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Ruto establishes framework for protest victims compensation

The initiative was unveiled through a presidential proclamation issued on August 8, 2025

Tough measures loom for counties with growing debts and audit failures

Senator Moses Kajwang’, who chairs PAC committee, said CPAC is compiling a list of counties with serious financial irregularities to recommend to the Treasury for possible withholding of funds.

Youths demand real voices as they shun big political parties, says Advocate Lenah Mati

Lenah Mati described the political landscape for youth as “uncharted territory,” acknowledging that young people are still figuring out the best way forward after last year’s protests against government excesses.

Isiolo Governor condemns shooting of elder shot dead near Jamia Mosque

Governor Abdi Guyo called on security agencies to intensify investigations and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Why Kenyan youths should join political parties to lead in 2027 - DCP Youth Chair

Wanjiku Thiga warns that without party membership, young people risk being sidelined during nominations and losing out to well-established older politicians who have access to vital resources and support for their campaigns.

State to set up special police unit to fight child trafficking

Investigations are already underway into the Mai Mahiu case, where the documentary exposed girls being lured, exploited and abused by long-distance truck drivers.

Six killed as AMREF aircraft crashes in Mwihoko, Kiambu County

KCAA Director General Emile Arao said the aircraft lost both radar and radio communication at 2:17 pm

KWS informant gave false leads in search for missing Lake Nakuru fisherman

KWS Director General Dr Erastus Kanga told MPs that the informant gave false directions during a site visit to the lake before admitting he had no knowledge of any mass grave.

Treasury defends payments to firm outside original e-Citizen deal, cites contract revision

A special audit flagged Sh492.1 million and USD414,299.60 paid to Electronic Citizen Services, which was not named in the initial contract.

Eight killed as train crashes into Kenya Pipeline Company bus near Naivasha

The bus was carrying employees home after their morning shift when it was struck by an oncoming Kenya Railways train while trying to cross the tracks.

Garissa leaders urge parents to protect children from crime

Garissa County Police Commander Moses Ambasa warned that the region was witnessing a troubling rise in crimes perpetrated by young people

Kenya signs lease to operationalize Kenanie Leather Industrial Park after 10-year delay

The move ends a decade-long delay that had stalled full utilization of the Sh5 billion facility

Lamu Port makes history as it receives largest ship ever to dock in Kenya

The vessel’s arrival underscores the growing importance of Lamu Port as a regional logistics hub

State disburses Sh4.6bn Inua Jamii stipend to over 1.1 million vulnerable Kenyans

Labour and Social Protection Principal Secretary Joseph Motari confirmed the release of stating that the disbursement covers the June and July 2025 payment cycles

MP Passaris backs bill to make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists

Passaris lauded the initiative as a progressive move that prioritizes people over vehicles

INFOGRAPHIC: Pay slip crisis in the public sector

The issue highlights growing concerns over payroll management and transparency in government agencies

Passaris demands compensation for 1998 US embassy bombing survivors

The bombing, orchestrated by the al-Qaeda terrorist network, killed 218 people

Six petitioners sue IEBC over failure to process MP recall petitions

The petitioners accuse the electoral agency of violating their constitutional rights and undermining public accountability by refusing to process recall petitions

Kenyans get deadline to weigh in on Kenya Pipeline Company sale

National Treasury is proposing to sell a 65 per cent stake in the state-owned petroleum infrastructure giant

Ruto warns health sector fraudsters as Sh200bn equipment project launched

The President said the newly installed digital health infrastructure is secure, intelligent, and soon to be enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect fraud in real-time

AMREF confirms fatal Mwihoko crash, says plane was en route to Somalia

The aircraft took off from Nairobi's Wilson at 2 pm heading to Hargeisa, Somalia, when it crashed in Mwihoko, Nairobi

Nema under fire as one surveyor vets thousands of environmental reports

Government hiring freeze pushes 60 public institutions into staff crisis

At least 60 public organisations are grappling with acute employee shortages, needing more than 15,000 new staff to meet their approved capacity

Gov’t to globalize student talent in the arts, says PS Bitok

Bitok announced that the Ministry is preparing a formal proposal to establish an international platform for exceptional student artists

Audit uncovers inflated costs in Sakaja’s school meals plan

Kenya Power records 3.8 million users on self-service platforms

Among the most utilized services was the bill query feature, which registered 1.7 million requests

Light aircraft crashes in residential area in Githurai

Githurai 45 Sub-County Police commander Maurice Odanga confirmed the incident but could not immediately confirm the number of casualties

MPs launch probe into multi-billion tender over import of damaged cars

The findings of the investigation could shape how the government contracts third-party service providers in the future

CS Miano roots for policy reforms to spur Africa’s hospitality sector

Miano explained the urgency of reforms aimed at tackling long-standing bottlenecks in the sector

DCI given 7 days to probe child sex trafficking ring exposed in BBC documentary

According to the ODPP, the claims represent serious breaches of children’s rights and potentially amount to grave criminal offences under Kenyan law