Taxi motorbike rider in Central Rift town of Kericho imprisoned for 25 years for raping his passenger 

Taxi motorbike rider in Central Rift town of Kericho imprisoned for 25 years for raping his passenger 

The prosecution informed the court that the complainant requested the accused to take her home, and he obliged. He later shared his phone number and asked for hers, which she sent via a ‘please call me’ alert. Upon reaching home, the complainant reported the incident to her mother who took her to Jamji Dispensary.

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FGM back in Kenya with a bang as married women rush for the cut to become ‘total women’

FGM back in Kenya with a bang as married women rush for the cut to become ‘total women’

The teacher lamented that most of the schoolgirls who were forced to undergo the harmful practice were between 10 and 18 years old. She expressed regret that some parents and communities believe child marriage and FGM to be a way of protecting girls from pre-marital sex and secure a safer future for their daughters.

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Kenya’s wildlife conservation agency prioritises rangers’ safety in addition to accountability and human rights

Kenya’s wildlife conservation agency prioritises rangers’ safety in addition to accountability and human rights

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano said the graduation came at a strategic moment for the sector, noting that the officers would strengthen enforcement presence and improve the safety of visitors and communities living near protected areas.

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Do we still have a home? Why has new ODM leadership resorted to insulting non-Luo tribes that supported Raila, retired President Kenyatta?

Do we still have a home? Why has new ODM leadership resorted to insulting non-Luo tribes that supported Raila, retired President Kenyatta?

The Political Parties Act presumes defection when you promote the ideals of another party but that’s not the case for the three, they are just deeply in love with William Ruto. It is understandable since all of them joined the party as a train for their political careers but not as believers in its philosophy.

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Policeman killed intra-ethnic fighting in Kenya’s Rift Valley region over 2,800-acre land worth $774 million

Policeman killed intra-ethnic fighting in Kenya’s Rift Valley region over 2,800-acre land worth $774 million

Addressing the press, Governor Lenku condemned the violence saying leaders must be allowed access to guide the community and ensure justice. He insisted that the Kibiko land belongs to the people through the Keekonyokie Trust and emphasised that no outsiders would be allowed to displace the rightful owners.

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Status of Kenya Railways chief in abeyance as questions about his retirement, fraud swirl around him

Status of Kenya Railways chief in abeyance as questions about his retirement, fraud swirl around him

In that ruling, the court held that it lacked jurisdiction to interfere in matters that fall squarely within the mandate of statutory bodies, reaffirming the doctrine of separation of powers and the autonomy of institutions established under statute.

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