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Kenyans warned to brace for flash floods, strong winds
Residents in the affected areas were cautioned to prepare for flash floods, poor visibility, and related risks.
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Health and Wellness
Nairobi Hospital halts fee increase after insurers raise alarm
Several insurers had temporarily withdrawn services at the hospital earlier this month, citing the rise in treatment costs triggered by the rate adjustment.
Global Affairs
Trump administration weighs refugee cap of 40,000, prioritizing white South Africans
Besides Afrikaners, the U.S. also expects to admit some Afghans who supported U.S. forces during the war and may allocate spaces to Ukrainians.
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Chiefs set for paramilitary training, promotions under new package
CS Murkomen announced that all 8,102 chiefs will undergo a three-week paralegal and security management course, with the first cohort of 1,000 already identified.
Global Affairs
Free school lunch programme under scrutiny as 365 fall sick in Java
Local officials said 365 students and community members reported stomach pain, diarrhoea, and headaches after eating a meal distributed to several schools in the town.
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Treasury CS warns counties as pension debt soars to Sh103 billion
Speaking during the devolution conference in Homa Bay, Mbadi said the arrears had risen sharply from Sh23.3 billion in recent years to over Sh103 billion, describing the situation as deeply worrying.
Global Affairs
Trump–Putin summit ends without ceasefire deal on Ukraine
The two leaders met for nearly three hours in Anchorage and later issued brief joint remarks before leaving without taking questions from the press.
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The turbulent tenure of Kericho Governor Eric Mutai
Tempers flared on Friday during a heated special sitting at the County Assembly as 33 out of 47 MCAs voted to remove Mutai.
Global Affairs
German Ministers sued as Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan
Pro Asyl, a refugee advocacy organisation, said hundreds of Afghans were detained in Pakistan this week, with at least 34 deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
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Kericho Governor Mutai impeached for second time
A total of 33 MCAs voted in favour of the motion to remove him from office on Friday
Education and Career
Sh76 billion owed: Auditor General warns on rising university liabilities
The audit further revealed that six universities recorded operating deficits totaling Sh3.2 billion, meaning their expenditures exceeded revenue.
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DP Kindiki roots for peace as foundation for development in marginalized areas
KIndiki stressed that peace and unity are critical for development, urging residents to back ongoing efforts to secure lasting stability in the region.
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Sh229 million in County imprests unaccounted for, says Auditor General report
The report shows that some officers held multiple imprests in violation of the Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015.
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Five arrested in Kisii as NACADA seizes bhang worth Sh2 million
Among those arrested is the wife of Geoffrey Nyabira, a fugitive already facing a drug trafficking case at the Kisii Law Courts
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Wakenya tusichome mechi! Ruto's plea ahead of Sunday's clash
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said six official fan zones have been established in Nairobi to curb overcrowding at Kasarani.
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Gov't launches nationwide training for over 8,000 chiefs, assistants
CS Murkomen said the training is in line with President William Ruto’s plan to modernise and reform the security sector
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Kenyan team meets Haiti’s new leader over security mission progress
The violence has fuelled Haiti’s humanitarian crisis. According to the UN, 5.7 million people, more than half the population, face severe food shortages, and over one million have been displaced.
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Officers warned of Sh4m fine, surcharge for skipping E-GPS in procurement
PPRA Director-General Patrick Wanjuki said officers responsible for such transactions are breaching the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and warned they will be personally liable for the amounts paid through those deals. “
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US report flags extrajudicial killings in Kenya during 2024 protests
The report draws on findings from major human rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, which accused police of excessive and unlawful use of force
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Leaders warn of growing repression and rights abuses in Kenya
Siaya Governor James Orengo and National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo pointed to recent violations targeting those who challenge the political status quo.
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Ruto nominates Lorionokou, Wahome for ORPP; Onganga picked for KNCHR
Lorionokou and Wahome were selected from a group of ten candidates who had been shortlisted for the two positions
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EACC, South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit forge closer ties in anti-corruption drive
The announcement came during a courtesy call by an SIU delegation at the EACC’s Integrity Centre headquarters, where both agencies pledged to advance their partnership
Education and Career
MPs on the spot over missing Sh4.1bn bursary funds
According to the report, 125 constituencies claimed to have assisted thousands of students, but have failed to provide proof of these payments.
Health and Wellness
Private hospitals give Duale two weeks to clear NHIF arrears
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) expressed growing frustration over the government’s failure to fulfill its promise of payment
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Bill seeks second chance for offenders with minor convictions
According to the Bill, expungement would improve employment opportunities, promote rehabilitation and social integration, and reduce reoffending.
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President Ruto shakes up foreign service with 20 new diplomatic nominations
The changes are part of his administration’s broader effort to improve the country’s diplomatic presence and service delivery
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State to fit long-distance trucks, PSVs with tracking gadgets to curb road carnage
The gadgets will monitor vehicle performance and driver behaviour in real time, with data transmitted to help enforce road safety rules.
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Court blocks Government move to privatise Kenya Pipeline Company
In his Friday ruling, Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed that the National Treasury must not offer, allocate, transfer, dispose of, or in any way deal with any shares of KPC for now
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Transporters decry Illegal county levies in petition to President Ruto
Kenya Transporters Association accuses county administrations of enforcing unlawful fees on trucks using national roads
Crime
Former REREC boss jailed for using fake degree to secure job
The magistrate fined him Sh100,000 or one year in prison for using a forged document, and a further Sh2.9 million, double the amount he unlawfully obtained or two years in jail for fraudulent acquisition of public funds.