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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Kenya

Crime & Law

On September 16, 2026, the DPP secured a five-year sentence for a Taveta man convicted of dealing in elephant tusks. The High Court adjourned the mitigation hearing involving former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to ensure an interpreter is available for Sharon Otieno’s parents. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the 15th Development Partnership Forum in Nairobi, while President William Ruto is set to preside over the KDF Cadets' pass-out parade in Nakuru.

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