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KNCHR warns of rising censorship threat to Kenya’s media and digital freedoms
During the 2020–2022 period under review, the commission documented 23 online censorship cases and 11 offline ones.
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Skipping classes could cost you your visa-US embassy warns
The warning follows a recent requirement for visa applicants to provide details of their social media accounts from the past five years.
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Corruption and weak oversight undermining devolution, Speaker Kingi warns
Kingi criticised a number of governors for failing to honour invitations to appear before Senate committees to explain how they have used public funds
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AI adoption drives 5.5pc drop in bank clerical jobs
CBK attributes the shift to automation, with half of the banks now reporting the use of AI in their operations
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MPs demand full transparency before approving KPC privatisation
Members of the joint committees on Energy, and Privatization and Public Debt said they would not approve the process without clarity on the company’s valuation
Global Affairs
National guard deployed to Washington DC amid Trump’s crime crackdown
Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centers and major tourist sites on Tuesday evening
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Ruto launches first student housing project under affordable housing plan in Homa Bay
The project aims to ease the shortage of safe and affordable student housing and replace poor living conditions faced by many learners
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Ruto declines Sh16 million reward request for Senate football win
The President’s remarks followed Kingi’s lighthearted appeal, which referenced Ruto’s recent “win bonus” for the national football team, Harambee Stars.
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Five Kenyans sue top security officials over protest violence inaction
The petitioners claim that the top security officers neglected their constitutional duty to protect lives
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Education report sparks disagreement between parliament and activists
Lawmakers dismissed the report’s harsh criticism of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout
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CAF fine hits Kenya as FKF warns: 'Crowd trouble is costing us'
The penalty was imposed after security failures during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between Kenya and Morocco last Sunday at Kasarani Stadium
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Ruto praises Governor Wanga’s visionary leadership in transforming Homa Bay
The praise came just a day after Governor Wanga unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Homa Bay into a top tourist and investment hub
Education and Career
UASU issues seven-day strike notice over delayed salaries at Moi University
The union is demanding that salaries for June and July 2025 be paid according to the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement rates
Education and Career
MPs endorse new framework to unify and accredit education qualifications
Parliament announced that the Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga, had reviewed and adopted the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (General) Regulations, 2025
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Communal land ownership stalls Turkana military base plan, says Tuya
CS Tuya explained that the land identified for the base is under communal ownership, making the process subject to multiple bureaucratic approvals
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PS Mang’eni warns Hustler Fund defaulters among 26 million borrowers
The PS warned that those who default risk losing the chance to access higher loan limits
Global Affairs
Zelensky rejects any deal ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Zelensky warned that giving up Donbas now would create a bridgehead for Russian forces to prepare new attacks
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President Ruto urges Kenyans to report hospitals charging for outpatient services
Ruto emphasized that registered patients should receive treatment and medicines at dispensaries, health centers, and subcounty hospitals without paying any fees
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Kenya Railways alerts public over fake Madaraka Express ticket websites
The warning comes days after the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a drop in passenger numbers on the SGR service
Global Affairs
20-year-old declares ambition to lead Uganda in 2026
Jorine Najjemba, who completed her final year of secondary school last year, collected nomination forms on Monday to join the presidential race
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Ruto signs new laws to strengthen county financial autonomy and revenue sharing
The two laws are expected to strengthen the way counties manage their funds and receive allocations from the national government
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CAF fines Kenya Sh6.45 million over CHAN match security failures
The CAF Disciplinary Board found that Kenya, through the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), failed to meet safety and crowd control standards required for international matches
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Met warns of heavy rains, storms in several regions this week
In its weekly forecast, the department said residents in the Central Highlands, Western and parts of the North-western region should expect intensified rainfall
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High Court rules NHIF claims panel illegal, cites Constitutional breach
The committee, which had been formed through a Gazette Notice by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, was found to have violated the Constitution
Global Affairs
Ford recalls over 103,000 F-150 pickups in US over axle defect
A Ford spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch that it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue
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Sh3.4bn salary payouts made outside official payroll system
Among the 47 counties, Machakos and Nairobi led in manual payments, disbursing Sh487 million and Sh463.4 million respectively
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Europe’s car exporters still in limbo over US tariff implementation
The U.S. and European Union agreed in late July to set import tariffs on most European goods, including cars, at 15%
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Murkomen: Drugs, gangs, and land disputes driving Kenya’s insecurity
The CS expressed concern over the “near-normalisation” of cannabis use in the country
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Kin dispute police claim over Murang’a station death
The family has declined the offer for a DCI post-mortem and will instead hire a private pathologist while also seeking help from human rights organisations.
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MPs question Defence on Todonyang, demand stronger border security
MPs also questioned the absence of a formal diplomatic protest to Ethiopia despite reports that the attackers may have crossed from there.