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National Assembly resumes with full in-tray of high-impact bills
The Public Participation Bill, 2024, is among several items classified as priority by the National Assembly.
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IEBC tables legal reform proposals, calls for early funding ahead of 2027
IEBC Chair Ethekon, noted that a strong legal and regulatory environment is key to protecting the credibility, transparency and efficiency of Kenya’s elections.
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Cabinet Secretaries re-appoint council members in key agencies
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba retained Professor Shem Wandiga as the non-executive chairperson of the Council of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
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Senate calls for 100 diaspora voting centres to boost participation
The proposal, fronted by Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, aims to address logistical and accessibility challenges that have previously limited diaspora participation in Kenya's electoral process.
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MPs question plan to create new fund for DPP's office
The committee demanded answers from Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, who appeared before them to defend the proposal.
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AU welcomes peace pact between DRC and M23 in Doha
The agreement calls for an immediate ceasefire, the return of state authority in areas previously controlled by rebels, and the launch of formal peace talks to address the root causes of the crisis.
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Probe into Suuq Mugdi fire begins as Gov't allocates Sh500 million for reconstruction
Garissa County Commissioner, Mohamed Mwabudzo, confirmed that a team from the DCI has already collected samples from the burnt-out market to determine the cause of the fire.
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Public unaware of billions sunk into incomplete county projects
The report paints a grim picture of project management in the counties, highlighting stalled works, bloated staffing levels, corruption, and skewed development as major failures since devolution began.
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IEBC awaits formal MP recall petitions as debate grows
The IEBC chair maintained that any recall must follow legal steps, including verification by IEBC before the Commission can issue any directives or organise a vote.
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Feisal Abass to continue at the helm of Privatisation Commission
The Commission was created under the Privatisation Act of 2005 and is responsible for designing, managing, and executing Kenya’s privatisation programmes. T
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Senate probes delays and fraud in Kenya’s overseas employment sector
The committee, chaired by nominated Senator Crystal Asige (vice chairperson), took several recruitment agencies to task over delayed deployments.
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Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter claims
The lawsuit was announced just as the US Justice Department asked a court to unseal records linked to Epstein’s case, including his secret grand jury testimony.
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IEBC sets 90-day timeline for by-elections after receiving new writs
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon dismissed public speculation around the delays, saying the Commission cannot move forward without the official writs
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MPs raise alarm over delayed justice as Judiciary cites budget gaps
Lawmakers expressed deep concern over what they termed as worsening delays in court processes, warning that public confidence in the justice system is eroding.
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IEBC awaits legal advice on expired boundary review timelines
The Commission has indicated it will provide further direction to the public once the legal guidance is received and reviewed.
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Pumwani Mosque wins Court of Appeal case over Gikomba land lease
A three-judge bench found that the High Court did not have the authority to handle the matter and ordered the respondent’s suit struck out, effectively handing the mosque trustees a major win.
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IEBC to roll out voter registration in August
According to the chairperson, the absence of a fully constituted Commission after the 2022 general election delayed the process.
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Senators fault Education ministry, TSC for failing to stop predatory teachers
Ayiro is accused of taking advantage of his position as a teacher and spiritual leader to target vulnerable girls, some reportedly as young as 13.
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US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Late on Friday, tech firm Astronomer, confirmed on X that its CEO, Andy Byron had been placed on leave.
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Speaker Wetang’ula calls for review of protest laws to end violence
Wetang’ula stressed that rights must be exercised peacefully and unarmed, as clearly stated in the Constitution. He also said the law should be firm on those who incite or fund destruction.
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Kennedy Odede honoured with 2025 Nelson Mandela prize at UN
The Nelson Mandela Prize was created by the UN General Assembly in 2014 to honour individuals whose work reflects Mandela’s values and lifelong commitment to service, equality, and community.
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Medics blame KNH over death linked to murder suspect held in ward
“Hospitals are not places of holding criminals,” said KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella.
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Thunderstorms, cold mornings expected in several counties, says Kenya met
Counties around the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley are expected to experience heavy afternoon showers, with thunderstorms likely to accompany the rainfall.
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Police vs Politics: Mkhwanazi's bold stand divides South Africa
Crime expert Calvin Rafadi of the University of Johannesburg described Mkhwanazi as “a no-nonsense person who takes the bull by the horns.”
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Public discontent threatens 90% of incumbents ahead of 2027, says report
According to the findings, the positions of woman representative and senator stand out as the least likely to be retained by current occupants.
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Libya war crimes accused Al-Buti detained, faces ICC charge
He is suspected of either directly committing, ordering or supervising acts such as murder, rape and torture between 2015 and 2020 at the detention facility.
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Confusion over affidavits forces adjournment in Ndiang’ui case
The whereabouts of Ndiang’ui during the missing period and the reasons behind it remain unclear.
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Mpox cases in Guinea rise to 206 as West Africa sees surge
The disease is marked by symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, and distinctive boil-like skin rashes. It can be fatal in some cases.
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Teachers secure major pay boost in new Sh33bn CBA deal with TSC
A teacher earning around Sh23,000 will see their monthly salary rise to about Sh29,000 under the new arrangement.
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Activists Boniface Mwangi, Agather drag regional governments to court over torture
The case, filed jointly with seven regional civil society groups, faults the governments of Kenya and Uganda, along with the Secretary General of the EAC, for failing to protect their citizens.