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My boss, please forgive me, DP Gachagua asks President Ruto

My boss, please forgive me, DP Gachagua asks President Ruto

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is on the verge of being kicked out of office through impeachment, has appealed to his boss, President William Ruto, for forgiveness. Mr Gachagua on Sunday made a passionate appeal to Dr Ruto, saying while he was not aware of any transgressions, he

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Sebei elders on the spot over cashing in on defilement cases

Sebei elders on the spot over cashing in on defilement cases

Leaders in Sebei Sub-region have expressed concern that elders, in collusion with village chairpersons, are undermining efforts to combat teenage pregnancies and early marriages by informally settling defilement cases. According to the police, about 60 defilement cases are reported month

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High yielding jackfruit give hope to farmers

High yielding jackfruit give hope to farmers

Jackfruit, whose scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam, has potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity for both rural and urban communities in various parts of the world. Studies have shown that jackfruit is rich in both macro and micronutrients including carbohydrates,

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Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid

Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid

Embattled Kenyan Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday made a last-ditch attempt to block an impeachment vote against him in the National Assembly, with more than 10 petitions filed in different courts challenging the process. Members of Parliament are next Tuesday expected

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How East Africans are lured into Myanmar bondage

How East Africans are lured into Myanmar bondage

This past week, panic has gripped East Africans in the Middle East as Lebanon came under a hail of fire from Israel and tensions between Tel Aviv and Iran reached a crescendo. The Kenyan government has been struggling to get its nationals to register for evacuation, as someÂ

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Museveni pardons former PS involved in Shs4.2b bicycle scam

Museveni pardons former PS involved in Shs4.2b bicycle scam

President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned the former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, Mr John Muhanguzi Kashaka and the late Henry Bamutura who were sentenced to 10 years in jail for causing government a financial loss of Shs4.2 billion meant to purchase bicycles for loc

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IGG recovers Shs2.3b in confiscated assets of thieving public officials

IGG recovers Shs2.3b in confiscated assets of thieving public officials

The Inspectorate of Government was able to recover Shs2.3b in confiscated assets of thieving public officials in the first half of the year, compared to the Shs15.7b marked for recovery. The revelation was made by the Inspectorate of Government, Ms Beti Kamya, while presenting the bi-ann

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Diddy abuse hotline records 12,000 calls in just 24 hours; 100 new lawsuits lined up, claims lawyer

Diddy abuse hotline records 12,000 calls in just 24 hours; 100 new lawsuits lined up, claims lawyer

Tony Buzbee reveals shocking increase in claims against Sean Combs, including minors among the accusers.In a shocking surge, attorney Tony Buzbee has revealed that more than 12,000 calls have flooded a hotline set up for victims to report alleged abuse

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Ugandan job seekers allege fraud by Skypins labour export firm, owner Don Chris on the run

Ugandan job seekers allege fraud by Skypins labour export firm, owner Don Chris on the run

A number of job seekers estimated to number about 100 are crying foul after labour export firm, Skypins Tours and Travel, claiming to be an employment recruitment agency taking people to work abroad allegedly fleeced them of their hard earned money.

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Judge refers Akamba's human rights case to constitutional court

Judge refers Akamba's human rights case to constitutional court

The High Court in Kampala has referred a human rights application that was filed by Busiki County, Namutumba Member of Parliament Paul Akamba to the Constitutional Court for determination. In his application, Mr Akamba who is accused of seeking for 20% kickback from the chairperson of U

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