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Matatu owners fight plan to put fare controls under NTSA
Among the changes, operators would be required to display fare information where passengers can easily see it as part of efforts to stop sudden fare increases.
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UGM Party demands probe after suspected cyanide poisoning kills 15 elephants in Amboseli
According to the UGM Party, the dead animals comprised one adult male elephant, nine female elephants and their calves. Preliminary investigations are said to point to the ingestion of cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, possibly linked to the use of highly toxic agricultural pesticides on nearby farms.
Corridors of Justice
Wamatangi challenges EACC probe over alleged Senate tender meetings
The matter came up before Justice Rose Ougo on Thursday, where Wamatangi, through his lawyer Jotham Arwa, applied to have the Senate enjoined as an interested party in the petition challenging the investigation process.
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Matiang'i dismisses Ruto's national dialogue call as 'misplaced priority'
Matiang'i questioned the timing of the initiative, arguing that the government should first address concerns over security, constitutionalism and the functioning of public institutions.
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Audit exposes major gaps in Kenya's pesticide control system
The performance audit by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), which regulates pesticides, has not effectively carried out its duty of ensuring laws on the supply, use and disposal of pest control products are followed.
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Maraga tears into Ruto's State address, says Kenyans are worse off
Maraga accused the government of weakening institutions that are meant to drive national development, saying development plans cannot succeed in institutions that have been captured by private interests.
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Advocates explain why court upheld Islamic burial of Kilifi man
The case arose from a dispute over the burial of the deceased, who was known as Samuel Charo Kirai before adopting the Muslim name Zakaria. On July 16, 2026, the Kilifi Magistrate's Court dismissed a suit challenging his Islamic burial after finding that he had voluntarily converted to Islam and actively practised the faith before his death.
Politics
Opposition moves to build Narc-style coalition ahead of 2027 poll
The approach mirrors the National Rainbow Coalition (Narc), where opposition parties joined forces with leaders who had broken away from the then-ruling Kanu to back Kibaki's successful presidential bid.
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Doctor's fears before fatal Nairobi shooting emerge
The reports, which include an alleged attack at her Mlolongo residence and another encounter involving a man believed to be armed, have now become part of the homicide investigation as detectives seek to establish whether they were linked to Wednesday's killing.
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Ruto: Kenya has a ‘rare window’ to shape its economic future
According to Ruto, the government has strengthened the economy by stabilising the Kenyan shilling, increasing foreign exchange reserves to more than $15 billion, enough to cover 6.5 months of imports, while also lowering inflation and reducing the cost of borrowing.
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Ruto sets August 12 launch for public consultations on Kenya's new development blueprint
The President said Kenya must openly examine why many countries that once shared similar economic conditions have advanced faster despite starting from nearly the same point.
Politics
Sonko tells Kalonzo: Stay in Opposition, 2027 is your moment
Sonko said he shares the same vision with other leaders who have continued to push for what they believe are the interests of ordinary Kenyans.