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eCitizen favors officials over citizens due to poor consultation, says human rights activist Gikenyi

Gikenyi has spoken out against how the platform was introduced, saying the rollout ignored constitutional requirements

Four French nuclear reactors halted after cooling systems blocked by jellyfish

Located in northern France between Dunkirk and Calais, Gravelines is one of the country’s largest nuclear facilities, using a canal connected to the North Sea for cooling.

TSC announces 24,000 junior school teacher internship vacancies

The vacancies are open to Kenyan citizens with at least a diploma in education, a mean grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), and a C+ in two teaching subjects. Applicants must also be registered with TSC.

Abuja court charges suspects in deadly Ondo church attack

Court documents allege that the five men joined the East African terrorist group Al Shabaab in 2021 and planned an attack at a public school in central Nigeria, as well as near a mosque located about 30 kilometres from St Francis Catholic Church in Owo.

KNH explains kidney transplant case after rare complication

KNH said it conducted 22 kidney transplants in the 2024–2025 financial year, with 21 successful outcomes.

Wikipedia loses court fight over UK Online Safety Act rules

Judge Jeremy Johnson dismissed the case but made clear the ruling did not give the UK communications regulator Ofcom or the government a free pass to harm Wikipedia’s operations.

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KEMRI to provide free DNA services in AMREF plane crash victim identification

Investigators have recovered the aircraft’s cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR), but some components of the FDR remain missing.

CAF limits Kasarani crowd to 27,000, orders e-tickets for Harambee Stars CHAN matches

CAF noted that crowd control collapsed at Ngomongo roundabout, leading to uncontrolled entry through multiple gates at the stadium.

Kenya records 80 road deaths in four days as safety audit launched

This alarming number adds to the total of 2,933 fatalities reported between January and August 10, 2025, highlighting a growing concern about road safety nationwide.

Kenya nears full mobile phone ownership, but internet and computer use still lag, says report

According to the report, 93.8 per cent of households in Kenya own a mobile phone

Child rights group demands action after BBC exposé on Mai Mahiu sex trade

The group warned that weak law enforcement allows offenders to escape justice, violating children’s rights under the Constitution of Kenya

Murkomen calls Gachagua a ‘pathological liar’ over terror-related remarks

Murkomen challenged Gachagua to present evidence to the relevant authorities or record a formal statement with the police once he returns to Kenya

President Ruto bids farewell to British high commissioner Neil Wigan

Ruto praised the warm and strong ties between Kenya and the United Kingdom, saying the relationship covers key areas such as security and trade

Kenya records historic peak in daily power demand as industrial growth drives surge

Latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows daily demand has climbed to 2,363.41 megawatts

MSI Kenya to expand reproductive health services as it marks 40 years

According to MSI, Kenya has a high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) standing at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births

Treasury to deduct county statutory payments at source to end years of abuse

CS Mbadi told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee that the new arrangement will use the integrated financial management system to channel deductions to bodies such as the Kenya Revenue Authority, SACCOs and pension schemes before the funds reach counties.

Joint funeral set for Kisumu crash victims, says Governor Nyong’o

yong’o said the ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 16, at Nakki Primary School in Nyakach Sub- County

Kenya to build new airport following JKIA expansion delays

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi supported the proposal, saying the development is already listed among the government’s planned projects and remains a top priority.

High Court halts cabinet plan for duty-free rice imports

In the petition, filed through Simon Chege Kamangu, the farmers argue the decision lacked public participation, infringes on constitutional rights, and would distort the market to the detriment of local producers and importers.

Murkomen: Over 100,000 adults in Narok lack national IDs

CS Murkomen said the government is determined to make sure all eligible Kenyans are documented

INFOGRAPHIC: Group A standings in the ongoing CHAN 2024

Australia to support Palestinian statehood at UN in major policy shift

Prime Minister Albanese said recognition would depend on the Palestinian Authority meeting strict conditions.

DIG Lagat: Only DPP can decide on charges in Ojwang death

Lagat insisted that the petitioners’ claim that his position makes him responsible for Ojwang’s arrest, torture, and death is not supported by direct, circumstantial, or inferential evidence.

Nairobi Hospital suspends price review after insurance firms cut ties

The facility explained that the suspension was intended to encourage continued dialogue and cooperation with insurance providers.

Equity bank CEO moves to clean house, targets rogue staff in anti-fraud drive

Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi made the announcement while releasing the bank’s half-year results, saying the lender has appointed seasoned professionals to drive the crackdown and restore integrity across operations.

Samidoh rejects suicide theory in Jeff Mwathi inquest

Samidoh estimated Mwathi’s time of death to be between 5 and 6 am, with police officers arriving about an hour later.

British envoy Neil Wigan to exit Kenya for senior UK foreign office role

Wigan’s departure comes after a two-year posting that saw notable advances in the Kenya–UK relationship

Kenya–Ethiopia joint security operation recovers eight stolen cattle

The livestock, suspected to have been taken from Welegech in Turkana on August 6 by armed bandits, was traced across the border through a coordinated multi-agency pursuit.

Samidoh testifies in Court on death of nephew, Jeff Mwathi

Samidoh told the court that he first saw Mwathi’s body during the second postmortem, already dressed, and expressed dissatisfaction with the results of the initial autopsy.