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Court hears missing fisherman was found “unresponsive” in KWS vehicle
The evidence was given by a protected witness identified as John Doe, currently serving a sentence for illegal fishing.
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295 uncollected bodies face disposal after Nairobi county notice
Causes of death include road accidents, mob justice, drowning, shootings, murder and abortion. While a number of the deceased have been identified by name, others are yet to be recognized.
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Sakaja granted 60-day breather as Ruto, Raila intervene in Nairobi standoff
The political intervention followed parallel meetings on Tuesday, one hosted by the United Democratic Alliance at State House and another convened by ODM at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation Center.
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Al-Islaah Justice Centre unveiled in Garissa to boost access to justice
The Al-Islaah Justice Centre—named after the Arabic word for “reconciliation”—is designed to foster dialogue, healing, and social cohesion.
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State to cover SHA contributions for 1.5m Kenyans from next week- Ruto
Ruto said the initiative is aimed at ensuring access to healthcare without pushing vulnerable families into financial ruin.
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Hundreds killed in Sudan landslide- UN
Antoine Gérard, the UN's deputy humanitarian co-ordinator for Sudan, said that it was hard to assess the scale of the incident or the exact death toll as the area was very hard to reach.
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Meta backs Safaricom’s Sh379.9bn Daraja Cable linking Kenya and Oman
The system, known as the Daraja Fibre Optic Cable, promises to deliver greater internet speed, stability, and capacity than existing infrastructure.
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Ex-Bungoma Governor Wangamati freed on Sh5 million bond
The ex-county chief had been charged with Sh26 million fraud alongside ten individuals and eight companies in a case involving 27 counts of corruption-related offences.
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Malawi set for high-stakes election as Chakwera and Mutharika clash again
The vote comes after years of economic hardship, devastating natural disasters, and the sudden death of the nation’s vice-president, leaving the political environment charged with uncertainty.
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Why Karura Forest entry costs increased: KFS explains VAT, e-Citizen charges
Under the revised structure, each entry now carries an extra Sh16 in VAT, while a Sh50 fee applies per transaction. Solo visitors will pay Sh166, while a group of 20 will pay per person plus Sh50 for the entire transaction.
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Kenyan officer killed in Haiti MSS convoy crash identified
Corporal Nzuve, a member of Kenya’s 3rd contingent to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), lost his life during a recovery operation after a crash along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road at Perlerin 9.
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New e-voucher programme to modernise herd management
Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said the system will be piloted in counties with high livestock populations and disease risks.
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Police misconduct, inaction dominate 2023 complaints report
The report paints a troubling picture of misconduct, abuse, and failure to act, particularly within KPS, which is the face of policing for most Kenyans.
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Kenya’s fiscal deficit widens as domestic borrowing hits Sh854.5 billion
Data indicates that net domestic borrowing hit Sh854.5 billion, against the original target of Sh263.2 billion, as authorities leaned heavily on local lenders to fill the financing gap.
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Bomet Governor Barchok freed on Sh5 million bail over graft charges
According to the Director of Public Prosecutions, between November 14, 2019, and March 10, 2021, Governor Barchok unlawfully acquired an indirect private interest worth Sh2 million.
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Kenya set for a week of mixed weather, warnings issued
Cloudy and chilly weather will occasionally affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Valley.
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Aerial search for survivors after Afghan quake kills 800 people
Many are feared trapped under the rubble of their homes after the magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck on Sunday near the country's border with Pakistan.
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Court allows Stanbic Bank to auction Convex refinery assets
The property includes a newly built edible oil processing plant on two land parcels measuring 25 acres, alongside machinery and storage facilities. The auction is scheduled for September 9, 2025.
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World Bank: 90% of global population living in unhealthy environments
The study warns that environmental decline has become an economic crisis, pointing to the loss of forests as an example.
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Ex-Bungoma Governor Wangamati, 11 others face 27 graft charges
Prosecutors say Wangamati and his co-accused used fake certificates between 2018 and 2021 to win multimillion-shilling road and construction tenders.
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China’s exports to Kenya hit Sh305 billion in six months
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows imports from China rose to Sh304.65 billion between January and June 2025, up from Sh257.70 billion in the same period last year.
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Counselling unit formed as DIG Lagat restructures police directorates
A past study indicates that at least 10 percent of officers are affected by mental health-related problems, an issue that has contributed to cases of killings, suicides, and declining service delivery.
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Belgium knocks US off top spot in Kenyan coffee market
The US had been the largest buyer of Kenyan coffee in the previous 2022/23 season, when it purchased 11,228 tonnes worth Sh7.93 billion and commanded a 23.41 percent share of the country’s exports.
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Raila calls urgent ODM MCA meeting as Sakaja faces political storm
Raila Odinga has already held two meetings with assembly leadership over the past four days—on Friday and Monday—urging MCAs to reconsider the impeachment plan.
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Government to regulate miraa trade through cooperatives
Despite its importance, the miraa crop has been affected by unstable prices, unpredictable markets, and restrictions in some foreign destinations.
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Government plans digital system to ease access to certificates
Public Service CS Ruku explained that the intention is to have a central system where fingerprints and personal data are securely stored, reducing repetitive procedures for citizens.
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Washington expands ban on visas for Palestinians amid Gaza war
This comes only weeks after Washington blocked dozens of Palestinian officials from attending the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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Irũngũ Houghton: Kenya’s police must be held accountable for recent killings
Houghton’s assessment aligns with findings by Kenya’s police watchdog, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa), which accused officers of using “disproportionate force” to quell demonstrations.
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Corruption claims must lead to action, not just headlines - NCCK
The chairman cautioned that raising corruption claims without concrete action undermines public trust.
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Besigye boycotts trial, accuses judge of bias
The Opposition's lawyer, Erias Lukwago said Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, declined to appear before High Court judge Emmanuel Baguma.