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Morning fire burns down shoe section of Gikomba market
A video shared by the MP shows huge blaze razing down a section of the market.
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Heroin worth Sh1.8 million found under mattress in Mombasa raid
Anti-narcotics officers conducted a raid at the suspect’s home in Kikambala following a tip-off. The man was taken by surprise during the operation.
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Archbishop Ole Sapit slams State's economic projects
The Archbishop urged the government to prioritize meaningful investments such as school capitation over short-term, populist programs.
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Tornadoes tear through US Midwest, leaving 21 dead
Authorities in Kentucky confirmed 14 fatalities linked to the extreme weather, while Missouri reported seven deaths, five of them in St. Louis.
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Sugar Board pays Sh600 million to workers in lease shift
This payment aligns with the government’s larger plan to lease four state-owned sugar factories as part of efforts to revive the struggling industry.
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Senate strikes back in Constitution review dispute
The proposals are based on the National Dialogue Committee’s recommendations, but senators say they were never part of the discussion.
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MPs probe Sh3bn tech contract deal
MPs questioned whether the new project was another example of the government handing control of national systems to private entities.
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Kenya trails Nigeria and South Africa in business growth
In contrast, South Africa and Nigeria’s larger economies provide a bigger market and more entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Sh2.9bn Galana-Kulalu electricity project to cut maize production costs by 42%
The project includes building a 54-kilometre power line and a substation, aiming to improve efficiency for investors and boost agricultural productivity.
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Uganda chimps self‑medicate with healing plants
This new research builds on earlier findings that chimpanzees choose specific plants to self-medicate.
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Kenya rejects Amnesty report, cites migrant worker protections
The Ambassador said the Kenya-Saudi Bilateral Labour Agreement ensures protection and fairness for workers, based on internationally accepted labour standards.
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Senate faults MPs over IEBC law delay
The proposed law, which seeks to replace the term “National Assembly” with “Parliament” in the IEBC Act, has remained pending for years.
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KUCCPS opens portal for course revision and fresh applications
The portal is also open to Form Four leavers who qualified in their KCSE examinations but have not yet applied for placement.
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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.
Business
Treasury allocates Sh1.67bn for Turkana oil project expansion
This marks a substantial increase from the previous allocation of Sh806 million.
Global Affairs
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.