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KANU denies ties with Kenya Kwanza, distances Gideon Moi from viral clip
KANU accused the government of attempting to fabricate political alliances out of desperation.
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Relief for MP Mukunji as court rejects 14-day detention request
The court also heard from DPP James Mashira, who informed the magistrate that investigations into the matter were already 70 per cent complete.
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DPP justifies terror charges against protesters, rejects political motive
He said the charges were based on clear acts of destruction that targeted public property during the demonstrations — actions that, under Kenyan law, qualify as terrorism.
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Kenyan passport drops in global ranking, now 69th worldwide
Seychelles continues to lead the continent, holding position 24 globally and offering visa-free access to 156 countries.
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Court orders 10-day detention for KNH suspect amid health concerns
The court heard that Kalombotole suffers from serious medical conditions and requires treatment that is unavailable at the Kilimani Police Station, where he was being held.
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Appeals Court strikes down Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Trump’s executive order aimed to deny automatic citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants or individuals with temporary visas.
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IPOA: 65 killed in mid-year protests, majority linked to police actions
According to IPOA, the protests left 342 civilians injured and 171 police officers wounded between June 17 and July 7, 2025.
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I fear for my life, Ndiang’ui tells court in plea to block arrest
In response, Justice Mwita directed him to file an affidavit within 14 days detailing what occurred while he was missing.
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Former West Pokot governor cleared in Sh18m maize procurement case
Principal Magistrate Richard Odenyo found that the maize procurement process had been carried out appropriately and did not breach any laws.
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Urban pressure clashes with Wilson Airport upgrade plans
The facility, which handles over 120,000 aircraft movements each year, has drawn attention over the deteriorating state of its runways.
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Muturi fires back at Murkomen over anti-terror law claims
Muturi clarified that what was passed during his tenure was the Security Laws (Amendment) Act of 2014, which revised various laws but did not introduce the original anti-terror framework.
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Counties faulted over waste mismanagement, asbestos delays
Environment Cabinet Secretary Debora Barasa told the Senate plenary that counties have repeatedly ignored the ministry’s guidance and legal notices on waste management.
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Kiambu health sector faces total shutdown as doctors protest
KMPDU warned that if the stalemate continues, the unrest could escalate into a nationwide strike.
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IPOA flags police abuses, excessive force in handling of recent protests
According to the July 2025 report, police officers deployed during demonstrations in June and July operated without displaying name tags or service numbers.
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Auditor reveals deep irregularities in State's fertiliser programme
A report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu paints a worrying picture of how the Sh31.5 billion subsidy programme.
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High Court bars EACC from prosecuting Governor Wamatangi for now
Justice Chacha Mwita granted the order on Thursday following an urgent application filed by the governor’s legal team under a certificate of urgency.
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SGR billions unpaid as Kenya Railways bleeds revenue
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu warned that continued failure to pay the loan has led to Sh5.3 billion in penalties and Sh28.85 billion in interest.
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Senators demands answers over billions lost in school capitation funds
Senator Seki said public schools across the country were severely underfunded in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 financial years.
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Passenger plane with 49 people onboard reported missing in Russia’s far east
The local emergencies ministry said the An-24, operated by the Siberia-based airline Angara, dropped off radar screens while approaching its destination of Tynda.
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TSC audit reveals deep flaws in transfers, pensions and land deals
The Auditor General also took issue with the TSC’s handling of teacher transfers.
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MPs push for mandatory use of public hospitals by civil servants
The motion, introduced by nominated MP Sabina Wanjiru Chege, calls on the government to expedite the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020–2030.
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Togo erupts in protest as Gnassingbé extends family rule through constitutional shift
The unrest has grown into a broader protest movement under the banner of M66, named after Gnassingbé’s birthday, with the hashtag #FaureMustGo spreading rapidly online.
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Kagame picks economist Justin Nsengiyumva as Rwanda’s new Prime Minister
The move comes just months after Nsengiyumva was named Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda in February 2025.
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Mathenge invasion prompts 10-year action plan as Senators demand answers
CS Barasa said the invasion was made worse by a historical misclassification during earlier government efforts to rehabilitate arid and semi-arid lands.
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Brazil to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
The case, first filed by South Africa in December 2023, alleges that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza violates the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention.
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Nigeria faces starvation crisis as aid dries up, violence escalates
A joint outlook from the WFP and Food and Agriculture Organization covering June to September warns that food insecurity will deepen in the coming months.
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Senators in tug of war over Sh16.8bn meant for the marginalised
The standoff has now placed the passage of the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, 2025 in jeopardy, threatening to delay the disbursement of the Sh16.8 billion allocated to the fund in the current fiscal year.
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Columbia to pay $200 million in campus protest settlement
The university said it will pay the amount over three years, while the government will reinstate most of the suspended research funding as part of the agreement.
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Fears of new cult deaths in Kilifi as Mackenzie allegedly leads from jail
So far, 11 people linked to the alleged cult have been arrested and are currently being held in remand. They are expected to appear in court on August 22.
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MP Nyoro sounds alarm on Sh44.7 billion Talanta stadium bond
According to the UDA MP, the Sh44.7 billion bond might not reflect its true cost on paper but will translate into much higher repayment obligations in the future.