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Street population falls sharply as Kenya records 60% drop in eight years
The data shows Nairobi still accounts for the largest share of street persons at 4,690, followed by Nakuru with 1,546, Mombasa with 1,428 and Kiambu with 1,370.
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Crime
Vihiga police arrest suspect, seize 100 litres of Illicit brew in Emuhaya raid
The suspect remains in custody and is expected to be arraigned in court to face charges related to possession and distribution of illicit alcohol and suspected drugs
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NTSA revokes Nicco Movers 1 licence after KMTC student death
The NTSA ordered an immediate shutdown of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco and revoked its operator licence, directing all its vehicles to stop operating. The action follows investigations linked to the death of a KMTC student on Thika Road.
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Senator seeks probe into illegal acquisition of Kenyan identity documents
Senator Kibwana sought clarification from the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on what she termed as ‘alarming gaps’ in the issuance of national identity cards, passports and birth certificates.
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KAM warns Kenya losing edge as production costs climb
KAM argues that unpredictability in tax regimes continues to undermine investor confidence in the manufacturing sector
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Kindiki: Inclusion of marginalized groups key to national progress
Kindiki assured the National Gender and Equality Commission of continued government backing, saying its independence and role in promoting fairness will be protected and strengthened.
Crime
Two arrested as police crack down on phone theft syndicate in Mandera
Efforts to trace the rightful owners of the recovered devices were successful, with victims positively identifying their phones at the police station
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Nyakang’o blocks Sh70 billion in emergency Government spending
Records show ministries and departments sought approval to spend Sh276.7 billion under the emergency clause. However, only Sh206.8 billion was cleared, leaving Sh70 billion without approval.
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Kenya turns to NIF to fund Sh30.9bn energy projects after tariff review freeze
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the allocation includes Sh7.5 billion for upgrading the national electricity grid, a project aimed at addressing transmission and distribution challenges that have emerged as more households and businesses are connected to the power network.
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Hundreds of retired county staff still on payroll in eight counties, audit reveals
Under Regulation 70(1) of the Public Service Commission Regulations, 2020, the mandatory retirement age in public service is set at 60 years, and 65 years for persons with disabilities.
Politics
Western Kenya becomes new battleground as Opposition intensifies 2027 strategy
The tour comes at a time when opposition figures are stepping up consultations on leadership unity and electoral strategy, including discussions on fielding a single presidential candidate in the next election cycle
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Treasury unveils Sh8.2 billion plan for fisheries and aquaculture expansion
The allocation would support programmes aimed at strengthening fisheries production, expanding aquaculture, and improving supporting infrastructure across the sector