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Two men sentenced to 30 years for aiding Dusit D2 terror attack
The court also noted that a third suspect in the case had earlier entered a plea agreement and was convicted in January 2025.
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Club World Cup Wrap: Madrid held as Man City and Juventus victorious
Spanish hotshots Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start.
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MCSK loses license as KECOBO cites internal wrangles
The decision bars MCSK from collecting or distributing royalties, leaving only KAMP and PAVRISK authorized to operate under the Unified Copyright License.
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Housing levy hurting Kenyans, not helping, says MP Ndindi Nyoro
Nyoro blamed the 1.5 per cent mandatory housing levy deducted from workers’ gross pay for reducing disposable income and lowering cash flow across the economy.
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Gen Z pressure forces lawyer to quit police brutality case
Keaton said the volume of calls and messages he received after taking up the case had become overwhelming.
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British woman dies of rabies after being scratched by puppy
Rabies is a deadly viral infection that targets the brain and nervous system. While symptoms typically develop between three and 12 weeks after exposure, they can appear as early as a few days or remain dormant for months or even years.
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EFF leader Julius Malema faces visa ban in UK amid controversial statements
The EFF condemned the decision as politically motivated, saying Malema's words were misrepresented and that neither he nor the party would compromise their beliefs for a visa.
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Finance Bill 2025 passed by MPs, awaits Ruto’s assent
The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s assent.
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Grief in South C as fire claims lives of three young boys
The boys, aged between two and five, were trapped inside their home on the first floor of Huda Apartment along Ole Shapara Road when the fire broke out around 1 am.
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Treasury releases Sh500 million to resume HELB funding for KMTC students
KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr Kelly Oluoch confirmed that the HELB portal is now open for applications and urged eligible students to apply before the deadline on June 24, 2025.
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Iranian missiles damage Israeli hospital as injuries reported
The strikes came at a tense moment, with former US President Donald Trump reportedly considering direct involvement in Israel’s campaign against Iran.
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MPs stand firm against lower steel tariffs to protect local industry
The Finance Committee insisted the current 17.5 percent rate should be maintained to protect jobs and promote local production.
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Court approves 15-day detention of police officers in hawker shooting case
The two officers, attached to Kileleshwa Police Station, appeared before Milimani principal magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where the court approved their detention after IPOA and the officers’ defense lawyers reached an agreement.
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Two police officers arraigned over Nairobi street vendor shooting
The shooting took place along Moi Avenue during anti-police protests sparked by the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody.
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TVET Trainees to get certified in 3 months under new curriculum
The new CBET system is designed to fast-track training, remove unnecessary academic requirements, and help youth enter the job market faster.
Global Affairs
DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign peace deal on June 27
The agreement builds on a declaration of principles signed in April and was reached after three days of talks in Washington. The discussions covered political, security, and economic issues, with the United States and Qatar acting as mediators.
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KNBS backs recognition of Pare and Chuka as distinct tribes
KNBS told MPs that other formerly stateless communities had been recognised, and urged Parliament to act before the 2029 census.
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All Government contracts to go public from July 1
The PPRA has ordered agencies to register by June 30 or risk losing procurement powers. The Treasury has ruled out payments for contracts outside the new platform.
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Court orders State to respond in Talaam, Mukhwana detention case
The court set June 30 for further directions on the matter.
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Mediheal loses court case, to pay Sh422 million for unlawful termination
The court found that the hospital failed to pay the workers’ salaries for several months, forcing them to resign under pressure — a move ruled as constructive dismissal.
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Outrage as female students subjected to bra checks at Nigerian University
Olabisi Onabanjo University staff were seen touching students in a move described by critics as invasive and sexist.
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New Mombasa commuter rail to ease transfers from SGR terminus
The new service aims to reduce transfer costs and ease movement for thousands of passengers who have relied on road transport for the final stretch into town. The
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Sh10.7 billion legal claims rock Nairobi County
The scandal traces back to manipulated court cases and has triggered a taskforce review of legal bills. County Attorney Christine Ireri says all payments are now subject to strict internal vetting to protect public funds.
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US restarts student visa processing, introduces stricter social media checks
The department warned that applicants who keep their social media accounts private may be viewed as hiding potentially concerning activity.
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Software developer held over Sh57.5. million NCBA bank fraud
The suspect is accused of altering banking systems to allow fake or unfunded cash withdrawals. The case will be mentioned on June 24.
Business
Protests slash matatu revenues by 40%, Sh150 million lost in a day
Across the country, about 60,000 matatus and buses operate on a normal day, generating approximately Sh900 million daily and about Sh27 billion monthly.
Global Affairs
Tanzania initiates diplomatic talks with US over potential travel ban
A memo from the US State Department lists 36 countries, including Tanzania, for failing to meet new immigration standards.
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Trump approves Iran strike plan but holds off final decision
Iran has dismissed US calls for surrender, vowing to resist any military intervention. The region remains on edge as American forces gather and evacuations begin.
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The billion-shilling tour: Counties choose travel over services
The trips, justified as workshops and benchmarking visits, were flagged as unnecessary and wasteful, especially amid economic hardships and stalled county development.
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UoN to lead Kenya's farewell to Ngugi wa Thiong’o
The event at Taifa Hall will include performances, tributes, and exhibitions of his work, and is open to the public.