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KMPDC orders Scion Hospital maternity services shutdown after complaint
The decision to close the maternity unit was made as investigations begin.
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Govt extends deadline for NGO law compliance
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the extension takes effect from May 14, 2025, under Regulation 5 (1) of the Fifth Schedule to the Act.
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Team formed to probe aircraft accidents in South Sudan and Somalia over five years
This decision was announced in a gazette notice dated May 17, 2025, by the Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir.
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Tourist video prompts KWS apology as agency urges eCitizen use
The journalist described the entry system as disorganised and frustrating.
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Rwanda blames DRC for backing militias behind Congo violence
Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo dismissed the DRC’s claims of Rwandan involvement.
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Leadership changes as President Ruto names new parastatal board chairs
President Ruto appointed Professor Lawrence Gumbe as the new chair of the board of the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency for a four-year term.
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EACC blocks attempted grab of historic Kongo Mosque
Residents had earlier raised alarm about suspicious movements on the land, prompting swift action from the EACC’s Lower Coast Regional Office.
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CS Joho meets Danish Minister Bodskov, discuss maritime collaboration
During their discussions, they focused on topics of shared interest and cooperation between Kenya and Denmark.
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President Ruto celebrates Kenya’s Doha Diamond League heroes
Among those who stood out was Reynold Cheruiyot, who won the 5,000 metres race.
Education and Career
KICD to introduce separate Math curriculum for non-STEM tracks
The new subject, called Essential Mathematics, will serve learners in Social Sciences, Arts, and Sports tracks.
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Treasury allocates Sh1.67bn for Turkana oil project expansion
This marks a substantial increase from the previous allocation of Sh806 million.
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Sexual violence spikes in Congo as women face daily attacks
In just two months (March and April 2025), ActionAid recorded 381 cases of sexual violence in North and South Kivu.
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Kenya’s Rhino population climbs to 2,100 after four years of growth
According to the Economic Survey 2025, the total number of rhinos rose from 1,603 in 2020 to 2,100 in 2024.
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From umbrellas to fans: Kenya faces five days of wild weather
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a five-day forecast warning of scattered rains, cold nights, and punishing daytime heat.
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DCI reports closing 71 criminal cases, urges public cooperation
The closed cases include high-profile matters such as the deaths of Multimedia University student Sylvia Kemunto and British national Campbell Alistair Scott.
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Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner swap but fail to reach ceasefire in Istanbul talks
The meeting, held in Istanbul on Friday, lasted just over 90 minutes and was seen as a small step forward in a conflict that has caused immense destruction.
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Emergency teams deployed as Kiambere dam reaches danger level
Emergency teams have been activated to oversee evacuations, manage spillages and provide support to communities downstream.
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Governor Guyo confirms one missing Isiolo official found alive
Ali was reported missing after being taken from outside his home last Saturday at around 5 pm.
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ICC Chief Karim Khan steps aside amid UN sexual misconduct probe
The move is unprecedented in the court’s history and leaves a leadership vacuum at a time when the ICC is under intense pressure.
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Kalonzo’s Wiper party files for rebranding, prepares for 2027 race
The move follows approval from the party’s National Executive Committee meeting held last week.
Business
Kenya secures Sh194bn for Eurobond
The new issuance not only secures funds to repurchase a portion of the 2027 bond but also extends Kenya’s repayment timeline to 2036, easing short-term financial pressure.
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FKE: Thousands of jobs lost as high costs force firms to shut down
FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo said the ongoing ban on Kenyan tea by Sudan has already led to losses estimated at 2.4 billion shillings.
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Vatican unveils official portrait of Pope Leo XIV
The portrait, unveiled during a special press event at the Apostolic Palace, comes just eight days after his election.
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KWS backs revenue sharing to boost wildlife conservation efforts
This move comes as Kenya's tourism sector celebrated a successful year in 2024, with revenues totaling Sh460 billion, largely driven by wildlife-related activities.
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Kenya Forest Service clarifies Ngong Forest project
KFS explained that the project was approved following a thorough Environmental Impact Assessment, and it aligns with the Ngong Road Forest Management Plan.
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Development, not insults, will win elections – President Ruto
He said Kenyans will choose leaders based on the work they have done and not on the level of criticism they direct at others.
Education and Career
State unveils 15-member team to roll out KEMIS, curb ghost learners
A full transition to the new platform is scheduled for September.
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Court extends freeze on JSC cases against CJ Koome, top judges
The petitions seek the ouster of Chief Justice Martha Koome along with six Supreme Court judges.
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MP Salasya claims armed ambush by suspected DCI officers
According to the MP, his convoy came under fire from armed men who, he claims, introduced themselves as officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
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UDA disciplinary hearing stalls as Senator Orwoba presents court injunction
Orwoba, who was expected to appear before the party’s disciplinary committee at the Hustler Centre, arrived instead with her legal team to serve the order from the High Court.