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EACC arrests former Auditor General worker over forged papers
The suspect was arrested on Thursday before being released on a cash bail of Sh50,000 pending arraignment in court.
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Kagwe pushes ban on export of unprocessed farm produce
Kagwe also outlined a shift he said is needed in the tea sector, urging a move away from bulk tea exports toward more refined and high-value products that can compete in global niche markets.
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AMWIK warns femicide has become a national security and public health crisis
In a statement released on Thursday, the media women’s body said women were increasingly being targeted, abused and killed in homes and communities that should ordinarily guarantee safety and protection.
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Sh8.3bn deficit threatens Cooperative sector plans in new budget estimates
The State Department for Cooperatives says it needs Sh15.28 billion for 2026/27, but the National Treasury allocated Sh6.98 billion, leaving an Sh8.3 billion gap. PS Patrick Kilemi warned this may slow cooperative and coffee programmes.
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Kagwe defends new tea levy, urges stakeholders to stop court battles
Speaking during International Tea Day celebrations in Kericho County, Kagwe urged tea stakeholders to stop “wasting millions in unnecessary litigation” and instead engage the government through dialogue over the reforms.
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Ruto announces Sh3bn ferry plan to ease Likoni congestion
Ruto said the intervention is part of wider efforts by the government to strengthen urban transport systems along the Coast and improve efficiency for residents who rely on the crossing for work and business activities.
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Man charged as 22 girls rescued in Mombasa child trafficking operation
A 27-year-old man was arraigned in Mombasa after detectives rescued 22 girls in an intelligence-led operation targeting an alleged child trafficking and sexual exploitation ring across Mombasa and Kilifi counties. He denied charges and was remanded.
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EFF Youth leader calls for one Africa, land expropriation without compensation
The EFF Youth Command leader argued that elections and free movement across borders do not automatically amount to democracy, saying only a few African countries practice it effectively.
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Ruto issues 33,025 title deeds in Coast push to resolve land disputes
The President also addressed the long-running challenge of squatters and absentee landlords, saying it remains one of the most complex land issues in the region.
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Life of Rachel Wandeto will not go unanswered, says Ruto
Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday during the issuance of title deeds event in the coastal region, Ruto said “the life of Rachel Wandeto will not go in vain,” as he accused unnamed individuals of branding others traitors and weaponizing ethnicity for political gain.
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DP Kithure Kindiki calls for unity and lasting solutions to Coast land disputes
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for unity and solution-focused leadership during a title deeds issuance event in Mombasa, praising efforts to resolve historical land disputes, absentee landlord cases, and identity card vetting reforms for the Coast.
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Parliament sets May 28 Prayer Breakfast date amid legal dispute on expenditure disclosure
The petition has been filed by Nairobi-based lawyer Lempaa Suyianka, who is seeking court orders to compel disclosure of how much public money was spent on the 2025 edition and to stop the use of taxpayer funds for the 2026 event.