Category: Politics
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Farah Maalim Boasts of Handling Hundreds of Millions of Dollars During Tenure as Deputy Speaker
Farah Maalim, a prominent Somali-Kenyan politician known for his influential role in the Somalian political landscape, recently made a bold claim during a Somalia Twitter space event. In January while speaking in Somali dialect, Maalim openly was openly heard boasting about not needing money because he had been in control of “hundreds of millions of…
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Today’s #OccupyMOH By Kenyans at Afya House
Today, the #OccupyMOH movement has taken center stage on social media, particularly on Twitter (now X.com). The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Atellah stated that today they were marching fo the sake of Kenyans and the whole health docket. On Thursday, July 4, Atellah had written to the Nairobi…
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Kenyans Hold Shujaaz Memorial Concert to Honor Victims of Finance Bill 2024 Protests
On Sunday, July 7, 2024, a memorial concert will be held at Uhuru Park in Nairobi to honor the Kenyans who lost their lives during the protests against the Finance Bill 2024. The event, named the “#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives” will run from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with gates opening at 9:00 AM. #SabaSabaMarchForOurLives is meant to…
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President’s Interaction With the Gen-Z on X (Twitter)
Kenyan President William Ruto has expressed his willingness to engage directly with Generation Z on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This move comes as a response to the youth’s demands for more transparent and direct communication channels with the government. This event, titled “Let’s Engage,” provided an unprecedented platform for young people to…
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Businesses in Nairobi’s Central Business District Remain Closed Ahead of Planned Protests
As Kenyans prepare for another round of nationwide protests against the government, businesses in Nairobi’s central business district (CBD) have largely remained closed. Even before the scheduled demonstrations on Tuesday, the majority of shops and other enterprises within the CBD were already closed. The decision to close shop was made by business owners concerned about…
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Traumatized Joanne Keter and Family Speaks Out After Dramatic Arrest of Former MP Alfred Keter
Joanne Keter, the wife of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter, spoke to the media just hours after her husband’s release from police custody. According to Joanne, the arrest took place in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, as Keter was leaving a church event with his wife and children. She described how armed men in plain clothes forcefully…