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Kenya, DRC disagree over consul general nomination
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei clarified that Kenya was following the laid-down procedure in appointing diplomatic officers
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Ruto set for first official US trip under Trump
The trip is being closely watched as a test of Kenya’s diplomatic standing in Washington
Business
Treasury sets up Sh4bn prison enterprise fund to replace old schemes
The fund will finance training and rehabilitation programmes, acquisition of equipment and machinery, and marketing of goods and services produced in prisons.
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Bursars, accountants face transfers and lifestyle audits in new Bill
The Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Sirisia MP John Waluke, proposes that all non-teaching staff in schools declare their income, assets and liabilities
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Kindiki warns opposition against using chaos to grab power
The DP stressed that Kenya is a democratic nation with established systems that allow anyone to seek elective positions without resorting to violence or extremism
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DRC protests Kenya’s appointment of Judy Nkumiri as Consul-General to Goma
In a statement dated August 16, Kinshasa said it was not consulted before the announcement, triggering a diplomatic dispute between the two countries
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Ruto directs ministries to boost online advertising to grow digital economy
President Ruto said the government has no excuse not to adopt digital channels, stressing that online advertising directly benefits local content creators
Entertainment
Rapper Sean Kingston sentenced to 3 years for fraud scheme
The "Beautiful Girls" singer was convicted earlier this year, along with his mother, in a wire fraud scheme.
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Senate opens public debate on Bill to expand its powers
The Bill proposes granting the Senate authority to approve the national budget, vet constitutional office holders, veto decisions of the National Assembly, and originate any form of legislation.
Sports
Newcastle held by 10-man Aston Villa
Villa played the final 24 minutes plus stoppage time with 10 men after Ezri Konsa was dismissed but with Isak missing the Magpies were unable to find a winner
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Kisumu's Coptic Roundabout flattened days after deadly crash
Many locals said they had no prior notice of the demolition, discovering only a mound of soil and debris when they passed by
Global Affairs
Zelensky heads to Washington after Trump’s talks with Putin
Zelensky made the announcement after holding a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump
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D.T. Dobie placed under liquidation as official receiver takes over
The move comes after a special resolution passed by the company on June 3, 2025, allowing for the winding up of its operations under the Insolvency Act
Global Affairs
‘Scandalous’ banner displayed by Maccabi Haifa fans receives widespread condemnation
The Israeli Embassy in Warsaw also criticized the banner, describing it as “disgusting behavior.”
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MPs fault state agencies for ignoring PWD hiring rule
Mandera North MP Yussuf Adan Haji warned that continued exclusion of PWDs from employment opportunities in public institutions was unacceptable
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42 vehicle body builders, 12 speed limiter firms cleared by NTSA
Kenya Coach Industries in Nairobi, Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited in Mombasa and Kisumu Mpya in Kisumu are among the 42 approved vehicle body builders
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Impeachment or ambition? Embattled Kericho Governor fires back at Speaker
Speaking shortly after his impeachment on August 15, 2025, the immediate former governor described the process as a power struggle disguised as accountability.
Global Affairs
At least 225 people killed in monsoon flash floods in Pakistan
The majority of the deaths, 211, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Health and Wellness
Audit exposes nearly Sh1bn unbanked hospital revenue
The audit, which reviewed 250 hospitals across the country, also found that six other facilities failed to account for Sh214.3 million.
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Orwoba out, Wakwabubi in as IEBC finalises UDA Senate shake-up
The move follows months of internal party wrangles and a recent High Court ruling that dismissed Orwoba’s attempt to block her removal
Technology
WhatsApp introduces group call scheduling for easier coordination
The feature is aimed at easing the challenge of coordinating calls, especially for large groups, community forums, friends in different time zones, or work-related meetings.
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Bigambo elected Vice Chair as Ruto–Raila team sets public forums
The committee, led by ODM-nominated Senator Agnes Zani, is gearing up for nationwide stakeholder engagement as it begins the next phase of its mandate
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NTSA issues tough safety warning to school transport operators
NTSA director general George Njao said recent compliance checks and inspections revealed serious safety lapses in several school transport vehicles.
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Ruto makes new appointments of parastatal board chairs
At the Kenya National Shipping Line, Ruto re-appointed Levi Franklin Mghalu as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors
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Ruto appoints panel to nominate National Land Commission chair, members
The panel will be tasked with shortlisting suitable candidates to lead the commission in managing the country’s land matters
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Kenyans warned to brace for flash floods, strong winds
Residents in the affected areas were cautioned to prepare for flash floods, poor visibility, and related risks.
Health and Wellness
Nairobi Hospital halts fee increase after insurers raise alarm
Several insurers had temporarily withdrawn services at the hospital earlier this month, citing the rise in treatment costs triggered by the rate adjustment.
Global Affairs
Trump administration weighs refugee cap of 40,000, prioritizing white South Africans
Besides Afrikaners, the U.S. also expects to admit some Afghans who supported U.S. forces during the war and may allocate spaces to Ukrainians.
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Chiefs set for paramilitary training, promotions under new package
CS Murkomen announced that all 8,102 chiefs will undergo a three-week paralegal and security management course, with the first cohort of 1,000 already identified.
Global Affairs
Free school lunch programme under scrutiny as 365 fall sick in Java
Local officials said 365 students and community members reported stomach pain, diarrhoea, and headaches after eating a meal distributed to several schools in the town.