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"SILENCING THE TRUTH? KENYA DETAINS BLOOD PARLIAMENT FILM MAKERS" Nairobi, Kenya – May 3, 2025 — Kenyan police have arrested four filmmakers behind the explosive BBC documentary Blood Parliament, sparking national and international uproar over press freedom and accountability …
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CS Mutua Clears Air on Overseas Job Recruitments as Victim of Scam Gets Second Chance. Labor Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua says, qualified job seekers have been leaving the country since last year and a group is set to leave tomorrow, Saturday, for Qatar. This …
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"BROKEN PROMISES, EMPTY POCKETS " LABOUR DAY ENDS WITHOUT PAY RISE FOR KENYAN WORKERS Kenyan workers marked Labour Day 2025 with disappointment and growing frustration as the government failed to deliver on its promise of a 6% wage increase, first announced during last year’s …
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MP CHARLES WERE SHOT DEAD Kasipul Law Maker, Charles Ong'ondo Were has been shot dead. The Mp was shot at about 7.30pm on Wednesday,30 just a few meters from the City Mortuary roundabout in Nairobi. …
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KASIPUL MP GUNNED DOWN ALONG NGONG ROAD Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were has been shot dead by two gunmen on a motorbike along Ngong Road near City Mortuary in Nairobi. The MP was fatally wounded …
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Profile of 36-old newly installed Co-operative University chancellor. Dr. Bernard William Chitunga, at 36, has etched his name in Kenya’s academic history by becoming the youngest individual ever appointed Chancellor of a public university. On April 30, 2025, …
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President William Ruto Appoints Prof. Makau Mutua as Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs In a recent development, President William Ruto has appointed Professor Makau Mutua as the Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs in the Executive Office of the President. This announcement was made …
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KASMUEL McOURE CONFRONTS PRESIDENT RUTO OVER THE BLOOD OF HIS PEERS ODM's Youth leader Kasmuel McOure has broken his silence in an emotional letter to President Ruto , asking for justice on the victims of the 2024 anti- finance bill protest. …
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REPRIEVE ON TAX PAYERS ; FINANCE BILL 2025 Tax payers can now breathe a sigh of relief after the CSs give green light to the long - awaited Finance Bill 2025. This approval follows a cabinet meeting chaired …
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27 Betting Sites Ordered to Shut Down in Kenya Over Licensing Breaches The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has issued a stern directive suspending the operations of 27 betting companies across Kenya. The affected platforms have been flagged for breaching regulatory …
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Gambling Advertisment Ban Enforced In a statement on Tuesday, April 29, BCLB said that during the suspension period, all licensed gambling operators and promoters shall submit all gambling advertisements to KFCB for examination. At …
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Casualties Reported as Bandits Strike in Isiolo At least one person has been confirmed dead and another seriously injured after suspected Samburu bandits launched a violent attack on Borana herders at Madho Simpire, Chariward, in Merti Sub-county, …
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"We Are on the Brink": Hospitals Decry Delayed NHIF Payments Despite Ruto, Duale Promises Nearly two months after President William Ruto and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale publicly pledged to resolve outstanding debts, hospitals across Kenya are still waiting for billions of shillings owed …
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"BBC UNMASKS KENYAN OFFICERS BEHIND DEADLY PARLIAMENT SHOOTINGS" A BBC investigation has identified members of Kenya's security forces responsible for the fatal shooting of unarmed protesters during demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024 last June. The findings have …
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KIBUYE MARKET SHUT DOWN OVER CHOLERA FEARS Kisumu County Government has ordered the immediate closure of the busy Kibuye Market following fears of a cholera outbreak. The move comes after an assessment by the Department of Public …
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AUTOPSY REVEALS MUNUVE'S DEATH Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor has confirmed that Kariobangi North MCA, Joel Muneve died due to a blood clot in the lungs. Speaking at Lee Funeral Home on 25, …
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KENYA'S BIG TALK, NO POWER: VIETNAM ENERGY CHIEF TELLS IT AS IT IS Vietnam Gas President Doanh Chau has launched a scathing critique of Kenya’s development approach, accusing the country’s leadership of lacking the execution culture necessary for real economic transformation. Chau, who …
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"ALLEGATIONS OF SECRET BURIALS EMERGE AFTER RONGO CHURCH RAID" Dozens of families are desperately searching for their missing relatives following a police raid on a controversial church in Rongo, Migori County, that led to the rescue of 57 people …
