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Victims reject 'secrecy' over Sh2 billion compensation plan
According to the victims, the list of beneficiaries should be made public before any payments are released to eliminate doubts over who will benefit from the Sh2 billion programme announced by the government.
Autopsy reveals strangulation, stabbing in Kitui shallow grave victims
According to the examination results, two of the victims were strangled to death, three suffered severe blows to the head, one had fatal stab wounds to the abdomen, while two others could not be clearly examined because of how badly the bodies had decomposed.
G7 backs Ruto push for overhaul of global financial system
At the G7 Summit held in France, leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in development finance while shifting toward models that strengthen national control, improve efficiency, and deliver more targeted support.
Petition seeks comprehensive review of succession and ancestral land laws
The petition is currently being considered by the Public Petitions Committee, which is expected to present its recommendations to Parliament after completing its review.
Iran ordered to leave USA immediately after New Zealand draw
Despite FIFA president Gianni Infantino visiting their locker room after the game, ESPN journalist Jason Le Miere reported that Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei described his team as perhaps “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup.”
Ghana midfielder Partey loses appeal for Canadian visa ahead of Panama fixture
The ruling follows diplomatic and legal escalation from the Ghanaian government and the Ghana Football Association, which had protested the denial as unfair. They filed an emergency interlocutory injunction at the Federal Court of Canada seeking a review of the decision.
Petition calls for pension review and merge of civi service schemes
Another issue raised in the petition concerns the payment of benefits to dependants following the death of a pensioner.
Nationwide crackdown looms as Kanja issues tough order on gang activity
Addressing senior police officers during a high-level security summit at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ng’ong on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Kanja said the National Police Service would not allow criminal gangs to regain ground in any part of the country.
Land ownership dispute threatens progress of Nairobi River restoration project
The concerns were raised before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, where petitioners argued that communities living along the Nairobi Stream and its tributaries were not adequately involved during the planning stages of the initiative.
New KCB–Inchcape Kenya deal to drive agricultural mechanisation
Under the arrangement, farmers will access up to 95% financing, which also covers agricultural implements, with repayment periods of up to 60 months. Customers will have the option of monthly repayments or seasonal payment plans aligned to their harvest cycles.
Family Bank Kenya set to join NSE main market on June 23
The listing is expected to expand investment opportunities within Kenya’s capital markets as it transitions into a publicly traded institution
Educationist calls for consultative approach to discipline in schools
He emphasized communication, parental involvement, and learner participation in rule-making as key to preventing conflict, improving behaviour, and strengthening responsibility across educational institutions in Kenya
Africa Capital Week set for Nairobi to drive investment flows
The meeting brought together senior government officials, private sector leaders, development partners, and international financiers to coordinate preparations for the continental forum, which is expected to attract investors, policymakers, regulators, and development finance institutions from across Africa and beyond.
Most diaspora remittances used for food as households battle rising living costs – KNBS report
The report, launched on Tuesday, June 16, revealed that Kenyans living abroad sent home remittances worth Sh931.8 billion between June 2024 and May 2025, with a significant share of the money directed towards consumption rather than investment.
Kenya seeks consultants for PPP advisory on overseas diplomatic properties
The project is expected to support the strategic development of Kenya’s diplomatic properties abroad while advancing the government's broader agenda of attracting investment and improving the management of public assets through PPP frameworks
Senator Omtatah calls for urgent action on water, sanitation and hygiene for children
In a statement issued on Tuesday to mark the Day of the African Child 2026, Omtatah said the continued lack of access to clean water and sanitation facilities was not due to a shortage of resources, but a failure of leadership and accountability.
Kenya secures Sh90.3 million climate funding in historic Santiago Network breakthrough
The package will fund a nationwide assessment of climate-related losses over the past decade as Environment CS, Deborah Mlongo Barasa, says the initiative will strengthen resilience planning and inform future climate policy decisions
Matindi, Wanjiru win as Naivasha leg of gravel series draws record turnout
The event recorded a major milestone, attracting 956 cyclists from different parts of the world, the highest number of participants in a single round since the series began in 2024.
Man arrested in Mwihoko fatal domestic stabbing of wife
Investigators said the incident happened at the victim’s shop in the Delta area of Mwihoko Township in Mwihoko, where a disagreement between the couple escalated into a violent confrontation.
KMTC trains campus principals on new digital procurement system in Kisumu
The five-day training, taking place from June 15 to June 19, 2026, is part of the Government’s nationwide rollout of the e-GP system to Ministries, Departments, Agencies, State Corporations, and other public institutions
ICJ Kenya condemns disruption of civic forum at All Saints Cathedral
CCTV footage showed the attackers arriving in waves, first on motorcycles and later on foot, disrupting the meeting and reportedly robbing some participants
UNSA president Ahmed Rashid urges students to reject tribal politics, focus on issues
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Rashid reflected on his own experience during student campaigns, revealing that he had been advised to seek endorsements from ethnically aligned student groupings in order to secure victory.
Lamouchi becomes first manager sacked after World Cup match
On Tuesday, the Tunisia Football Association confirmed that Lamouchi’s contract had been ended by “mutual agreement”, bringing his short spell in charge of the national team to an abrupt close during the competition.
Kenyan households receive Sh931.8 billion in diaspora remittances in one year
The survey places diaspora remittances among Kenya’s strongest foreign exchange earners, at times surpassing key traditional export sectors.ey
KURA launches tender for Sh10.8 billion Nairobi Smart Traffic Project
The initiative will modernise traffic management through upgraded junctions, smart traffic signals, CCTV surveillance and enforcement systems, while also including bridge construction and long-term operational support aimed at improving mobility across Nairobi
Treasury records Sh3.21 trillion in government receipts in nine months
Tax collections remained the backbone of State revenue, contributing Sh1.72 trillion, or about 54 percent of total inflows. This also reflected an increase of Sh138.2 billion from the previous year.
KCB tightens grip on fraud as 60 employees lose jobs
The lender says the dismissals were triggered by direct involvement in fraud-related activities targeting the bank and its clients, an increase from 34 employees who were shown the door in 2024 for similar misconduct.

