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PCS Mudavadi defends State against opposition attacks

He accused critics of spreading misinformation and propaganda, particularly claims that the government is fearful of the 2027 general election.

Israel announces limited humanitarian pause in Gaza amid outcry over starvation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the daily "tactical pause" will take effect from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm in select areas not currently under active combat, including Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City.

Nine aspirants eye UDA Mbeere North ticket as party leaders rally behind unity

UDA said it will ensure that the nomination is free of bias and geared toward selecting a candidate who embodies the party’s values of integrity, accountability, and bottom-up development.

Teenage boy confesses to killing mother in Molo over paternity row

According to a police report filed at Elburgon Police Station, the chilling discovery was made on Sunday after the deceased’s brother alerted officers, claiming his sister had been killed inside her house.

Huduma Kenya lacks legal backing a decade after launch, report reveals

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says that the Huduma Kenya Secretariat, established in 2014 through Gazette Notice No. 2177, continues to run without the legislation or policy required to formalise its operations.

Fears of new cult tragedy rise as detectives find graves in Kilifi

The team is now revisiting earlier clues while seeking new information from both forested areas and local homesteads, where unusual activities were reported.

Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi found after abduction in Tanzania

Mwabili revealed that he was released following a tense encounter at the Lunga Lunga border between Tanzanian officials and three Kenyan police officers.

Police accused of fueling gun smuggling in insecure regions

Garissa women rebuild lives through perfume business after Suq Mugdi inferno

Pooling their knowledge of traditional Somali incense-making and fragrance blending, the women began crafting handmade bukhoor (incense) and scented oil perfumes from their homes.

KHRC joins calls for action over activist Mwagodi's disappearance in Tanzania

KHRC linked Mwagodi’s disappearance to his previous involvement in anti-government protests in Kenya, notably a June 23, 2024, demonstration in Nyahururu.

INFOGRAPHIC: Major changes as CS Murkomen restructures Interior Ministry

The shake-up comes as the government introduces new efforts to curb insecurity in bandit-hit regions.

Green light for Chinese firms to revive Nairobi-Mau Summit road

The fresh Chinese interest in the project came after President William Ruto presented the proposal to the Chinese government.

New CBK system to tighten control over county payments

CBK revealed that the upgraded digital platform — an enhanced version of the T24 core banking system, will streamline county transactions.

Police recover stolen livestock after attack on Turkana traders

The police said the raid highlighted the deeper challenges facing pastoralist communities, including long-standing rivalries and competition over natural resources.

Man jailed for 30 years for sodomising 14-year-old boy in Lamu

The offences took place between November 14 and 24, 2024, at Paradise in Langoni Location, where Athman had been staying at the home of the victim’s family.

Kayole, Kahawa Soweto at the heart of Nairobi’s new urban renewal plan

At least 400,000 people living in informal settlements across Nairobi are expected to benefit from the initiative, which is being implemented in phases across 81 settlements in 23 counties.

Interior CS warns IPOA against premature claims on police conduct

Murkomen strongly defended police officers deployed during the recent wave of violent protests, saying they had every right to use force where necessary.

Seven police stations to be built in Tiaty by December, says Murkomen

The Interior boss described the lack of institutions and infrastructure in Tiaty as alarming and said the situation demanded urgent government attention.

20,000 intern teachers to be hired permanently in January, says Mbadi

Mbadi confirmed that despite the absence of a specific allocation in the 2025/26 financial year, the government will ensure the interns are absorbed once their contracts end in December.

Amnesty demands answers over missing Kenyan activist in Tanzania

Irungu Houghton, the Section Director of Amnesty International Kenya, called on the governments of Kenya and Tanzania to take immediate action.

CS Murkomen restructures Interior Ministry, names new leaders

Jacob Namulen and Bevery Opwora were named as the new Principal Administrative Secretaries, while Thomas Saka was appointed Secretary for Internal Affairs.

Climate Worx scales up as 25,000 youth join National urban renewal effort

The 25,000 inductees include youth, women, NYS graduates and members of community-based groups who were recruited over the past few months.

Family demands answers after Kenyan activist disappears in Tanzania

The family says no official communication has been made about his condition or location, sparking fears of a possible enforced disappearance.

INFOGRAPHIC: What was destroyed during Saba Saba demos

The protests also saw the destruction and looting of property across the country.

State raises sugarcane prices to Sh5,750 per tonne

The ministry directed all sugar companies to comply with the new rate and to ensure farmers are paid without delays.

Meta will stop running political ads in the EU

Meta said the EU’s incoming Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising TTPA) regulations presented it with "significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties."

MPs push to give Auditor-General and budget controller enforcement powers

The proposals seek to equip the two offices with the legal ability to take punitive action against government institutions that fail to comply with audit and budgetary regulations.

26 universities get new councils as CS Ogamba wields appointment powers

These decisions, made in accordance with sections 36 and 55 of the Universities Act, took effect from July 25, 2025, and will run for three years.

Cabinet Secretaries make appointments across multiple state agencies

Sports CS Salim Mvurya appointed Joseph Maina Njogu to serve on the Board of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya for a period of three years.

Ruto appoints new chairs to head key public health agencies

The appointments mark a shift in leadership across key health agencies and are expected to bring renewed oversight, policy direction, and coordination to Kenya’s broader public health systems.