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Oswago: IEBC needs longer terms, six years fails stability test

Oswago said the short term limits the commissioners’ effectiveness and weakens the IEBC’s institutional memory.

Motorists term new road levy an ‘economic crime’, demand full refund

The 2024 adjustment saw the levy rise from 18 shillings to 25 shillings per litre, the first increase in nearly ten years, with the last being in 2016.

Bangladesh jet crash kills 20, injures over 170 in school tragedy

Shocking footage from the scene captured the intensity of the fire and the chaos that followed as rescuers and residents rushed to pull victims from the burning rubble.

Phoebe Asiyo to be laid to rest on August 8 in Homa Bay

On Tuesday, August 5, there will be a public viewing of the body at Lee Funeral Home, followed by a fundraising event at Maxwell Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Nairobi.

Somalia blocks Ethiopia from joining naval exercise over sovereignty row

The latest refusal adds to the escalating diplomatic standoff between the two countries, revealing the fragility of regional cooperation amid unresolved territorial disputes.

Phone records place missing Nakuru fisherman and KWS officers at same scene

During cross-examination, the defense questioned the reliability of the call records, pointing to a log showing that Odhiambo’s phone received a call while in Karunga at 10:06 pm that same day.

Explainer: What you need to know about ammunition charges in Kenya

A personal bond allows the accused to remain free without depositing money or presenting a surety, on condition that they commit to appear in court and follow the set terms.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54

US media reported the cause of death as accidental drowning.

CS Duale suspends Nursing Council boss over unlawful internship placements

CS Duale has revoked all internship letters issued to the affected 42 students with immediate effect.

Gov't launches climate insurance for farmers under fertilizer subsidy programme

Kilifi makes history as Catherine Kenga elected first female speaker

Kenga garnered overwhelming support from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), receiving 41 out of 47 votes cast on the assembly floor.

Rights groups slam State over Boniface Mwangi's arrest

The groups accused the state of targeting Mwangi in a deliberate attempt to suppress lawful activism and dissent.

Calls mount for Ruto to act as Isiolo leaders decry political interference

The leaders claimed that the unrest in Isiolo is not homegrown but is being driven by outside political interests.

ODPP breaks silence on terrorism charges linked to June, July protests

The ODPP addressed growing public concern over the application of the Prevention of Terrorism Act following mass demonstrations on June 25th and July 7th.

Kenya opens tea and coffee farms to tourists in push to expand travel sector

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano emphasized the untapped potential within Kenya’s agricultural landscapes.

Maraga says Kenyans have raised over Sh500,000 for his 2027 presidential bid

Maraga says he is determined to overhaul Kenya’s political system, particularly the high-cost barrier that locks out potential leaders without deep pockets.

Lobby links mysterious Mombasa deaths to unsafe bottle reuse

Postmortem reports revealed unusual symptoms on the bodies of the deceased, including burn-like swellings and strong odour emissions.

Nairobi issues 60-day ultimatum to idle plot owners or risk repossession

The County stated that these parcels have remained dormant and unpaid for years, in violation of original allocation terms.

Kenya Power battles rising vandalism in lower Eastern region

In Machakos alone, 25 transformers were vandalized in 2022, with the number climbing to 30 cases in 2023.

Suspect arraigned over shocking KNH ward murder

Kalombotole, the man accused of killing 38-year-old Edward Maingi Ndegwa inside a hospital ward, appeared before a Nairobi magistrate on Monday.

Activist Boniface Mwangi freed on Sh1 million bond, terror charges dropped

Mwangi, who had been held in police custody since his arrest on Saturday, pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawful possession of ammunition without a valid firearm certificate.

IEBC to resume continuous voter registration as 2027 election preparations kick off

IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon announced that the Commission is in the final stages of internal preparations and will formally communicate the CVR schedule through a gazette notice in August 2025.

Kenyan business leaders decry high taxes, warn of economic slowdown

Industry veterans warned that the country risks slipping deeper into economic stagnation if the current tax regime remains unchecked.

Havi calls for recall of non-performing MPs

Havi criticized Parliament for failing to pass clear legislation to facilitate the implementation of the recall clause, which is enshrined in the Constitution.

Private sector feels the pinch as government's domestic borrowing soars

According to the CBK weekly bulletin released this month, the country’s domestic debt stood at Sh6.312 trillion as of July 4, 2025.

Fresh fears of ‘Shakahola two’ as former cult survivors reemerge in Kilifi

Authorities have recovered one body and rescued four severely malnourished individuals just kilometers from the original Shakahola site.

Drug makers urge government to ease rules, support local manufacturing

Manufacturers argue that investing in local production would help stabilize supply, lower costs for consumers, and generate employment within the healthcare sector.

Orengo condemns terror charges against activist Boniface Mwangi

Governor Orengo, in a statement posted on X, dismissed the charges as absurd, arguing they lack both legal merit and factual basis.

Auditor General flags Sh1.96bn stadium tenders as irregular

Gathungu exposed glaring procurement anomalies and legal breaches in the awarding of contracts meant to upgrade sports infrastructure across Kericho, Kakamega, and Bungoma counties.

Raila: Let Kenyans vote with ID cards, not flawed registers

The ODM leader maintained that the requirement for separate voter cards locks out many eligible voters, especially in marginalised areas.