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KUCCPS faces query over use of public funds for Private University placements

TikTok launches new tools to let users control their 'For You' feed

The updates include three main tools—Manage Topics, Smart Keyword Filtering, and an educational guide—all aimed at helping users discover content that fits their interests and avoid what they don’t want to see.

Adan Abdi: Life’s delightful laughs and a unique approach to stand-up comedy

Adan’s style of comedy entails social commentary, political satire and inside perspective of how it is to essentially navigate life as a Somali living in Kenya.

Tanzania denies torture claims by Mwangi and Atuhaire

DR Congo bans media coverage of ex-president Kabila

Putin vows to respond to Ukraine drone attack, Trump warns

After a phone call with Putin that lasted more than an hour, Trump shared that the Russian leader "did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields."

SOS Children’s villages launches Sh882m emergency appeal for Somalia crisis

The appeal, which will run until April 2026, aims to address growing needs in nutrition, health, clean water, education, child protection, and food security, especially among women and children who are most affected.

Okoa Uchumi warns 2025 budget will hurt poor and widen inequality

The group criticised the government’s focus on increasing tax revenue without addressing wastage, duplication, and misplaced spending priorities.

Treasury drops PAYE relief plan as revenue falls short

Mbadi said the government had explored ways to reduce PAYE through simulations, but the failure by KRA to meet its revenue targets made the proposal unsustainable.

Gov't launches KEMIS to replace NEMIS for education reform

This transition aims to enhance data management and improve efficiency within the education sector.

David Kemei sworn in as East African Community Competition Authority commissioner

His appointment, which spans four years, was formalized during a ceremony held on Tuesday at the East African Community (EAC) Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

MP Makali Mulu urges budget scrutiny, warns on taxation

He cautioned that imposing taxes without clear accountability and efficient use of public funds could harm Kenyans and stall economic growth.

Government launches ID registration drive targeting high school students

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that the initiative aims to help students access employment opportunities, university admissions, and financial support like the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) promptly.

Australian suspect says deadly meal had ‘foraged’ mushrooms

Erin Patterson stands accused of killing her estranged husband’s parents and aunt in 2023 by contaminating their beef Wellington with toxic death cap mushrooms.

Vietnam abolishes two-child limit amid declining birth rates

The communist-led nation has faced a sharp decline in birth rates over the past three years, with the total fertility rate falling to 1.91 children per woman last year below the replacement threshold, the Ministry of Health revealed.

England footballers using heated tents to prepare for 2026 World Cup

According to the BBC, Thomas Tuchel and his squad are in Girona in Spain for a training camp.

Wajir Deputy Governor: Livestock is Kenya’s economic backbone, not just tea and coffee

He stated that the livestock sector requires the same level of attention and substantial funding from the presidency as is given to the tea and coffee value chains.

French Open: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Swiatek proceed to semis

The second seed has searched in vain for his usual sublime form on Parisian clay this year, needing four sets in his last three matches to dismiss determined opponents, but he had no trouble on a balmy evening on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Catholic priest murder case shaken by mysterious deaths of suspects

Their bodies were discovered abandoned along the Mogotio-Kiptuno road, sparking alarm among local residents and church leaders.

MP Baya pulls back bill to remove Muguka from scheduled crops list

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that after meeting with MP Baya and following consultations with leaders from Embu County, the MP agreed to retract the proposed legislation.

Battle over budget autonomy pits Auditor General against Treasury

The Treasury, through Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, defended the current itemised budget structure, arguing it promotes transparency.

East Africa will be ready for CHAN, ministers say, as August 2 kick off draws closer

COSAFA Cup: Regional tournament to boost AFCON preparations

South Africa host Mozambique in the opening match of the tournament.

League title is gone: Gor coach accepts Premier League title unlikely

Monday's Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards held in Homa Bay provided K'ogalo with an opportunity to directly impact the KPL title race with two matches left to play but instead it ended up in a frustrating 1-1 draw.

Judge denies bail, orders mental assessment after UDA official threatens prosecutor in Kasipul MP case

Ebel Ochieng Kalo, a board member of the Lake Basin Development Authority, is in custody over the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Were and appeared before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Milimani Law Courts.

KISM flags 42 percent noncompliance in procurement sector

The revelations follow a detailed audit that exposed widespread breach of procurement laws, especially within county governments.

EACC flags graft in Gov't tenders and fake jobs

In its latest quarterly report for January to March, the EACC paints a disturbing picture of how public resources are being stolen or misused across different sectors.

Rugby: Kenya Simbas begin South Africa tour with draw + full schedule

The Simbas are on a four-week tour of South Africa as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Uganda.

Bajaber injured as Harambee Stars squad departs for Morocco to face Chad

Governor Sakaja defends land rates crackdown

Speaking at the CBK Police Housing launch in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, Sakaja defended the county’s aggressive revenue collection push, particularly targeting those with outstanding land rate payments.