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ABDUBA DIDA FREED AFTER 3-YEAR JAIL TERM IN THE US. Two-time presidential candidate Mohammed Abduba Dida, two-time Kenyan presidential candidate for year 2012 and 2017 was exonerated after serving a 3-year jail term in the USA. Dida was initially prosecuted …
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HEALING TURNS TRAGIC: TWO DEAD, 57 RESCUED FROM RONGO CHURCH Police have rescued 57 sick individuals who were seeking healing at the controversial Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah Church in Rongo. The operation, led by Rongo Sub-county Deputy County Commissioner George …
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KARIOBANGI NORTH MCA, JOEL MUNUVE DIES Kariobangi North and the Nairobi County Assembly are in a somber mood following the tragic death of Kariobangi North MCA, Joel Munuve on Tuesday , 22, April morning, after experiencing …
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IEBC RACE GROWS STIFF Recent reports has revealed that Charles Nyachae and Anne Amadi , have been shortlisted as the most preferable candidates to inherit the late Wafula Chebukati , as the Independent Electoral …
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DEVOLUTION DUEL: CHERARGEI HITS BACK AS NYONG'O ACCUSES RUTO OF SABOTAGE Nairobi, April 22 — A war of words has erupted between Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei and Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o over the state of devolution under President William Ruto’s …
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"BULL NAMED GOVERNOR REIGNS SUPREME AS BARASA EYES TOURISM BOOM" KAKAMEGA – The Solyo Grounds in Shinyalu roared with excitement as Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa presided over the second edition of the Governor’s Bullfighting Extravaganza, a spectacle that drew fans …
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EASTER FESTIVIES END IN DEATH AT OYUGI'S NIGHT SPOT HOMA BAY COUNTY – A tragic incident marred Easter celebrations in Oyugis Town after two people were electrocuted to death and one other sustained serious injuries during a disco night …
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GOONS ATTACK MARY BIKETI'S CHARITY EVENT, SEVERAL INJURED Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya’s partner, Mary Biketi, was on Friday afternoon attacked during a charity event organized by her foundation at the Kitale Museum. The incident, which left several …
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SUPER METRO RESUMES AFTER LIFTED SUSPENSION Super Metro Sacco has finally resumed its operations from a three day suspension by NTSA. This follows the Transport Licensing Appeals Board vacating an earlier suspension order that had provisionally …
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PRESIDENT RUTO REFERS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BILL 2025 FOR PARLIAMENT RECONSIDERATION President William Ruto on Thursday,17, April , 2025, morning referred the Conflict of Interest Bill 2025 back to Parliament in an effort to seek it's reconsideration from the house. The …
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BUTERE GIRLS' BOLD PLAY SHINES AS RUTO HOSTS DRAMA FESTIVAL WINNERS President William Ruto on Wednesday hosted winners of the 2025 Kenya National Drama and Film Festival at State House, Nakuru, during a colourful State Concert that celebrated outstanding performances from …
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SUDAN PEACE URGENT, SAYS KENYA AS CIVILLIAN CRISIS DEEPENS London, UK – Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the international community to exert equal pressure on Sudan’s warring factions to compel them into peace negotiations. Speaking …
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NPS Reassures Public of National Security Amid Gachagua’s Concerns The National Police Service (NPS) has addressed concerns raised in a letter allegedly authored by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the lack of police security. In a press statement …
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KENYA'S BITTER PILLS, LOANS Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro has warned that the country is currently in a debt crisis and inclined towards joining Africa's debt defaulters club. During an annual budget review at the …
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EACC Hosts Consultative Forum with Editors to Enhance Media Partnership in Anti-Corruption Efforts The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) hosted a consultative forum, bringing together media professionals, government officials, and stakeholders in Nairobi, Kenya. The event aimed at strengthening media partnerships in the …
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GACHAGUA CLAIMS ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS, DEMANDS POLICE PROTECTION Nairobi, April 15, 2025 — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has written to the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, alleging multiple assassination attempts and demanding immediate action to guarantee …
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"WE'LL SEND RUTO HOME IN ROUND ONE" - WAMALWA UNVEILS 2027 POWER BLOC Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has revealed plans to form a formidable political coalition aimed at unseating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Speaking …
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Government Issues Fresh Warning Over Withheld KCPE and KCSE Certificates The government has issued a fresh warning to school heads over the continued withholding of KCPE and KCSE certificates from students due to unpaid fees. Speaking on Monday, April 14, …
