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Kenyans Falter as Ethiopia Dominates Tokyo Marathon
By Bernard Rotich Ethiopian athletes dominated this years' Tokyo Marathon edition winning both the men and women's categories. Birhanu Legese led in the men's category cutting the tape in 2:04:48 ahead of Kenyans Bedan Karoki, who clocked 2:06:48, his personal best AS Dickson Chumba settled for third position in 2:08:44. It was a tough battle between the Ethiopians and Kenyans but Legese managed to break away from the pack after the pacemaker dropped at the 30km mark.
Kenya: Better Security Lures Property Developers to Area Once Shunned
By Eric Wainaina Along the Kiambu-Ruiru Road, less than three kilometres from Kamiti Corner, stands an old and vandalised bungalow that is surrounded by unkempt bush. The owner of the house was forced out over a decade ago by robbers, who used to make unwanted visits almost every day. Over the years, criminals have looted anything valuable in it, leaving the property an eyesore. The house has been a reminder of how the area has been insecure and also a monument to fear, scaring away investors.
Kenya: Magistrate in Court Over Death of Her Man Robert Chesang'
By Luis Franceschi A magistrate was on Monday arraigned at the Mavoko Law Courts over the murder of her husband, lawyer Robert Chesang', in Machakos two weeks ago. Nyeri Senior Principal Magistrate Pauline Maisy Omungala was in the dock alongside three police officers and a driver. The officers were Sergeant Richard Lorunyei Moru of Riruta Police Station, Mr Lawrence Lempesi, a retired senior police officer in Baragoi, Samburu, and Mr Peter Mbithi who is attached to the Mutuine post.
Kenya: Kirinyaga - Police Probe 3 Nyumba Kumi Members Over Killing
By George Munene Three Nyumba Kumi Initiative members, among them an assistant chief, are being investigated over the killing of a resident at Kiangungi village in Kirinyaga County. The trio are accused of beating Ibrahim Mwaniki to death and seriously injuring his friend for allegedly being drunk and disorderly. They are alleged to have committed the offence on the night of February 28. Mwaniki died at home soon after the brutal attack.
Kenya: Real Estate Firms Move to Kilifi Due to Affordable Land
By Siago Cece and Winnie Atieno Investors and real estate developers are trooping to Kilifi County to buy and construct houses. The newfound interest in the county has seen affordable homes coming up targeting middle-class citizens. The reason investors prefer Kilifi to other counties such as Mombasa has to do with cost of land. The other reason investors have given for eyeing Kilifi as an investment destination is availability of raw materials for construction.
Kenya: Ruto's Dilemma as Anti-Graft War Pushes Him Into a Tight Corner
By Justus Wanga and Vitalis Kimutai Deputy President William Ruto this week veered off his own script, going hammer and tongs on Opposition chief Raila Odinga in what promises to shape the political discourse going forward. His reference to Mr Odinga 'as the lord of poverty' and talk of 'mandazinomics' in Garissa on Friday rekindled memories of the hotly contested presidential poll in August 2017 that left the country divided.
Kenya: Kisumu Braces for Major Facelift in a Bid to Boost Its Tourism Potential
By Victor Raballa People who have encroached on road reserves and sewer lines have been put on notice as Kisumu gears up for a major facelift. The initiative by Kisumu City Board is meant to reorganise Kisumu's lake fronts in a bid to boost its tourism potential and revive Lake Victoria's blue economy, which is in line with the objectives of the national government.
Kenya: Matiang'i Downplays New Role of Cabinet Prefect
By Justus Wanga Six weeks after President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed him to head a Cabinet committee on service delivery, Dr Fred Matiang'i has come out to reassure his colleagues that the position does not make him a prefect over them. In an interview with the Sunday Nation, the same day that saw Mr Kenyatta sack Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa, the Interior Cabinet Secretary clarified his new role was not meant to undermine any of his colleagues.
Kenyans to Wait Much Longer for U.S.$2 Million Loot in Swiss Banks
By Brian Ngugi Kenyans will have to wait much longer before receiving over $2 million (about Sh200 million), suspected to be proceeds of corruption that have been frozen in Swiss bank accounts as part of efforts to recover and repatriate looted funds. The money is linked to the multibillion Anglo Leasing scam -- one of the biggest frauds in the history of corruption in Kenya.
