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He wanted me dead, says woman stabbed 18 times by estranged lover

Speaking from her hospital bed, Florence Wanjiku painfully recounted details of her last meeting with her boyfriend before he attacked her. The attack has sparked outrage among Kenyans.

By Vincent Achuka, Kennedy Gachuhi 1 year ago

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Gachagua's defence raises questions on late brother's Will

Gachagua struggled to explain why his firms or those owned by his immediate family were doing business with government.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

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Gachagua's charges similar to those he faced three years ago

Gachagua has fallen out with two administrations and pushed out on claims of acquiring massive wealth by using his influence to bag big money tenders from government.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

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How discreet lobbying, alliances turned tide in favour of Nyaribo

Nyamira Governor becomes the first county boss to survive two impeachment attempts. Ongoing tensions between governor and MCAs threaten effective service delivery.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

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How death and SGR fallout forced Jimi Wanjigi out of the dark power circle

Jimi Wanjigi's run-ins with the government have been so bad that his home has been raided commando-style twice in the last seven years by police.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

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Roadblocks ahead of Kenya's deployment to Haiti

Haiti's gangs have grown so big in strength and numbers that they are currently better armed than the police.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

Both sides of DRC conflict should come to negotiating table soon

The Congolese government's refusal to recognise M23 as legitimate Congolese, branding them as "terrorists" blocked all avenues for a peaceful and negotiated resolution of the conflict in eastern DRC.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

Ruto has very little to offer today as he addresses 'broke' citizens

Ruto finds himself grappling with the same enduring issues as his predecessors, with his first year in power turning out to be a baptism by fire, as he confronts pressing challenges.

By Vincent Achuka 2 years ago

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DR Congo faces uncertain future as peacekeepers leave days to poll

EACRF has begun withdrawing troops from Eastern DRC, leaving behind a region that experienced peace for a few months, a first in several years but now faces an uncertain future.

By Vincent Achuka 2 years ago

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Fierce gang boss set to welcome Kenya police in Haiti mission

Nicknamed 'Barbeque' due to his practice of burning his victims alive, Jimmy Cherizier has become one of the faces of the multi-layered issues plaguing Haiti.

By Vincent Achuka 2 years ago

Haiti: Kenya's mission exposes officers to risky, untested waters

While the security forces heading to Haiti have experience battling the al-Shabab, bandits and slum residents during riots, they will be on alien ground once in Port-au-Prince.

By Vincent Achuka 2 years ago

Carbon credits may top agenda as UN climate forum begins

Blue Carbon has been ramping up similar contracts across Africa taking up tens of millions of acres of carbon sinks that it will use to trade to other gulf countries.

By Vincent Achuka 2 years ago

Martial Arts: Ambassador meets Kenya team

Kenya’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Mohamed Gello, paid tribute to Tong Il Moore Do team for placing the country on the international map in a sport that is dominated by Asian countries.

By Robin Toskin in Seoul 9 years ago