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PRESIDENT RUTO BREAKS HIS SILENCE ON ' ECHOES OF WAR' President William Ruto has broken his silence over the Butere Girls controversial play, 'Echoes of War ', stating that his administration will not allow children to be used to drive …
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SIFUNA CONFRONTS RUTO OVER GOVERNANCE MISSTEPS DURING RAILA ALLY'S FUNERAL Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Saturday launched a direct attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of mismanaging the country and creating avoidable challenges within his administration. Sifuna was speaking …
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BUTERE GIRLS RETAIN BASKETBALL TITLE AS "ECHOES OF WAR STIRS NATIONAL CONTROVERSY Butere Girls High School have successfully defended their National Term One basketball title, defeating Kaya Tiwi 76-53 in a thrilling final held at the Shimo la Tewa grounds in Mombasa. …
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Security Threats Cast Doubt Over Lamu Port’s Future More than a decade since its groundbreaking, the Lamu Port project, once seen as a cornerstone of Kenya’s regional trade ambitions, is now at risk of stagnation, as persistent militant …
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DR. MWANGANGI APPOINTED AS NEW SHA CEO Former Health CAS, Mercy Mwangangi has been appointed CEO of the Social Health Authority (SHA). She was appointed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, on Friday, 11, April, 2025. “The …
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REPORTS REVEAL CAUSES OF GEN. OGOLLA PLANE CRASH. Military probation reports has revealed that engine malfunction , known as Engine Compressor Stall ( Surge), led to the chopper crash that killed CDF General Francis Ogolla and other officers. …
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2nd Mwai Kibaki Memorial Lecture Held in Nairobi The second edition of the Mwai Kibaki Memorial Lecture was held on today at Serena Hotel in Nairobi. The event, jointly organized by the Democratic Party of Kenya and the …
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BUTERE GIRLS PRINCIPAL STILL IN OFFICE, TSC DISPELS TRANSFER CLAIMS The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has denied claims that the principal of Butere Girls High School has been transferred, following public uproar over the school's drama performance titled Echoes of …
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RUTO'S LAWYER WITHDRAWS FROM IEBC COMISSIONER BID President William Ruto's long time lawyer Katwa Kigen has suddenly withdrawn from the ongoing interviews for the position of commissioner of the IEBC. Kigen was to appear before the IEBC …
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CS MURKOMEN CRITICIZES MALALA OVER HIS INVOLVEMENT IN 'ECHOES OF WAR' Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has blasted former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala , over his engagement in the Butere Girls drama play, entitled, Echoes of War. Speaking in Lamu …
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BUTERE GIRLS WALK OUT IN PROTEST AT NATIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL Butere Girls High School students staged a dramatic walkout today at the National Drama Festivals in Nakuru, refusing to perform their play Echoes of War after being denied a public …
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SHOCK AS CLEOPHAS MALALA ARRESTED IN NAIROBI Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been arrested for allegedly scripting the drama play "Echoes of War." In a video posted on his official social media account on Wednesday, April …
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GACHAGUA CLAIMS FAROUK KIBET IS THE REAL POWER BEHIND RUTO Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at President William Ruto’s recent remarks, denying that he frequently sparked unnecessary political fights within the Kenya Kwanza administration. In an exclusive …
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ISAAC MWAURA FAULTS TIK TOK Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has claimed that TikTok is being used to propel military takeovers in most African countries. On Monday, April 7, Mwaura claimed that Tik Tok influences psychologically …
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Education CS Ogamba Presides Over Launch of KPC’s Inuka Scholarship for Learners with Disabilities Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has officiated the launch of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation’s Inuka Scholarship Programme, an initiative designed to enhance educational opportunities for learners with …
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CS MBADI ADMITS ECONOMY OFF TRACK AS KENYANS GRAPPLE WITH RISING COSTS Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has acknowledged that Kenya’s economy is not on the right track, marking a rare moment of public candor from a senior government official amid growing …
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CHAOS AT A CHURCH SERVICE ATTENDED BY GACHAGUA Tension erupted at a PCEA Church in Kasarani, Nairobi, as it became chaotic during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The calm ambience was interrupted by a …
