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Lawyers accuse State of contempt in IEBC appointments row

Kenya’s trade deficit drops to four-year low on reduced fuel imports

City Hall goes after big shots in unpaid land rates crackdown

The county government last Friday announced that land rates defaulters will be denied key services like water supply, garbage collection, parking, and licensing support.

Treasury cuts salaries budget for top officials by Sh600 million

KEMRI faces shutdown after budget snub

Motion seeks to rename Juja Road after veteran broadcaster, Mbotela

The proposal seeks to permanently honour the late veteran broadcaster, who was a prominent figure in Kenyan media for decades.

Kenya’s HIV, TB and malaria fight at risk after budget slash and donor freeze

The sharp reduction in budget allocation—from Sh28.7 billion in the current financial year to Sh17.3 billion for the year starting July—comes as the country continues to face one of the highest disease burdens in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ex-UN employee jailed 30 years for killing wife in Nakuru hotel

Nicholas Cheruiyot Koskei was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Rhoda Mumbi Mutua, whom he strangled on the night of July 8 that year.

Ojwang’s father: I brought a title deed, took home a death certificate

Ojwang left his Kakoth village home carrying only a title deed, hoping it would be enough to post bail for his 31-year-old son, a teacher who had been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Private school parents to pay exam fees as Government ends waiver

The change, announced during the 2025–26 budget reading, marks the first step in shifting exam-related costs to families considered able to pay, starting with those in non-public schools.

Fifteen Kenyans deported from US arrive safely in Nairobi

Authorities said the deportees were removed for violating US immigration rules.

Vatican honours young Congolese martyr killed for rejecting corruption

Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, who worked in quality control in Goma, was abducted and killed after he rejected a bribe meant to allow spoiled rice to be transported from Rwanda into the Democratic Republic of Congo.

CoG warns of walkout as treasury ignores Sh536 billion demand

Three civilians arrested over Blogger Ojwang’s death in custody

The three; Gin Ammitou Abwao, Collins Karani Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki Njue — were fellow detainees at Nairobi’s Central Police Station when Ojwang’ was being held there, and investigators believe they were used by police officers to torture him.

Isiolo, Marsabit courts among 42 to be digitised in Sh250m tech upgrade

Ten Nairobi police officers grilled over Ojwang’s death in custody

Proposed law to fine substandard health facilities up to Sh50 million

Rwandan genocide suspect arrested in US after years in hiding

Speaker Wetang’ula lauds Kenya-China agreement as major boost to economic growth

The agreement, unveiled during President William Ruto’s official visit to Beijing, will see tariffs and duties on Kenyan goods exported to China scrapped opening up new market opportunities for local producers.

Authorities begin returning remains of Air India crash victims to families

This comes several days after an Air India aircraft crashed, claiming the lives of at least 270 people in Gujarat, according to officials on Sunday.

Two nabbed in Bungoma over elephant tusks possession

The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted the previous day, Saturday, June 14.

Western leaders back Ruto’s 2027 presidential bid

The show of unity and endorsement took place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, during a church service held at Friends’ Comprehensive School in Lugari, Kakamega County.

One dead, several injured in Kawangware blaze

According to police and eyewitnesses, the blaze started on the top floor of a four-storey apartment block.

Club World Cup: Tonight's fixtures

There will be four matches played Sunday night as the Club World Cup 2025 in the United States enters day two.

Club World Cup: Al Ahly hold on to frustrate Messi's Inter Miami in opener

Former Ballon d'Or winner Messi nearly scored off a free kick in the 64th minute but his astute effort hit the side netting.

Kalonzo turns down DP Kindiki’s call to join government

In a statement shared on his official X account on Sunday, June 15, 2025, Kalonzo dismissed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s remarks as disingenuous and an attempt to sow discord within the newly united opposition front.

We can’t entrust gov't to leaders without a clear plan- President Ruto

Speaking during the event, Ruto dismissed the opposition’s push to unseat him, saying it is driven more by slogans than substance.

Rwanda denies signing peace agreement with DRC

Taking to social media platform X, the minister clarified, “No peace deal will be signed this Sunday, 15 June 2025, in Washington.”

Kenya Police win 2024/25 Kenya Premier League

They will be awarded the KPL title next week following their clash with Gor.

Judiciary marks anniversary of slain Magistrate Kivuti, vows reforms

The late Kivuti, who held the position of Principal Magistrate, lost her life while conducting court proceedings, an incident that shocked the nation and exposed significant security vulnerabilities within judicial institutions.