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Raila: Politics crashed the JKIA-Adani deal
Raila revealed that the first JKIA expansion contract was awarded while he served as Prime Minister, but was cancelled after the grand coalition government left office.
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Counties plot national rollout of free school meals
The draft includes school gardens, trained food handlers, sanitation upgrades, and strong community engagement.
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Raila: No matter our disagreements, our country comes first
The retreat, opened by President William Ruto, brought together Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and senior government officials to evaluate progress under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
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Officer detained for 21 days over Ojwang’s death as probe unfolds
Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki said the matter is of public interest and granted the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) more time to complete investigations.
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Civil society demands UN probe into Kenya’s link to Sudan militia
Rights groups are demanding answers from the Defence Ministry and UN Security Council over allegations that Kenyan-marked weapons ended up with Sudan’s RSF militia.
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Rose Njeri freed as court rules cybercrime case was defective
Her arrest was linked to her role in creating an online platform that enabled citizens to send emails to Parliament’s Finance Committee, voicing their concerns over the proposed Finance Bill, 2025.
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Senate blocks core of President Ruto’s graft law revisions
Only three out of 12 reservations were accepted, with senators dismissing broader definitions meant to close loopholes involving family ties and perceived conflicts.
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Treasury seeks Sh18.9 billion to cover budget gap as revenue falls short
The funds are intended to address salary gaps, support key sectors like social protection, housing, and security, and ensure uninterrupted delivery of public services.
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10 years, no pay: Counties push small traders to the brink
Tharaka Nithi and Garissa were singled out for failing to clear long-standing bills, with one firm owed since 2014.
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Kenyans mask up today in honour of Boniface Kariuki
Witnesses say two officers confronted him—one slapped him while the other hit him with the butt of a gun. The first officer then raised his firearm and shot him at close range. The officers walked away as protesters tried to question them.
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State House gets Sh3.7 billion boost as rear ends
The third supplementary estimates come amid overall budget increases and cuts to key departments, as the Treasury blames revenue shortfalls on past social unrest and the shelved Finance Bill.
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Three-judge bench to hear petition on Sh4.6 trillion Uhuru-era debt
The case accuses top officials of misusing public funds, but the Attorney-General argues it could interfere with an ongoing audit.
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Tough new road rules: Alcoblow returns, inspections made mandatory
The four draft rules aim to improve road safety and accountability, with Transport CS Davis Chirchir calling for public feedback within 14 days. The four draft rules aim to improve road safety and accountability, with Transport CS Davis Chirchir calling for public feedback within 14 days. The four draft rules aim to improve road safety and accountability, with Transport CS Davis Chirchir calling for public feedback within 14 days.
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Police reservist killed in Sololo ambush as tensions rise in Marsabit
The incident has heightened tensions in the area, which has been under Operation Maliza Uhalifu, a multi-agency security campaign launched in 2024 to curb cattle rustling and restore order in northern Kenya.
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Ojwang' case: Murkomen summoned as MPs discredit IPOA findings
MPs said the report failed to address key concerns, including the legality of Ojwang’s transfer and the role of top police officials.
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Former TSC boss tapped for Murang’a county job
The County Assembly has 21 days to vet the nominees. Meanwhile, the recruitment of her replacement at TSC remains suspended following a legal challenge.
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MPs summon CS Mutua over bias in overseas job placements
This was after it emerged that most beneficiaries come from just three counties; Machakos, Makueni and Kitui. The National Employment Authority disowned the process, saying it was handled entirely by the ministry.
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Ruto vows crackdown on schools defying eCitizen directive
Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat on Thursday, Ruto accused some school heads of resisting the move because they have something to hide.
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Concern as Kenya forfeits 5,000 job opportunities in UAE
Hamdan Global, a top human resource firm tasked with sourcing labor for leading employers in the UAE, voiced concern over Kenya's inability to deliver on the opportunity.
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Senators raise concern over outdated medical equipment in Laikipia County
The Senate Standing Committee on Health toured various healthcare facilities across the county to assess service delivery, infrastructure capabilities, and the condition of medical equipment.
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Mandera quarries shut after two workers abducted
The two workers, Martin Musyoki from Nyeri and John Kambua from Sagana, were kidnapped on Wednesday by four armed men believed to be militants.
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LSK to file contempt charges against IG Kanja
This development, which adds to the growing scrutiny facing the country’s police leadership, was revealed by LSK Council Member Gloria Kimani during a live television interview on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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Two men sentenced to 30 years for aiding Dusit D2 terror attack
The court also noted that a third suspect in the case had earlier entered a plea agreement and was convicted in January 2025.
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Gen Z pressure forces lawyer to quit police brutality case
Keaton said the volume of calls and messages he received after taking up the case had become overwhelming.
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Finance Bill 2025 passed by MPs, awaits Ruto’s assent
The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s assent.
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Grief in South C as fire claims lives of three young boys
The boys, aged between two and five, were trapped inside their home on the first floor of Huda Apartment along Ole Shapara Road when the fire broke out around 1 am.
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Court approves 15-day detention of police officers in hawker shooting case
The two officers, attached to Kileleshwa Police Station, appeared before Milimani principal magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where the court approved their detention after IPOA and the officers’ defense lawyers reached an agreement.
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Two police officers arraigned over Nairobi street vendor shooting
The shooting took place along Moi Avenue during anti-police protests sparked by the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody.
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KNBS backs recognition of Pare and Chuka as distinct tribes
KNBS told MPs that other formerly stateless communities had been recognised, and urged Parliament to act before the 2029 census.
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All Government contracts to go public from July 1
The PPRA has ordered agencies to register by June 30 or risk losing procurement powers. The Treasury has ruled out payments for contracts outside the new platform.