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Relief for Burtere Girls as Court Lifts Ban on Gen Z-Themed Play Butere Girls High School students have been granted a lifeline to showcase their Gen Z-themed play Echoes of War at the National Drama Festivals, following a High Court ruling in …
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RUTO DEFENDS IG KANJA'S PRESENCE AT MT. KENYA RALLY President William Ruto has defended Police Inspector General, Douglas Kanja after he was sharply criticized for attending the Presidential rally in Nyeri on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Law Society …
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Muturi Spills the Beans on Ruto's Alleged Corruption In a revealing interview aired this morning on NTV’s Fixing The Nation, former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi made explosive claims about President William Ruto’s conduct in office. “I think Ruto …
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IG NPS, Kanja Urged to Step Aside The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over the attendance of Inspector General of the National Police Service (IG-NPS), Mr. Douglas Kanja, at a political rally led by …
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KENYAN WOMAN ARRESTED IN INDIA WITH COCAINE WORTH 271M A 43-year-old Kenyan woman was apprehended and is being detained by authorities in India for attempting to smuggle cocaine worth USD 2.1 million (approximate measure of, Ksh.271.4 million) into the …
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SENATOR METHU MOCKS ICHUNG'WAH OVER THE NYANDARUA HECKLING In his official X account, Senator John Methu, who is a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ,stated that the residents of Nyandarua cannot withstand 'immature' politics, and …
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PRESIDENT RUTO HOSTS MATHIRA WOMEN FOR BREAKFAST AT SAGANA STATE LOUNGE President Ruto's third day of the 5-day Mt Kenya tour started at the Sagana State Lounge, Nyeri , where he hosted a section of women from the Mathira , Nyeri, …
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MERU WELCOMES PRESIDENT RUTO President Ruto's on Wednesday, pulled up a huge crowd during his second-day tour of Mt Kenya, visiting Igembe South and Maua, Meru County. The head of state was also in …
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MUTURI FIRING President William Ruto, in a televised interview on March 31, 2025, at Sagana State Lodge, stated that he relieved former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Hon. Justin Muturi, of his …
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GOVERNOR SAKAJA ABANDONS KPLC FOR SOLAR POWER AFTER SCUFFLES WITH KPLC Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has finally shifted to solar energy following a prolonged dispute with Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). This decision comes after months of power supply issues …
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LOSSES AS FIRE DESTROYS STALLS AT GIKOMBA Stalls , properties and businesses were destroyed in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, when a devastating fire razed through a section of Gikomba Market. Media reports state that …
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Elderly Man Killed in Kakamega Over Suspected Land Dispute A village in Kakamega is mourning the brutal murder of a 73-year-old man in Ikolo village, Malava constituency, following a suspected land dispute. His wife, Marystella Ayeshe, 62, is fighting …
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KMPDU QUESTIONS ADEN DUALE’S LEADERSHIP, WARNS AGAINST POLITICIZING HEALTHCARE The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has cast doubt on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s ability to effectively lead the healthcare sector, cautioning him against politicizing critical …
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PRESIDENT RUTO DEFENDS HIS MT.KENYA TRACK RECORD AHEAD OF TOUR. The Head of State has defended his Mt. Kenya projects checklist. During an evening live event, 31 March 2025, at Sagana, President Ruto maintained that he was tasked by the …
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EPRA SHUTS DOWN NINE FUEL STATIONS IN NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWN The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has shut down nine fuel stations across Kenya in a sweeping crackdown on adulterated fuel and the illegal sale of export-bound petroleum. The …
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Orphanage Eid Celebration Divine Providence Children’s Home (Alberto's) in Kakamega County celebrated Eid in style after receiving a special visit from the Ujamaa Welfare Benevolent Group. The group, demonstrating their generosity and compassion, …
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SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS PERISH IN TRAGIC NAIVASHA ROAD CRASH A devastating road accident on the Naivasha-Longonot highway has claimed the lives of seven family members, sending shockwaves through the local community. The tragic crash occurred on Sunday night when …
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MPs TO RECEIVE EXTRA ALLOWANCES Members of Parliament are set to receive an additional Ksh 366,011 monthly allowance from April 1st meaning more burdens to the tax payer. The allowance termed as ‘fixed monthly mileage’ …
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OVER 300 STUDENTS LEFT STRANDED AS CONTRACTOR SHUTS KIAMWASI TTI OVER UNPAID BILLS Over 300 students at Kiamwasi Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Kitutu Chache have been left stranded after the institution was shut down by a contractor due to unpaid bills. The …
