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MPs challenge need for new forensic science board
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma questioned why the Government Chemist could not instead be given an independent structure with a defined mandate and accountability framework.
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Corridors of Justice
EACC secures Sh426.8m forfeiture order against ex-Kilifi land registrar
The forfeited assets include Sh233.58 million held in bank and M-Pesa accounts, properties valued at Sh177.11 million, motor vehicles worth Sh11.9 million, and Sh4.26 million in cash recovered during a search o...
Sports
Sabastian Sawe earns place in Adidas Hall of Fame
The Kenyan marathoner received the honour alongside Ethiopian distance runner Yomif Kejelcha, with Sawe describing the recognition as an unexpected moment that left him humbled by the achievement.
Today In History
Remembering Wangari Maathai 15 years after her death
Maathai was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving the award in 2004 for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
Health and Wellness
Duale: Kenya targets 10m children as school feeding programme expands
Duale spoke while representing President William Ruto at a high-level summit on child survival and nutrition convened by King Letsie III of Lesotho on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly o...
Business
Central Bank of Kenya offers Sh50bn Treasury bonds for budget support
According to the CBK prospectus, the funds raised through the reopening will be used for budgetary support, making the auction part of the government's domestic borrowing programme
Crime
Two arrested in Nairobi over alleged theft of KenGen laptop and iPad
The two suspects remain in police custody as detectives pursue further leads, including efforts to recover the remaining stolen property
Global Affairs
Iran: Strait of Hormuz could reopen within 7 days if US accepts conditions
Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that an average of 20.7 million barrels of crude oil, condensate, and petroleum products passed through the strait each day in 2024. That represent...
Exclusives
Gachoka: KANU will field me for Nairobi governor regardless of Gakuya
The KANU spokesperson said the contest could also become a test of competing efforts to consolidate support among different communities in the capital, particularly the Mount Kenya vote
Business
Manufacturers urge local EV assembly as Kenya plans duty-free imports
More than $400 million, about Sh51.6 billion, has already gone into Kenya’s electric mobility sector, covering vehicle assembly, battery technology, charging facilities and other related businesses, according t...
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Economist Braganza: Africa must keep pushing UN reforms for greater influence
Speaking to Radio Generation on Friday, Braganza described the annual United Nations General Assembly as an important platform through which African governments can advance their interests, negotiate with other...
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Researcher links Kenya’s Global South status to colonial legacy, economic ties
The researcher argued that Kenya’s position within the Global South should be assessed by examining the structures that influence its ability to determine its own economic and social priorities