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Ruto unveils State support plan for artisans, promises free skills certification

Speaking on Thursday at State House during a meeting with Nairobi County artisans, the Head of State said the government would help skilled workers without formal qualifications obtain certification and improve their access to employment opportunities through initiatives such as the Affordable Housing Programme

Harambee Starlets: Ready to Roar in Morocco?

Kenya’s Harambee Starlets are preparing in Miramas, France, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team opens their campaign against hosts Morocco in Rabat, with a squad mix of experienced players and young talent as they target a semi-final finish.

Kiir vows to slash South Sudan's five VPs, 650-member Parliament after polls

The president recalled expressing doubts about having several vice presidents even before South Sudan became independent, saying he questioned former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir over how such an arrangement would work.

Analyst: Gachagua unlikely to win presidency but could decide 2027 outcome

Mokua says the probability of Gachagua becoming President is almost zero

Counties Leading in Child Abduction/Missing Cases

According to the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, 43,844 children were reported missing during the five-year period

Kuppet seeks fresh CBA talks over teachers' pay gap

Kuppet Secretary-General Akello Misori said the union will immediately seek fresh negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) so that teachers' salaries are aligned with those of other public servants.

Linda Mwananchi fund tops Sh2.2 million in just 36 hours

The movement said the funds will be used to support logistics, mobilisation and operational activities, while maintaining that every contribution will be publicly accounted for as it expands its nationwide activities ahead of the 2027 General Election

Parliament to clear 2027 budget bills by March under new treasury plan

The new timetable breaks away from the schedule followed in normal financial years. For the current 2026-27 budget, Mbadi presented the Sh4.82 trillion Budget Highlights in Parliament on June 11, with the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill considered before the financial year started on July 1.

City Hall blackout deepens as budget standoff hits Nairobi services

The outage, which has now entered its third week, has disrupted the county's day-to-day operations, affecting revenue collection, payment of business permits, supplier payments, parking services and customer care

New Bill seeks to end police approval for protests

The Facilitation of Assembly, Picketing and Demonstration Bill, 2026 seeks to replace the current approach that has often seen demonstrations stopped because of disagreements over police notification.

LSK's Wycliffe Oyoo urges judges facing investigations to step aside

Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday,Oyoo criticised judicial officers who secured conservatory orders blocking investigations by agencies such as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), arguing that the practice undermined public confidence in the administration of justice.

New US-Saudi nuclear pact clears way for reactors and uranium enrichment

The agreement, announced on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Energy, was signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. Known as a 123 Agreement, it provides the legal framework for U.S. nuclear technology and expertise to be transferred to Saudi Arabia for peaceful civilian use.

CS Mutua orders crackdown on buildings that lock out persons with disabilities

Speaking before the Senate on Wednesday, Mutua said his ministry is ready to begin a nationwide inspection exercise targeting buildings that do not have the facilities required to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Police arrest two suspected phone snatchers in Kasarani operation

According to the NPS, the operation was informed by intelligence reports and information provided by members of the public, enabling officers to intercept the suspects before conducting a search

Court hears police delayed taking Albert Ojwang to hospital by 24 minutes

IPOA's forensic expert told the court the police vehicle reached Mbagathi Hospital at 1:35 a.m., only 10 minutes after leaving Central Police Station, where Ojwang had allegedly been assaulted.

Gor Mahia begin CECAFA campaign against APR

Speaking on Wednesday evening from Kigali, Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) President Shema Ngoga Fabrice welcomed the return of the tournament to Rwanda, saying they are excited to host the competition again.

Mystery white foam on Nigeria highway triggers urgent environmental probe

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Nesrea) has advised members of the public not to touch the unidentified substance or go near the affected area as investigations continue. The foam was spotted along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, a key road linking northern Nigeria to the country's federal capital.

Liberia seizes cocaine worth $370 million in biggest drug bust

Police chief Gregory Coleman said the drugs, whose estimated street value exceeds $370 million (£220 million), were confirmed to be cocaine after laboratory analysis.

Nation awaits Sharon Otieno murder judgment today

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, former Migori County communications director Michael Oyamo and former county clerk Caspal Obiero are facing charges over the deaths of Sharon and her unborn baby. They have all denied the charges.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger submit joint bid to host 2032 Afcon

In announcing the bid, the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) said the proposal would be built around "solidarity, regional integration and sustainable development of African football".

Gachagua ready to shelve 2027 bid to unseat President Ruto

Gachagua said he is driven by the desire to see better leadership and governance, adding that he is ready to make any personal sacrifice if it helps achieve that objective.

Doctors issue nationwide strike warning over delayed salary adjustments

The union said the salary adjustments are provided for under the 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Return-to-Work Formula signed on May 8, 2024, and its addendum dated December 19, 2024.

Court adjourns Albert Ojwang murder trial to December 14

Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay and transferred to Nairobi's Central Police Station, where he was later found dead in a police cell. His death triggered nationwide calls for police accountability.

Wolves striker Arokodare, forces first team training session to be cancelled

The 25-year-old Nigerian striker is said to have demanded a move to Fiorentina after Wolves reportedly rejected the Italian club's bid in favour of an offer from Turkish side Trabzonspor.

AK, AIU and Government of Kenya launch app to manage athletes

National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) Vice President Barnaba Korir, who also serves as AK Director of Youth Development, said the platform comes with responsibilities and urged athletes and stakeholders to remain compliant.

Motorsport Kenya Federation waives National Championship entry fee

MKF President Altaf Ganatra confirmed the move, saying the decision was aimed at encouraging strong participation as the federation begins its new term and officially launches its administration.

KCB Foundation, CFAO Kenya partner to train youth in e-mobility skills

The agreement will support the training of 200 young people through technical and vocational programmes at the Toyota Kenya Academy starting January 2027.

FIDA-Kenya calls for calm ahead of judgment on Sharon Otieno’s murder

Sharon Otieno was abducted on September 3, 2018. Her body, together with that of her unborn child, was discovered a day later in a thicket near Kodera Forest in Homa Bay County.

KMTC opens September 2026 intake applications

For applicants already in employment or those seeking to upgrade their professional qualifications, KMTC said applications for in-service and upgrading programmes are being handled separately through the institution's admissions portal

The 2030 FIFA World Cup is headed to Spain, Portugal and Morocco!