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Mary Wambui appointed Athi Water Works board chair after CA exit
Wambui had been appointed to the CA board on December 2, 2022, replacing Gilbert Kibe, who resigned from the position.
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Senator Roba accuses Gachagua of peddling falsehoods over Ruto's Mandera visit
Former DP Gachagua had alleged that during his visit to Mandera, President Ruto held undisclosed meetings with unidentified individuals
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Auditor probes Sh200m sugar farmers’ payments over missing records
According to the audit, there was no evidence that funds intended for Chemelil, Muhoroni and Nzoia sugarcane farmers actually reached them.
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Raila urges Ruto to honor Phoebe Asiyo with monument in Nairobi
Asiyo, who died on July 17, 2025, was among Kenya’s first elected female Members of Parliament and played a central role in advancing gender equality.
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Kenya pushes for COMESA-wide ban on hazardous pesticides to protect food safety
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe stated the urgency of harmonizing chemical safety standards within the region
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21 dead as bus ferrying mourners overturns in Kisumu
Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina said the driver appeared to have lost control as the vehicle neared the roundabout.
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Kenya declared free of sleeping sickness as a public health threat by WHO
Sleeping sickness, often called the “silent killer” in rural areas, starts with symptoms such as fever and headaches, but later causes confusion and severe brain damage.
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Siaya Governor Orengo returns publicly, assures Kenyans he is well
Speculation grew about his health and role within ODM, following the circulation of a letter claiming Orengo had resigned from the party due to health issues
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High Court releases Cop Shakur, ex-KDF soldier on bail in terrorism case
Investigators revealed the group was under close watch for suspected involvement in subversive activities.
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KCAA recovers black box from Mwihoko plane crash
Authorities had appealed to residents to return the device after reports emerged that it was taken from the wreckage by onlookers shortly after the crash.
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Kenya to host Novo Nordisk regional office as part of deepening Denmark ties
Reviving the museum is part of a broader strategy to boost tourism and protect shared heritage under the new partnership framework
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Senate calls for public submissions on population and development bill
If passed into law, Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, 2023 will establish the Kenya National Council for Population and Development. T
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Raila announces joint PG meeting to fast-track NADCO report implementation
The Former Prime Minister urged all political players to allow the process to continue without interruptions.
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Treasury CS Mbadi confirms compensation for protest victims
The CS emphasized that the government’s commitment is more than just financial redress; it aims to rebuild trust between the public and security agencies following the incidents of excessive force during the protests.
Business
Consolidated Bank returns to profit with Sh21.6 million half-year earnings
Management credits this performance to stronger operational efficiency, tighter cost controls, and disciplined execution of its strategic plan.
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Senate questions Kilifi over Sh152 million in unverified spending
The Auditor-General's report revealed Sh102.9 million in undocumented food purchases under the Emergency Fund, bursary allocations that could not be verified, and unauthorised overdrafts within the Scholarship Fund
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Kenya to begin trials for first locally made vaccines within two years
The Kenya BioVax Institute, a state-backed initiative supported by Sh8 billion from the World Bank, will launch trials by 2027 for three vaccines targeting pneumonia and typhoid
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MPs probes cost hike in major electricity grid project
Members of the National Assembly Public Debt and Privatization Committee described the nearly 100 per cent increase as alarming and demanded a clear justification.
Global Affairs
Ex-president Lungu can be buried in Zambia against family's wishes, court rules
Lungu's family had wanted to bury him privately in South Africa, where he died in June
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Kenyan banks tighten oversight of outsourced tech firms amid cyber risk concerns
According to the CBK, financial institutions are moving away from one-off evaluations and adopting continuous oversight frameworks that match evolving risk priorities and technological changes.
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DCI nabs lawyer in Sh80m fake gold deal
The move is part of efforts to crack down on a transnational gold fraud network accused of swindling foreign investors
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Kenya Met issues heavy rain warning for multiple regions from Friday
Rainfall is expected to intensify in areas across the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and North-western Kenya
Global Affairs
Over 1,500 killed in Haiti in four months, UN warns mission is overwhelmed
According to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), armed violence, human rights abuses and mass displacement have escalated sharply, overwhelming the MSS Mission.
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Mudavadi dismisses claims of diplomatic siege over US Senate motion
PCS Mudavadi maintained that Kenya’s foreign policy will remain independent and firm, and the country will not be dictated to on who it can engage with globally
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MPs raise alarm over lack of transparency in Sh31.6 billion Bomas renovation
The MPs insisted on receiving copies of contracts, procurement adverts if any, and detailed project plans to verify that the funds are used appropriately and that the project delivers value for money.
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Health Ministry probes 12 officials over SHA fraud
The officials, based in Nairobi, Bungoma, and Kilifi, are accused of engaging in false billing practices
Business
State fixes tender prices in new digital procurement system
Prices for items will be determined through regular market surveys and locked in the system to prevent officials from approving inflated quotations
Entertainment
Gina Carano reaches settlement with Disney over her firing from Mandalorian
Carano was dismissed in 2021 following controversial comments where she compared being a Republican in the United States to being a Jew during the Holocaust.
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INFOGRAPHIC: What we know so far about the AMREF plane crash in Mwihoko
KCAA Director General Emile Arao said the aircraft lost both radar and radio communication at 2:17 pm, moments before it went down
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Kenya asks Tanzania for equal work permit treatment, Mudavadi tells MPs
Mudavadi urged patience and diplomacy in resolving the trade restrictions, cautioning against confrontation in cross-border matters.