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A complex web of suspected money laundering involving a Belgian crypto investor
The front pages of The Star, People Daily newspapers. Photo: Screengrabs from The Star, People Daily. Source: UGC
1. The Star The Star reported a new development in the multi-million Kenyan shilling case involving Merc De Mesel, a Belgian cryptocurrency dealer who became the talk of the town after channelling hundreds of millions to different Kenyan women believed to be in a romantic affair with him.
2. People Daily ODM leader Raila Odinga is banking on eight perceived political heavyweights for his presidential campaigns. read more on tuko.co.ke
2. the-star.co.ke
Putin calls on Ukraine to surrender
In a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Putin said he was ready for dialogue to end the fighting but that any attempt to draw out talks would fail, according to the Kremlin.
An elderly woman is helped while crossing a destroyed bridge as she tries to leave the city of Irpin, in the Kyiv region, Ukraine March 5, 2022. Jedrzej Nowicki/Agencja Wyborcza.pl via REUTERS
Image: REUTERS
The civilian death toll from hostilities across Ukraine since Moscow launched its invasion on Feb. 24 stood at 364, including more than 20 children, the United Nations said on Sunday, adding that hundreds more were injured. read more on the star
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Ex-Director in Ruto’s Office Leaks UDA Strategy
Anthony Kibagendi, the former Director of Youth Affairs in the Office of Deputy President William Ruto, has revealed the strategy and tactic being employed by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in order to sweep county, senatorial and Gubernatorial seats in the 2022 General Election.
Deputy President William Ruto in USA. Photo: William Ruto. Source: Twitter Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/445468-ruto-handshake-uhuru-raila-a-stab-back/
Speaking to the media on Monday, March 7, Kibagendi noted that the party was conducting many opinion polls to ensure only the strong candidates head to the nominations phase. read more on kenyans.co.ke
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Ruto in London, received by high commissioner Esipisu
Deputy President William Ruto has arrived in London for the second leg of his foreign tour after a week in the United States.
DP William Ruto arrived in London this morning and was received by the Kenyan Ambassador to the UK Manoah Esipisu. [Courtesy]
In his three-day visit, Ruto is expected to meet senior government officials, visit the National Counter Terrorism Centre and speak at the Commonwealth Secretariat and Royal Institute of International Affairs – popularly known as Chatham House.
Accompanying him are his wife Rachel Ruto, Amani National Congress party boss Musalia Mudavadi and a host of Kenya Kwanza governors and MPs. read more on the standard
5. nation.africa/kenya
KCPE kicks off as insecurity stalks candidates in Baringo and Isiolo
Kwale Deputy County Commisioner Lucy Ndemo presides over opening of a container carrying KCPE examination papers at the Kwale County Commisioner’s office in Matuga Sub County.
What you need to know:
- Parents and political leaders call for enhanced security for candidates in volatile areas.
- Results of the examination could be out in three weeks going by past trends. read more on nation.africa