Kenya: Gang Kills Five Watchmen in Robbery at Kilingili Market
By Derick Luvega An armed robbery gang killed five night watchmen at Kilingili market on the border of Vihiga and Kakamega counties early on Sunday. Vihiga County Commander Hassan Barua said they were attacked with crude weapons by criminals who then broke into the shops they had been guarding. Mr Barua and Kakamega County Commissioner Abdinuzak Jaldesa were among those who went to the scene.
Kenya: MP Maore Tells Kenyatta to Fight Graft Before Big Four Agenda
By Charles Wanyoro Igembe North MP Maoka Maore has appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to abandon the ambitious Big Four agenda and first focus on the fight against corruption. He said the runaway corruption in the public sector has reached worrying levels and requires the direct attention of the head of State.
Kenya: Ex-Mandera MP Mohamed Adan Huka Succumbs to Illness
By Manase Otsialo Former Mandera South legislator Mohamed Adan Huka died on Sunday after battling an undisclosed illness for about a year. Mr Huka died hours after returning to Nairobi from a hospital at the coast, his brother said. "It is so unfortunate and sad that our brother died this morning after returning from Mombasa where he had been undergoing treatment," said his brother Mr Abdi Adan Ali. "He died at home ...
Kenya: Turkana Chopper Crash Adds to Long List of Kenyan Air Disasters
By Millicent Mwololo The fatal helicopter crash on Sunday at Lobolo Camp on the shores of Lake Turkana adds to the long list of aircraft disasters that have rocked Kenya's airspace. From helicopters to light, fixed-wing aircraft and large commercial planes, Kenya has a long history planes dropping from the skies. Here is a timeline of some of Kenya's air disasters: February 13, 2019 - FlySAX 540 plane crash claimed the lives of five people near Makutano Forest in Londiani, Kericho County.
Kenya: Magistrate Arrested Over Lawyer Robert Chesang's Murder
A magistrate, three police officers and a driver will this morning be arraigned at the Machakos High Court over the murder of lawyer Robert Chesang in Machakos two weeks ago. Nyeri-based Magistrate Pauline Omungala Maisy, who is also Mr Chesang's widow, was arrested Sunday evening and detained together with the three police officers.
Kenya: Ruto's Pilot Magonga and 4 Americans Die in Turkana Crash
By Harry Misiko Deputy President William Ruto's pilot, Captain Mario Magonga, has died in a chopper crash in Turkana County. Police on Monday said Captain Magonga died with all the four Americans he was flying after their helicopter came down at Lobolo in Central Island National Park at 8pm.
Kenya: New Signings Will Make AFC Fierce Again
By John Ashihundu With the transfer window open, we expect some serious activities to comprehensively beef up the Ingwe squad. Can you imagine a big club like AFC Leopards going a whole six matches without a win. We only broke this shameless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Sony Sugar at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Saturday. As we plan to stick to the young stars for the future, we urgently need to sign two quality experienced players to strengthen our striking force.
Kenya: New Bid to Improve City Power Supply
By Ibrahim Oruko The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has commissioned the construction of a new power line that will offer an alternative path for power into the Nairobi Metropolitan region. The Nairobi Ring Associated Sub-stations project involves the construction of four sub-stations to increase transformation capacity and removing load from the existing overloaded substations.
Kenya Sevens Pick Five Points in USA
Kenya Sevens collected five points from the USA Sevens as they lost 24-7 to Spain in the Challenge Trophy semis on Sunday at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Shujaa now have 16 points and are in position 13, 12 points behind 12th placed France. Paul Murunga's charges managed to score one try through Bush Mwale in the first half while conceding 12 points in each half. They had earlier beaten Japan in the challenge Trophy quarterfinal while Spain beat Wales.
Kenya: Hard Questions Linger on Dams Scandal
By Kipchumba Some Weeks after the dams scandal broke out, the Italian firm at the centre of the controversy is yet to issue a detailed public statement about the allegations, even as various parties adversely mentioned sought to clear their names. On Saturday, embattled National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich defended his decision to pay the Italian company a down payment of more than Sh7 billion before it even began work on two dam projects in the Rift Valley.
Kenya: Policemen Arrested in Lawyer's Killing Probe
Directorate of Criminal Investigations detectives have arrested a former and serving police officer as investigation into the killing of city lawyer Robert Chesang in Machakos two weeks ago intensifies. The retired senior officer was arrested in Baragoi, Samburu County, on Saturday and driven to Nairobi Sunday. Detectives say they believe the former senior policeman was the link between the wife of the lawyer and the killers.
