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Ex-CS Muturi demands forensic audit of Hustler Fund system
He questioned the authenticity of borrowers linked to the accounts, raising concerns about possible infiltration of the system by fraudulent identities.
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Lobby calls for probe into Sh1.5 billion sugar import scheme
The Alliance explained that sugar imported under this arrangement attracts a lower duty because it is meant to support production processes and not for direct sale to households.
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Sugar Board sets new sugarcane price at Sh5,500 per tonne after review
Acting Kenya Sugar Board CEO Jude Chesire said the review came after wide consultations with industry players, leading to a revised minimum price aimed at reflecting current market realities while still protecting farmers.
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Gachagua defends split opposition race in Ol Kalou by-election
In a statement dated April 22, 2026, Jubilee Secretary General Montalel Ole Kenta said the party has the strongest claim to the seat, noting that the late David Kiaraho, whose death led to the by-election, was elected on a Jubilee ticket.
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Senate suspends Revenue Bills amid escalating Governors’ accountability row
The Division of Revenue Bill sets the formula for splitting revenue between national and county governments, while the County Allocation of Revenue Bill guides how counties receive their individual shares. A delay in passing the Division of Revenue Bill also affects funding for national government operations in the next financial cycle.
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Police set conditions for public rallies and protests
According to the law, gatherings should only take place between 6 am and 6 pm. Organisers must notify the relevant regulating officer at least three days before the event and not more than fourteen days in advance.
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MPs clash over rules defining meaningful public participation in new Bill
The Public Participation Bill, 2025, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga, has already gone through the Second Reading stage in the National Assembly. It is now awaiting detailed scrutiny at the Committee of the Whole House stage, where amendments are expected to determine its final shape.
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Oburu insists he is ODM leader, dismisses Orengo’s declaration
Governor James Orengo, speaking in Kisumu, had earlier declared himself the legitimate party leader, arguing that ODM was facing internal and external threats that could weaken its standing if not addressed.
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44 Nairobi police stations exposed over missing title deeds
The findings show widespread uncertainty across different parts of Nairobi, with several stations affected in nearly every sub-county. In Kilimani, Kileleshwa Police Station, Kibra Police Station, and Sarangombe Police Post are listed among those without title deeds or clear records. In Lang’ata, stations such as Lang’ata, Hardy, Akila, and Bomas Police Post also lack proper ownership documentation.
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Kenya issues flood warning as rains intensify in parts of the country
Residents in the affected regions have been encouraged to closely follow official weather updates and adhere to safety instructions as the country prepares for a week of potentially intensified rainfall activity.
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Ruto brushes off critics, says insults won’t shake his grip on Mt Kenya
The President said no amount of “name-calling, incitement and propaganda” would erode the ties he has built with the region over the past two decades.
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Woman jailed for three years over child theft linked to love triangle dispute
According to the prosecution, led by Counsel Martin Mbote, Wanyonyi unlawfully took the minor with the intent to deprive the child’s mother, Mispher Chepkenoi, of her lawful guardianship.
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Tourism Authority, dismisses claims of tourists being held at Maasai Mara lodge
According to the regulator, the disruption at the facility is connected to a long-running disagreement between management and staff that has escalated into industrial action affecting normal operations. It further noted that the matter is already in court and is being handled through legal procedures.
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IEBC registers 1.87 million new voters as drive nears deadline
The new registrations were recorded between March 30 and April 23 under the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.
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Kenya takes regional anti-corruption leadership as EACC CEO, Mohamud assumes top role
Mohamud replaces Naluzze Aisha Batala (Uganda), who has been serving in the role and was praised by member countries for her “exemplary leadership and steadfast commitment to strengthening regional anti-corruption efforts” during her tenure.
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Senate insists governors must defend county spending before committees
Murungi further called on Senate committees to sharpen their focus on matters that have a direct impact on citizens, especially at the county level, saying emerging challenges require stronger parliamentary attention.
