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Matatus to operate normally on June 25 protest anniversary

MoA chairman Albert Karakacha called on drivers, crew and owners to stay disciplined and continue offering transport without disruption.

Experts link growing school unrest to mental health strain

The Ministry of Health estimates that one in four Kenyans will face a mental health condition in their lifetime.

Kenya to mark World Drug Day with focus shifts to emerging narcotics threats

The event will focus on emerging drug threats, innovative treatment and recovery models, and strengthened prevention strategies as authorities seek to address evolving patterns of substance abuse across the country

US releases experimental Ebola treatment to support urgent trials in Congo

The World Health Organization confirmed that shipments of the experimental treatment, alongside other candidate therapies, are already being sent as preparations for trials advance in Congo and nearby countries. Health teams are working to enrol patients at selected treatment centres under coordinated study plans.

Kenya seals Sh154.2bn JKIA upgrade deal as major airport expansion begins

The agreement was signed on behalf of the government by Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika and China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) General Manager Yu Xiaodong

Over 520,000 national IDs remain uncollected as Government steps up collection drive

Figures from the Department of Immigration and Citizen Services show that 520,000 IDs are currently awaiting collection, up from 460,000 recorded in March.

Court hands three-year jail term to mastermind of Sh151 million fake tantalum scam

The case exposed what investigators described as a coordinated international network that moved fake mineral consignments through Kenyan ports.

France manager Deschamps to miss Norway clash

The manager has left the Les Bleus camp, in agreement with the French Football Federation, to take compassionate leave and is expected to fly home to France to make funeral arrangements following the devastating news.

State pushes back on court bid to freeze Sh375bn JKIA upgrade

The case names the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, the Kenya Airports Authority (Kenya Airports Authority), the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary and the Attorney-General as respondents.

Shisha peddlers faces Sh1 million penalty under proposed ban

Health CS Aden Duale, in the Regulatory Impact Statement accompanying the draft, says tougher measures are necessary because shisha continues to pose a serious danger to public health. He argues that despite previous restrictions, the product remains accessible and harmful to both users and those around them.

DPP approves murder charges against Utumishi Girls students over fatal fire

After examining the evidence gathered during the investigation, the DPP gave approval for the students connected to the incident to be charged with 16 counts of murder.

Energy officials summoned over disputed Sh17.02bn transmission line payouts

The audit covers 13 financial years, from 2010/11 to 2022/23. It shows that the wayleave compensation programme was set at Sh17.02 billion, with Sh4.03 billion still outstanding.

Karua protests detention in Uganda, calls for respect of East African free movement rights

Karua said she was travelling to Uganda in her capacity as lead counsel in the treason case involving Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and co-accused Obeid Lutale, and to attend proceedings linked to a bail hearing for her co-counsel, former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.

MPs raise alarm over ethnic imbalance in TVET staff recruitment

The findings pointed to repeated breaches of the rule requiring that no more than one-third of staff in any public institution should come from the same ethnic community.

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Muhoozi claims responsibility for Martha Karua deportation from Uganda

Kanjama, who was on the same mission, was allowed into Uganda, a contrast that later raised concerns within legal circles about why one member of a legal team was admitted while another was blocked.

Catholic Bishops raise alarm over loss of life, school unrest and rising political violence

In a State of the Nation statement issued on Tuesday, the bishops said Kenya was facing a series of social, political and moral challenges that require collective action from government, institutions and citizens.

KANU calls for calm after deadly clashes in Ang’ata Barikoi

Ang’ata Barikoi, for years, has been a hotspot of recurring land-related violence linked to long-standing disputes over large tracts of land in Trans Mara, Narok County

CS Mvurya hands over Talanta training grounds project as AFCON 2027 preparations intensify

The training grounds are expected to support team preparations during AFCON 2027, which Kenya will co-host, while also strengthening the country’s wider sports infrastructure network.

DPP calls for unified Horn of Africa response to trafficking and migrant smuggling

The DPP reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice while victims receive adequate protection and support

World Cup pundit faces backlash over racist remarks directed at Black player

Bogdanović was working as a commentator for Serbia’s state broadcaster RTS during the Belgium vs Iran match when he made the remarks while discussing Ngoy’s sending-off. He questioned the focus and stamina of Black players in general, rather than focusing on Ngoy as an individual.

Curaçao staff back players’ intimate relationships as part of World Cup strategy

Speaking from the team’s training base at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida, Hurman said head coach Dick Advocaat has allowed players to share rooms with their partners to help the squad stay calm during their stay in Florida.

No tax changes on M-Pesa and basic services, Ruto confirms

The President further dismissed claims that the law introduces new taxes on land ownership and second-hand clothes, saying those reports were inaccurate.

Ruto issues stern warning to hospitals over illegal outpatient charges

President Ruto warned that some hospitals were still unlawfully charging patients despite government funding arrangements already covering the services.

IGAD forecast points to above-normal rains in several Kenyan counties

According to the forecast, central and western parts of Kenya are likely to receive rainfall levels higher than usual, with moderate amounts ranging between 50 and 200 millimetres expected in multiple counties.

Ruto signs Finance Bill 2026 into law after parliamentary approval

The law is tied to the Sh4.8 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which the government aims to finance through the measures outlined in the Bill.

Motorists to pay Sh8 per kilometre on Rironi–Mau Summit Highway

For a full trip along the corridor, drivers are expected to pay between Sh1,300 and Sh1,400, depending on final operational adjustments that will be set before the highway becomes fully active.

EACC bans branding of public projects with names and images of political leaders

EACC noted the practice amounts to abuse of office and misuse of public resources. It directed agencies to ensure public projects only reflect government institutions, warning of administrative or legal sanctions for violations

Widows in Kenya still face eviction, poverty and stigma, NGEC warns

NGEC also called for stronger measures to guarantee widows' access to justice, social protection, education, decent work and participation in decision-making processes

Gachagua urges Kenyans to stay indoors on June 25, warns of alleged unrest plans

Gachagua further claimed that individuals from outside certain regions could be deployed to spark disturbances, urging residents to remain alert and protect their communities.