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Wajir County launches climate disaster response
The program, implemented in collaboration with Development Concern Initiative and Christian Aid, targets more than 1,000 households within Wajir West Sub-County.
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Sh345 million state-of-the-art fish market completed in Homa Bay
This state-of-the-art market will provide a clean, organized, and dignified environment for over 2,000 fishmongers from the county and surrounding areas to handle and trade fish.
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MultiChoice Africa faces setback in Sh681 million tax dispute
The tax appeals tribunal, chaired by Christine Muga, concluded that KRA was justified in disallowing MultiChoice's input tax claims despite compliance with filing through its Kenyan representative, MultiChoice Kenya Ltd.
Health and Wellness
CS Duale faces Senate over health law compliance gaps
Duale defended the Ministry’s actions, saying legal advice from the Attorney General had cleared the amendments, and the process relied on feedback already reviewed by the National Assembly.
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Over 10,500 land disputes to be fast-tracked to unlock stalled State projects
These cases include issues such as land fraud, double allocations, illegal acquisition of public land, evictions, compulsory acquisition, historical injustices, and the right to a clean environment.
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BCLB bans celebrities, influencers from promoting gambling in Kenya
This comes as the government lifts the 30-day suspension on gambling advertisements across all media platforms.
Global Affairs
Wildfire emergency expands in western Canada, thousands evacuate
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared a state of emergency, warning that the situation is unlike anything residents and firefighters have faced before.
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Fatal crash causes heavy traffic snarl-up on Nairobi–Mombasa Highway
The accident at Jet Inn area involved three trailers that collided on a railway bridge, completely blocking the road.
Health and Wellness
Over 650,000 Kenyan children using tobacco, Ministry of Health sounds alarm
Muthoni highlighted how tobacco companies use brightly colored packaging and targeted advertising on social media to make tobacco and nicotine products appear attractive and harmless to children.
Sports
Security concerns linger a few days to Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay
The usually charged encounter will take place at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.
Global Affairs
South Korean navy patrol plane crashes, four dead
The navy confirmed the remains of the crew members have been recovered and no civilians were injured in the incident.
Sports
Arsenal in talks to sign Slovenia striker Sesko, hope to extend Gabriel contract
Reports in Germany have stated that Sesko, 21, is on the verge of making a move following interest from Europe's top clubs.
Sports
Al Ahly win third straight Egyptian league title, rivals Pyramids protest in court
Pyramids have lodged a complaint against Ahly, over what they term as irregularities in their results.
Health and Wellness
Nationwide nurses strike to start July 7 unless demands met
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, union secretary general, Seth Panyako said the strike would paralyse nursing services countrywide unless long-standing demands are met within 26 working days.
Entertainment
Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of repeated sexual assault by former assistant
Mia described several occasions when Combs sexually assaulted her, beginning early in her employment.
Sports
Harambee Stars striker Olunga leaves Qatari club Al Duhail
Olunga and Al Duhail announced in separate statements on Thursday evening that they would be parting ways at the end of this just-ended season.
Health and Wellness
MPs propose sugar tax on sweetened drinks to fund health programmes
Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur presented the proposal during a public hearing on the Finance Bill, 2025, at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.
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Fresh budget standoff as Senate pushes Sh465 billion for counties
The wide gap has triggered a new mediation process between the two Houses, reopening long-standing tensions over how much funding devolved units should receive.
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IEBC Chair and Commissioners vetting set for Saturday
A notice from National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge, published in local newspapers on Friday, confirmed that the hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Mini Chamber on the first floor of County Hall, Parliament Buildings.
Global Affairs
Security collapses in Gaza amid desperate search for food
The Hamas-run interior ministry reported that seven police officers trying to stop looting at a busy market were killed in an Israeli air strike.
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Three nabbed by KWS in elephant ivory bust, six tusks recovered
The suspects were intercepted at the Siakago-Kiritiri Junction while in possession of 48 kilograms of elephant tusks, which had been hidden in two gunny bags.
Education and Career
MPs demand answers over delayed allowances for 99,000 acting teachers
The National Assembly’s Education Committee raised the concern during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Teachers Service Commission (Amendment Bill), 2024.
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Nicholas Ogolla appointed as new secretary-general of transport workers union
Ogolla steps in to replace Dan Mihadi, who has been suspended from his duties with immediate effect.
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Senate slams State agencies over unresolved Thange River oil crisis
A Senate Energy Committee, led by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, said the Kenya Pipeline Company, NEMA and the county government must come together to solve what has become a long-running humanitarian crisis.
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Ruto announces annual bonuses for sugarcane farmers in Kisumu
He also called on sugarcane companies in Kisumu County to pay their workers and farmers promptly to help revive the sugar industry.
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Natembeya: Court ban won't hinder service delivery in Trans Nzoia
Speaking on Thursday, Natembeya expressed confidence that the ruling would prompt innovative approaches to governance.
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Court clears IEBC nominee vetting but halts swearing-In
Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued a conservatory order barring the seven individuals, among them Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon, from taking the oath of office or assuming their roles until a constitutional petition filed by voters Kelvin Omondi and Boniface Mwangi is fully heard and determined.
Health and Wellness
Donor exit threatens gains in fight against neglected diseases
County health leaders said they are facing serious financial gaps in tackling diseases such as intestinal worms, bilharzia, jiggers, sleeping sickness and trachoma.
Health and Wellness
Duale unveils low-cost breast cancer treatment initiative in Kenya
This follows a new partnership between the Ministry of Health and Roche East Africa, officially launched by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Health and Wellness
Doctor dismissed following death of 11-year-old boy at Igegania hospital
The boy’s family alleges that negligence played a role in his death. According to them, he was taken to the facility on Tuesday, May 27, with symptoms of suspected pneumonia.