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Direct flights from Istanbul to Mombasa to resume in October

The direct flight between Istanbul and Mombasa covers a distance of 3,221 miles and takes approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Over 20 deaths reported in Lake Naivasha due to illegal fishing and hippo attacks

Despite the escalating number of fatal attacks, the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has described the hippo population in Lake Naivasha as "healthy."

No patient admitted without ID of guardian, Health CS declares

All hospitals have been instructed to immediately adjust their emergency room admission protocols and ensure that security personnel and administrative teams are fully aware of and enforcing the new rules.

Graft, debt and ghost projects haunt NYS in new audit

The audit also questioned an inventory balance of Sh419.7 million, which was not supported by schedules or board of survey certificates.

ActionAid Kenya urges Ruto to audit debt, reject IMF pressure and end crackdown

The ActionAid boss stressed the need for Kenya to take a sovereign stand, including rejecting unfair or unexplained debt.

ActionAid Kenya raises alarm over state clampdown on free expression

Orao condemned the growing trend of arrests and intimidation, saying even peaceful protests and digital activism are being shut down.

KNH murder suspect denied admission despite court order, lawyer says

Kalombotole is currently under armed police guard at the casualty ward. His lawyer says the only reason he remains there is because the police have declined to return him to custody.

Family, LSK reject autopsy report on prison death of Julia Wangui

The family's legal team, along with representatives from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), accused the medical team of concealing critical information.

“It’s a Miracle,” Munyakho says as he returns to Kenya after 14 years on Saudi death row

Munyakho was originally scheduled to return on July 23, but logistical issues delayed his arrival by several days.

KNCCI warns public against fraudulent grant application scam circulating online

The fake document falsely claims to offer financial support of up to Sh77 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

United Opposition petitions IPOA over alleged police brutality against leaders

The opposition accused the police of acting with impunity and violating constitutional protections on peaceful assembly and political expression.

Tana River swears in boards ahead of Canadian ‘organic city’ project

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Governor Dhadho Godhana’s official residence in Hola, presided over by Senior Principal Magistrate Edward Too.

Charlene Ruto forgives author Webster Ochora, cites need for dialogue on online abuse

Charlene emphasized that her decision to forgive was grounded not just in personal conviction, but also in her broader advocacy for responsible leadership.

Police constable denies murder charge in killing of Nairobi Street vendor

According to a psychiatric evaluation conducted by government psychiatrist Dr. Priscila Makau on July 21, the accused officer was found mentally fit to stand trial.

Health Ministry rallies stakeholders in national push to curb cancer burden

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing cancer care under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework, calling for a collective national effort to tackle the growing crisis.

CBK unveils plan for digital retail bond platform

Court freezes Sh10.5 billion road fund, escalating national-county tensions

The appellate court, in a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Pauline Nyamweya, and George Odunga, suspended the enforcement of a June 5 High Court ruling that had declared the exclusion of counties from the RMLF unconstitutional.

Seven arraigned in Eldoret over alleged assault on Turkana governor’s son

Testifying before Eldoret Principal Magistrate Kesses Cherono, Nimrod a professional footballer claimed he was attacked by a group affiliated with his father’s political adversaries.

CS Murkomen warns drug traffickers as police seize cannabis worth Sh3 million in Kitale

Acting on weeks of intelligence and surveillance, the team stormed a residential property suspected to be a major drug hub on the outskirts of Kitale town.

Electricity Consumers Society boss slams high electricity costs and stalled grid

Speaking on Radio Generation’s People Breakfast Show, Ndereva painted a mixed picture of the country’s energy sector.

MP Caroli Omondi urges biometric student registration to curb ghost learners

The legislator criticized the government's inaction despite repeated audit reports flagging the existence of fictitious learners and schools.

Weatherman warns of cold spell as chilly weather persists across the country

In a detailed statement released on Monday, July 28, 2025, the Met department noted that the dominant feature behind the persistent chill has been extensive cloud cover.

Ministry seeks tougher regulations to curb tea hacking and illegal trade

Ronoh underscored the urgency of reinforcing the regulatory framework governing tea production and marketing.

Tension in Turkana South after deadly bandit attacks and livestock theft

In the first incident near the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) post in Kainuk, an elderly herder was ambushed and killed while tending his goats.

Ruto in Addis for UN food summit, to champion Kenya’s role in global food security

President Ruto is expected to use the platform to push for increased international cooperation in addressing the global food crisis.

IRC urges government to simplify access to refugee IDs amid integration push

IRC’s Regional Policy and Advocacy Advisor Irene Shiundu stressed the critical role refugee identity cards play in ensuring access to healthcare, education, legal aid, and employment.

Standoff as police clash with Gachagua allies in Murang’a

The group was set to hold a series of public rallies in the area but their convoy was stopped by police along a major road, sparking a tense exchange.

Policyholders Fund on the spot over workforce diversity gaps

The Fund's CEO Mohamed Salal stressed that it's an equal opportunity employer that adheres to constitutional guidelines outlined in Articles 52 and 57.

Auditor exposes massive losses and irregularities in Gov't spending

The Auditor General’s report for the 2023/2024 financial year reveals that development projects worth Sh37.92 billion, initiated by at least 24 ministries and state departments, have stalled.

DCP demands immediate release of capitation funds, threatens mass protests

Malala accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of undermining Kenya’s free education policy, alleging that public education was being deliberately starved of funds.