History
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Today in History: When Mandela Fired Back at US for Criticizing His Relationships with Gaddafi, Castro and Arafat
In June 21 1990, during a television interview on ABC-TV’s Nightline, months after his release, Nelson Mandela who was the Deputy…
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Today in History: When a US Catholic Priest Who Had Lived in Kenya for Over 36 Years Was Found Dead
On August 23, 2000, Father John Anthony Kaiser, an American Roman Catholic missionary priest, popularly known as Father Kaiser, was…
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Today in History: When Italian Catholic Bishop Who Served in Kenya for Over 40 Years Shot Dead
On July 14, 2005, Italian Catholic Bishop Luigi Locati, who had served as a missionary in Kenya for over 40…
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Today in History: When Raila Odinga and His Supporters Were Teargassed Upon His Return from the US
On Friday, November 17, 2017, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his supporters were teargassed shortly after his entourage exited…
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Today in History: When Two Security Ministers Died in a Plane Crash
On Sunday, June 10, 2012, Kenya’s two ministers, Minister of Internal Security George Saitoti and his Assistant Minister Orwa Ojode,…
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How Phoebe Asiyo’s defeat of Okiki Amayo broke male political patriarchy
The late veteran politician and women’s rights champion Mama Phoebe Muga Asiyo, who passed away on July 17, 2025, at…
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5 Politicians Who Stepped Into Power After Family Tragedies
In Kenya, a number of politicians have found themselves propelled into leadership not by long-term political ambition but by tragedy. …
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The Humble Resting Place of President Mwai Kibaki and First Lady Lucy Kibaki
A recently surfaced video on TikTok, shared by a user named Risper Kamau, has captured nationwide attention after revealing a…
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Tony Ngarí wins the SBGC Founders Championship
Tony Ngarí secured his first SBGC Tour victory of the 2025 year at the SBGC Founders Championship, in a thrilling…
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Remembering George Macharia
It is with heavy hearts that we remember and honor George Macharia, who dedicated 25 years of service to the…
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Nairobi’s Iconic Drive-In Cinema That Time Forgot
Nestled along Thika Road in Nairobi, the Fox Drive-In Cinema stands as a testament to Kenya’s rich cinematic history. Opened…
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The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Florence Gladwell Ng’endo Mwangi
In a 1965 portrait, a young Dr. Florence Gladwell Ng’endo Mwangi stands poised, the embodiment of quiet determination and brilliance.…
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