Kenya: Streetlight Vandals Hinder Nakuru Town's Push for 24-Hour Economy
By Eric Matara Lack of streetlights in Nakuru town's major streets is hurting the town's bid to run a 24-hour economy. The town's major streets go to sleep once darkness falls, thanks to vandals who destroyed floodlights installed by the defunct Municipal Council. A spot-check by the Nation revealed that key streets like Oginga Odinga, Moi Road and Pandit Nehru among others, plunge into darkness once night sets in.
Kenya: Survey Ordered to Settle Del Monte Land Dispute
By Mary Wambui Fruit processor Del Monte will have its land surveyed in order to address the historical injustices committed against the area residents. The move, aimed at settling the demands of communities in Murang'a and Kiambu counties where the Del Monte holds 22,000 acres, requires the American firm to surrender any land that is not registered in its name.
Kenya: Catholic Church Rejected William Ruto's Car, Odinga Says
By Victor Raballa Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga on Saturday renewed his war of words with Deputy President William Ruto, questioning the source of the money the latter used to buy a car donated to Kisumu Catholic Archbishop Philip Anyolo. Mr Odinga said the church rejected the vehicle "because it was bought using dirty money". DP has in the past denied claims that he is corrupt. "The Pope insisted that the vehicle be returned.
Kenya: Njue Denies Odinga Claims Pope Ordered Archbishop to Return Car
By Justus Ochieng' and Victor Raballa The Catholic Church Sunday waded into the war of words between Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga in regard to a gift to its new Archbishop of Kisumu Philip Anyolo. This followed Mr Odinga's claim at a funeral in Ugenya on Saturday that the Pope insisted that the gift, a vehicle -- Mitsubishi Pajero -- be returned to sender.
Kenyan Stars in Netflix Drama
By Hillary Kimuyu A young Kenyan beat hundreds of other hopefuls to land a role of a lifetime in a movie that was shot in Malawi. Maxwell Simba plays the role of William Kamkwamba in The Boy Who Harnessed Wind. The film recounts the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba, as told in his memoir.
Kenya/Algeria: Gor Mahia Lose Controversially By a Solitary Goal to Algeria's Na Hussein Dey
By David Kwalimwa Gor Mahia controversially lost by a solitary goal to Algeria's NA Hussein Dey in a Caf Confederation Cup Group D clash played in Algiers on Sunday night. The Kenyan champions were undone after Abderhamane Yusfi bundled home the ball on ten minutes even though it seemed Samuel Onyango had done just about enough to scramble it off the line. The tap in goal came after reserve keeper Fred Odhiambo had made a double save to keep his team in the match.
Kenya: Ruto Differs With Mudavadi, Kalonzo on Corruption War
By Grace Gitau Deputy President William Ruto Saturday clashed with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his Amani National Congress counterpart Musalia Mudavadi over the fight against corruption. While the DP felt that exposing graft in the government was meant to scuttle his 2022 presidential bid, the two leaders strongly supported current investigations into the loss of funds in various government projects.
Kenya: Kiharu MP, Waititu Given Dressing-Downs By Uhuru Kenyatta
By Ndung'u Gachane President Uhuru Kenyatta has again scolded members of the Tanga Tanga group that is linked to his Deputy President William Ruto.
Kenya: Ruto Allies Say Kenyatta Should Dissolve Govt If Graft Claims True
By Titus Ominde and Wycliff Kipsang The rift in Jubilee Party deepened on Sunday with a section of leaders allied to Deputy President William Ruto asking President Uhuru Kenyatta to declare if he wants a term extension through a referendum. Two MPs, Kapsaret's Oscar Sudi and Kimilili's Didmus Barasa, dared President Kenyatta to dissolve his government if he believes the allegations of rampant corruption.
Kenya: Disruptions at Kisumu Airport as Runway Lights Malfunction
By Victor Otieno Flights to and from Kisumu International Airport have on Sunday been rescheduled after runway lights malfunctioned as facility grapples with poor drainage. The airport workers told the Nation that the runway lights, which usually guide landing flights have not been functioning. The situation, they said, did not start on Sunday but recurred for the most of the week.
Kenya: Scorpions, Leonas Win as Hockey League Bullies Off
By Brian Yonga Strathmore University Scorpions were the biggest winners on the opening weekend of the 2019 Kenya Hockey Union season. Last season's runners up handed Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) a hockey lesson after thrashing them 9-0 in women's Premier League match on Sunday at the City Park Stadium, Nairobi.
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