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DCP Wants Us To Vote Emotionally Based On Gachagua's Impeachment- Dr. Muita Ndungu

Ni Mbaya! Fight Between JSC & LSK, Why Lawyers Want JSC to Be Monitored~ Caroline Khasoa

How Kenya Can Finally Build A World-Class Healthcare System ~ Frederick Bw'ombongi

The Biggest Problem In The Engineering Sector Is The Gap Between University & Industry ~Eng. Gabriel

Ruto Has Not Abandoned Vision 2030. It's Only A Foolish Who Does Not Change His Mind ~ Dr Charles

No, thank you! Peter Munya rejects Kindiki's call to rejoin Government

Munya said he could not associate himself with an administration that had “overseen the erosion of public institutions, weakened the economy and presided over serious human rights violations.”

WHO warns Kenya may miss 2030 target to control Gonorrhoea

WHO Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said the findings highlight both the progress that has been achieved and the risks that could reverse those gains.

CS Murkomen directs police to crack down on criminals masquerading as officers

According to the CS, some of those wearing camouflage and similar uniforms have recently been appearing at political meetings under the pretext of providing security despite having no legal mandate to do so.

MCK warns politicians against using media houses to evade arrest

The Council said the media must remain neutral and safe at all times, allowing journalists to carry out their work without being caught up in political confrontations.

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt after covid hearing standoff

The latest move marks another chapter in the long-running clash between Fauci and Paul, who has spent years questioning Fauci's handling of the pandemic and his role in research linked to the virus.

Murkomen urges elite police unit to stay ahead of Kenya's security threats

The CS warned that terrorist groups, including al-Shabaab, still pose a major danger to the country's peace, stability and economic progress, adding that security agencies must continue improving their operational capabilities.

DP Kindiki: Why I fell out with Gachagua

According to Kindiki, his decision to remain in government was guided by what he described as the need to safeguard development projects and ensure the region continued benefiting from the national administration.

Sugar millers defend imports, blame smuggling for industry woes

Kibos Sugar, Busia Sugar Industry Limited and Sony Sugar told MPs that Kenya needs duty-remission imports to meet industrial demand for refined sugar, arguing that limited local refining capacity makes refined sugar imports for processing a necessity. They also said smuggling through porous borders poses a bigger threat than legally imported sugar.

Governor Lelelit defends Sh803m Samburu agriculture spend as Senate probes camel procurement

According to submissions presented to senators, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries received Sh803.47 million during the 2025/26 financial year, with Sh585.45 million allocated for development programmes and Sh218.02 million for recurrent expenditure. The county said it spent Sh763.03 million, representing a 95 per cent absorption rate.

DP Kindiki extends hand of reconciliation to Mt Kenya leaders

The Deputy President also reached out to politicians who feel left out in other political camps, urging them to join hands with him instead of remaining on the sidelines.

Kalonzo pushes for return of Kenyan tea to Sudanese market

According to the Wiper leader, more than 3.44 million kilogrammes of tea valued at over US$10.3 million (Sh129 million) is still being stored in warehouses in Mombasa after exporters failed to find alternative buyers.

Gachagua seeks new Mt Kenya political alliance under 'Hyena Coalition' banner

Speaking on Thursday, Gachagua said he would ask Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi to convene leaders of the region's political parties to begin discussions on formally establishing the coalition.

Counties drive Agriculture growth as horticulture earns Sh216.5bn

The report, released on August 6, 2026, shows that the agriculture sector had reinforced its position as the backbone of Kenya's economy, with the value of agricultural output rising from Sh3.64 trillion in 2024 to Sh4.07 trillion in 2025. It attributed the growth to consistent investments by county governments across key agricultural value chains, despite persistent challenges in some subsectors.

Kenya launches drive to boost local vaccine and drug manufacturing

The initiative seeks to strengthen Kenya's capacity to produce vaccines and diagnostics locally while improving preparedness for future public health emergencies

Charles Owino calls for shift in mindset as Kenya battles unemployment

Owino cited his own farming activities as an example, saying he has struggled to find reliable workers despite operating productive agricultural enterprises

Kitui Agriculture chief officer arrested in Sh17.4m procurement probe

According to the EACC, investigators established that contracts worth Sh17,484,484.49 were allegedly awarded to companies associated with the chief officer, in violation of public procurement and anti-corruption laws

Advocate arraigned over alleged Sh69 million gold fraud

Investigators allege that Osewe, together with an accomplice, fraudulently obtained Sh69,024,800 from a complainant by claiming they were in a position to sell gold bars

Police arrest two suspects after recovering suspected stolen Toyota Harrier parts on Kangundo Road

A search of the motorcycle uncovered a Toyota Harrier grille and a Toyota Harrier headlight believed to have been stolen

Foreign infrastructure contracts limiting jobs for Kenyan engineers-Industry leader

Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya President Gabriel Jabongo said the trend has significantly reduced opportunities for local engineers to participate in the design and implementation of large-scale projects.

KURA announces partial closure of Outer Ring Road for gantry removal on Saturday

In a traffic advisory issued on Thursday, KURA said the temporary closure is necessary to allow the safe dismantling and removal of the gantry located on the southern section of Outer Ring Road near the Airport North Road junction.

Court approves extradition of three Kenyans wanted in U.S in cybercrime case

Principal Magistrate P.K. Mutai on Thursday endorsed warrants of arrest against Francis Asanyo, Peter Omari and Elvis Obaigwa, paving the way for their transfer to the United States to stand trial.

Athi River police rescue doctor after alleged Juja abduction; arrests one suspect, hunts two

The victim, identified as Emmanuel Kerich, was rescued after officers from Athi River Police Station, working alongside members of the public, intercepted the suspects' vehicle along the Mavemba–Mugoya Road in Athi River.

Four boys charged in Homa Bay with gang defilement of 17-year-old girl

Prosecutors allege that the offence was committed on July 30, 2026, in Rangwe Sub-county, Homa Bay County, where the accused are said to have acted jointly and in turns. The four boys pleaded not guilty to the charge and were remanded at the Homa Bay Child Protection Unit pending trial

Loitoktok court jails 70-year-old man for 20 years over defilement of 13-year-old girl

According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the offence took place on January 11, 2026, after the 13-year-old girl went to a nearby market to buy water.

Senator Mwaruma elected to lead powerful Senate county oversight committee

Mwaruma succeeds Osotsi, who had chaired the committee since 2022 before being ousted through a vote of no confidence last week