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AG DORCAS ODOUR APPOINTS A FIVE- MEMBER PANEL TO OVERSEE SELECTION OF THE WAQF COMMISSION Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has commissioned a panel of five members to oversee the selection of the Waqf Commission. In a gazetted notice dated March 28, 2025, she appointed Jawahir …
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Middle-Aged Man Swept Away by Flooded River in Katine, Matungulu Residents of Katine, Matungulu Constituency, Machakos County, are mourning the tragic loss of middle aged man who was swept away by the strong raging waters of River Katine last night. …
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SUPKEM Confirms Release Process for Kenyan Jailed in Saudi Arabia Has Started The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has confirmed that the process for the release of Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia, has officially begun. Munyakho has …
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MP NDINDI NYORO URGES SCHOOLS TO MAINTAIN MATHEMATICS AS A COMPULSORY Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has advised schools to focus more on the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) axis to prepare students for the future. KIharu MP Ndindi Nyoro interacting …
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MWAURA DEFENDS GOVERNMENT AMID CLAIMS OF 'INCOMPETENCY' Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has justified the government , following recent remarks that tended to challenge the competence levels of President Ruto and his CSs. Mwaura mentioned on the Haiti …
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Murkomen declares Monday a public holiday Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Monday, March 31, 2025, a public holiday in celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of …
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Slaughterhouse allegations at Mumias School The article discusses allegations that St. Mary’s Mumias Girls High School was operating an illegal slaughterhouse with uninspected meat. However, sources confirm that the school followed proper health procedures, obtained …
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CS MURKOMEN'S INCOMPETENCE COST LIVES; SENATOR CHERARGEI Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has criticized Interior Security Minister Kipchumba Murkomen, terming his incompetence as the reason behind rising insecurity in the country. In his statement on Wednesday, March 26, …
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POLICE FORCED TO VACATE POST DUE TO 2 MILLION RENT DEBT Riandira Police Post in Mwea-West, Kirinyaga County, has been closed due to unsettled rent arrears.This was as a result of a Ksh. 2 million debt. Rashid Ali ,Mwea-West Subcounty Police …
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AUCTIONEERS ON KURIA'S NECK Senior advisor in President William Ruto’s Council of Economic Advisors and former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service , Moses Kuria, is under financial jeopardy as two of his lavish apartment …
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Tragedy Strikes as Cargo Plane Crash Claims Five Lives Near Mogadishu A devastating cargo plane crash southwest of Mogadishu has resulted in the deaths of all five crew members on board, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has confirmed. The aircraft, …
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KCSE Certificates to Be Collected from Government Offices, Not Schools The government has announced a policy shift requiring Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates to be collected from sub-county education offices instead of schools. This move aims to curb …
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PS Korir Sing’oei Assures Nduta is Coping as Kenya Engages Vietnam Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Korir Sing’oei has assured that Margaret Nduta, the Kenyan detained in Vietnam, is coping despite her distress and is being treated humanely by Vietnamese authorities. …
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KBC Journalist Fredrick Parsayo Found Dead at His Home in Kinoo Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) journalist Fredrick Parsayo has been found dead at his home in Kinoo, Kikuyu Constituency. The cause of his death remains unclear, and police have launched investigations …
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Cabinet Shuffle: Kipsang Takes on Immigration Portfolio The Kenyan education sector has been thrown into a state of unexpected transition with the sudden reassignment of the Principal Secretary (PS) of Education to the Department of Immigration. This …
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Kenya Scraps Sh300 ID Application Fee Kenyans will no longer have to pay Ksh.300 to apply for a national identity card after the government officially abolished the fee. This follows a directive from President William Ruto …
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Five Shortlisted For The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Position The Public Service Commission (PSC) has shortlisted five candidates for the position of Vice Chancellor at the University of Nairobi (UoN). This follows a competitive application process that began with …
