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Senators slam ICT Ministry over delayed projects, lack of visibility
Senators took issue with the Ministry’s poor communication, slow project rollout, and lack of transparency in the use of the Universal Service Fund.
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Government evacuates over 5,000 distressed Kenyans from 19 countries
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs revealed the data during a visit by Members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations.
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Court orders cops to buy essentials after skipping testimony in Rashid case
The judge’s unusual decision brought a moment of warmth to an otherwise tense and lengthy legal process, highlighting the often-neglected needs of those held in custody during drawn-out court proceedings.
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Court declines to nullify DP Kindiki’s swearing-in as Gachagua seeks Sh40 million compensation
At the same time, the bench, also presiding over Gachagua’s impeachment case, declined to disqualify itself from hearing the matter.
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Kenya–Tanzania dispute deepens as EAC warns against protocol breaches
EAC warned that any country taking unilateral steps that affect trade or movement is going against agreed rules.
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Kenyans to face higher fuel prices from July next year
In a comparison that highlighted the problem, senators noted that a litre of petrol in Nairobi costs Sh186.31, while in Kigali, Rwanda—despite being landlocked and importing its fuel through Dar es Salaam, the price stands at Sh161.80 per litre.
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State to monitor ex-cops, military officers over public threats
The CS noted that individuals trained by the government on the use of weapons have a greater duty than civilians and must not use their skills to threaten the public.
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Kenyan Muslim groups launch tree-planting drive in solidarity with Palestinians
They unveiled the campaign in Nairobi on Thursday, with a focus on supporting reforestation efforts in Kenya and delivering aid to Palestinians.
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US family breaks record with birth from 1994 frozen embryo
The previous known record involved twins born in 2022 from embryos that had been in storage since 1992.
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KRA takes over sugar levy collection as 4% charge takes effect
For domestically produced sugar, millers are required to remit a levy equivalent to four per cent of the ex-factory price.
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Court to rule in October on whether it can hear case against DIG Lagat
Lagat stepped aside in June 2025 as public pressure mounted over the case, which has drawn wide attention.
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Kenya petitions EAC over Tanzania’s ban on foreign traders
While Tanzanian authorities maintain the directive aims to shield local entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, critics argue the move undermines regional cooperation and amounts to economic exclusion.
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Relief for university students as State increases HELB fund to Sh41 billion
Ogamba noted that disbursement of HELB loans to first-year university students will begin on August 15, 2025, in line with the reopening of institutions.
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Kenya Railways revises Suswa leisure train schedule to improve travel experience
Kenya Railways also reminded travelers that tickets for the Madaraka Express can be booked through its online platform or by using USSD, both available 24 hours a day.
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Major roads to be closed in Nairobi ahead of CHAN kick-off
Authorities have urged all road users to cooperate with traffic police, follow the diversions, and plan their travel early to avoid delays.
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Ruto’s Sh50 billion plan to restore Nairobi River takes off
The initiative is also expected to generate 40,000 jobs, nearly doubling the 22,000 created under the earlier Climate WorX Mtaani programme.
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Celsius recalls energy drinks after alcohol mix-up in U.S.
The warning also extends to High Noon Beach Variety Pack products, which were processed on the same line and may have been affected.
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Ruto: Religious leaders key to addressing Kenya’s social challenges
The President urged religious leaders to steer clear of statements that could fuel unrest, especially among the youth.
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TSC defends use of 1997 hardship policy amid rising concerns
At the moment, the Teachers Service Commission recognises 44 hardship zones, the Judiciary lists 21, and the wider civil service—including counties and state agencies, acknowledges only 16.
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Gachagua retains role as main petitioner in impeachment cases as court rejects exit bid
This decision affirms Gachagua's standing as the original petitioner despite the legal confusion caused by a withdrawal notice and the subsequent effort to reinstate the suits.
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Female athletes to take gender verification tests before September's World Championships
The next worlds open Sept. 13 in Tokyo, and Sept. 1 is "the closing date for entries and the date the regulations come into effect," World Athletics said in a statement
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Sh30 million loan irregularities surface in Trans Nzoia county
The audit also revealed that about Sh10.6 million remains unpaid by former county employees who have since left their positions.
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Nigeria’s hunger crisis deepens as WFP runs out of funds
The dire warning comes as food aid for nearly 1.4 million displaced people is cut off, leaving those already struggling in overcrowded camps without critical support.
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Epra pays Sh21m for vehicles not yet delivered, audit shows
According to the audit covering the year up to June 2024, Epra awarded the contract to CFAO Motors at a total cost of Sh20.69 million.
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Kenyan woman spared death in Vietnam drug case
Nduta had been convicted of trafficking 2 kilograms of narcotics, an offence that, until recently, attracted the death penalty under Vietnamese law.
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Singer Kigame sues Interior CS, IG, DCI boss over deadly protest response
The petition accuses these officials of authorizing violent crackdowns that led to alleged crimes against humanity during nationwide Gen Z-led protests between June 2024 and July 2025.
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Kenya ranked among world’s worst for civil liberties after deadly protests
The decision to include Kenya follows a wave of deadly protests on June 25 and July 7, where at least 65 people were killed and hundreds wounded.
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Waititu freed on Sh53 million bond as court admits new evidence
Waititu has been in prison since February, when he was handed a 12-year sentence or a Sh52.5 million fine for conflict of interest in a road construction tender during his tenure as governor.
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Central Bank targets AI and mobile fraud in new cybersecurity push
In a new report, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said the current framework, established in 2017, had become outdated due to the rapid advancement of technology.
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Tuition fees in public universities reduced starting September 2025
The funding model will continue to cover the full cost of university programmes by combining tuition fees, government scholarships, and student loans.