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Counties spent Sh15 billion on legal fees as public services declined

Nairobi County leads in legal fees, with Sh6.2 billion owed to just four advocates. This figure represents 29 per cent of the county executive’s total pending bills of Sh21.4 billion.

Former MCA aspirant killed in prison escape drama in Embu

Oswando, who vied for the Kirimari Ward seat on an ODM ticket in the 2022 General Election, was killed in the Gatondo area of Embu West Sub-county as he and another suspect tried to flee custody.

US Senate move threatens Kenya’s Non-NATO ally status

According to the amendment by Senator James Risch, the review will examine Kenya’s diplomatic and military ties with China, Russia, and Iran, alongside any agreements or engagements with armed groups like al-Shabaab and the Rapid Support Forces.

Garissa County unveils landmark county assembly complex

Governor Jama described the new facility as a lasting symbol of Garissa’s democratic growth

US House panel subpoenas Clintons in Epstein probe

The Clintons were among multiple former government officials summoned by investigators in a major escalation of the controversy surrounding the investigation into the disgraced financier

Former Garissa University principal charged over abuse of office

Prof. Mulaa pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on a bond of Sh500,000

Over 450,000 videos taken down by TikTok in Kenya in three-month crackdown

TikTok said 43,000 accounts in Kenya were banned during the same three-month period for breaching its community standards

INFOGRAPHIC: Kenya's corruption awareness channels

Facebook was the most preferred social media platform for accessing anti-corruption information

NTSA could handle rail, air and marine probes under proposed Bill

Limuru MP John Kiragu argues that the current model, where each mode of transport is overseen by a separate agency, is inefficient

Police, Chiefs, and KRA officials top EACC list of most corrupt professions

The most corruption-prone services under the national government were found to be tendering, teacher placements by the Teachers Service Commission, land matters, and employment in government bodies.

Ruto nominates Duncan Oburu as KNCHR chair

The nomination was formally announced in the National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon by Speaker Moses Wetang'ula

Footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

The 32-year-old Ghanaian appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, charged with five counts of rape against two women

Scattered rains, chilly mornings and strong winds to hit parts of Kenya

In contrast, daytime heat will continue to dominate North-eastern and North-western Kenya, where temperatures are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius.

Auditor General flags Sh2.1 billion in Illegal eCitizen charges

The report also uncovered the illegal diversion of funds from the 222222 Paybill, which is designated for all payments made to government services.

Quickmart apologises over viral incident, suspends staff at Buruburu branch

The supermarket also revealed that a full investigation was underway in collaboration with the relevant authorities.

INFOGRAPHIC: Nature of forms of unethical practices and corruption

According to the National Ethics and Corruption Survey 2024, corruption is now ranked as the second biggest problem in the country after unemployment

Audit uncovers Sh40.6 million food loss at KNTC amid oversight failures

The damaged food items, mostly rice and cooking oil, were not included in the Sh2.97 billion inventory value reported by the Corporation.

Report: Delayed testing in 19 counties undermines health security

The study, carried out through the Diagnostics for Universal Health Coverage Tracker, evaluated the capacity of counties to access diagnostic tools vital for health planning and outbreak response.

US Attorney General orders grand jury hearings on Trump-Russia probe

Prosecutors will submit evidence to a grand jury, a group of members of the public who will decide whether formal charges will be filed

Parental consent demands blamed for teen pregnancies, HIV surge

The report criticises Section 3.4 of the National Reproductive Health Policy 2022–2032, which limits access to reproductive health care and information for girls and young women under 21 years old.

ChatGPT will now remind you to take breaks, following mental health concerns

The new feature is part of OpenAI's ongoing attempts to get users to cultivate a healthier relationship with the frequently compliant and overly-encouraging AI assistant

DCI still examining phones in Koimburi abduction case, court told

The case arises from an incident on May 25, 2025, when MP Koimburi was reported missing shortly after attending a church service.

KRA surpasses betting excise duty target, collects Sh13.2bn in 2024/25

The excise duty income rose from Sh10.598 billion in the previous year, reflecting continued growth in the digital betting space.

EACC flags interior, health ministries as top corruption hotspots

The Ministry of Health ranked second in reported incidents, with 19.7% of interactions involving unethical practices, while the National Treasury followed at 5.8%, a distant third.

Bribery tops list of corruption in public offices, EACC survey shows

The report shows that the government institutions where the largest bribes were paid on average include the Kenya Wildlife Service (Sh200,000), National Social Security Fund (Sh47,129), and the National Treasury’s Pensions Department (Sh40,000).

CBK begins first-ever household remittance survey to shape future policy

The survey, which will run between July and September 2025, is being conducted in collaboration with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Financial Sector Deepening Kenya.

Scientists team up to rescue Cuba’s endangered rainbow snails

The Polymita tree snails, native only to Eastern Cuba, are under serious threat from collectors who prize their colourful, patterned shells.

Manufacturing sector rebounds as road projects resume

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the construction sector expanded by 3 percent between January and March this year

Egypt arrests TikTok creators in renewed morality crackdown

The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were due to the creators’ use of “obscene language”, and for allegedly violating public morals and misusing social media platforms.