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Ruto leads nation in mourning Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein as tributes pour in

Chief Justice Martha Koome described his death as a huge loss to both the Judiciary and the nation.

Tunisia jails opposition chief Rached Ghannouchi for 14 years

The 84-year-old, who leads the Ennahda party, was among 18 individuals sentenced on Tuesday for allegedly conspiring against state security.

Over 39,000 teachers nearing retirement still jobless, TSC tells MPs

She disclosed that out of the 39,017 teachers on record, only 2,837 had declared their counties and subcounties, while the remaining 36,180 had not provided any such information.

Greece suspends asylum for North African migrants as sea arrivals surge

Over 2,000 migrants reached Crete in recent days, with another 520 rescued off its coast early Wednesday

MPs probe Sh30bn power debt, costly deals, and idle mini-grids

The audit follows concerns raised by the Auditor General on Kenya Power’s strained financial health and its inability to recover billions spent under government-backed projects.

Three dead, 19 missing after Houthis sink cargo ship in Red Sea

The incident adds to a growing list of attacks on commercial vessels in the region as the Houthis escalate their campaign.

Shame on you! Ruto tells leaders politicising violent demos

The President warned that politicising violence and destruction of property only serves to divide the country, and called on leaders to be responsible.

Chief Kadhi Sheikh Athman Abdulhalim dies in Mombasa

Sheikh Abdulhalim was appointed Chief Kadhi in July 2023, taking over from Sheikh Ahmed Muhdhar who retired after serving for 12 years and attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.

Court upholds IEBC nominations but declares Ruto’s appointments unlawful

This means the President will now be required to issue a fresh Gazette Notice that aligns with the court orders, after which the officials can be sworn in and assume office.

Kipsigis elders urge calm, slam anti-Ruto protests as politically motivated

Speaking on behalf of the council, Chairman Richard Ngeno cautioned that the ongoing anti-government protests, coupled with inflammatory rhetoric, risk plunging the nation into unrest and deepening its economic challenges.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of social media platform X

Yaccarino thanked Musk for entrusting her with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the "Everything App".

Boda boda rider to spend life in prison for defiling Lamu boy

The court heard that on 14th December 2024 at around 3:00 pm, the accused lured the minor into nearby bushes while riding a motorcycle and defiled him.

FIDA-Kenya demands justice over protest killings, police brutality and sexual violence

FIDA-Kenya expressed solidarity with the victims, sending heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and reaffirming that no citizen should lose their life while exercising their right to peaceful protest.

CBK flags 15 Kenyan banks in cross-border currency movement probe

The findings, drawn from a survey involving all 38 licensed banks in Kenya, show that 39.4% of them acknowledged regular movement of physical cash out of the country.

JKIA upgrade on track as Ruto government seeks alternative funding post-Adani deal

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that the government is working on a tight schedule to ensure construction begins before the close of 2025.

Opposition demands justice, calls for economic boycott over state-linked violence

Through a joint statement read at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi, the leaders said they would document alleged atrocities committed by police and state-linked militias and initiate private prosecutions should the Director of Public Prosecutions fail to act.

Gov't begins fresh vetting of foreign nationals over cannibalism in West Pokot

West Pokot County Commissioner Khalif Abdullahi, speaking to journalists on Tuesday afternoon, said the decision was made during a meeting by the county’s security committee, which resolved to scrutinize all suspected foreign residents in the area.

Ruto: I inherited unemployment crisis, not created it

Ruto pointed to ongoing government efforts, saying several initiatives have already absorbed hundreds of thousands of young people across various sectors.

Fafi NG-CDF manager grilled over millions in irregular project contracts

MPs were particularly concerned by the blatant breach of procurement laws in the handling of capital project contracts in Fafi.

Airbnb boom raises rents by 10 percent in Nairobi estates

The shift, which has seen around 15 percent of housing units in these estates converted to Airbnbs, has disrupted the long-term rental market and added competition for available housing, according to a new report by Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy.

Ruto: Enough is enough we’ll restore order, whatever it takes

Ruto insisted that any attack on police stations or security officers would be treated as an act of war against the state and would not be tolerated.

Maraga: No handshakes, no referendum, this is a leadership crisis

Maraga also criticised the political class for ignoring the suffering of ordinary citizens, saying the youth have carried the burden of fighting for accountability.

Seven officers injured in Mandera blast as Wajir chief killed in separate attack

The officers were en route from Bambo to Mandera when their patrol vehicle struck the explosive at around 1:00 a.m. on July 8.

TSC introduces automatic promotions for teachers in common cadre grades

TSC confirmed that diploma holders in Grade C1 will also be promoted to Grade C2 after three years

Nairobi chosen as global climate adaptation hub in landmark move

The President noted that the centre will complement Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan and play a central role in shaping solutions for the continent and beyond.

Sh158 million in benefits unpaid as NSSF struggles to locate exited members

As of June 2023, total unremitted contributions stood at Sh26.9 billion, with a large portion owed by various government agencies, counties, and former municipal councils.

Karua: Kenyans can step in and appoint IEBC if State fails

Stanbic wins case to auction cooking oil firm's assets

In the ruling, Justice Alfred Mabeya said that the lender was within its rights to sell the secured property after the borrower failed to meet its loan obligations.

Kingi cautions Governor Guyo after Senate blocks impeachment

Kingi further encouraged the governor to seek dialogue with both Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo and members of the County Assembly.

Health ministry orders end to hospital bed sharing, cites dignity and fraud

SHA has been instructed to only process claims that align with the number of licensed beds in a facility.