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Thika court halts 2,180-unit housing plan on sacred Mau Mau site
The case reaffirms tensions between development goals and heritage preservation in Kenya’s affordable housing programme and constitutional requirements.
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Ledama defends President Ruto amid Narok Airport delay criticism
He insists construction progress is ongoing, with the runway partly complete, amid growing scrutiny over missed timelines and public expectations surrounding the high-profile infrastructure project in Narok County.
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NACADA seizes Sh1m worth of bhang in Kitui raid
The early Thursday operation was carried out by officers from NACADA’s Nairobi headquarters, who mounted a coordinated raid on the suspect’s residence and linked commercial premises.
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Expert urges Kenyans to prioritise savings amid rising debt concerns
In a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, he emphasised the need for financial literacy, disciplined saving, and responsible borrowing, describing debt as a good servant, but a terrible master when misused.
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Probe launched after fire razes 30 staff houses at Lang’ata Women’s Prison
Emergency teams contained the blaze, while security has been reinforced. KPS says findings will determine the cause and guide future safety measures in prison facilities across the country.
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CMA report: Kenya issuers hit 79% governance score in 2024/25
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority reports issuers’ governance score rose to 79% in 2024/25, driven by stronger boards, tighter compliance and sector-wide gains, especially in energy and petroleum.
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Police seize 1,858 rolls of cannabis in Kwale anti-drug raid
Police in Kwale County seized 1,858 rolls of cannabis in an intelligence-led raid in Msambweni, arresting one suspect as part of a wider crackdown on drug networks threatening local communities.
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CAK to host online forum on government procurement access on April 7, 2026
The Communications Authority of Kenya will host a virtual forum on April 7, 2026, to train youth, women and PWD-owned enterprises nationwide on accessing government tenders through electronic procurement systems.
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
The US has lifted sanctions on Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez, enabling Caracas to pursue control of key overseas assets and expand oil and investment ties after Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
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Onyonka slams governors as Senate accountability standoff escalates
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka condemned governors’ defiance of Senate audit summons after a chaotic Parliament standoff, warning that the ongoing boycott of CPAC sessions undermines accountability for county funds.
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Wheelchair Basketball: Kenya ends Angola tour on a high
Speaking from the Pavilhão Multiuso de Kilamba on Wednesday after the game, head coach Sarah Libese congratulated her players but lamented earlier missed opportunities. Kenya had lost to Morocco on Tuesday, Algeria and South Africa on Monday, and host nation Angola on Sunday, but had opened the tournament strongly with an 89-2 win over Liberia on Saturday.
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Mudavadi: 16 Kenyans missing in Russia, 252 recruited to war
He said that 47 Kenyans have been rescued with the assistance of the Kenyan embassy in Moscow, while two remain as prisoners of war in Ukraine.
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Mang’eni highlights MSME reforms boost growth, reduce failures, support businesses
She highlighted that the Nyota programme’s unique “hand holding” approach and efforts to create a supportive ecosystem, noting that most businesses struggle due to harsh conditions and limited market access.
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Thunder's BAL chances deemed by Angola's Petro
The Bradley Ibs guided side started their campaign on the wrong foot on Sunday, losing their opener against series debutants Dar City, but later redeemed themselves with a comfortable win over homeboys Johannesburg Giants en route to Wednesday's clash against Angola's giants.
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CoG warns of legal action after alleged assault on Samburu Governor Lelelit
In a statement released on Thursday, the Council termed the attack “shocking and unacceptable,” saying it demeans the dignity of the Governor’s office and strikes at “the very heart of constitutionalism and the rule of law.”
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Near-to above-average rains to raise flood, crop, and infrastructure risks - Weatherman
Authorities are warning of renewed flooding risks, potential crop losses, and infrastructure disruptions following March’s severe storms, which recorded extreme rainfall including 160mm in 24 hours in Nairobi.
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Analyst Mokua warns inequality still shapes Kenya’s resource allocation
Speaking on Thursday in a Radio Generation interview, he argues that despite reforms under the 2010 Constitution, marginalised regions still lag behind, highlighting gaps in infrastructure, budgeting priorities, and political will.
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UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
Conille's second term as prime minister, for six months in 2024, coincided with the first deployments of Kenyan troops as part of a U.N.-backed force mandated to help Haitian police restore security amid violent conflict with armed gangs.
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Tax fears, red tape slow growth of Kenya’s MSME sector - PS Mang’eni
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mang’eni said the sector, despite being the backbone of the economy and a key driver of job creation, is struggling to transition enterprises into medium and large-scale businesses.
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Mombasa County, IEBC launch civic engagement drive to boost voter registration
Presiding over the launch, Erastus Ethekon highlighted a worrying gap in voter registration across Kenya.
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Kindiki vows to focus on development, dismisses political critics
Speaking during an inspection of ongoing development projects in Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, Kindiki said critics who previously held high government positions have no right to lecture him.
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PS Mang'eni: MSME reforms drive Kenya’s Bottom-Up economic agenda
She highlights initiatives like the Hustler Fund and Nyota project, alongside efforts to simplify business registration and promote formalisation, aimed at boosting job creation and supporting small businesses as part of the government’s bottom-up economic agenda.
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Kenyans to file taxes on WhatsApp in new KRA initiative
In a statement shared on its official X platform, the tax agency said taxpayers no longer need to go through lengthy logins or download new apps to complete their returns. “No new apps. No extra steps. Just open WhatsApp and get it done,” the authority said.
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Ruto explains Nairobi projects improving roads, lighting, water and markets
The government reports ongoing work in roads, water supply, street lighting, and river regeneration, with thousands of traders set to benefit from a modernised Gikomba Market as part of wider efforts to improve the capital.
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Two Kenyans currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine – Mudavadi
Speaking on a matter of national concern regarding the recruitment of Kenyans into Russia’s Special Military Operations, Mudavadi disclosed that about 252 Kenyans may have been enlisted in the Russian military initiative, though the exact figure is yet to be verified.
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DCI hunts senior immigration officer in human trafficking case
The agency say the suspect allegedly facilitated the movement of victims to Myanmar and maintained links with a trafficking network. A warrant of arrest has been issued as efforts to locate and apprehend him intensify.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company
The company, which manufactures rockets, space exploration technology and Starlink satellites, is currently privately held. But on Wednesday it made a confidential filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering, which would allow shares to be traded in the stock market.
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State to use AI in police recruitment - CS Murkomen
Speaking at the finals of the AI hackathon hosted by the National Intelligence Research Unit on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen signaled the end of the manual era.
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What government has done to stop illegal recruitment of Kenyans into the Russian military
Speaking in the National Assembly, Mudavadi outlined the multi-sectoral approach aimed at dismantling fraudulent recruitment networks and protecting Kenyan citizens from exploitation.
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Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
Six others were rescued, with one of them taken to hospital requiring urgent care, after migrants got into difficulty boarding a boat near Calais on Wednesday morning.