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Senator Mwaruma elected to lead powerful Senate county oversight committee
Mwaruma succeeds Osotsi, who had chaired the committee since 2022 before being ousted through a vote of no confidence last week
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Ruto directs security firms to pay legal minimum wage, remit NSSF
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday during a meeting with private security stakeholders, the President said the government had received reports that some companies had ignored the 15 per cent minimum wage increase announced on Labour Day, while others continued paying guards as little as Sh4,000 to Sh7,000 a month.
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Ruto orders end to 'watchman' label, promises new legal status for security officers
Speaking during a meeting with more than 5,000 private security officers at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, the President also announced plans to amend key labour and security laws to formally replace the outdated terminology with the title "private security officer."
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Mudavadi urges private security guards to reject tribal politics and defend national unity
Mudavadi challenged the security guards to uphold democracy, safeguard the rights of every Kenyan and help foster national cohesion by resisting tribalism, inflammatory rhetoric and politics that sow division
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MPs push for law to protect borrowers from excessive loan interest
Under the proposed law, a borrower who defaults on a Sh10,000 loan would not be expected to pay more than Sh10,000 in interest, preventing unpaid loans from growing into overwhelming debts.
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Private guard's plea prompts Ruto to drop 'Watchman' label
In addition to seeking greater professional recognition, the guard urged the government to improve the salaries of private security personnel, saying better pay and respect would enhance the welfare and status of the profession
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Kenyans urged to join #GumzoLaKitaifa consultations on next development blueprint
Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga urged Kenyans at home and abroad to actively participate in the discussions and contribute ideas that will help develop a sustainable vision for national development and improved livelihoods
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Busia detectives seize 700 litres of chang'aa, arrest suspect in crackdown
The suspect, identified as Brian Wandera Aroge, was arrested after officers intercepted a speeding Toyota Probox during a patrol in the Bondeni area.
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Senate ends push for more time on county pension task force
Documents presented to the committee showed that county pension obligations have continued to grow over the years. The Treasury said the liabilities rose from Sh21.3 billion inherited from the former local authorities before the start of devolution to Sh115.7 billion as at October 31, 2024.
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Africa’ s 10 deadliest terror attacks of 2025
Burkina Faso emerged as the epicentre of Africa's deadliest terrorist attacks in 2025, accounting for four of the continent's 10 most fatal incidents, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2026
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SRC approves higher allowances for KNH nurses as strike enters eighth day
In a letter dated August 4 to KNH Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe, SRC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Abdullahi Surraw said the commission had reviewed the hospital's request after considering various factors that guide public sector remuneration.
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MPs put AFA on the spot over Sh4.23 billion revenue gaps and audit breaches
Appearing before the committee, Acting Director General Calistus Kundu admitted that the authority experienced challenges obtaining some financial reports required during the audit. He said the information was held within National Treasury systems and became available only after the audit exercise had already been concluded.