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Sifuna slams NCIC over alleged bias as Maanzo defends its mandate

High court refers petition to dissolve parliament over gender rule to CJ Koome

In a ruling delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, the petition filed by Margaret Toili, Eddah Marete, and Agnes Ndonji was forwarded to the Chief Justice for the empanelment of a bench.

ABC Bank turns to City Gas directors after loan default

In a ruling delivered by Justice Rhoda Rutto, the court found that the directors—Mohamed Adan Bare, Hamdi Abdi Nur, and Abdikadir Abdi Sheikh—had validly signed as guarantors of a Sh30 million facility extended to the company in 2012, and were therefore liable for the unpaid balance.

CHAN: Kenya's opponents DR Congo to camp in North Africa, play friendlies

Following a short camp in Kinshasa from July 16 to 20, head coach Otis Ngoma and his 36-man home-based squad will travel to Algeria from July 21 to 30 for the decisive phase of their build-up to CHAN 2024

KEWOPA, leaders mourn trailblazing former MP Nyamato

KEWOPA honored Nyamato for her bold stand against harmful practices like FGM, her tireless advocacy for inclusive leadership, and her mentorship of countless women leaders.

Pressure on as teenager Yamal inherits Messi's iconic 10 jersey at Barcelona

"I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who are there happy and those who are at home"

CHAN: Harambee Stars vice captain confident of successful showing

Kenya is in Group ‘A’ with two-time champions DR Congo, North African giants Morocco, as well as Angola and Zambia, two of Africa’s most consistent CHAN competitors, in what many believe to be the group of death

Over 124,000 learners to benefit as adult education faces major shake-up

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Wednesday said the restructuring is aimed at equipping adult learners with practical skills and knowledge that meet current market demands.

Report: World could lose 20% more wetlands by 2050

The report, released on Tuesday, is the most comprehensive assessment of wetlands yet, building on the findings from the 2018 and 2021 editions.

Tennis: World number one Sabalenka tired, to miss Montreal tournament

The 27-year-old from Belarus, runner-up at the Australian and French Opens, comes off semifinal runs at Wimbledon and Berlin and titles at Madrid and Miami

Why YouTube is ending monetization for AI-Generated videos

To stay monetized, creators must now show originality by including insights, analysis, personal experiences, or a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process.

Bellingham out for three months following shoulder surgery

Bellingham has been struggling with shoulder discomfort after dislocating it in a LaLiga match in November 2023, and playing with a brace under his shirt since then

KNCHR demands fast-tracked postmortems for protest victims

KNCHR disclosed that out of the 15 postmortems conducted so far, 14 confirmed death from gunshot wounds.

President Ruto unveils stadium plan for historic Jacaranda Grounds

Speaking on Thursday during a visit to Soweto, where he inspected road rehabilitation works at the Savannah–Stage 17 Bridge, Ruto said the government will break ground on the stadium project in September.

Nairobi’s dirty air putting children at risk, health expert warns

Dr Justus Simba, a senior lecturer at JKUAT’s Department of Child Health and Paediatrics, said the health of children living in the capital is being directly impacted by the city’s polluted environment.

Five dropped by Harambee Stars coach McCarthy ahead of CECAFA four nations tournament

Ulinzi Stars' Staphod Odhiambo and Yakeen Muteheli, Shabana’s Keith Imbali, AFC Leopards’ Kelly Madada, and Tusker’s Brian Opondo have all been dropped ahead of the trip to Tanzania

Government pushes to unlock stalled roads despite contractor delays

The planned upgrade involves dual carriageways on the main A8 highway and a new bypass around Rironi, Mai Mahiu, and Naivasha, also to be dualled.

Gov't targets absentee public servants with new tracking app

The CS said public officers must uphold the same level of commitment as the country’s top leadership, noting that many Kenyans are left waiting due to late reporting and absenteeism in government offices.

Govt helpless on Aviator ban, eyes stricter betting rules

Appearing before the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee, Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) CEO Peter Mbugi explained that the intellectual property rights to Aviator are held by SPRIBE, a company based in Warsaw, Poland.

Executive’s overreach, Parliament’s weakness to blame for protest tragedies — Kioni

Koni accused MPs of selling out to the executive and failing to hold it accountable, contrasting the current state of affairs with past administrations under Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta

Auditor flags Sh2.3bn loss in EduAfya scheme over premium irregularities

The audit, covering the period from 2020 to 2024, shows that the difference of Sh2.29 billion was not accounted for and lacked any reconciliation or explanation.

CHAN: Three experienced Kenyan referees appointed as match officials

Centre referee Dickens Mimisa, assistant referees Stephen Yiembe and Samwel Mwangi will be availed for CHAN duties as confirmed by the Confederation of African Football CAF

Equalisation Fund board grilled, ejected over dubious projects

The Finance and National Planning Committee of the National Assembly, led by Molo MP Kuria Kimani, accused the board of straying from its core constitutional mandate and funding projects that are outside its scope.

Aldrine Kibet completes Spanish move, to feature for Celta Vigo reserve team

Kibet, considered one of the best young players in the country, has joined Celta in a transfer reportedly worth €6 million (Ksh 900 million)

Consolidated Bank turns to CBK and Treasury to stay afloat amid capital crisis

Repos are short-term loans that allow banks to borrow from CBK by offering Treasury bonds as collateral and committing to repurchase them later at a premium.

Cameroon’s President Biya reshuffles military leadership ahead of October vote

If successful, the seven-year term would keep him in power until he is close to 100 years old.

Auditor locked out of NHIF system as Sh22.5 billion discrepancy exposed

The current audit identifies a worrying mismatch between amounts billed by hospitals and payments disbursed by NHIF, with a Sh22.5 billion variance.

MPs raise concern over 9,000 pupils who missed final KCPE exam

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, while requesting a statement in the National Assembly, urged the government to give the affected learners a chance to resit the exam and continue with their education.

Kioni: I trust Gen Z to hold IEBC accountable

The former Ndaragwa MP added that the 2022 elections were flawed and questioned the results not only at the presidential level but also in parliamentary contests.

CHAN: Race against time for Injured Bajaber to feature for Harambee Stars

Bajaber was excluded from the Harambee Stars team that travelled to Morocco for the friendly matches against Chad on June 7 and 10 and was also missing for the Kenya Police side's Kenya Premier League title coronation