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Kenya Accuses UN of Targeting General Fired in South Sudan

Kenya accused the U. N. secretary-general on Thursday of instigating an investigation of deadly attacks in South Sudan with the "preordained" outcome of blaming the Kenyan commander of the U.N. peacekeeping force, who was fired over events that occurred just three weeks after he...

Kenya goes to the polls in closely contested election

President Kenyatta seeking a second and final five-year term in office but faces stiff competition from Raila Odinga. Nairobi, Kenya - Kenyans are casting their votes to elect a president and a new parliament following weeks of campaigning and claims of a plot to rig...

Kenya: Boost As Raila Odinga Endorsed As Azimio La Umoja Flag Bearer

BOOST AS RAILA ODINGA ENDORSED AS AZIMIO LA UMOJA FLAG BEARER.
By:Abdiaziz Daud , Horndiplomat Correspondent in Kenya, @Abdiaaziiz ODM leader Raila Odinga has been endorsed as the Azimio la Umoja movement joint presidential candidate ahead of the August 9 elections. Mr. Raila Odinga welcomed the endorsement and vowed to provide the leadership Kenyans are yearning for. "Today...

Kenya-Somalia border epicenter of evolving face of terror, experts say

NAIROBI, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The expansive Kenya-Somalia border is slowly becoming a haven for a new form of terrorism that has eluded security dragnet owing to its covert nature and sophistication. Somalia-based Al-Shabaab militants have in the last few weeks staged numerous attacks along...

Water breathes life into Mandera

By MILLICENT MWOLOLO There is an unspoken energy sweeping through the streets of Mandera Town. Veiled women and men in white kanzus go about their businesses purposefully, indicating the town’s newfound liveliness. Businesses, including hotels, boutiques, cyber cafes, and bars that open until late  are up...

Kenya:Ruto’s shuttle diplomacy for Amina job to cost millions

KENYA has chartered a private plane for Deputy President William Ruto’s pan-African campaign for Foreign Affairs CS Amina Mohamed in a move reminiscent of the Sh100 million “Hustler Jet” scandal of 2013. Kenya has launched a massive diplomatic offensive to have Mohamed replace South Africa’s...

KENYA: How city cartel rakes in billions from matatu owners with police help

Kenya’s public transport industry loses at least Sh47 billion every year to a network of cartels that run the sector — including organised criminal gangs, rogue traffic police officers, county askaris and touts. Kenya Bus Service Management Managing Director Edwins Mukabanah says public service vehicle...

Kenya Election:President Kenyatta urges for peace and unity after the polls

  President Uhuru Kenyatta has thanked Kenyans for conducting peaceful campaigns and urged them to remain united and peaceful after the August 8 polls. Speaking on Sunday when he attended separate church services at Deliverance Church Umoja and Jesus Winner Ministry at Roysambu in Nairobi, President...

Kenya tops world’s spam scam targets

Kenyan mobile phone subscribers rank highest in the list of potential victims of scammers besides receiving many unwanted calls. Findings of the latest survey by caller identity device provider Truecaller, reported in the Truecaller Insights Special Report: The Top 20 Countries Affected by Spam Calls,...

Kenya’s first crude oil export sparks demands over revenue sharing

Will the Possible Discovery of Oil in Somaliland be a curse or Blessing?
By: REUTERS Kenya exported its first crude oil on Monday, amid pointed speeches by local leaders asking the government to stick to its commitment to share revenues from future shipments equitably. Although commercial production is years away, the discovery of oil has heightened expectations that citizens,...