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Legal education restricted to 26 approved institutions in Kenya
At the undergraduate level, 18 universities have been approved to offer the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) program.
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SGR revenue hits Sh936 million as passenger numbers fall
The last time passenger traffic fell below the current numbers was in 2022, when only 518,780 people used the service, earning Sh569.27 million.
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Ruto honours Ban Ki-moon with Kenya’s highest national award
Ruto commended Ban for bringing urgent global issues to the forefront, especially the fight against climate change.
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Raila chose dialogue over destruction to save Kenya, says Etale
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation Kenya, Etale said only Raila accepted Ruto’s request for dialogue after the country plunged into unrest during the 2024 tax protests.
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Met Forecast: Chilly weather and heavy rains to persist in several regions
On the other hand, parts of North-eastern and North-western Kenya will remain dry and hot during the day. T
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10 Nyamira MCAs lose seats for skipping eight consecutive sittings
Their removal followed a special sitting of the Assembly where the powers and privileges committee, led by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Matwere, tabled a report recommending action against them for violating the Powers and Privileges Act, 2017.
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KEBS introduces mandatory import document validation for used vehicles
The directive is expected to tighten checks around used car imports and ensure that only vehicles meeting safety and quality requirements are allowed into Kenya.
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US delays tariffs but warns 14 countries including Japan and South Korea
The move follows the end of a 90-day suspension period that the White House had placed on some of its toughest tariff proposals.
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Police seek to hold seven suspects after station torched in Ojwang burial chaos
Police officers living in nearby houses said their homes were looted during the incident, but confirmed that no one was injured and the station’s armoury was secure.
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High Court clears way for dual trials in MP George Muchai murder and robbery cased
The suspects had argued that the State was violating their rights by using the same evidence, witnesses, and investigation files in both cases.
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UN airdrops aid to starving South Sudanese amid escalating conflict
The aid comes as violence surges in parts of South Sudan following renewed tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, which escalated into open conflict in March.
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Etale blames ‘new culture of chaos’ for tainting Saba Saba legacy
Etale said the initial intent of Saba Saba commemorations was to honour the struggle for political pluralism, not to incite chaos or confront the police.
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Senate begins hearing Isiolo Governor’s impeachment case
This marks the seventh impeachment case handled by the Senate since the beginning of the 13th Parliament, and the third attempt to remove a governor during the current parliamentary term.
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Etale: Protest disobedience sparks brutality, but police must stop killing innocents
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Tuesday morning, Etale acknowledged that Kenyans have genuine reasons for taking to the streets.
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South Africa police minister accused of ties to criminal gangs
The allegations centre around a special police unit that was formed in 2018 to investigate the assassinations of politicians, a trend that has haunted the province for years.
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Public transport paralyzed as saba saba protests cost matatu sector Sh800 million
Matatu Welfare Association Chairman Dickson Mbugua said that such disruptions hit the sector hard, especially operators who depend on daily income to repay vehicle loans.
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Government accused of violating protest rights during saba saba crackdown
They accused the government of disregarding its legal duty to protect the right to protest as outlined in Article 37 of the Constitution, as well as the National Police Service Act and the Public Order Act.
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Roman Starovoit found dead following sudden dismissal by Putin
Starovoit had been appointed minister of transport in May 2024, following a nearly six-year stint as governor of the Kursk region.
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Sh10.4 billion gone in a day as police clamp down on Nairobi
The sectors hardest hit included financial and insurance services, which bring in Sh885.6 billion per year, followed by real estate at Sh628.4 billion and transport and storage at Sh581.2 billion.
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Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji arrested over saba saba protests
The MP’s arrest comes after protests turned chaotic in several towns during the Saba Saba events.
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Hospital Horror: Goons invasion halts caesarean section in Kitengela
The Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) reacted with outrage, condemning what it termed a dangerous and unlawful act against a space meant to protect life.
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11 civilians killed, 52 police officers injured during saba saba protests – NPS
A total of 567 people were arrested in connection with the protests, which police said were marred by lawlessness in some areas despite calls for peaceful conduct.
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Protesters clash with police as Kenya marks 35th saba saba day
In Kangemi, protests turned violent when a man was reportedly shot on Waiyaki Way. Crowds gathered around the body, clashing with police as tensions flared.
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Raila: Murkomen apologised over 'shoot to kill' remarks, vowed better police conduct
The ODM leader said Murkomen acknowledged that the language used was wrong and assured him that the police would treat Kenyans with greater care going forward.
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KNCHR: 10 dead, 29 injured in saba saba day protests
The protests, which marked the 35th anniversary of the original Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, saw major towns disrupted by roadblocks and clashes between police and demonstrators.
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Kindiki: Kenya cannot develop in chaos, let’s embrace dialogue
The Deputy President dismissed opposition critics as lacking meaningful solutions and accused them of being stuck in slogans.
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Nairobi water firm on the spot for spending Sh1.2 billion in client deposits
The company collects deposits ranging from Sh2,500 for domestic connections to Sh100,000 for heavy industrial clients as a condition for access to water or sewerage services.
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Raila proposes four-point plan to address youth discontent and corruption
He proposed the creation of an inclusive Inter-Generational National Conclave, bringing together voices from all segments of society to push for reforms that can unite the country and promote stability.
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Senators push for funding model reflecting true cost of county services
Senators say the existing model, which gives counties at least 15 percent of the most recently audited national revenue, fails to match the real financial burden of devolved services, leading to poor implementation.
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Appeal Court grants bond to six convicts in Juja MP George Thuo murder case
Justice Roselyn Korir had sentenced the six to 15 years in jail, with the term set to run from April 19, 2024, when the conviction was delivered.