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Kenyan women still missing in top media leadership roles, new report shows
The report indicates that women hold just 2.8 per cent of media management positions and 3.7 per cent of editorial leadership roles. It further reveals that men control more than 95 per cent of media ownership, a situation that continues to limit women’s participation in shaping newsroom policies and editorial direction.
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Kenya lands Sh258 billion boost as AFC opens regional office in Nairobi
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has opened its first regional office in Nairobi after signing a Host Country Agreement with Kenya. The deal, witnessed by President William Ruto, targets infrastructure investment and industrial development across East Africa.
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Ruto urges unity, warns against tribal politics during Murang’a tour
While addressing residents, the President called for calm and national cohesion, warning against leaders who promote ethnic divisions for political gain. He said unity remains key to national stability and progress, insisting that Kenyans must protect it at all costs.
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KAA confirms safe evacuation after aircraft veers off runway at Mandera Airstrip
Emergency response measures were activated immediately, with ground teams moving in to evacuate all passengers and crew and provide assistance at the scene. Authorities later confirmed that everyone on board was safely removed from the aircraft.
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Safina Deputy Leader flags billions in discrepancies in e-Citizen platform audit findings
The audit issues he highlighted include an unconfirmed Sh3.7 billion cash balance and an unsupported Sh7 billion opening figure. He also pointed to Sh4.9 billion in misclassified receipts and Sh206 billion in transfer discrepancies, which he said could not be properly explained through available records.
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President Ruto pledges Sh2.5bn for 23 markets, Sh900m stadium and Sh200m for Kenneth Matiba Hospital in Murang’a
President William Ruto, in Murang’a County, backed his development agenda while launching Kiriko–Karugia Road works. He announced Sh2bn for the Mau Mau road, funding for markets, a stadium, health upgrades, and more electricity connections.
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Amnesty raises concern over gaps in Kenya’s cyber laws after court ruling
The report points to a major legal development this year, where the Court of Appeal of Kenya nullified Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which had for years been applied to regulate online content considered “false” or “misleading.”
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DCI arrests company director over Sh25 million Eastleigh land fraud
DCI detectives arrested Skyline Works Ltd director Abdul Hassan Tahalil over an alleged land fraud scheme involving forged documents in Eastleigh, Nairobi. DCI says the file was sent to ODPP for prosecution and he remains in custody.
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Court stops KIM closure as Kobia questions handling of shutdown
The Kenya Institute of Management, one of the country’s oldest professional training institutions, has long been involved in offering management training and professional certification programmes.
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MPs raise alarm over alleged fake disability claims in state benefits system
MPs said weak verification systems and poor oversight are making it easier for influential individuals to take advantage of disability-based opportunities, locking out those who genuinely depend on them and straining limited public resources.
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Kagwe threatens macadamia export reversal in price war with processors
Kagwe placed macadamia processors on notice, directing them to purchase all locally produced nuts at the government-set minimum price of Sh100 per kilogram, while warning that failure to comply could prompt a policy reversal allowing raw in-shell exports.
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Senate slams Treasury, Education Ministry as TUK pension crisis spirals past Sh6 billion
During a session held at Bunge Tower on Thursday, the committee, chaired by Julius Murgor, heard that despite significant progress in verifying pension records, retirees have yet to receive payments due to failure by the government to release promised funds.
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Luanda MP Maungu takes over PIC acting chair role as Wamboka faces bribery probe
Wetang’ula confirmed that the matter has already been forwarded to the Committee on Powers and Privileges for inquiry, in line with parliamentary rules. He said Wamboka would remain out of the committee’s leadership for the entire period of the investigations.
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IPOA investigates police shooting of taxi driver in Garissa amid protests
The killing has sparked protests in parts of Garissa, with residents demanding justice and questioning the actions of the officers involved. Many described Hassan as innocent and called for accountability over the shooting.