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Duale inspects Garissa power upgrade as state aims to end chronic power outages
According to Duale, the upgrade will raise the substation’s total capacity to 38 MVA, representing a fourfold increase since its commissioning.
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Woman detained as detectives probe sudden death of Dr Job Obwaka
Officers from Kilimani Police Station have taken over the case and are working with witnesses and hospital staff to reconstruct his final hours.
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Senate proposes national hiring system in bid to fix county job imbalance
A committee report presented during the hearings shows deep disparities in county staffing. Bomet has 97.28 per cent of employees from the Kipsigis community, while Homa Bay records 96.98 per cent Luo representation.
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Matiang’i faults blocking of TuKo Kadi concert, warns on civic freedoms
The remarks follow complaints by comedian and activist Eric Omondi, who said his team was blocked from accessing Uhuru Park ahead of the scheduled TuKo Kadi concert.
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E-waste levels climb as Kenya struggles with recycling capacity
Latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that electronic waste rose by 4.5 percent in 2025, reaching 55,956 metric tons, compared to 53,559 metric tons the previous year. The trend reflects a steady climb from 48,461 tonnes recorded in 2021, pointing to a growing challenge in managing discarded electronics.
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Former President Uhuru insists he will stay active in party politics
The former Head of State further questioned why former leaders are expected to stay silent, contrasting the treatment with past administrations.
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Tributes pour in for Nairobi Hospital board chair Dr Obwaka
Dr Obwaka died on May 1, 2026, at 7 pm after being rushed to The Nairobi Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead on arrival.
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Free ID replacement window extended to October 2026
The waiver was first introduced in 2025, removing the Sh1,000 charge for duplicate identity cards and changes to personal records. At the time, the notice indicated that the exemption would apply for six months from when the rules took effect.
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UDA halts Tana River grassroots elections indefinitely
No explanation was given for the sudden change, leaving party members and aspirants in uncertainty as they await clarity on the next steps.
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Police confirm 10 dead as heavy rains continue to cause damage
Residents living in flood-prone and high-risk zones have been urged to remain cautious, avoid crossing flooded roads or rivers, and follow guidance from local authorities. The Kenya Meteorological Department continues to provide weather updates as the rains persist.
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Omanga loses board seat as Ruto reshuffles state agencies in new Gazette notice
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has been removed from the board of Kenya Shipyards Limited, ending her service at the state corporation barely a year after she was appointed in January 2025.
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CS Duale mourns veteran Gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka
Dr Obwaka died on Friday evening at 7 pm at Nairobi Hospital, where he had worked for many years treating patients and guiding younger doctors. According to a source at the facility, he had been rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.