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DCI still examining phones in Koimburi abduction case, court told
The case arises from an incident on May 25, 2025, when MP Koimburi was reported missing shortly after attending a church service.
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KRA surpasses betting excise duty target, collects Sh13.2bn in 2024/25
The excise duty income rose from Sh10.598 billion in the previous year, reflecting continued growth in the digital betting space.
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EACC flags interior, health ministries as top corruption hotspots
The Ministry of Health ranked second in reported incidents, with 19.7% of interactions involving unethical practices, while the National Treasury followed at 5.8%, a distant third.
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Bribery tops list of corruption in public offices, EACC survey shows
The report shows that the government institutions where the largest bribes were paid on average include the Kenya Wildlife Service (Sh200,000), National Social Security Fund (Sh47,129), and the National Treasury’s Pensions Department (Sh40,000).
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CBK begins first-ever household remittance survey to shape future policy
The survey, which will run between July and September 2025, is being conducted in collaboration with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Financial Sector Deepening Kenya.
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Scientists team up to rescue Cuba’s endangered rainbow snails
The Polymita tree snails, native only to Eastern Cuba, are under serious threat from collectors who prize their colourful, patterned shells.
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Manufacturing sector rebounds as road projects resume
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the construction sector expanded by 3 percent between January and March this year
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Egypt arrests TikTok creators in renewed morality crackdown
The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were due to the creators’ use of “obscene language”, and for allegedly violating public morals and misusing social media platforms.
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Kasmuel McOure: Why I chose ODM as the vehicle for change
Kasmuel, who officially joined the party in November 2024, said ODM stood out to him as a structured political movement
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Over 150,000 cylinders unused as Government gas initiative fails
The audit reveals that out of 161,448 six-kilogramme cylinders in storage, only 5,444 have been filled with gas.
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Civilians killed after RSF evacuation promise near El-Fasher
RSF has been laying siege to El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, since May 2024 but has so far failed to take full control of the city from the army.
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SUPKEM tightens oversight on Hajj travel to protect Kenyan pilgrims
The warning follows a wave of complaints from Kenyan pilgrims who were left stranded during the last Hajj season, despite making full payments to unofficial agents.
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Saudi Arabia executes 17 people within three days
According to state media, thirteen of those executed on Saturday and Sunday had been found guilty of smuggling hashish, while another was convicted for smuggling cocaine.
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TikToker 'Hon. Mosquito' arrested over viral video linked to sedition
DCI alleges that the video contained threats of violence and incited the public against the government, prompting immediate action from law enforcement.
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EACBond unveiled to cut trade costs and border delays
According to the EAC, the rollout will be coordinated through national customs authorities and enforced using automated systems linked to customs operations and cargo tracking platforms.
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US condemns Bolsonaro house arrest in coup plot probe
The court decision was issued by Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who is leading investigations into Bolsonaro’s alleged involvement in plotting a coup.
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Oparanya slams KHRC report, defends Hustler Fund’s impact and reach
KHRC, in its report released on Monday, claimed the Hustler Fund lacks a long-term strategy to empower low-income earners and warned it is headed for failure.
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Tesla approves Sh3.8 trillion pay deal for Elon Musk
The decision comes eight months after a Delaware judge blocked Musk’s earlier $55.8 billion compensation package, which had been tied to specific company milestones and approved by shareholders in 2018.
Health and Wellness
Ruto: Free outpatient services must be enforced in all public facilities
The President stressed that these services are already covered by the government and should not burden Kenyans with additional costs.
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CS Duale revokes additional internship postings for 348 nursing students
The ministry clarified that the affected BScN students had not yet officially graduated, and thus, did not meet the eligibility criteria for placement.
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Three injured in Modogashe motorcycle crash, one referred to Nairobi for specialized care
Local authorities confirmed that the victims were rushed to Garissa County Referral Hospital following the incident
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South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs
Adrian de Wet is one of three men facing murder charges after Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were killed while allegedly looking for food on a farm near Polokwane in South Africa
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Parliament flooded with over 10,000 students as MPs raise child safety concerns
Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo raised a point of order, warning that the mass visits posed potential safety risks to children
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KHRC slams Hustler Fund as politically driven and economically unsound
KHRC warns that the structure of the Hustler Fund encourages repeat borrowing without addressing the systemic barriers to economic inclusion
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ODPP launches specialized training to bolster justice for child defilement victims
DPP Ingonga explained the critical role of prosecutors in combating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), especially against children
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Tensions flare at Eldoret National Polytechnic following student's murder
The 19-year-old student was attacked at around 8 pm while walking from the college to his rented residence in the Cherunya area
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CBK issues final call for infrastructure bond investment ahead of August 13 deadline
The offer features two reopened amortized infrastructure bonds designed to fund key development projects
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Auditor general uncovers financial mismanagement, ethnic bias in public TVET colleges
According to the audit, some TVET colleges have been imposing student fees that do not match officially approved rates.
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Chwele-Kabuchai MCA James Mukhongo passes away after decades of public service
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka confirmed the sad news, describing the late legislator as a dedicated leader
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Ruto picks Komora as new Police Commission Chairperson
Komora is the immediate former Vice-Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)