nationals have been charged in a Mombasa court with illegal possession and trade in elephant tusks in an intensified crackdown on wildlife trafficking. Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo on Monday, facing charges of dealing in 27 pieces of elephant tusks without […] The post Burundians charged in Mombasa over illegal possession of elephant tusks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent  CNN

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3 w. ago Kenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession

Kenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago Kenya rights activist freed on bail, charged with unlawful possession of ammunition

Kenya rights activist freed on bail, charged with unlawful possession of ammunition  Reuters

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last month Murang’a MCA among 4 charged with staging Koimburi’s abduction

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – An MCA from Murang’a was on Wednesday charged alongside three others at the Milimani Law Courts for allegedly colluding to stage the abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi. The Public Prosecutor charged Kanyenya-ini Ward MCA Grace Nduta Wairimu — together with Peter Kiratu Mbari, David Macharia Gatana, and Cyrus Kieru […] The post Murang’a MCA among 4 charged with staging Koimburi’s abduction appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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last month Maraga in court to fight ‘reckless’ terrorism charges against protesters

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William Ruto’s administration of weaponizing the criminal justice system to intimidate and silence dissent, as the government cracks down on youth involved in recent anti-government protests. Maraga made the remarks in a statement on Wednesday after appearing at Nairobi’s Kahawa Law Courts […] The post Maraga in court to fight ‘reckless’ terrorism charges against protesters appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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last month Typhoid jab retained in vaccine schedule with 16.1mn children reached

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – The Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) will now be available free of charge at all immunizing health facilities across Kenya, the Ministry of Health has announced. MoH confirmed the retention of the jab following a landmark national campaign that reached 16.1 million children and achieved 84 percent national coverage. The ministry […] The post Typhoid jab retained in vaccine schedule with 16.1mn children reached appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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