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Passaris claims foreign forces behind protests ahead of Saba Saba
Passaris warned that while those behind the unrest stay safely abroad, it is young people in Kenya who end up facing harm during the demonstrations.
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Governor Mbarire defends loyalty to Ruto amid ridicule and pressure
The Governor explained that the nickname comes from her habit of wearing short dresses as she moves around the county monitoring government projects.
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Goons attack KHRC office, disrupt mothers’ saba saba meeting
KHRC had convened the meeting to highlight the concerns of mothers in the lead-up to Saba Saba, a day that marks a historic pro-democracy movement in Kenya.
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Israel heads to truce talks in Qatar despite rejecting Hamas amendments
The move comes after Hamas indicated on Friday its willingness to enter “immediate and serious” negotiations and submitted its official response to a U.S.-backed truce proposal mediated by Qatar.
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Wacheni porojo! Ruto on State House church costing Sh1.2 billion
The refurbishment of State House, designed in 1907 by British architect Herbert Baker, began in 2024 after years of neglect.
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Nairobi leaders warn against political hijacking of saba saba protests
Among those at the briefing were Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, Nominated Senators Tabitha Mutinda and Karen Nyamu, Makadara MP George Aladwa, and Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, commonly known as Jalang’o.
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KHRC condemns deportation of legal advisor, accuses State of silencing critics
The government has yet to comment on the deportation or respond to the allegations raised by the commission.
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CS Ruku: No excuses, all public officers must work on Saba Saba day
The CS further stated that any staff found to have violated the directive would be issued with show-cause letters.
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Supreme Court ruling on inheritance unconstitutional, say Muslim leaders
"Allowing inheritance from someone not legally recognized could destabilize the family structures, lead to disputes or dilute legal lineages," said the Muslim leaders.
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Ruto Mourns Dr Stover, hails his lasting impact in Eldama Ravine
The President noted that Dr Stover had a meaningful and impactful presence in the community, using his position to uplift the vulnerable through education, spiritual guidance, and social initiatives.
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Leaders warn of eroded democratic gains ahead of saba saba protests
Saba Saba, observed every July 7, commemorates the pro-democracy demonstrations of 1990, led by Kenneth Matiba and Charles Rubia.
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ODM rebukes claims of Raila’s waning support in Nyanza after teacher’s burial
Wanga emphasized that Raila’s historic contributions to democracy, justice, and national progress cannot be erased by misrepresentations in the media.
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Pope Leo names French Archbishop to head Vatican's abuse commission in key move
His appointment marks Pope Leo’s first public action on an issue that has severely undermined the Church’s moral authority and sparked international outcry.
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Kenyan teen Alice Ngitira wins Amal Clooney Award in London
Ngitira was personally congratulated by King Charles III during a reception at Buckingham Palace, where the monarch celebrated this year’s outstanding award recipients.
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Kerio youth back Murkomen, say shoot-to-kill remark misunderstood
The youth leaders appealed to the public to distinguish between justified police action and unlawful force, adding that Murkomen’s leadership was already making a positive impact in the conflict-prone Kerio Valley.
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Nairobi environment chief Mosiria decries intimidation during noise pollution crackdown
Mosiria recounted a distressing encounter while responding to public complaints over excessive noise in a residential zone near the State House and Kilimani.
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Over 28,000 Elgeyo Marakwet households to benefit from Kaptagat conservation drive
Now in its 9th edition, the programme will culminate in a major event on Friday, July 12, 2025, to be presided over by President William Ruto.
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Gov't urges leasing of idle public land to curb food shortage
He emphasized that the private sector has a crucial role to play in addressing these gaps by utilizing idle public land for food and livestock crop cultivation.
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Fire razes dormitory at Embakasi Girls’ Secondary School
Teams from the Nairobi Fire Brigade, the Kenya Red Cross Action Unit, and a local Community-Based Response Team were promptly deployed to tackle the blaze.
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Starlink deploys free internet to support Texas flood rescue operations
The catastrophic floods, which hit the region on July 5, have so far claimed at least 50 lives, with dozens still unaccounted for.
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Gov’t dismisses vaccine fears, urges parents to immunize children
Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth dismissed safety concerns and encouraged parents to present their children for vaccination.
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Desperate search underway as Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, dozens missing
Authorities confirmed at least 51 fatalities, including 15 children.
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Health CS Duale warns private hospitals against defrauding SHA
Duale disclosed that some health facilities were falsely claiming to conduct surgeries that never took place, in a bid to secure SHA reimbursements.
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Trade CS Kinyanjui cautions against protest violence, warns of economic fallout
CS Kinyanjui acknowledged that the right to protest is enshrined in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution but insisted that it must be exercised responsibly and without destruction.
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Chebet, Kipyegon smash world records in Oregon
Kipyegon stormed to victory the women's 1500m with a time of three minutes 48.68 seconds - breaking her own world record by 0.36 seconds.
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Billionaire Musk launching new political party
The billionaire announced on his social media platform X that he had set up the America Party, billing it as a challenge to the Republican and Democratic two-party system.
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Two robbery suspects arrested in Likoni as police recover firearm
Police have submitted the weapon to the National Forensic Laboratory for ballistic tests to determine whether it is linked to any of the reported incidents.
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CJ Koome forms bench over Sh4.6 trillion case linked to Ex-President Uhuru
The appointment follows a petition filed by nine individuals, led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, targeting debts accrued between the 2014/2015 and 2021/2022 financial years.
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Counties secure Sh3.6 billion road fund in boost for devolution
High Court judge Lawrence Mugambi found that denying counties access to the RMLF violated their constitutional role in maintaining county roads.
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Australia’s PM vows justice after Synagogue fire and restaurant attack
Investigators are working to determine if the attack is connected to a violent incident at Miznon restaurant in Melbourne’s central business district.