Here's a list of people who hit the headlines in the biggest way this year:
Jan 8: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan stun the British monarchy by quitting as frontline members — reportedly without first consulting Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
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Jan 18: Prof Stephen Kiama, whose appointment as vice-chancellor (VC) was revoked on by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, insists that he is still the boss, as does Prof Isaac Mbeche, following his appointment in an acting capacity by the CS.
University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Gitahi Kiama during the interview at his office in Nairobi on October 1, 2020.
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Jan 23: Former Attorney-General Charles Mugane Njonjo turns 100 with a visit to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda
Former Attorney General Charles Njonjo.
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Jan 26: NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies when a helicopter he was in crashed and burst into flames, killing all nine people on board including his teenage daughter. The accident plunged legions of fans across the world into mourning.
The late Kobe Bryant.
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Feb 20: Sergeant John Kipyegon Kenei, a police officer critical to the investigation of the fake tender deal involving former Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa and an American company, is found dead in his house with a gunshot wound to the head.
An undated picture of late Sergeant Kipyegon Kenei, who was attached to DP William Ruto's office.
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Feb 25: The graft-scarred Nairobi County government become the first devolved unit to cede some of its functions to the national government, putting devolution to the test. It will be headed by Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) Director-General Mohamed Badi.
An image shared by State House on February 25, 2020 of Sonko signing the deal to hand over some functions of Nairobi County to the national government.
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LAte veteran photographer and writer Mohinder Dhillon.
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April 1: Ivy Brenda Cherotich, Kenya's first confirmed coronavirus patient, is presented to Kenyans by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe after recovering from the virus.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe when he met Brenda Cherotich and Brain Orinda at Afya House.
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April 15: Prof Ken Walibora, 56, a lecturer at Riara University, went missing on Friday April 10. His brother, Arthur Wafula, finds his body at Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary.
Late Kiswahili author and scholar Ken Walibora.
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May 17: Rwandan fugitive Felicien Kabuga is arrested in Paris, France.
An old wanted poster of Felicien Kabuga.
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General view of the apartment building where Rwanda genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga was arrested on May 16, 2020, in Asnières-sur-Seine, northwestern suburbs of Paris.
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June 21: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga leaves the country for the United Arab Emirates for minor back surgery .
June 25: Sirisia MP John Waluke, and his co-accused, Grace Wakhungu, are ordered to pay a combined fine of Sh2.1 billion for defrauding the National Cereals and Produce Board of Sh297 million, or to serve 39 years in jail. This is the stiffest penalty ever meted out for corruption in Kenya’s history.
Sirisia MP John Waluke (right) and businesswoman Grace Wakhungu when they appeared in an anti-corruption court in Nairobi for sentencing on June 25, 2020.
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June 26: Kirinyaga Governor Ann Mumbi Waiguru survives impeachment after the Senate committee says the grounds for her removal were not substantiated.
July 12: Lady Maureen, a well known Benga artiste, dies after months of suffering . She died in Uriri, Migori County, where she was recuperating after she was discharged from hospital, her family said.
Lady Maureen
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July 18: Actor Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula, becomes a grim illustration of the danger that is home-based care of Covid-19 patients. He died at 58 .
Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula.
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August 17: Senators Cleophas Malala (Kakamega), Christopher Lang’at (Bomet) and Steve Lelegwe (Samburu) are dramatically arrested to ensure they don’t attend the Senate’s special sitting to ensure a proposal by Nominated Senator Petronila Were sails through.
November 2: Paul Gicheru Kenya, a lawyer accused of corruptly influencing witnesses who were to give evidence against Dr William Ruto, surrenders himself to the ICC.
November 7: After a cliff-hanger vote count that gripped the world’s attention for days, Joe Biden is declared America’s president-elect in what is a clear rejection of President Donald Trump’s divisive reign that arguably made him the most controversial leader in US history.
US President Joe Biden (left) and Donald Trump.
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December 7: Dr Stephen Mogusu , a 28-year-old doctor who continued to serve patients under the most horrible conditions, dies. He had been working long hours without a salary for several months – dreaming, like thousands of fellow frontline workers across the country, of better days.
Dr Stephen Mogusu, who has died of Covid-19 complications.
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December 11: Machakos Senator Boniface Mutinda Kabaka dies after a week-long admission at the Nairobi Hospital.
Former Machakos Senator the late Boniface Kabaka.
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December 11: Bishop David Kalua , a former State House chief gardener who served under President Daniel arap Moi, dies.
Former State House gardener David Kalua who died at the age of 83. Bishop Kalua, a former prison officer was President Daniel Moi's florist for more than 10 years.
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December 11: David Kenani Maraga, the advocate from Nakuru who rose to the helm of the Judiciary goes on terminal leave pending his retirement as the Chief Justice after a 42-year legal career.
Independent candidate Feisal Bader (in yellow shirt) receives his election certificate after being declared MP-elect of Msambweni on December 16, 2020.
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December 17: Senate votes to remove Mr Mike Sonko from office, ending his 40-month chaotic reign as Nairobi County Governor.
