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0 total views, 0 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,16TH AUG 2017-The high court has temporarily barred NGO Board from interfering with the operations of African Center for open governance AFricog and those of Kenya Human rights commission.The move is a big Relief for AfriCOG and KHRC especially considering that KHRC had already been shut. Early Wednesday KRA […]
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2 total views, 2 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH AUG 2017-Kenya National commission on Human right has strongly condemned the decision to shut down Kenya human rights commission KHRC which has operated in the country for decades. Addressing the press on Wednesday 16 at the commission’s offices in Nairobi,KNCHR chair Kagwiria Mbogori has also raised issues […]
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67 total views, 67 views today BY SAMSON MBII/SOURCES,NAIROBI,16TH AUG 2017-Chelsea are reportedly confident that Alex Sandro wants to move to Stamford Bridge, but they may need the full-back to submit a transfer request. The Brazilian has been linked to the defending Premier League champions all summer, but Juventus have rebuffed the Blues’ advances. Bids of £52m […]
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84 total views, 84 views today BY SAMSON MBII,NAIROBI,16TH AUG 2017-Anthony Martial‘s cousin Jema has insisted that the attacking player will not leave Manchester United this summer. The Frenchman had a stuttered season in the 2016-17 campaign, having to prove his ability to manager Jose Mourinho in order to gain a regular starting spot. Martial, who cost […]
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26 total views, 26 views today By AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, Kano, Nigeria, Aug 16 – Three women suicide bombers blew themselves up at the entrance to a camp for displaced people in northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, killing 28 people and wounding 82, local sources said. The attack — the latest in a string of assaults in […]
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209 total views, 209 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,16TH AUG 2017-An attempt to raid AfriCog offices by Police and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers on Wednesday morning proofed futile after the officers were found to be lacking necessary court documents. The search warrant they had did not contain the name of Africog and also lacked a […]
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87 total views, 25 views today By AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug 15 – Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe was to appear in a South African court Tuesday after she allegedly used an extension cord to assault a model who was at a Johannesburg hotel with her two sons. The alleged attack threatened to spark […]
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81 total views, 17 views today BY SAMSON MBII,15TH AUG 2017-After a season in which they dominated the Premier League, winning the title by seven points, Chelsea are looking far from comfortable after just one game of the new campaign. The 3-2 loss to Burnley on Saturday, in a game where Chelsea ended with nine men on […]
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175 total views, 18 views today BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,15TH AUG 2017-The much a waited National super alliance NASA statement that was planned for Tuesday 15th August has been pushed to Wednesday .In a statement sent to the press and signed by Amani National Congress leader who is also NASA principal Musalia Mudavadi,the coalition says there were still […]
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36 total views, 9 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,15TH AUG 2017-The Anglican church in the country has urged for peaceful co-existence after the August 8th polls.Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop,Jackson Ole Sapit has urged all those who still have questions about the elections to explore legal ways in finding a solution. The archbishop is also urging the […]
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79 total views, 15 views today BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,15TH AUG 2017-Swearing in ceremonies of all elected governors, who won in the just concluded election, will begin on Thursday, August 17 .This is according to Devolution Cabinet Secretary, Mwangi Kiunjuri.Addressing the press at the Treasury offices In Nairobi Tuesday ,Kiunjuri also says that outgoing governors will receive send off […]
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122 total views, 5 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH AUG 2017-Kenya human rights commission has threatened to move to court after it was allegedly De-registered by NGO coordination board on Monday 14th August. Addressing the press on Tuesday the commissions leadership led by chairman George Kegoro has refuted claims that the organization was operating without legal documents […]
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98 total views, 10 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,15TH AUG 2017-Just a day after Kenya Human rights Commission (KHCR) was De-registered,the NGOs Coordination Board axe is now targeting another civil society outfit Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG). UPESINEWS.CO.KE has reliably learned that the board’s Executive Director Fazul Mohamed has now asked Directorate of criminal investigation (DCI) […]
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110 total views, 8 views today BY BBC NEWS/KORIR JUMA,15TH AUG,2017-North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reviewed plans to fire missiles towards the US Pacific territory of Guam but will hold off, state media said. Although prepared for “the enveloping fire at Guam”, the North said it would watch what “the foolish Yankees” do before taking a decision. […]
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157 total views, 6 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,14TH AUG 2017-The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has been De-registered for allegedly evading paying tax , illegal bank accounts and illegal hiring of expatriates. NGO coordination Board Executive Director Fazul on Monday 14th Aug said the commission was operating four illegal bank accounts— two at NIC bank and […]
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63 total views, 2 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH AUGUST,2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta says every Kenyan had aright to hold demonstrations provided the same are conducted in accordance to law. Addressing the nation from his HARAMBEE HOUSE office in Nairobi Monday 14th August,Kenyatta also warned those who plan to cause violence that they will not be allowed to […]
