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Babu Owino cites Vision 2030 execution gaps as key to slower job creation
The lawmaker said Kenya already had a clear roadmap but lacked proper execution.
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NCIC links unrest to low trust in government, weakening social values
Beyond governance, National Cohesion and Integration Commission CEO Daniel Mutegi highlighted a deeper concern around the changing moral direction of society.
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Police foil jet fuel theft plot at Wilson Airport, arrest four
The vehicle was carrying four drums filled with jet fuel, each holding 200 litres, as it moved through the busy facility.
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NCIC warns 277 families control 70% of Kenya’s wealth
The CEO said the combination of historical decisions, governance gaps, and inconsistent policies has reinforced inequality, leaving a small group with significant control over national resources while many remain economically vulnerable.
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Loan and lending conditions constrain Kenya’s borrowing, taxation decisions-Economist
According to Ramogi, the conditions attached to borrowing agreements restrict governments’ ability to make independent economic choices. He argued that once countries take loans, they are effectively locked into a system that dictates key policy directions.
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UNDP report warns debt servicing cuts social spending, hitting women hardest
A new report warns of millions of job losses, declining incomes, and worsening health outcomes, as governments cut social spending to meet debt obligations.
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Kenya’s 2025 slowdown driven by domestic policy, not global shocks - Economist
He says the country is underperforming compared to its regional peers despite stable global growth.
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KNH goes fully digital, phases out paper records in system overhaul
In a May 3 statement signed by Acting CEO Richard Lesiyampe, the hospital said the transition marks a long-overdue upgrade after more than a century of relying on manual records, which it noted are no longer suitable for modern healthcare.
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I will not seek re-election under UDA ticket, declares Kanga'ta
In a clearly worded statement on May 3, 2026, stopping short of a direct rebuke, the Murang’a County chief attributed the unprecedented decision to several factors, including what he described as a state of political intolerance in the country and the emergence of “honest differences.”
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Mudslides kill at least 18 in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Kiambu
The National Police Service confirmed the fatalities in a statement issued on 3 May 2026, warning of growing risks as the country continues to experience sustained rainfall.
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Police intercept bus carrying live ammunition along Thika–Garissa Highway
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the bus, registration number KCW 208A, belonging to Buscar Sacco, was travelling from Lamu to Nairobi when it was flagged down for checks.
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Police seize contraband alcohol, suspected cannabis from Nairobi-bound matatu in Busia
The driver was arrested and the vehicle detained as another suspect escaped and remains on the run. Authorities say investigations are ongoing as efforts to curb illicit trade continue across Kenya.