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CS Ruku orders suspension of 3 senior NYS managers
He further stressed the need to protect NYS, a taxpayer-funded institution, from exploitation by individuals seeking personal gain.
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Ruto hosts Somaliland leader despite Kenya’s diplomatic concerns
This meeting took place as questions continued to rise over the decision by Somaliland to set up a mission office in Nairobi without Kenya’s official approval.
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African Development Bank set to unveil carbon credit support initiative
The initiative, designed to mobilize climate finance for Africa which faces growing threats from droughts and extreme weather events was announced on Thursday.
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Wajir County launches climate disaster response
The program, implemented in collaboration with Development Concern Initiative and Christian Aid, targets more than 1,000 households within Wajir West Sub-County.
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Sh345 million state-of-the-art fish market completed in Homa Bay
This state-of-the-art market will provide a clean, organized, and dignified environment for over 2,000 fishmongers from the county and surrounding areas to handle and trade fish.
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MultiChoice Africa faces setback in Sh681 million tax dispute
The tax appeals tribunal, chaired by Christine Muga, concluded that KRA was justified in disallowing MultiChoice's input tax claims despite compliance with filing through its Kenyan representative, MultiChoice Kenya Ltd.
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Over 10,500 land disputes to be fast-tracked to unlock stalled State projects
These cases include issues such as land fraud, double allocations, illegal acquisition of public land, evictions, compulsory acquisition, historical injustices, and the right to a clean environment.
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BCLB bans celebrities, influencers from promoting gambling in Kenya
This comes as the government lifts the 30-day suspension on gambling advertisements across all media platforms.
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Fatal crash causes heavy traffic snarl-up on Nairobi–Mombasa Highway
The accident at Jet Inn area involved three trailers that collided on a railway bridge, completely blocking the road.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of repeated sexual assault by former assistant
Mia described several occasions when Combs sexually assaulted her, beginning early in her employment.
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Fresh budget standoff as Senate pushes Sh465 billion for counties
The wide gap has triggered a new mediation process between the two Houses, reopening long-standing tensions over how much funding devolved units should receive.
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IEBC Chair and Commissioners vetting set for Saturday
A notice from National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge, published in local newspapers on Friday, confirmed that the hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Mini Chamber on the first floor of County Hall, Parliament Buildings.
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Three nabbed by KWS in elephant ivory bust, six tusks recovered
The suspects were intercepted at the Siakago-Kiritiri Junction while in possession of 48 kilograms of elephant tusks, which had been hidden in two gunny bags.
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Nicholas Ogolla appointed as new secretary-general of transport workers union
Ogolla steps in to replace Dan Mihadi, who has been suspended from his duties with immediate effect.
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Senate slams State agencies over unresolved Thange River oil crisis
A Senate Energy Committee, led by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, said the Kenya Pipeline Company, NEMA and the county government must come together to solve what has become a long-running humanitarian crisis.
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Ruto announces annual bonuses for sugarcane farmers in Kisumu
He also called on sugarcane companies in Kisumu County to pay their workers and farmers promptly to help revive the sugar industry.
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Natembeya: Court ban won't hinder service delivery in Trans Nzoia
Speaking on Thursday, Natembeya expressed confidence that the ruling would prompt innovative approaches to governance.
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Court clears IEBC nominee vetting but halts swearing-In
Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued a conservatory order barring the seven individuals, among them Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon, from taking the oath of office or assuming their roles until a constitutional petition filed by voters Kelvin Omondi and Boniface Mwangi is fully heard and determined.
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Wetang’ula reserves Tuesday for MPs to honour Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Parliament
On Thursday, Wetang’ula led the House in observing a moment of silence for the celebrated writer, describing him as one of Kenya’s greatest sons in literature and a global icon of African storytelling.
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Sh4.24 trillion budget under scrutiny: Revenue gaps, development delays raise red flags
Gathungu criticized the government’s failure to meet revenue collection goals and its weak enforcement of tax laws, which undermine the Sh4.24 trillion budget’s viability.
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Culture of silence shields abusers, fuels Kenya’s GBV surge
Barasa pointed to a deeply entrenched culture of silence and stigma that protects perpetrators while isolating victims.
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Experts to use ICT conference to boost disability policies
Irene Mbari-Kirika, Founder and Executive Director of in ABLE, stated that the event, scheduled from June 3 to 5, will spotlight efforts to harmonize ICT accessibility policies across Africa.
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Museveni’s apology reflects strong leadership, says MP Sossion
Sossion emphasized the importance of honesty and transparency in leadership, noting that leaders should be willing to speak candidly with their citizens.
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MCA Grace Nduta arrested over alleged fake abduction of MP Koimburi
The latest arrest is that of Kanyenya-ini Ward MCA Grace Nduta of Murang’a County.
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Bond fight in Sylvia Kemunto murder case as DPP warns of public danger
The prosecution also revealed that nine of the 19 witnesses are students at Multimedia University, including the accused’s roommate and classmates.
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Teenager kills brother during argument over memory card in Bungoma
The older brother, a Form Three student, was fatally wounded after the 15-year-old, who is in Grade Eight, struck him on the neck and head with the sharp weapon.
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Ruto warns against tribal politics, vows to push development agenda
The President warned Kenyans against politicians who thrive on anger, hatred and tribalism, saying such leaders are dangerous to the country’s unity and progress.
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Mandera Deputy Governor takes over as Mohamed leaves for Hajj
In an official communication to county leadership and staff, Governor Mohamed announced he would be away from both Mandera County and the country until June 17.
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Sidi Ould Tah elected new President of African Development Bank
He becomes the 9th president of the institution, replacing Dr Akinwumi Adesina, whose second term ends this year.
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DCI wants 15 more days to hold Juja CDF chair over Koimburi case
The three are reportedly close associates of the MP and are accused of abducting him from Full Gospel Ebenezer Church in Mugutha.