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66 total views, 18 views today FROM EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT,NAIROBI,14TH AUG 2017-The duty of any police officer is to protect lives and guard property of all Kenyans against any attempt by external aggressors .The pockets of violence witnessed in various parts of the country since the announcement of Uhuru Kenyatta as the winner of presidential election on Friday […]
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69 total views, 3 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,14TH AUG 2017-The Kenya red cross says it has so far dealt with 117 cases of injuries as a result of protests that followed the announcement of presidential results .In its update to the press Monday Kenya Redcross secretary general Abbas Gullet says the cases are on the decrease […]
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52 total views, 5 views today BY CORRESPONDENT,LAMU, 14TH AUG 2017-8 people are feared dead after a boat carrying 11 family members and the captain of a vessel disappeared in the Indian Ocean shortly after leaving Kizingitini Village on Sunday evening. Among those in the boat was the ODM candidate for Lamu East Constituency seat in the […]
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56 total views, 8 views today By AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Aug 14 – Security forces in Burkina Faso’s capital ended an assault Monday against suspected jihadists who opened fire on a restaurant in a “terrorist attack” that left at least 18 people dead, the government said. The attack that began Sunday night in a […]
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51 total views, 17 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH AUG 2017-Nairobi police commandant Japheth Koome has defended the police over claims that they have been shooting and killing protestors who have been demonstrating in various parts of Nairobi following declaration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the winner of presidential elections.Addressing the press on Monday 14th August in Nairobi […]
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22 total views, 1 views today BY SAMSON MBII/SKY SPORTS,13TH AUG 2017-Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says it was a quality performance full of confidence after their convincing 4-0 victory over West Ham at Old Trafford. Their Premier League campaign started with a bang at Old Trafford, with new striker Romelu Lukaku scoring twice before Anthony Martial […]
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19 total views, no views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,13TH AUG 2017-The National Super Alliance NASA has set aside Monday 14th August as the day to mourn their supporters killed since the announcement of presidential results on Friday last week.”As we mourn Kenyans killed by Jubilee mandated death squads, let’s observe tomorrow as a day of mourning […]
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7 total views, no views today BY CORRESPONDENT,KISUMU,13TH AUG 2017-Kisumu Governor-elect Anyang’ Nyong’o has appealed for calmness in the lakeside city following pockets of violence reported on Friday after the declaration of presidential election results. Nyong’o pleaded with traders to reopen businesses in order to mitigate an economic crisis in the region. “We appeal to our […]
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13 total views, 1 views today Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli on Sunday 13th August urged the police to refrain from using live bullets on protestors who are expressing their dissatisfaction following the announcement of presidential results by the electoral commission last Friday. The trade union boss said that most of the […]
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13 total views, 2 views today BY DPPS,NAIROBI,13TH AUG 2017-Deputy President William Ruto has said he is proud that this year’s election was more issue based and less ethnic and peaceful, compared to previous years. The Deputy President said in any election there are those who will win and those who will lose but the Kenyans have […]
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31 total views, 9 views today BY SAMSON MBII,12TH AUG 2017-Burnley shocked nine-man Chelsea by beating the champions 3-2 in a thrilling opening Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge. Captain Gary Cahill was shown a straight red card early on by Craig Pawson for a high tackle on Steven Defour, before Sam Vokes put Burnley ahead (24) […]
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18 total views, 1 views today BY SAMSON MBII,12TH AUG 2017-Miguel Britos struck deep into stoppage time as Watford secured a late point following a 3-3 draw with Liverpool at Vicarage Road on Saturday. The Premier League returned in thrilling fashion on Friday night with Arsenal’s dramatic 4-3 win over Leicester and the goals continued to flow […]
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3 total views, no views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,12TH AUG 2017-The Kenya National commission on Human right has raised concerns on the use of excessive force mated on civilians in various parts of the country.KNCHR chair person Kgweria Mbogori says 24 people have been shot by police since election day on 8th August. Addressing the press […]
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7 total views, no views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,12TH AUG 2017-The National Super Alliance NASA claims 100 of its supporters have been shot dead by police in election related violence.Addressing the press on Saturday 12th Aug in Nairobi,NASA leaders Siaya senator James Orengo and Johnstone Muthama have blamed the acting interior Cabinet secretary Fred Matiang’i and […]
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4 total views, 1 views today BY CORRESPONDENT, MERU,12TH AUG 2017-Ten people died on Saturday 12th Aug at Ngonyi area in Meru after the vehicle they were traveling in was hit by a lorry.The 25 sitter matatu was on its way from Meru to Nairobi.Sources have told Upesinews.co.ke that the driver of the matatu was trying […]
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12 total views, 8 views today BY KORIR JUMA,CORRESPONDENT,NAIROBI,12TH AUG 2017-Acting Interior CS Fred Matiang’i says majority parts of the country remain calm except parts of Kisumu, Mathare and Kibera.Addressing the press at his Harambee house office in Nairobi Saturday 12th, the CS says violence has mainly been fanned by false social media posts. The CS also […]
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10 total views, 1 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,12TH AUG 2017-The catholic bishops have urged president elect Uhuru Kenyatta to move in with speed and embark on healing the nation which is greatly divided following the just concluded elections. In their statement read to the press on behalf of Kenya conference of catholic bishops KCCB vice chair […]
