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Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein laid to rest in Mombasa
President William Ruto euologised him as a prominent voice in the country’s Islamic leadership and justice system.
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MP Mukunji, journalist and rider freed on bail in saba saba terror probe
During the hearing, the defence sought to interrogate the investigating officer about how the accused were allegedly involved in any criminal activity, leading to tense exchanges in court.
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KWS proposes conservation fee hike to bridge Sh12 billion funding gap
KWS Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga said the move is driven by the need to align with current economic realities and sustain the country’s conservation mandate.
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Three pupils die after pit latrine collapses at Uasin Gishu school
The three deceased girls aged under 10 years and in Grades One and Two were among several pupils who had gone to use the toilet when the structure caved in.
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New reforms to lower manufacturing costs through relaxed import verification
According to Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, the government is considering reforms to the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) exemption framework.
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Legal community pays final tribute to senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee
Nowrojee, widely respected for his fierce advocacy for human rights and justice, passed away in the United States on April 5, 2025, aged 84.
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Third protest victim dies after Saba Saba shooting in Kirinyaga
James Muriithi, 41, who was shot on Monday at Makutano in Mwea, died on Thursday morning at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Tribunal orders Ezekiel Mutua to refund Sh27 million earned through irregular salary increase
Tribunal documents indicate that Mutua's first term ran from October 26, 2015, to October 21, 2018
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Governor Kilonzo: Counties abandoning KEMSA over supply failures
Kilonzo said public hospitals have been facing serious shortages due to Kemsa’s failure to deliver needed commodities on time.
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Third suspect charged in murder of 17-year-old refugee girl in Wajir
The prosecution says the trio jointly took part in the killing, which has sparked national attention due to the victim's age and the nature of her marriage.
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Judiciary clears misreporting on police roadblock ruling
The case was filed on June 25, 2025, by Katiba Institute, which challenged the police practice of blocking public roads without advance notice.
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Annual inspections, zero-alcohol limit among NTSA’s proposed transport rules
Under the proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, all private vehicles that are more than four years old will be required to undergo annual roadworthiness checks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.