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Government Assures Strong Commitment to HIV Response The government has reassured people living with HIV that its commitment to HIV response remains strong despite the prevailing foreign aid freeze by the US government. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah …
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Super Metro Tragedy Police in Ruiru, Kiambu County, have arrested a Super Metro matatu driver following the death of a passenger who was allegedly thrown off the moving vehicle for not paying Ksh. …
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Candidates Shortlisted For IEBC Chairperson The selection panel for the recruitment of nominees for the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) releases the names of shortlisted candidates alongside the scheduled interview dates. …
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EACC Discovers Hidden Cash During The Raid At Thika Chief Magistrate's Home The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an official investigation into allegations of bribery against Thika Law Courts Chief Magistrate Stellah Atambo. This comes after EACC confirmed receiving several …
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CUE Flags 15 unauthorized universities and colleges in Kenya. The Commission for University Education (CUE) has raised concerns over 15 institutions operating illegally in Kenya, offering degree and postgraduate diploma programs without proper authorization. Among the institutions listed in …
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Dishi Na County Welcomes A Boost President William Ruto has promised to buy a chapati-making machine to boost the Dishi na County school feeding programme. Speaking during his tour in Mathare and Ruaraka constituencies on Tuesday, …
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DIG Suspends Security Meetings In Elgeyo Marakwet The Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat has suspended all local security peace meetings conducted by village elders in Elgeyo Marakwet, to allow police officers to …
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Duale Imposes New Charcoal Regulations Kenyans who rely on charcoal for cooking may soon be forced to spend more on fuel after the government introduced new regulations for charcoal producers. In the latest proposal, Environment …
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Charlene Ruto Lands New Role As Patron Of ACSAP-K The first daughter, Charlene Ruto, in a statement dated March 3, 2025 noted that she had accepted a request to become Patron of the Association of County Students Association Presidents …
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The Fraudulent Behind Instant PhDs in Kenya The rise of fake PhDs is severely damaging Kenya’s higher education system by devaluing legitimate academic achievements. Genuine scholars, who spend years conducting research, now share academic spaces with individuals …
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TUK Students Stage Demonstrations Police on Tuesday lobbed teargas to disperse Technical University of Kenya (TUK) students protesting the closure of the institution at the Ministry of Education. The students had staged demonstrations at …
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Kwale's Last Mile Connectivity Project President William Ruto has officially launched the Sh1.4 billion Last Mile Phase IV Connectivity Project in Kwale, aimed at connecting 12,700 households to the national electricity grid. Speaking during a …
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IEBC Projects Sh61.7bn For 2027 Elections The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)has projected that it needs a Sh61.7 billion budget for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a parliamentary presentation on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Executive …
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IED Blast Kills KDF Soldier in Elwak A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier was killed on Monday 24, in an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Elwak, Mandera County. Four other soldiers sustained serious …
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Leopard, Cubs Spotted in Karatina University Karatina University issued a safety alert after a leopard and her cubs were spotted roaming in the school premises Students and staff have been urged to exercise caution and avoid …
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43B Crisis in Schools Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said learning in schools could be paralysed due to Ksh43 billion deficit for Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE), Junior Secondary School (JSS) and invigilation of …
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Government Probes Principal's Fees A high school principal has come under scrutiny following allegations of mismanaging school funds by directing parents to deposit school fees through a mobile money shop linked to a private …
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Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika Sentenced To 6 Months Jail Term The High Court has sentenced Nakuru Governor, and Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services CEO Susan Kihika to a six-month civil jail term or pay a Ksh2 million fine. The governor …
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Government Explores Alternatives After USAID Freeze The government has announced plans to allocate Sh24.9 billion to fund programs affected by the United States freeze on foreign aid. Speaking during a national health summit on Monday, attended …
