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Diani festival attendees stranded as police halt travel to Nairobi

Many of the affected travellers had planned to board the 2pm SGR train to Nairobi but were unable to reach the station in time.

Governor Mbarire defends loyalty to Ruto amid ridicule and pressure

The Governor explained that the nickname comes from her habit of wearing short dresses as she moves around the county monitoring government projects.

Goons attack KHRC office, disrupt mothers’ saba saba meeting

KHRC had convened the meeting to highlight the concerns of mothers in the lead-up to Saba Saba, a day that marks a historic pro-democracy movement in Kenya.

Wacheni porojo! Ruto on State House church costing Sh1.2 billion

The refurbishment of State House, designed in 1907 by British architect Herbert Baker, began in 2024 after years of neglect.

Nairobi leaders warn against political hijacking of saba saba protests

Among those at the briefing were Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, Nominated Senators Tabitha Mutinda and Karen Nyamu, Makadara MP George Aladwa, and Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, commonly known as Jalang’o.

KHRC condemns deportation of legal advisor, accuses State of silencing critics

The government has yet to comment on the deportation or respond to the allegations raised by the commission.

CS Ruku: No excuses, all public officers must work on Saba Saba day

The CS further stated that any staff found to have violated the directive would be issued with show-cause letters.

Supreme Court ruling on inheritance unconstitutional, say Muslim leaders

"Allowing inheritance from someone not legally recognized could destabilize the family structures, lead to disputes or dilute legal lineages," said the Muslim leaders.

Ruto Mourns Dr Stover, hails his lasting impact in Eldama Ravine

The President noted that Dr Stover had a meaningful and impactful presence in the community, using his position to uplift the vulnerable through education, spiritual guidance, and social initiatives.

Leaders warn of eroded democratic gains ahead of saba saba protests

Saba Saba, observed every July 7, commemorates the pro-democracy demonstrations of 1990, led by Kenneth Matiba and Charles Rubia.

KHRC criticizes protest bill and State House prayer altar plans

Ruto, Kindiki attend church service and fundraiser in Embu

The two leaders have consistently engaged in worship with congregations across the country, using such platforms to deliver political messages and strengthen ties with communities at the grassroots.

ODM rebukes claims of Raila’s waning support in Nyanza after teacher’s burial

Wanga emphasized that Raila’s historic contributions to democracy, justice, and national progress cannot be erased by misrepresentations in the media.

Pope Leo names French Archbishop to head Vatican's abuse commission in key move

His appointment marks Pope Leo’s first public action on an issue that has severely undermined the Church’s moral authority and sparked international outcry.

Kenyan teen Alice Ngitira wins Amal Clooney Award in London

Ngitira was personally congratulated by King Charles III during a reception at Buckingham Palace, where the monarch celebrated this year’s outstanding award recipients.

Kerio youth back Murkomen, say shoot-to-kill remark misunderstood

The youth leaders appealed to the public to distinguish between justified police action and unlawful force, adding that Murkomen’s leadership was already making a positive impact in the conflict-prone Kerio Valley.

Nairobi environment chief Mosiria decries intimidation during noise pollution crackdown

Mosiria recounted a distressing encounter while responding to public complaints over excessive noise in a residential zone near the State House and Kilimani.

Over 28,000 Elgeyo Marakwet households to benefit from Kaptagat conservation drive

Now in its 9th edition, the programme will culminate in a major event on Friday, July 12, 2025, to be presided over by President William Ruto.

Gov't urges leasing of idle public land to curb food shortage

He emphasized that the private sector has a crucial role to play in addressing these gaps by utilizing idle public land for food and livestock crop cultivation.

Fire razes dormitory at Embakasi Girls’ Secondary School

Teams from the Nairobi Fire Brigade, the Kenya Red Cross Action Unit, and a local Community-Based Response Team were promptly deployed to tackle the blaze.

Mudavadi: Don’t be fooled by glorified military regimes

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, he urged Kenyans to safeguard democracy by voting and engaging peacefully in the political process.

Opposition warns state over police intimidation ahead of Saba Saba rallies

Concluding their two-day tour of the Western region in Kitale, the leaders vowed to monitor the situation across counties and warned the Kenya Kwanza administration against using force to disrupt peaceful assemblies.

Health CS Duale warns private hospitals against defrauding SHA

Duale disclosed that some health facilities were falsely claiming to conduct surgeries that never took place, in a bid to secure SHA reimbursements.

Trade CS Kinyanjui cautions against protest violence, warns of economic fallout

CS Kinyanjui acknowledged that the right to protest is enshrined in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution but insisted that it must be exercised responsibly and without destruction.

Two robbery suspects arrested in Likoni as police recover firearm

Police have submitted the weapon to the National Forensic Laboratory for ballistic tests to determine whether it is linked to any of the reported incidents.

CJ Koome forms bench over Sh4.6 trillion case linked to Ex-President Uhuru

The appointment follows a petition filed by nine individuals, led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, targeting debts accrued between the 2014/2015 and 2021/2022 financial years.

Counties secure Sh3.6 billion road fund in boost for devolution

High Court judge Lawrence Mugambi found that denying counties access to the RMLF violated their constitutional role in maintaining county roads.

JSC condemns police over gunfire during Ruiru court re-arrest

Armed officers from the Anti-Terror Police Unit stormed the courtroom, seized Peter Kinyanjui Wanjiru, and fired gunshots as they bundled him into a white van and sped off.

Rural fuel stations sound alarm over KRA's eTIMS rollout

The system, aimed at tracking fuel transactions in real-time, has been embraced by larger firms but has left smaller operators on the edge due to the cost of setting it up.

New bill seeks to tame e-waste pollution with fines, jail terms

Those found guilty risk a fine of Sh20,000 or imprisonment for six months.