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4 total views, 1 views today BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,11TH AUG 2017-There was celebrations in various parts of the country Friday night after president Kenyatta was declared winner of presidential elections for a second time.Spot check by UPESINEWS.CO.KE in various parts of the country revealed that there was increased frenzy with Jubilee supporters who had been anxiously waiting […]
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4 total views, no views today BY KORI JUMA,NAIROBI,11TH AUG 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta has been declared the winner of presidential election in the announcement made at the Bomas of Kenya on Friday 11th August 2017.Kenyatta emerged victorious after getting 52% of all votes gunner ed and therefore meeting the 50 plus 1 votes as stipulated in […]
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20 total views, 7 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH AUG 2017-The national Super Alliance says it will not be part of the announcement on presidential results of 2017 elections.Addressing the press on Friday evening at the Bomas of Kenya, NASA principal Musalia Mudavadi and Siaya Senator James Orengo says despite presenting their concerns to IEBC the commission […]
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55 total views, 18 views today BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,11TH AUG 2017-The busy schedule on the shoulders of IEBC’s Ezra Chiloba at this critical moment as the country awaits the announcement oh who is the winner of presidential votes has provided a platform for Some women to express their desire to be close to Chiloba.The C.E.O has […]
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7 total views, 1 views today BY SAMSON MBII,11TH AUG 2017– West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the Hawthorns until 2019. The Baggies’ manager’s current deal was due to run until the end of the 2017-18 season, which kicks off on Friday. Pulis says he is ‘delighted’ […]
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5 total views, no views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,11TH AUG 2017-The independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has urged kenyans to remain calm as it makes final arrangement to announce presidential votes. Addressing the press at The Bomas of Kenya Friday afternoon,Chebukati says the commission is yet to receive 17 forms 34Bs across 17 constituencies.The chairman also […]
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6 total views, 2 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH AUG 2017– The National Super Alliance NASA has insisted that the independent Electoral and Boundaries commission IEBC must declare Raila Odinga a winner of presidential elections. Addressing the press in Nairobi Friday NASA members of parliament led by Suba South MP elect John Mbadi who is also Orange […]
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6 total views, 2 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,11TH AUG 2017-The independent Electoral and boundaries commission IEBC may announce the winner of presidential elections Friday 11th August.This is according to the commission’s chair Wafula Chebukati. Addressing the press at the Bomas Of Kenya Thursday Night ,Chebukati noted that a total of 40,501 forms 34A out of 40,883 […]
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10 total views, 1 views today BY SAMSON MBII,10TH AUG 2017-Borussia Dortmund have rejected Barcelona’s bid for forward Ousmane Dembele.The Germany side have confirmed they have turned down an offer from Barcelona. The 20 year old, who was not given permission to miss Thursday’s training, has been a target for Barca since Neymar joined Paris Saint Germain […]
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9 total views, 2 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2017-The National Super Alliance now wants Raila Odinga declared winner of presidential elections.Addressing the press in Nairobi Thursday 10th thorough NASA principal Musalia Mudavadi says the data in their pessession indicate that Odinga is leading with 8,041,726 against president Kenyatta who has managed to gunner 7milioni votes.Mudavadi […]
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13 total views, 2 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2017-The European election Observer mission has urged all parties aggrieved with the outcome of the elections to use established legal ways in seeking redress. Addressing the press in Nairobi Thursday 10th the mission led by chief observer Marietje Schaake the mission has urged all concerned parties and […]
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6 total views, no views today BY JOHN WERU/CORRESPONDENT,10TH AUG 2017-Religious leaders from the North rift region have commended Kenyans for maintaining peace so far as the county a waits announcement of presidential results. Addressing the press in Eldoret led by Eldoret catholic diocese bishop Cornelius Korir the leaders who included the representative of the imams […]
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11 total views, 1 views today BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,10TH AUG 2017-The east African community observer mission has commended the independent electoral commission IEBC for conducting a peaceful and credible poll. Addressing the press in Nairobi on Thursday Morning the mission says it followed the voting in 20 counties across the country without any hitch. They expressed there […]
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18 total views, 4 views today BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2017-The independent electoral and boundaries commission IEBC has categorically stated that their electoral management systems were never tampered with. In one of its updates given by C.E.O Ezra Chiloba on Wednesday evening at the Bomas of Kenya the IEBC said the reports of hacking of its servers […]
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17 total views, 2 views today BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,9TH AUG 2017-Two people were on Wednesday 9th afternoon shot dead during ant election rigging protest . This is after groups of the youth held demonstration in various areas in Nairobi .Earlier Police had to clear Juju Road after a group of youths closed it during the demonstrating .Similar […]
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14 total views, 1 views today BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,9TH AUG 2017-Machakos governor on a wiper ticket Wavinya Ndeti now says she will not accept the results of the gubernatorial race in the county. Addressing the press on Wednesday 9th August afternoon,Wavinya claimed that the incumbent governor Alfred Mutua stole her votes.Mutua was defending his seat on his […]
