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Ruto departs for TICAD 9 forum in Japan

The visit is expected to consolidate bilateral ties by expanding opportunities in trade, investment, and development cooperation

Supreme court clears more cases than it receives as Koome warns of cyber threats

CJ Koome described the achievement as proof that reforms under the Judiciary’s Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint are paying off

Five witnesses to testify in assault case against comedian’s attacker

The witnesses lined up by the DPP are expected to provide testimony that will shed light on the events of the day, including the alleged theft and assault

Murkomen vows crackdown on officers colluding with illegal alcohol networks

Murkomen said some officers who have been stationed in one area for extended periods have grown too familiar with their surroundings, making them vulnerable to compromise

Digital app to track public servants’ productivity to roll out by October

According to CS Ruku, the system will track attendance, arrival and departure times, leave records, and other performance indicators in real time

Senator Omtatah slams Busia County over delayed salaries

Omtatah said it was unacceptable that thousands of staff, including health workers, teachers, and administrators, were still waiting to be paid weeks into the new month.

Kenyans' discontent due to my tough reform drive- Ruto

Ruto defended his government’s decisions, saying the changes, though unpopular, are necessary to transform the country

Australian airline Qantas fined over illegal covid-era layoffs

Justice Michael Lee said the penalty was intended to serve as a “real deterrence” to other firms that might be tempted by the financial gains of breaching employment law

FKF boss urges corporates to back Harambee Stars' dream

Machakos County ready to talk with nurses to end strike

Nurses in the county walked off the job last week after disputes with the county government turned into full-blown industrial action

Turkana, Mandera among counties to benefit from Sh15bn off-grid solar project

The counties expected to benefit include Mandera, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Turkana, Baringo, Samburu, West Pokot, Taita Taveta, Narok, Kilifi, Kwale and Lamu

PAA rejects UDA request, confirms candidate for Magarini by-election

Kingi said the two parties have no formal agreement preventing PAA from presenting a candidate in any by-election

ODM sets nomination fees for upcoming county delegate elections

The party confirmed that the elections will be overseen by the National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) and will take place across most counties

Kenya better under Ruto as devolution delivers change- Deputy Gov't Spokesperson

Muthuma described devolution as one of the best ideas in Kenya’s history, adding that several governors have done well in managing county affairs

Auditor General warns of financial crisis in public universities

Gathungu revealed that the institutions are operating on a combined negative working capital of Sh42.5 billion

Air Canada flight attendants defy order to end strike

The strike, which began on Saturday, is the first by Air Canada flight attendants since 1985

State on high alert as heavy rains threaten flooding- CS Ruku

Ruku said the government is fully mobilized to respond quickly to any emergencies that may arise due to flooding

Muthuma: Harambee Stars victory shows fruits of Ruto’s sports leadership

Muthuma noted that while motivation and incentives for players are important, the team’s victory was not a product of chance or promises but of preparation, commitment, and deliberate government support

DPP Ingonga urges regional cooperation against emerging crimes

Ingonga said today’s prosecutors need more than legal knowledge they must also understand technology and strategic crime trends

PCS Mudavadi unveils “The Phantom” magazine and website

The Phantom will allow Mudavadi to communicate directly with Kenyans, sharing not just achievements but the ideals and goals that guide his public service

Speaker Wetang'ula reaffirms Rift Valley’s support for Ruto’s re-election

Wetang'ula likened supporting the President in the region to “preaching to the converted.”

Ruto confirms Sh2.5 million reward for Stars, hails team's resilience

Ruto concluded by celebrating the team’s resilience, emphasizing that their triumph reflects Kenya’s spirit of courage

Senator Haji raises alarm over youths risking lives in deadly ‘Tahriib’ journeys to Europe

Senator Haji called for urgent intervention to curb factors fanning the desperation of the youth that drive them into the deadly migration routes

Complete reset: Lawyer Muite urges top-down fight against corruption

Muite said corruption is at the heart of most of Kenya’s problems

Mutua outlines compensation plan for protest victims

The presidential advisor said that he had already engaged members of the committee tasked with overseeing the process and directed them to begin work immediately

Europe to consider plan for peace in Ukraine after Trump-Putin summit

Leaders of France, Germany and Britain will host a video call on Sunday for their so-called "coalition of the willing" to discuss steps towards ending the war in Ukraine

State House denies youth missed out on empowerment motorbikes

The clarification came after Citizen TV featured cases of youth who said they never received the items despite being photographed receiving them

Several Nairobi estates, institutions face water supply interruption

Areas affected include Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands.

CS Miano forms expert team to revamp Kenya’s tourism brand

The new taskforce will work to modernize the iconic ‘Magical Kenya’ brand and position the country as a world-class, youth-friendly destination

Garissa leaders launch new municipality and projects in Balambala

The projects include the new Balambala Municipality Headquarters, a modern market, a refurbished and expanded Level IV hospital