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SHA announces 65 senior vacancies as 225 former NHIF staff remain in limbo

The positions, which were announced on Tuesday and published in local dailies, are part of SHA’s efforts to strengthen its capacity.

Molo residents decry soaring crime, blame blacked-out streets

They're urging both the county government and law enforcement to take immediate action to restore safety and security.

Environment Ministry withdraws contested 2025 audit regulations

Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno made the announcement on Monday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation.

Amina Halake declares 2027 presidential bid

Halake confirmed that she is now the official party leader of the Alliance for Real Change (ARC), a party previously associated with her husband.

Lands Ministry proposes Sh6bn interest waiver to unlock title deeds

Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the move is aimed at clearing the backlog of uncollected titles.

Mishra says no Kenyan kidney exported through Mediheal

He made it clear that Mediheal does not take part in selecting donors or influencing patients in any way.

Two police officers convicted of murdering Dennis Lusava after torture in custody

Led by State Counsel Sidi Kirenge, the prosecution called 21 witnesses and submitted 27 exhibits.

NSSF moves to Supreme Court in Sh244m CCTV contract dispute

Appellate judges Agnes Murgor, Imana Laibuta and Grace Ngenye-Macharia allowed the appeal, noting that the issues raised by NSSF were of major public importance.

Kasipul MP murder case consolidated as two more suspects join trial

The judge ordered that pre-bail assessment reports be prepared by a probation officer and filed within 30 days.

Telegram’s Durov faces third round of questioning in Paris criminal probe

French authorities have been examining Telegram’s operations since 2024, focusing on how the platform may have been misused for illegal activities.

Airlines face Comesa probe over denied Covid-19 ticket refunds

Among the key airlines that serve international routes within the Comesa bloc are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, TunisAir, RwandAir, Malawi Airlines, Zambia Airways, and Uganda Airlines.

Over 800 families in Kwale fear eviction amid ongoing land grabbing

The families are now urging the government to revoke all suspicious title deeds and carry out a transparent adjudication process.

Treasury data reveals sharp drop in development spending

Data published by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, ministries, departments, and agencies spent Sh335.08 billion on development projects in the financial year ending June 2025.

Rent savings pushed into 39-year Knec construction project

According to Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, Knec redirected rent savings towards construction works at the incomplete Mitihani House.

Beijing floods claim 30 lives, as thousands face evacuation

More than 80,000 people have been moved from high-risk areas in Beijing, and over 130 villages have reported power loss and blocked access routes.

No patient admitted without ID of guardian, Health CS declares

All hospitals have been instructed to immediately adjust their emergency room admission protocols and ensure that security personnel and administrative teams are fully aware of and enforcing the new rules.

Zamfara bandits in Nigeria kill 35 hostages after ransom paid

The victims were among 56 people taken from Banga village in Kauran Namoda local government area in March.

Hurricane Iona develops in Central Pacific, poses no immediate threat to Hawaii

Meteorologists said they are confident that Iona’s path will keep it well south of the Hawaiian archipelago.

Google’s earthquake alerts failed millions during Turkey tragedy

According to the company, just 469 “Take Action” alerts were sent for the first 7.8 magnitude quake, despite more than 10 million people living within 158 kilometres of the epicentre who could have received the warning.

KNH murder suspect denied admission despite court order, lawyer says

Kalombotole is currently under armed police guard at the casualty ward. His lawyer says the only reason he remains there is because the police have declined to return him to custody.

Visa unveils first African data centre in Johannesburg

South Africa was selected as the location due to its leadership in digital transactions, with the country accounting for more than 60 percent of contactless in-store payments on the continent.

Family, LSK reject autopsy report on prison death of Julia Wangui

The family's legal team, along with representatives from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), accused the medical team of concealing critical information.

Duale orders CCTV upgrade in Referral hospitals after KNH killings

Trump gives Russia 12 days to accept Ukraine ceasefire

Despite this, the chances of securing a ceasefire within 12 days appear slim. Russia has been intensifying its military offensive in eastern Ukraine, while simultaneously launching waves of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Tana River swears in boards ahead of Canadian ‘organic city’ project

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Governor Dhadho Godhana’s official residence in Hola, presided over by Senior Principal Magistrate Edward Too.

Global Islamic leaders condemn church massacre in eastern Congo

Citing the Qur’an, the council emphasized that Islam prohibits unjustified violence, quoting scripture that equates the killing of a single innocent person to the killing of all humanity.

Charlene Ruto forgives author Webster Ochora, cites need for dialogue on online abuse

Charlene emphasized that her decision to forgive was grounded not just in personal conviction, but also in her broader advocacy for responsible leadership.

Police constable denies murder charge in killing of Nairobi Street vendor

According to a psychiatric evaluation conducted by government psychiatrist Dr. Priscila Makau on July 21, the accused officer was found mentally fit to stand trial.

Health Ministry rallies stakeholders in national push to curb cancer burden

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing cancer care under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework, calling for a collective national effort to tackle the growing crisis.

CBK unveils plan for digital retail bond platform