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Sh4.46bn boost for 12 marginalised counties in new revenue deal

The beneficiaries include Elgeyo-Marakwet, Embu, Isiolo, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Lamu, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Samburu, Taita-Taveta, Tharaka-Nithi and Vihiga.

Shot, silenced, remembered: Kariuki’s death sparks cry for justice

Two officers linked to Kariuki’s shooting have been arrested and are facing murder charges.

Ruto leads nation in mourning Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein as tributes pour in

Chief Justice Martha Koome described his death as a huge loss to both the Judiciary and the nation.

Nairobi businessman arrested over viral TikTok as family demands his whereabouts

In a video seen by Radio Generation Kenya, three plainclothes men, believed to be officers, are seen confronting Maiyo and pushing him against a wall before leading him away.

MPs probe Sh30bn power debt, costly deals, and idle mini-grids

The audit follows concerns raised by the Auditor General on Kenya Power’s strained financial health and its inability to recover billions spent under government-backed projects.

Diaspora deaths surge to 305 as KNBS flags Gulf nations

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi disclosed that at least 316 Kenyans have died while working in Gulf countries since 2022.

Shame on you! Ruto tells leaders politicising violent demos

The President warned that politicising violence and destruction of property only serves to divide the country, and called on leaders to be responsible.

Kipsigis elders urge calm, slam anti-Ruto protests as politically motivated

Speaking on behalf of the council, Chairman Richard Ngeno cautioned that the ongoing anti-government protests, coupled with inflammatory rhetoric, risk plunging the nation into unrest and deepening its economic challenges.

Cancer emerges as top killer of women as pneumonia claims most male lives in Kenya – KNBS

The report reveals that out of 50,926 recorded female deaths, 4,498 were attributed to cancer.

Kenya Sugar Board orders 3-month milling halt in Western region over cane shortage

In a statement issued by Acting CEO Jude Chesire, the board said the decision follows broad consultations with sector stakeholders and aims to curb further losses to farmers and millers caused by premature harvesting.

Fewer Kenyan women getting married as divorce rates climb- KNBS

The report highlights the central role of marriage in population growth, noting that the majority of births still occur within wedlock.

Boda boda rider to spend life in prison for defiling Lamu boy

The court heard that on 14th December 2024 at around 3:00 pm, the accused lured the minor into nearby bushes while riding a motorcycle and defiled him.

Kaluma slams Kenya’s UN vote backing LGBTQ+ mandate, urges Ruto to withdraw support

Kaluma criticized the move as a betrayal of Kenya’s deeply held cultural, religious, and moral beliefs.

FIDA-Kenya demands justice over protest killings, police brutality and sexual violence

FIDA-Kenya expressed solidarity with the victims, sending heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and reaffirming that no citizen should lose their life while exercising their right to peaceful protest.

Kenyans dying abroad rose by 13% in 2024, says KNBS

Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that 305 deaths of Kenyan citizens were registered last year up from 270 in 2023.

JKIA upgrade on track as Ruto government seeks alternative funding post-Adani deal

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that the government is working on a tight schedule to ensure construction begins before the close of 2025.

Opposition demands justice, calls for economic boycott over state-linked violence

Through a joint statement read at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi, the leaders said they would document alleged atrocities committed by police and state-linked militias and initiate private prosecutions should the Director of Public Prosecutions fail to act.

Gov't begins fresh vetting of foreign nationals over cannibalism in West Pokot

West Pokot County Commissioner Khalif Abdullahi, speaking to journalists on Tuesday afternoon, said the decision was made during a meeting by the county’s security committee, which resolved to scrutinize all suspected foreign residents in the area.

Ruto: I inherited unemployment crisis, not created it

Ruto pointed to ongoing government efforts, saying several initiatives have already absorbed hundreds of thousands of young people across various sectors.

Fafi NG-CDF manager grilled over millions in irregular project contracts

MPs were particularly concerned by the blatant breach of procurement laws in the handling of capital project contracts in Fafi.

Ruto: Enough is enough we’ll restore order, whatever it takes

Ruto insisted that any attack on police stations or security officers would be treated as an act of war against the state and would not be tolerated.

Maraga: No handshakes, no referendum, this is a leadership crisis

Maraga also criticised the political class for ignoring the suffering of ordinary citizens, saying the youth have carried the burden of fighting for accountability.

24 counties rollout digital health integrated system

The system is a key digital innovation aimed at enhancing the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the Taifa Care programme.

Seven officers injured in Mandera blast as Wajir chief killed in separate attack

The officers were en route from Bambo to Mandera when their patrol vehicle struck the explosive at around 1:00 a.m. on July 8.

Nairobi chosen as global climate adaptation hub in landmark move

The President noted that the centre will complement Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan and play a central role in shaping solutions for the continent and beyond.

Karua: Kenyans can step in and appoint IEBC if State fails

Kingi cautions Governor Guyo after Senate blocks impeachment

Kingi further encouraged the governor to seek dialogue with both Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo and members of the County Assembly.

Isiolo is bleeding: Senator Dullo warns Senate after Governor’s impeachment dismissal

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said the issues raised by the Senator were serious and required immediate action by security authorities.

Death toll from Saba Saba protests hits 31

The Commission also reported incidents of property destruction, although it noted that the full extent of the losses had not yet been determined.

Nowhere was safe: 12-year-old killed by stray bullet while watching Tv

Her mother, Lucy Ngugi, painfully recalled the moment the bullet tore through their home.