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AMREF confirms fatal Mwihoko crash, says plane was en route to Somalia

The aircraft took off from Nairobi's Wilson at 2 pm heading to Hargeisa, Somalia, when it crashed in Mwihoko, Nairobi

Nema under fire as one surveyor vets thousands of environmental reports

Government hiring freeze pushes 60 public institutions into staff crisis

At least 60 public organisations are grappling with acute employee shortages, needing more than 15,000 new staff to meet their approved capacity

Gov’t to globalize student talent in the arts, says PS Bitok

Bitok announced that the Ministry is preparing a formal proposal to establish an international platform for exceptional student artists

Audit uncovers inflated costs in Sakaja’s school meals plan

Kenya Power records 3.8 million users on self-service platforms

Among the most utilized services was the bill query feature, which registered 1.7 million requests

Light aircraft crashes in residential area in Githurai

Githurai 45 Sub-County Police commander Maurice Odanga confirmed the incident but could not immediately confirm the number of casualties

MPs launch probe into multi-billion tender over import of damaged cars

The findings of the investigation could shape how the government contracts third-party service providers in the future

ChatGPT to stop giving direct breakup advice in major safety update

The US-based artificial intelligence company said ChatGPT will soon adopt a more supportive and reflective approach when users raise sensitive personal issues

CS Miano roots for policy reforms to spur Africa’s hospitality sector

Miano explained the urgency of reforms aimed at tackling long-standing bottlenecks in the sector

DCI given 7 days to probe child sex trafficking ring exposed in BBC documentary

According to the ODPP, the claims represent serious breaches of children’s rights and potentially amount to grave criminal offences under Kenyan law

Maina Kiai returns to lead KHRC amid renewed fight for civil liberties

The announcement was made by KHRC on Wednesday, August 7, signaling a pivotal moment for the human rights body

Treasury aims to net Sh100bn in Kenya Pipeline sale

Treasury is considering selling a 65 percent stake in the State-owned company to private investors

State moves to operationalise Sh1.2 billion police hospital

The hospital was launched in 2021, has remained idle despite being fully constructed.

Pension Bill for MCAs hits snag in National Assembly

The County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill, 2024, seeks to establish a contributory social security plan for Members of County Assembly

KMPDU issues 14-day ultimatum over delayed salaries, breach of agreement

KMPDU has further threatened to file contempt of court proceedings against accounting officers accused of ignoring the legally binding commitments.

Ruto signs law slashing road agency bosses’ terms to three years

The new law aims to boost accountability and efficiency in the management of public road projects, aligning the sector with governance frameworks used in other state corporations

Court declines to halt State ban on online alcohol ads

The case, filed by content creators Fidel Shammah Omusula and Brian Muthengi Kimanzi, will be mentioned on October 6 for further directions.

CoG accuses auditor of ‘unfair scrutiny’ as auditor flags counties over billions

Governor Abdullahi maintained that while counties must be held accountable, the watchdog bodies should apply uniform standards and avoid creating a perception of bias that undermines devolution.

Schools struggle to attend festival as Ministry fails to disburse funds

Members of Parliament accused Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of ignoring a well-known annual event and abandoning participating schools.

Devolution of health was a national mistake, says KMPDU official

KMPDU Deputy Secretary General, Dennis Miskellah said the decision to devolve health without first costing the function or creating proper structures was a major policy blunder

Counties edge closer to funds as National Assembly passes Allocation Bill

The Bill, which now heads to President William Ruto for assent, outlines how the shareable revenue will be distributed, with more populous counties receiving the largest amounts under the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament.

Harambee Stars’ CHAN matches against Angola, Morocco sold out

Both the Sh200 Ordinary and Sh500 Silver tickets were quickly bought, reflecting the same level of enthusiasm that filled the stadium during Kenya’s opening win against DR Congo.

EXPLAINER: What Kenya stands to lose if Non-NATO ally status is reviewed

Kenya earned the Non-NATO Ally status not only for its longstanding partnership but also for its leadership role in a multinational security mission in Haiti.

PS Mang’eni: Hustler Fund designed to fix market failure, give Kenyans second chance

Unlike digital loans that only become visible when someone is negatively listed, Hustler Fund was designed to help borrowers develop a visible and positive credit practice.

UN: M23 Rebels killed over 300 civilians in Eastern DRC in July

The UN Human Rights Office reported that the killings happened across North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces, all located along the borders with Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.

PS Mang’eni dismisses claims of lost funds in Hustler Programme

The PS pointed out that over Sh73 billion has been disbursed so far, reaching borrowers across the country, while more than Sh5 billion has been mobilised in savings.

IEBC to conclude all 24 by-elections before year ends

Seven of the by-elections are for parliamentary seats, while the remaining 17 are for ward representatives in counties.

Borrowers get little relief as banks cut lending rates by just 1%

A review of industry-wide data by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that the overall weighted average lending rate across 38 banks dropped to 15.78 percent in June 2025, down from 16.81 percent in July 2024.

Cameroon court bars Kamto from Presidential race

Out of 83 applications submitted for the presidency, ELECAM cleared only 13, with Kamto among those left out.