Health and Wellness
Snakebite crisis: Kenya joins WHO plan to reduce 138,000 global deaths
Agricultural workers and children are especially vulnerable to the effects of snakebites.
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Counties to get quicker access to funds under proposed bill
This move is seen as a way to reduce delays that have long hindered county projects and service delivery.
Global Affairs
International cybercrime operation disables over 300 servers
Operation Endgame is set to continue with further actions planned and will share updates through its official website.
News
Samboja returns to public office as President Ruto makes new appointments
Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Pyrethrum Processing Company for a three-year term.
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Fencing project unveiled in South West Mau Forest
The initiative will cover the southern Mau region, including Trans Mara, Maasai Mau, South West Mau, and Olposimoru forests.
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4,700 minor offenders freed under presidential pardon
2,135 offenders serving six-month sentences and 2,664 others with six months or less remaining have been granted clemency.
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Several feared dead, 20 injured in early morning Kibera fire
The blaze also destroyed property, though the exact value of the damage has yet to be established.
Health and Wellness
Kenya misses WHO honour due to gaps in trans fat regulation
Trans fats are known to clog arteries and raise the risk of heart attacks and coronary heart disease.
Health and Wellness
NHIF staff to stay on for six more months during SHA transition
Muchiri made the announcement during a consultative meeting convened by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
News
Raila opposes petition seeking 2026 General Election
Raila’s legal team also argues that the matter is premature, noting that the General Election covers more than just the presidency.
Business
Poor infrastructure holds back Telkom, CA report reveals
Telkom’s continuing challenges highlight the need for urgent investment and upgrades to meet customer demands and regulatory standards.
News
Machakos County Assembly to reopen after 49-day shutdown
The indefinite suspension had brought legislative activities to a standstill.
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Stripped, beaten, abandoned: A Ugandan activist’s nightmare in Tanzania
Atuhaire, a respected voice for justice, spoke through tears and trembling memory as she recounted what happened.
Global Affairs
Netanyahu accuses France, Britain, and Canada of supporting Hamas
Netanyahu’s remarks come as part of Israel’s effort to counter growing international criticism over the devastating conflict in Gaza.
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Court hears Sharon Otieno was threatened over relationship with Obado
Obado’s former personal assistant Michael Oyamo told Judge Cecilia Githua that Sharon had received a series of hostile messages, which were retrieved from her tablet by a DCI officer.
Global Affairs
Human Rights chief slams South Sudan for detentions without due process
Civilian-populated areas, including a medical facility operated by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), were hit.
News
Ruto extends Kibera housing registration, vows slum eradication
The enumeration was scheduled to end on Saturday but will now continue through the weekend.
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CJ Koome reappoints judges to hear Gachagua impeachment case
Her move follows a May 9 ruling by the Court of Appeal that quashed an earlier decision by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, who had appointed the same trio last year.
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Nairobi Hospital confirms Felix Osano as new CEO
In a statement released on Friday and signed by board chairperson Bartley Onyambu, the board said Osano, who has been serving in an acting capacity since December 13, will now take over the role permanently.
Education and Career
Teachers pulled from Kerio Valley as insecurity escalates
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) say the region is no longer safe, especially for teachers from outside the area.
News
Kibra slum will be eradicated, not upgraded- President Ruto
The President said the changes are already visible and proof that the programme is on course.
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IPOA condemns assault on Vihiga officer, calls for calm
The officer, who sustained severe injuries, was attacked while on duty in Cheptulu, located in Tiriki East Sub-County.
Global Affairs
Italy’s top court backs birth certificate rights for same-sex mothers
The Constitutional Court described the failure to do so as discriminatory and said it violated the rights of the child.
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Safety First: Mombasa suspends beach and marine activities over wind alert
Following the meeting, all public beaches in Mombasa County shall remain closed for 2 days, effective immediately.
News
Sh5.7 billion down the drain as audit flags donor project failures
The report covering the year ending June 30, 2024, shows that interest payments of Sh4.4 billion were incurred because ministries, departments, and agencies failed to settle debts on time.
Health and Wellness
MPs push for Sh47 billion boost to secure UHC workers' jobs
The Health Committee said the ministry has also agreed to transfer the UHC staff to county governments from July 1, 2025.
News
Tribunal blocks Nairobi County from acquiring Jamia Mosque land
The tribunal, chaired by Dr Nabil Orina and George Supeyo, said the incomplete process blocked the mosque from using its property.
News
Besigye lawyers walk out after Court proceeds without Karua
Besigye, who is facing treason charges alongside Hajj Lutale and UPDF Captain Denis Oola
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Parliament turns to virtual public participation on Finance Bill
Finance and Planning Committee Chairperson Kuria Kimani, who is also the Molo MP, said this year’s approach will ensure more Kenyans can be heard without having to attend physical meetings.
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WFP to stop cash aid in Kenya as Sh5.7 billion shortfall bites
The funding gap, caused by a sharp decline in donor support, threatens to disrupt aid to thousands of refugees and vulnerable people who rely on WFP’s help.