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Kenya Bids Farewell to Mbotela Veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela was laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery following his passing on Friday, February 7, at the age of 85. Mbotela, renowned for hosting Je Huu …
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Mbadi Halts Six Agencies In a significant move towards government restructuring, CS Mbadi has halted operations at six regional development agencies, implementing a freeze on hiring, promotions, and new projects. This decision is part …
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NEMA Issues Noise Warning The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a warning to churches, entertainment clubs, and businesses regarding noise pollution as part of a crackdown on non-compliance with environmental laws. This …
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Four Nabbed in Wajir Bust Four suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Wajir County on Friday, with police recovering a 10-kilogram consignment of marijuana in the vehicle they were travelling in. Driver Jibril Ali Noor, …
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Al-shabaab Strikes in Garissa On February 13, 2025, in Garissa County, Kenya, suspected al-Shabaab militants attacked a petrol station. They killed a security guard, refueled their vehicle without paying, and then fled the scene. …
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ID Vetting to Continue On February 5, President William Ruto signed the Presidential Proclamation on Registration and Issuance of IDs to Border Counties, abolishing the mandatory vetting process for Kenya's North Eastern region residents …
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Kenyan Delegation In Ethiopia Is Self-sponsored; Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said the Kenyan delegation in Ethiopia for the African Union Commission elections is self-sponsored. Addressing the media in Addis Ababa, Mudavadi downplayed reports that …
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ODM Amplifies Wheat Farmers' Call The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has urged the government to take immediate steps to safeguard wheat farmers in Narok and North Rift counties, warning that the sector faces collapse due …
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Owino Backs Scrapping Somali Vetting Former police spokesperson Charles Owino has backed President William Ruto’s recent decision to eliminate additional vetting requirements for Somali residents applying for national identification cards in North Eastern Kenya, saying …
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Senator’s Estranged Lover Reports Police Harassment Over Alleged Theft of Ksh.20M Police in Ruai, Nairobi County are investigating an incident in which rogue officers raided the home of Trizar Theo Wariong, the estranged lover of Turkana Senator James Lomenen. According to …
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Amason Kingi Mourns Father Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the death of his father, Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa, on Sunday and shared memories of the good times they had in December 2024. “Since I attained …
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Kenya's Debt Woes Unpacked In the recently published draft for the 2025 Medium Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDMS), the Treasury highlighted structural weaknesses, fiscal constraints, and external economic factors that are complicating efforts to …
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KNH CEO Shifts Narrative The Kenyatta National Hospital has allayed fears of insecurity at their facility following the shocking murder of an admitted patient. Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni, 39, was found on a hospital bed …
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KDF Soldier Stabbed Dead Police are on a manhunt for two suspects who reportedly stabbed to death a Kenya Defence Forces soldier in a confrontation outside a hospital in Likoni, Mombasa County on Thursday. …
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Sakaja Plans Public Cleanup Firm Governor Johnson Sakaja said his administration will establish the Green Nairobi company to institutionalize city cleaning as a way of dealing with the garbage menace in the county. Without giving …
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200 Security Guards Off To Qatar Kenya has sent 200 security guards to work in Qatar, as a part of the government's labour export programme initiated last year. Speaking after seeing them off, Labour and Social …
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UDA Meets Museveni’s NRM United Democratic Alliance (UDA) officials have met Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni’s led party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), in what was termed as an effort to strengthen political ties. The …
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4.3 Million Kenyans Yet To Update Their SHA Profiles;MoH The Ministry of Health has reported that 4.3 million Kenyans whose records were transitioned from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) are yet to …
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Kenya Remains Committed To MSS Mission Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has disapproved claims that the US funding freeze for the Kenya-led Haiti Multi-national Security Support mission (MSS) will jeopardise the ongoing operations. Mwaura said there is …
