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Football world unites Saturday to say farewell to Liverpool star Diogo Jota
The funeral, which begins at 0900 GMT, is being held in his hometown of Gondomar, near Porto
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Club World Cup: Chelsea and Fluminense book semi final places
The Brazilian side, who entered the tournament as one of the biggest long bets for victory, will now face Chelsea in the last four
News
Activist sues to block Lagat’s PA from serving as Deputy IG
Matindi faults NPSC for allowing Lagat to unilaterally appoint his own replacement, accusing the commission of failing to exercise its constitutional mandate.
Global Affairs
UN: Over 600 killed near Gaza aid sites as hospitals struggle with casualties
The agency said 509 of the deaths occurred in areas it described as “GHF-related,” while others happened near humanitarian convoys.
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2027 Showdown: Opposition blames Ruto for State violence, ethnic bias
Fred Matiang’i, who served as Interior Cabinet Secretary in the previous administration, dismissed accusations that the opposition is sponsoring recent anti-government protests.
Global Affairs
Guadalupe River floods leave 13 dead, 20 children missing in Texas
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick confirmed that 13 fatalities had been recorded and more people were still missing.
Sports
Portugal mourns Jota and brother in Gondomar farewell
The funeral will take place Saturday at 10:00 at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme.
News
Serial killer Wanjala sentenced to life for defiling and killing minor
Judge Nyakundi said Wanjala robbed an innocent child of her life and deserved the life sentence imposed on him.
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Proposed Police Service Amendment Bill to unlock promotions for junior officers
Currently, junior police officers such as constables are eligible for promotion to corporal after three years, subject to passing police law examinations.
Health and Wellness
Abortion debate rekindled after grim discovery in Nairobi
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, visibly shaken by the incident, said the scene was traumatic and emblematic of a much deeper national problem.
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DCP youth leader vows to mobilize youth for Saba Saba protests following court release
Thiga made it clear that recent arrests would not deter the youth from pushing forward with their demands.
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Panic in Kakamega over suspected ritual-style killings
The victims mostly night guards have been brutally attacked while on duty, with investigators linking the killings to possible ritualistic practices due to the gruesome nature of the crimes and the fact that nothing is ever stolen from the scenes.
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DAP-K slams gov't over Sh1.2bn State House church
DAP-K expressed outrage over the decision, pointing to the deteriorating condition of public institutions such as schools and hospitals.
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Economy stagnates in early 2025 despite agricultural boost
Among the sectors that recorded reduced activity were transport, hospitality, financial services, and communication.
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Ministries, counties sidestep transparency in Sh1.5 trillion spending
From January to June 2025, contract details worth only Sh73 billion were uploaded.
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KNEC unveils digital system for instant certificate verification
The platform, which is being piloted in collaboration with the Public Service Commission, is expected to support fair hiring by ensuring that only valid documents are accepted.
News
Legal fog, lack of commissioners paralyse IEBC's key mandate
Since January 2023, the IEBC has not had commissioners after the expiry of their terms.
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Havi seeks to disqualify judges picked by CJ Koome in apex court ouster case
Havi is requesting that Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi, and Bahati Mwamuye step aside, arguing they were appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome one of the judges named in the petitions.
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Atwoli tells off opposition: you can’t win western without us
Atwoli said any attempt to gain ground in the region ahead of the 2027 elections would be futile unless the opposition secures the support of ODM leader Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
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Gov’t urges informal workers to get skills certified under RPL policy
Stanley Maindi, who heads the RPL delivery unit at the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), said the government is now focused on validating skills acquired outside formal training institutions.
Education and Career
Public colleges under fire as MPs probe audit failures and budget waste
The Committee further faulted the institutions for failing to deduct taxes from allowances paid to board members.
News
Ruto: I won’t apologize for building a church at State House
Speaking during an address at State House on Friday, Ruto pushed back against growing criticism over the Sh1.2 billion construction, insisting that the funds are coming directly from his own pocket.
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IPF calls for stronger parliamentary oversight as Kenya’s debt tops Sh11.5 trillion
The Institute of Public Finance (IPF) argues that the National Assembly should play a more active role in scrutinizing and approving loan agreements before they are signed by the National Treasury or executive arm of government.
Business
Saccos losing Sh3 billion annually to fraud, regulator warns
The losses are further worsened by liquidity constraints, failure to meet prudential standards and unremitted staff deductions.
Sports
Barcelona and Arsenal target Nico Williams signs new 10 year Bilbao deal
The 22-year-old had been heavily linked with Barca, while German club Bayern Munich and English Premier League side Arsenal were also speculated to be interested in his services, even though there had been reservations over the cost of doing a deal.
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Nairobi to raise Sh5bn from crackdown on unauthorized developments
However, the regularisation will not apply to structures built on public land or spaces reserved for roads, railway, communication infrastructure, and other civic uses.
Sports
White House to host UFC event, US President Trump says
"We're going to have a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House. We have a lot of land there. Dana's going to do it," said Trump
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Activist moves to court to push for term limits for MPs and MCAs
Omusundi is asking the court to declare that allowing lawmakers to run indefinitely goes against Article 10 of the Constitution, which upholds principles such as equality, inclusiveness, and integrity.
Global Affairs
National parks to cost more foreigners under Trump’s new order
In addition to the fee changes, the president used the same order to cancel a previous directive issued in 2017 by former president Barack Obama.
Sports
Confident Kenya Simbas arrive in Uganda for Africa Rugby Championships
“The guys are looking well prepared and ready for the tournament in Uganda. We’re glad that we don’t have any serious injuries within the team,” said head coach Jerome Paarwater