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High Court: Co-parenting does not mean equal sharing of child costs
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High Court: Co-parenting does not mean equal sharing of child costs

In 2024, the Children’s Court ordered joint legal custody, granted physical custody to the mother and directed the father to meet major costs, including school fees, transport, medical cover and clothing. Dr JNM challenged the ruling, saying it placed an unfair financial load on him and ignored the idea of shared parental duty.

Nairobi targets 126 criminal gangs this festive season
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Nairobi targets 126 criminal gangs this festive season

Nairobi has long recorded some of the highest crime levels in Kenya. The 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that the Nairobi City Police Command Station accounted for the largest share of reported crimes in 2024, with 9,717 cases, representing 9.6 percent of all national crimes. This was slightly lower than the 11,108 cases recorded in 2023.

Ruto defends Sh5 trillion plan, vows to lift millions out of poverty
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Ruto defends Sh5 trillion plan, vows to lift millions out of poverty

Ruto said the funds would lay a strong base for infrastructure and resource development, with Turkana expected to play a central role. He announced that the government had approved the field development plan for oil discovered in the county and committed to starting extraction within the next year as part of resource mobilisation for the Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and Yu Xiao Dong, representing China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), during the signing of an addendum to the commercial contract for the construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B on December 16, 2025/HANDOUT
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CS Chirchir oversees signing of addendum for Naivasha–Kisumu SGR phase 2B

The addendum was signed by Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and Yu Xiao Dong, representing China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), the contractor for the project.

Government falls short of buyer targets for affordable housing programme
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Government falls short of buyer targets for affordable housing programme

Data from the State Department for Housing and Urban Development shows that only 292,326 Kenyans had signed up on Boma Yangu by the end of June, far below the government’s target of 565,800. This reflects a lukewarm response to President William Ruto’s flagship housing project, intended to provide affordable homes across the country.

Muigai calls out constitutional ignorance in Kenya, urges awareness
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Muigai calls out constitutional ignorance in Kenya, urges awareness

Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Muigai said debates over economic growth, debt, and national development would be largely unnecessary if both leaders and citizens adhered to the Constitution. He criticized political manifestos as repetitive promises, noting that most pledges on education, healthcare, manufacturing, and support for small businesses are already guaranteed under the law.

High Court orders release of CCTV in Ojwang murder case
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High Court orders release of CCTV in Ojwang murder case

During a pre-trial directions session, Ipoa revealed a list of 28 witnesses. The court pointed out that an overly long list could make the trial unnecessarily lengthy, despite its high public interest. Judges instructed the prosecution to cut the list to 24, noting that with six defence lawyers cross-examining, the case could otherwise drag on for years.

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