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Thermal plant retirements leave power supply gaps
Official records show that as of June 2025, installed capacity stood at 3,192 megawatts, down from 3,199.9 megawatts in June 2024 and 3,311.10 megawatts in June 2023.
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Treasury extends deadline for Kenya commercial spaceport bids
Under the procurement process, the selected consultant will offer transaction advisory services to guide the project through structuring, financing and eventual implementation.
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Registrar of Political Parties explains rules behind Kenya’s political coalitions
Coalition political parties can be formed by as few as three parties or by twenty or more. They can come togethe either before or after elections.
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IEBC appoints Moses Ledama Sunkuli as acting CEO
Sunkuli, who currently serves as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, steps into the role following the departure of former CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan.
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Sonko tells court powerful forces targeted him over anti-corruption work
Sonko said his fight against graft dates back to his days in Parliament, long before he assumed the role of Nairobi governor.
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Three suspects arrested in Thika West over mobile phone snatching
According to police, the suspects used a motorcycle to approach unsuspecting members of the public, snatch their mobile phones, and quickly flee the scene before help could arrive.
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Court awards Sh25.8 million to Dandora waste pickers over air pollution
In her ruling, Justice Omollo said the failure by the county government to control waste disposal and reduce pollution at the dumpsite amounted to a clear breach of several rights protected under the Constitution.
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Azimio parties reject leadership shake-up, threaten court action
The disputed moves, announced by the Azimio Coalition Party Council led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, named Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as Party Leader following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in October 2025.
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EACC recovers Machakos public land, pursues assets worth Sh363 million
The land was irregularly allocated to private individuals in the 1990s. The recovery follows investigations and court rulings, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to reclaiming public assets.
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Digital pre-registration system to boost voter turnout, says IEBC
IEBC aims to register 6.3 million new voters, including those who have recently turned 18 and individuals who have not yet registered, while also assisting those who wish to transfer their registration to new polling stations.
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John Steenhuisen announces exit from DA leadership
Steenhuisen, who became DA leader in 2019, also serves as the country’s agriculture minister under President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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90 registered parties, 32 waiting: Only purposeful parties will survive, says Registrar
At the start of the year, there were 92 fully registered parties, but two were put on notice for registration issues in January. The 32 others are on a waiting list for full registration once they meet all legal requirements.
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Step-by-Step Guide: How political parties register in Kenya
The first step is reserving a party name and slogan, which comes with a 90-day reservation period. These are carefully checked to ensure they are not offensive or misleading to the public.
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DPP moves to stop delays in Anglo Leasing corruption trial
The renewed legal battle comes after two of the accused, Rashmi Chamanlal Kamani and Deepak Kumar Kamani, challenged a High Court ruling that placed them on defence, following the court’s finding that the prosecution had established a prima facie case. The pair is seeking a full and independent review of the lower court’s decision by the appellate court.
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Katiba Institute gives CoB 14 days over payments to illegal advisor offices
The institute has given the Controller of Budget 14 days to respond, warning that any disbursement of funds would be unconstitutional.
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Contractors to be paid as State moves to unlock stalled road projects
The President highlighted that clearing these arrears is critical to completing the 6,000 kilometres of contracted roads next year, as well as opening up an additional 28,000 kilometres of new road projects.
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Only Sh12,500 passport available as eCitizen drops lower-cost choices
As of February 4, 2026, only the 66-page passport can be applied for via eCitizen, marking the removal of cheaper alternatives from the system.
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IEBC plans clear roadmap for stakeholder roles ahead of next General Election
Ethekon said the commission’s work is firmly guided by the Constitution, which he described as the highest expression of the will of the Kenyan people.
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Senate flags Sh1.9 billion voided IFMIS payments in Kwale County
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) directed Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani to take administrative action against county officers who failed to submit critical documents to the Office of the Auditor-General during the 2024/25 audit cycle.
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PS Oluga reaffirms gov't push to strengthen cancer care in Kenya
According to the Principal Secretary, cancer remains a major global health challenge, with Kenya experiencing a rising burden due to increased life expectancy and the shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases.
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Senate censures Kahiga over Sh150 million gaps in Nyeri hospital funds
The office of the Auditor General, in its reports, revealed that from Level 4 and Level 5 health facilities, seven health facilities collected a total of Sh722 million towards the health facilities' improvement, which was transferred to the Nyeri County Health Services Fund.
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Warm temperatures, uneven rains forecast in 2026 long rains season
According to the department, the peak of the long rains is expected in April across most parts of Kenya, except the Coast, where peak rainfall is anticipated in May.
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Nairobi police recover stolen luxury vehicle as hunt for suspects underway
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the luxury vehicle had been booked for a paint job on January 30, 2026, but was later reported missing, along with the watchman on duty.
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KUTRRH denies allegations of bribery in recruitment
The hospital emphasised that all recruitment processes are conducted strictly in line with applicable laws, public service regulations, and established institutional policies.
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Kitui residents call for diversified investment from Safaricom share sale
Residents called for ring-fencing of the divestiture proceeds to ensure funds go only to pre-approved, high-value projects across all 47 counties, rather than just mega infrastructure projects benefiting certain regions.
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KHRC demands tougher action on multinationals after Sh1.76bn tax case
The Commission said the ruling was more than a routine tax matter and instead confirmed long-standing concerns about how large corporations operate in the country.
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Dusit D2 terror convict’s bail bid opposed, court sets February mention
Prosecutors argue the gravity of terrorism offences and public safety concerns outweigh his medical and family grounds for release pending appeal.
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Sugar industry crisis: Political cronyism and imports devastate Western Kenya farmers
Speaking on Wednesday on Radio Generation interview, he explains that while sugar production remains sufficient, the problem is not supply, but that the profits made by factories never return to maintain the industry.
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Kenya, UK sign border security MoU to tackle trafficking, crime
Kenya and the UK have signed a border security MoU to combat organized crime, human trafficking and smuggling, initially targeting key border counties to boost safety and regional stability.
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Northern Kenya’s growth stalled by lack of infrastructure, says Wajir Deputy Governor
Abdi explained that county governments cannot independently fund large-scale infrastructure, especially trunk roads, which are under the national government’s jurisdiction. According to him, the region’s future growth hinges on three essential elements: reliable roads, sufficient electricity, and basic ICT networks.