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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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Phone records place missing Nakuru fisherman and KWS officers at same scene

During cross-examination, the defense questioned the reliability of the call records, pointing to a log showing that Odhiambo’s phone received a call while in Karunga at 10:06 pm that same day.

Explainer: What you need to know about ammunition charges in Kenya

A personal bond allows the accused to remain free without depositing money or presenting a surety, on condition that they commit to appear in court and follow the set terms.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54

US media reported the cause of death as accidental drowning.

Stranded British F-35B jet in India cleared for departure after over a month

The jet was diverted to the southern Indian city on 14 June after encountering adverse weather during a sortie over the Indian Ocean.

CS Duale suspends Nursing Council boss over unlawful internship placements

CS Duale has revoked all internship letters issued to the affected 42 students with immediate effect.

Russia pounds Kyiv with drone and missile barrage amid renewed peace overtures

Ukraine’s air force reported that Russia launched a total of 450 drones and missiles during the offensive.

Bangladesh jet crash leaves 16 dead in nation’s worst air tragedy in decades

The crash triggered a massive explosion, sending shockwaves through the area and injuring more than 100 people.

Gov't launches climate insurance for farmers under fertilizer subsidy programme

Experts urge Kenya to adopt triple-drug malaria treatment

Experts warn that if the current Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) fails without a viable replacement, Kenya’s malaria control strategy could be severely undermined.

Kilifi makes history as Catherine Kenga elected first female speaker

Kenga garnered overwhelming support from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), receiving 41 out of 47 votes cast on the assembly floor.

Rights groups slam State over Boniface Mwangi's arrest

The groups accused the state of targeting Mwangi in a deliberate attempt to suppress lawful activism and dissent.

Gaza death toll rises as Israeli troops fire on crowds seeking aid

An additional four people reportedly died near an aid distribution site in Khan Yunis.

China begins construction of record-breaking hydropower dam on Tibetan plateau

Premier Li Qiang described the initiative as a “project of the century,” marking the country’s most ambitious hydroelectric venture since the Three Gorges Dam.

Calls mount for Ruto to act as Isiolo leaders decry political interference

The leaders claimed that the unrest in Isiolo is not homegrown but is being driven by outside political interests.

Man killed in New York after MRI machine pulls him in

He was reportedly wearing a 20-pound (9kg) metallic necklace, which triggered a fatal incident due to the machine’s powerful magnetic field.

Experts: 500,000 Kenyan babies miss exclusive breastfeeding annually

Despite years of advocacy, the country's exclusive breastfeeding rate has stagnated for over a decade.

ODPP breaks silence on terrorism charges linked to June, July protests

The ODPP addressed growing public concern over the application of the Prevention of Terrorism Act following mass demonstrations on June 25th and July 7th.