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MTRH Medics Announce Strike Doctors at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital(MTRH) have confirmed that they will go on strike from midnight , after talks to avert the boycott turned out unsuccessful. According to …
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CS Barasa's Message Of Hope Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has assured Kenyans that technical issues bedeviling the Social Health Authority (SHA) will be resolved soon. Speaking earlier today , she maintained that Taifa Care …
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Elephant Kills A Man in Machakos A 46-year-old man has been tragically killed by an elephant in Masinga, Machakos County. The authorities said that the incident happened in Kwakyumbo village, located in Kyondoni, Kivaa Location. The …
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Torongo Girls Shut Indefinitely Torongo Girls School in Eldama Ravine Subcounty was closed indefinitely after students boycotted classes over the transfer of their principal. The girls, protesting against recent administrative changes, marched for over …
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Abduction Victims Want Justice Abduction victims and their families have called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene and address the alarming vice. Speaking to the press on Sunday, the affected Kenyans said …
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State To Build At Least 1,600 Science Labs; Kindiki Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed government’s plan to build at least 1,600 science laboratories, in an effort to ensure that every school in the country has one. Speaking at …
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Western Nations Urge Goma Evacuation The DR Congo army and M23 fighters clashed outside Goma on Friday as the UK, US and France urged citizens to leave the main city in the country's volatile east, …
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Isiolo Grazing Fields Burn A Section of elders, residents and human rights activists in Isiolo County have made an appeal to both the county and national governments to expedite efforts to put out a …
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Narok Road Riots Victim The nine police officers who were injured during the clash between authorities and residents in Duka Moja, along the Narok–Kisii highway on Friday, have been treated and discharged from various …
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Prison Officer 'Cop Shakur' Detained for 21 Days Pending Investigations Jackson Kuria, widely known as 'Cop Shakur,' a former Kamiti Prison warder and vocal critic of the Kenya Kwanza government, will remain in detention for 21 days as investigations into …
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Social Media Platforms To Establish A Physical Presence; PS Omollo Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo, has issued a directive to all social media organisations in the country to establish a physical presence. This, …
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Lusaka Pleads With Striking Nurses Bungoma county governor Kenneth Lusaka has pleaded with striking nurses in the county to welcome dialogue to prevent further disruptions of healthcare services. Speaking in Tongaren during a ceremony for …
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National Health Insurance Fund Transition to Social Health Authority Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has criticized President William Ruto over the dysfunctional National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)-to-Social Health Authority (SHA) transition whose glitches have left patients unable to access …
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Bishop Charged With Incest in Homa Bay County Police in Rangwe sub-county, Homa Bay County have arrested the Bishop of a local church at Ndiru village in Kokoko sub-location for allegedly having sexual intercourse with his biological daughter. …
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We Have No Stockout Of ARVs; Dr. Erjesa The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports that the country is facing a shortage of antiretroviral drugs. This comes some hours after a section of the media reported that the …
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ODM Governors Vs Controller Of Budget ODM governors have condemned a decision by the Controller of Budget to bar counties from awarding bursaries to deserving learners, saying that the move risks collapsing the education sector. In …
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President William Ruto Eulogizes Family Lawyer Judy Thongori President William Ruto joins family and friends in eulogizing family Lawyer, Judy Thongori, who passed away while undergoing treatment in India. Senior Counsel and founder of Judy Thongori & Company …
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EPRA Releases New Fuel Prices The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's latest review has noted a rise in price of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene. In an announcement earlier today, EPRA has said that the …
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LSK Warns of Potential Constitutional Breach The Law Society of Kenya President, Faith Odhiambo, has warned that the country risks breaching the Constitution on account of a non-properly constituted electoral body. In a statement earlier today, …