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Sign hospital equipment pact, Ruto tells Governor Wamatangi
The President stated that only two counties, among them Kiambu, are yet to sign the agreement
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Chad court jails ex-PM, opposition leader for 20 years
The court in N'Djamena jailed Masra for his role in inciting inter-communal violence in which 42 people were killed on May 14
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Opposition rejects Ruto’s protest victims' compensation plan, demands KNCHR oversight
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP–K) boss Eugene Wamalwa dismissed the compensation plan as fundamentally flawed, citing a conflict of interest
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New Liverpool signings Wirtz, Ekitike expected to play Community Shield match against Palace
Alisson Becker is back in the Liverpool squad after missing the pre-season tour of Asia due to personal reasons
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Ruto announces plan to hire up to 10,000 TVET graduates for affordable housing internships
The Head of State said the initiative is designed to provide young people with both employment and hands-on training
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Detectives arrest man behind Maasai Mara tourist heist
The suspect, identified as Kenas Okello Oyugi, is alleged to have used a false identity to befriend the victim, a Greek national who had arrived in Kenya on August 5, 2025
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NPS condemns mob justice amid surge in vigilantism across Kenya
NPS Spokesperson Muchiri further cautioned that engaging in mob justice is a criminal offense punishable under the law
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Corinthians kick out president over corruption charges
Melo, 61, has been charged with criminal conspiracy, money laundering and theft, according to legal sources
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Salah calls out Uefa over wording of tribute to 'Palestinian Pele'
On Saturday, Egypt international Salah, 33, responded with, external: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?"
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Kericho Assembly sets special sitting on Governor Mutai’s impeachment for August 15
Speaker Patrick Mutai confirmed the session through a gazette notice published on Saturday, August 9, 2025
Global Affairs
Trump nominates ex-Fox News host Tammy Bruce as deputy UN ambassador
Bruce, a conservative commentator for more than two decades on Fox News, has built a reputation for her sharp criticism of liberal politics
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Senator Olekina takes credit for nationwide empowerment forums
The Senator backed the forums, describing them as a tool to not only uplift communities but also reduce congestion in Nairobi
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ENA coach crash in Mai Mahiu kills two
The collision occurred late Saturday night when the bus was en route from Nairobi to Kehancha in Migori County
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Nairobi Hospital denies leadership change, moves to resolve insurer standoff
The clarification comes amid a looming standoff with eight leading insurance companies that have suspended their services at the facility
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Trump envoy Boulos backs fresh DRC–Rwanda peace push
Boulos welcomed the inaugural meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism, held from August 7 to 8.
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Civil servants will not lose medical cover under SHA- CS Ruku
Public Service CS, Geoffrey Ruku, said the reports misrepresented facts and risked creating unwarranted panic
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Several feared dead in Mai Mahiu crash involving bus and trailer
The collision occurred at about 11 pm along the steep and winding Mai Mahiu climb, a stretch notorious for its dangerous gradient
Global Affairs
Gaza crisis deepens as evacuation deadline looms
In the past day alone, 38 Palestinians have been killed and almost 500 injured in Israeli military strikes
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Police announce road closures in Nairobi ahead of CHAN matches
Key affected routes include Aerodrome Road and the stretch from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout
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Kindiki defends Ruto on miraa sector woes, unveils new market push
The Deputy President explained steps taken by the government to cushion farmers, including the gazettement of a minimum guaranteed price for miraa
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Kenya’s digital rights ranking slips over State censorship
According to the report, laws such as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) have been turned into tools for silencing dissent.
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Hunger and disease spreading in war-torn Sudan, WHO says
Sudan's conflict between the army and rival Rapid Support Forces has displaced millions and split the country into rival zones of control
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Kindiki, Murkomen want Gachagua to record statement on terrorism claim
The two leaders described the former Deputy President’s remarks on terrorism as serious and a threat to national security
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Governors lose battle over Treasury’s integrated revenue system
Through the Council of Governors, county chiefs have opposed the plan, saying it amounts to the national government dictating the systems they should use.
Business
Kenya to conduct nationwide MSME census for better sector support
Oparanya pointed out that outdated data has limited the government’s ability to deliver precise assistance in key areas such as financing, market access, digital technology adoption, and climate resilience,
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Man who entered Bunge Towers searching for wives to undergo mental assessment
Kidero faces charges of unlawfully entering the Parliamentary precincts, violating Section 31(1)(a) and Section 31(2) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act 2017.
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EIB invests Sh3.2 billion in affordable homes in Nairobi and Kiambu
The funding aims to make energy-efficient, lower-cost housing accessible to low-income earners
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Bill proposes giving Meteorological Department share of passenger service levy
The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, tabled by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to expand the list of agencies receiving the levy to include the weather department.
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RUPHA faults flawed SHA model, as over 40 hospitals face suspension
RUPHA described the SHA framework as unstable and financially unsound
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IEBC announces November 27 as date for nationwide by-elections
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said preparations for the by-elections are already underway