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US announces leaving UN cultural body UNESCO due to 'anti-Israel rhetoric'

"Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States," the State Department spokeswoman said.

KWS launches national consultations on proposed park entry fee reforms

The initiative marks the first significant overhaul of Kenya’s conservation fee structure since 2007 and is designed to modernize the country’s wildlife management funding framework.

Kenya Power to roll out bulk metering to curb illegal power connections

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi revealed that Kenya Power will introduce a bulk metering system as part of broader efforts to enhance safety, reduce losses, and streamline power distribution.

Microsoft server hack hit about 100 organizations, researchers say

Microsoft issued an alert on Saturday warning of “active attacks” targeting self-hosted SharePoint servers.

INFOGRAPHIC: African countries with the largest population as of 2025

The figures highlight shifting demographics that could influence regional development, politics, and economic planning.

KNBS launches year-long household budget survey

KNBS revealed that the exercise would begin in July 2025 and run for a full year, concluding on July 22, 2026.

Police arrest three in Watamu drug raid

The arrests were made on Monday, July 21, 2025, after officers received a tip-off from members of the public.

UoN cautions first years against fake admission letters

UoN dismissed the post as fake, urging students to be cautious and seek information only through the university’s official communication channels.

Over 26,000 Kenyans die annually from household air pollution – Report

Globally, over 3.2 million deaths are attributed to similar causes each year, with 20.7 million tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions released annually due to these fuels.

Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia released

Sing’oei confirmed that Munyakho was free as of 10 am, following the full satisfaction of a judicial decree issued by Saudi authorities.

Cold, rains and winds predicted across Kenya – Met Dept

The Met Department has urged residents in colder regions to keep warm and advised farmers to follow localized updates for rainfall trends.

Kenya’s pension bill hits Sh200bn as retirees face delays

The National Treasury spent Sh207.19 billion on pension and gratuities in the financial year ending June 2025.

Four rescued, human remains found in new suspected radical group in Kilifi

The operation was launched after a tip-off from the public about unusual religious activities taking place on a remote five-acre property.

Sh16.5bn World Bank boost targets 12 million vulnerable Kenyans

The initiative is expected to reach more than 12 million people, building on the success of earlier efforts under the first phase of KSEIP.

KURA to close part of Links Road in Nyali for six months over drainage works

KURA announced that the closure will remain in effect until Friday, January 30, 2026.

County wrangles wreck service delivery as Governors, MCAs clash

The CoB raised the alarm over worsening friction in Bungoma, Machakos, Isiolo, Nyamira and Meru, where service delivery has ground to a halt amid infighting and legal disputes.

SIM swap scam uncovered involving OCS’s phone line as DCI probes syndicate

DCI Inspector Moses Adeli told the court on Tuesday that the number linked to Taalam had been fraudulently accessed and remained in use even after the officer was taken into custody.

572,674 smart driving licences risk expiry as NTSA fails to deliver

Left unused, the 572,674 unprinted cards now risk expiring before they ever reach motorists, rendering them useless and resulting in wasted public funds.

Former IEBC CEO faults Commission design, calls for overhaul to end power struggles

Oswago on Tuesday said the leadership design provided in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, where the Chairperson and Commissioners are in charge of strategy and supervision.

New documents shed light on FBI surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

The release includes FBI surveillance records and other files that had been blocked from the public since 1977 under a court order.

Governors reject Auditor-General’s plan to re-audit bursary funds

CoG Chair said the audit process was initiated without engaging the affected county governments or the Council of Governors, making it ineffective and contextually disconnected.

Universal Music Group moves closer to US market listing

The company’s roster also features other top artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles, strengthening its position as a dominant force in the music industry.

Oswago: IEBC needs longer terms, six years fails stability test

Oswago said the short term limits the commissioners’ effectiveness and weakens the IEBC’s institutional memory.

Motorists term new road levy an ‘economic crime’, demand full refund

The 2024 adjustment saw the levy rise from 18 shillings to 25 shillings per litre, the first increase in nearly ten years, with the last being in 2016.

Bangladesh jet crash kills 20, injures over 170 in school tragedy

Shocking footage from the scene captured the intensity of the fire and the chaos that followed as rescuers and residents rushed to pull victims from the burning rubble.

Phoebe Asiyo to be laid to rest on August 8 in Homa Bay

On Tuesday, August 5, there will be a public viewing of the body at Lee Funeral Home, followed by a fundraising event at Maxwell Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Nairobi.

UK and 27 countries call for immediate end to Gaza war

The statement comes after Gaza’s health ministry reported more than 100 Palestinians were shot dead over the weekend by Israeli forces while they waited for food, with an additional 19 succumbing to malnutrition.

Referral hospitals given seven days to submit security audits

Health CS Aden Duale reminded hospital bosses that they hold direct responsibility for ensuring the safety of both staff and patients.

Somalia blocks Ethiopia from joining naval exercise over sovereignty row

The latest refusal adds to the escalating diplomatic standoff between the two countries, revealing the fragility of regional cooperation amid unresolved territorial disputes.

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