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City hall sends final SMS alerts as auction list for land rates arrears released
The auction process is already in motion, and the alerts act as the last formal reminder to affected property owners.
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Global Affairs
Multiple injured in US plane crash
No fatalities were reported in the plane crash near Tullahoma Regional Airport, according to city spokesperson Lyle Russell, who also confirmed that no one on the ground was injured.
Global Affairs
Iran widens crackdown on dog-walking in public
This latest move follows a 2019 directive that prohibited walking dogs in Tehran and now affects at least 18 additional cities. Alongside the walking ban, transporting dogs in vehicles has also been prohibited.
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Malala claims police assaulted his driver in Kakamega
Malala revealed that police officers had been following his vehicle and stopped it.
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Kenya, China sign Sh65bn deal to boost local vaccine manufacturing
The deal was unveiled on Monday, June 9, 2025, during a high-level engagement between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a Chinese delegation headed by China's Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan.
Sports
Odemba quits as Harambee Starlets coach ahead of women's CECAFA
According to reports from various media outlets, Odemba has vacated her position and will formally return to coaching the recently crowned Football Kenya Federation FKF Women's Premier League champions, Kenya Police Bullets.
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ODPP condemns delays in Kianjakoma brothers' case, appeals for court action
At a hearing on Monday, the prosecution informed the court that this was the first time the case had been brought before the current judge this year, despite being in the legal system for more than three years.
Global Affairs
NHS doctors urge UK MPs to reject assisted dying bill
The bill, scheduled for a final parliamentary vote on June 20, would permit terminally ill patients in England and Wales with a prognosis of six months or less to choose to end their lives.
Global Affairs
Pope Leo denounces 'exclusion mentality' in Pentecost message
While the pontiff refrained from referencing any specific political events or naming global leaders, his message carried weight calling on the faithful to “open the borders of their hearts and minds.”
Sports
Former Mathare Youth goalkeeper accused of stealing, dies from mob justice
Wafula and an unidentified man who was later described as his friend by persons close to the incident, was lynched by members of the public for allegedly taking part in a phone snatching incident.
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MP Babu questions Ojwang’s death after 400km ordeal
Owino urged the National Police Service to take responsibility and called for a swift, impartial investigation into what he described as “a cruel and unjustifiable act.”
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JSC unveils 150 new job openings
JSC outlined the vacancies as part of a broader strategy to enhance court operations and improve access to justice nationwide.
Business
Kenyan startups secure Sh82.5 billion, leading Africa in funding
This amount represented 29% of the total startup funding raised across the continent, putting Kenya ahead of major players like Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa.
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DIG Lagat was complainant in arrest of late Albert Ojwang- IG Kanja
Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, IG Kanja said Lagat had complained about being defamed by the deceased.
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IPOA commends police interdictions after blogger Albert Ojwang’s death
Issack emphasized that this action is vital for conducting a fair and comprehensive investigation.
Business
Nigeria’s Access Bank completes acquisition of National Bank of Kenya
The deal, finalized following regulatory approval and due diligence, makes NBK a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access Bank, one of Africa’s largest financial services providers.
Global Affairs
Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid vessel with Greta Thunberg on board
The boat, carrying 12 people including climate activist Greta Thunberg is now en route to an Israeli port.
Sports
French Open: King Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in nearly six hour contest to win men's title
Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a Roland Garros final for the ages on Sunday.
Education and Career
87,000+ trainees certified in March-April 2025 CBET results
Ogamba highlighted that the results demonstrate the increasing acceptance and effectiveness of the CBET approach within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
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Amnesty Kenya calls for immediate investigation into Albert Ojwang’s death
Amnesty voiced serious worries about the events leading to Ojwang’s death, which happened only hours after police arrested him in Homa Bay County and transferred him to Nairobi for custody.
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Trump’s travel ban on 12 nations takes effect early Monday, June 9
The travel ban targets individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
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Mediheal shares protocols used in 476 kidney transplants
The hospital emphasized that every organ donation was made voluntarily, with no signs of coercion or commercial transactions, in line with Kenya’s Health Act and global best practices.
Sports
Never Stop: Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Spain to win Nations League final
Portugal twice went behind in regulation time but twice fought back to level the scores.
Sports
Ex-Harambee Stars striker in court for alleged assault of former girlfriend
Atieno, 39, faces eight charges relating to his ex-girlfriend, Buchanan, during an approximately 13-year period.
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Top cops at Central Police Station suspended over Albert Ojwang's death
Among those suspended are the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Central Police Station and the Duty Officer present on the night of Ojwang's death.
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Thousands flood Madrid streets in mass anti-government protest
Demonstrators filled Plaza de España, a prominent square in the heart of the capital, many of them waving Spain’s red and yellow national flags.
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Speaker Wetang’ula accuses opposition of fanning anger ahead of 2027 polls
Wetang’ula cautioned that the opposition’s strategy aims to provoke emotional voting, which he warned could result in poor leadership decisions.
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LSK demands answers over Albert Ojwang’s death
LSK President Faith Odhiambo demanded a swift and thorough investigation into Ojwang’s death, insisting that those responsible be held accountable.
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Governor Natembeya rejects state honors amid graft allegations
Natembeya, a former high-ranking government official, was previously honored with the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) and the Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS) awards given in recognition of exemplary service to the nation.
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Sakaja blasts COTU and critics over Affordable Housing Project
He expressed disbelief that COTU would oppose the construction of markets funded through the housing levy.