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Fewer Kenyan women getting married as divorce rates climb- KNBS

The report highlights the central role of marriage in population growth, noting that the majority of births still occur within wedlock.

South Korea repatriates six North Koreans amid strained ties and silent coordination

The country’s Ministry of Unification said the repatriation marks the first under President Lee Jae-myung, who assumed office in June after campaigning on a platform to ease tensions with the North.

Boda boda rider to spend life in prison for defiling Lamu boy

The court heard that on 14th December 2024 at around 3:00 pm, the accused lured the minor into nearby bushes while riding a motorcycle and defiled him.

Kaluma slams Kenya’s UN vote backing LGBTQ+ mandate, urges Ruto to withdraw support

Kaluma criticized the move as a betrayal of Kenya’s deeply held cultural, religious, and moral beliefs.

FIDA-Kenya demands justice over protest killings, police brutality and sexual violence

FIDA-Kenya expressed solidarity with the victims, sending heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and reaffirming that no citizen should lose their life while exercising their right to peaceful protest.

Kenyans dying abroad rose by 13% in 2024, says KNBS

Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that 305 deaths of Kenyan citizens were registered last year up from 270 in 2023.

2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, Mexico to cause 'most pollution in history'

Fuel control switches under scrutiny in fatal air India crash probe

The London-bound jet, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, plummeted after reaching just 650 feet in altitude.

Kenya's Wanyonyi faces stiff competition at Monaco Diamond League

Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi arrives in Monaco to face the two men who joined him on the Paris podium last year: Canada’s Marco Arop and Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati

CBK flags 15 Kenyan banks in cross-border currency movement probe

The findings, drawn from a survey involving all 38 licensed banks in Kenya, show that 39.4% of them acknowledged regular movement of physical cash out of the country.

Leaked audio ties Sheikh Hasina to deadly Bangladesh protest crackdown

In the recording, Hasina is heard instructing security forces to shoot protesters on sight.

Wimbledon: Injury scare for Sinner as Djokovic, Swiatek in quarterfinal action

The 23-year-old Italian hurt his elbow after slipping on the baseline in the first game of his fourth-round match with Grigor Dimitrov on Monday evening

Ghana launches security-backed task force to curb gold smuggling

The move, announced Tuesday, marks the country’s first coordinated anti-smuggling campaign at the national level.

Club World Cup: PSG set for emotional encounter against Real Madrid

"We are delighted to be playing in a game like this because it means we have done a good job up to now", he said

Formula 1: Redbull sack team boss Christian Horner

The 51-year-old Briton was the longest-serving team principal, having been in the position since Red Bull made its Formula One debut in 2005.

JKIA upgrade on track as Ruto government seeks alternative funding post-Adani deal

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that the government is working on a tight schedule to ensure construction begins before the close of 2025.

Opposition demands justice, calls for economic boycott over state-linked violence

Through a joint statement read at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi, the leaders said they would document alleged atrocities committed by police and state-linked militias and initiate private prosecutions should the Director of Public Prosecutions fail to act.

Gov't begins fresh vetting of foreign nationals over cannibalism in West Pokot

West Pokot County Commissioner Khalif Abdullahi, speaking to journalists on Tuesday afternoon, said the decision was made during a meeting by the county’s security committee, which resolved to scrutinize all suspected foreign residents in the area.

Ruto: I inherited unemployment crisis, not created it

Ruto pointed to ongoing government efforts, saying several initiatives have already absorbed hundreds of thousands of young people across various sectors.

Fafi NG-CDF manager grilled over millions in irregular project contracts

MPs were particularly concerned by the blatant breach of procurement laws in the handling of capital project contracts in Fafi.

Court bars IG Kanja from blocking Nairobi CBD during protests

Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered the ruling on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in response to a petition filed by rights group Katiba Institute.

Airbnb boom raises rents by 10 percent in Nairobi estates

The shift, which has seen around 15 percent of housing units in these estates converted to Airbnbs, has disrupted the long-term rental market and added competition for available housing, according to a new report by Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy.

Ruto: Enough is enough we’ll restore order, whatever it takes

Ruto insisted that any attack on police stations or security officers would be treated as an act of war against the state and would not be tolerated.

Over 160 missing as Texas flood death toll climbs to 109

In Kerr County alone part of a region often referred to as "Flash Flood Alley" authorities are searching for 161 individuals still unaccounted for. The figure is based on missing person reports from relatives, friends, and neighbors, the governor said.

Maraga: No handshakes, no referendum, this is a leadership crisis

Maraga also criticised the political class for ignoring the suffering of ordinary citizens, saying the youth have carried the burden of fighting for accountability.

24 counties rollout digital health integrated system

The system is a key digital innovation aimed at enhancing the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the Taifa Care programme.

Seven officers injured in Mandera blast as Wajir chief killed in separate attack

The officers were en route from Bambo to Mandera when their patrol vehicle struck the explosive at around 1:00 a.m. on July 8.

TSC introduces automatic promotions for teachers in common cadre grades

TSC confirmed that diploma holders in Grade C1 will also be promoted to Grade C2 after three years

Nairobi chosen as global climate adaptation hub in landmark move

The President noted that the centre will complement Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan and play a central role in shaping solutions for the continent and beyond.

Sh158 million in benefits unpaid as NSSF struggles to locate exited members

As of June 2023, total unremitted contributions stood at Sh26.9 billion, with a large portion owed by various government agencies, counties, and former municipal councils.