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Tourists affected as Thailand closes border with Cambodia

Thailand had earlier taken similar steps against Myanmar due to scam operations there, which have trapped thousands of foreigners.

Standard Chartered hands over Tanzania retail business to access bank

Despite the exit from retail banking, Standard Chartered reaffirmed its commitment to Tanzania, where it has operated since 1917.

Murkomen: Government ready to meet families of June 25 protest victims

CS Murkomen defended police action during past protests, saying officers were often forced to act in a difficult environment

KRA gives employers July deadline to shift to new PAYE system

The new Excel-based PAYE return template has been released under the theme “KRA Simplifies the PAYE Return Filing Process.”

Court nullifies small claims judgments issued after 60 days

Established in 2016, the Small Claims Court was created to speed up the resolution of minor disputes, including issues like property damage, personal injury, and small-scale contracts.

Counties break barriers to post Sh45 billion revenue surge

The Controller of Budget’s County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report (May 2025) shows that the 47 counties collectively raised Sh45.91 billion in the nine months under review — an increase of Sh4 billion compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Senate orders crackdown on Governors using public funds for self-branding

The directive follows a petition tabled before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations by Laban Omusundi, the Executive Director of the Grassroots Civilian Oversight Initiative and a resident of Nakuru County.

City Hall blames Nairobians for flooding as illegal dumping chokes drains

Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the persistent habit of throwing garbage from vehicles and along road reserves, as well as the use of unauthorised waste collectors, is at the heart of the garbage problem that is contributing to flooding during rains.

We want the killer arrested: Mwiki families demand action after brutal deaths

Human rights groups and lawyers representing the family are now putting pressure on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to act without delay.

Palestine action faces ban as UK declares it a terror group

Friday’s break-in at Brize Norton has sparked renewed concerns over security at military installations.

45,112 employers yet to pay Sh21 billion to Health Authority - PS Oluga

Although 98,112 employers have registered on the SHA digital portal, only 53,000 have complied with the law that took effect in October 2023.

Border reopens after five-year closure, reuniting Ethiopia-Eritrea communities

Zalambessa had been one of several crossing points reopened in 2018 after a peace deal between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, a breakthrough that earned Abiy the Nobel Peace Prize.

Activist Kinyagia missing after alleged DCI raid at his home

Neighbours who witnessed the incident said the officers left with several personal items from the house. These included two laptops, two phones, Kinyagia’s current and old passports, and a yellow fever card.

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but fighting continues

Trump is said to have brokered the agreement during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and according to a senior White House official, Israel agreed to stop its strikes provided Iran ceased launching attacks.

Supreme Court backs Trump deportations to third countries

The case involved eight migrants from Myanmar, South Sudan, Cuba, Mexico, Laos and Vietnam, who were deported in May on a plane reportedly bound for South Sudan.

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Family says Boniface Kariuki can't survive without life support after police shooting

Doctors recently carried out a second high-risk surgery lasting four hours to remove bullet fragments lodged in his skull.

Somalia unveils 'Vision 2060' to transform nation by 100th independence anniversary

President Mohamud described the national dream as “a blueprint for change.

Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar

Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but it wasn’t clear if there was any damage.

Poghisio cautions government, politicians ahead of June 25 protests

Poghisio emphasized the need to allow young people the space to reflect on and commemorate the lives lost and the struggles faced in 2024.

Director charged with stealing Sh356 million from own company

The prosecution told the court that the funds belonged to the company and were allegedly stolen by Khatwani in his capacity as a director.

Sifuna: Honour protest victims, don’t fear the streets

Official records confirmed at least 42 deaths, but rights groups, including the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and Amnesty International, reported 61 fatalities.

MoH confirms 2.75% health contribution still in force

The petition questioned the legality of the mandatory 2.75% contribution under the Social Health Insurance Act and the transfer of data from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA).

NCIC, MWARP join forces to promote peace culture in coast schools

NCIC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mutegi said the collaboration will enable both institutions to roll out joint programs designed to equip students with values such as tolerance.

Kenya gets Sh16.4 billion IFAD loan to boost rural livelihoods

The loan is on blend terms, with a 1.41 percent interest rate, 1.39 percent service charge, a 25-year repayment period, and a five-year grace period.

ECOWAS sounds alarm over rising instability as Maada Bio assumes leadership

During a summit in Abuja, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, who took over the bloc’s rotating chairmanship from Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu.

IG Kanja vows justice for shot protester Boniface Kariuki

Central Region Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, speaking on behalf of IG Kanja during a visit to Kariuki’s family, said two officers linked to the shooting have already been charged in court and remain in custody.

FGM declines but child pregnancies surge as Kenya unveils bold girls' empowerment plan

Wajir County still tops the list with a prevalence of 97.2%, followed by Mandera (95.9%), Marsabit (83%), Kisii (77.3%), and Samburu (75.6%).

Iran races to finalise Khamenei succession plans after Israeli threats

A three-member committee from a top clerical body, formed two years ago by Khamenei himself to identify his replacement, has accelerated discussions in recent days, according to five insiders familiar with the matter

96 judges can’t handle it all, Muteti warns on delayed justice

He revealed that each judge is handling up to 450 cases annually, a workload that makes it difficult to deliver timely justice.