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Kenya’s digital rights ranking slips over State censorship
According to the report, laws such as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) have been turned into tools for silencing dissent.
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Global Affairs
Hunger and disease spreading in war-torn Sudan, WHO says
Sudan's conflict between the army and rival Rapid Support Forces has displaced millions and split the country into rival zones of control
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Kindiki, Murkomen want Gachagua to record statement on terrorism claim
The two leaders described the former Deputy President’s remarks on terrorism as serious and a threat to national security
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Governors lose battle over Treasury’s integrated revenue system
Through the Council of Governors, county chiefs have opposed the plan, saying it amounts to the national government dictating the systems they should use.
Business
Kenya to conduct nationwide MSME census for better sector support
Oparanya pointed out that outdated data has limited the government’s ability to deliver precise assistance in key areas such as financing, market access, digital technology adoption, and climate resilience,
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Man who entered Bunge Towers searching for wives to undergo mental assessment
Kidero faces charges of unlawfully entering the Parliamentary precincts, violating Section 31(1)(a) and Section 31(2) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act 2017.
Business
EIB invests Sh3.2 billion in affordable homes in Nairobi and Kiambu
The funding aims to make energy-efficient, lower-cost housing accessible to low-income earners
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Bill proposes giving Meteorological Department share of passenger service levy
The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, tabled by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to expand the list of agencies receiving the levy to include the weather department.
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RUPHA faults flawed SHA model, as over 40 hospitals face suspension
RUPHA described the SHA framework as unstable and financially unsound
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IEBC announces November 27 as date for nationwide by-elections
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said preparations for the by-elections are already underway
Global Affairs
African Development Bank to spearhead $7.8 billion funding for Ethiopia’s new airport
The new facility, located near Bishoftu town about 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, will be designed to handle 100 million passengers annually, a huge increase from the current airport's capacity.
Business
Uproar as KPA raises tariffs, stakeholders warn of trade shift
The revised rates, unveiled on Thursday, will replace the 2012 charges for marine services, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wharfage, storage, and general services
Technology
Truecaller crosses 100 million users across Middle East and Africa
CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala credits organic growth in key markets like Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa
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Four CSs in contempt row over e-Citizen charges
The case stems from a judgment delivered on April 1 by Justice Chacha Mwita, which prohibited the government from charging or collecting Sh50, or any amount per transaction, as a convenience, access, or transaction fee on the platform.
News
Cabinet Secretaries approve appointments to strengthen State agencies leadership
The appointments are expected to enhance leadership capacity in these areas for the next three years.
Global Affairs
Norway extradites Rwandan genocide suspect as new trial process begins
Rwanda’s National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) spokesperson Faustin Nkusi confirmed Gasana’s return, saying he arrived “following his extraction from the Kingdom of Norway.”
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Ruto rejects ‘One-Term’ threats, vows to deliver transformation
The President emphasized that Kenyans will be the ones to decide who leads the country in the 2027 General Election, based on performance and track record.
News
MPs question accountability in state agencies over unresolved audit reports
NTSA and NEMA were questioned over inclusivity in their recruitment processes, with the committee directing both to broaden the scope of job advertisements to reach more ethnic groups.
Global Affairs
Families demand immediate release of black boxes after Air India crash kills 260
A preliminary report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau revealed that fuel supply to the plane’s engines was cut off moments before the crash.
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Trio seeks to overturn Kemsa CEO appointment citing constitutional violations
The petitioners claim Waqo, who has been a public servant since 1996, contested for the Saku Constituency parliamentary seat in Marsabit County during the 2022 General Election on a Jubilee Party ticket without resigning from his position, as required by the Constitution.
News
Seven die in Kitengela crash as Kenya reels from multiple road crashes
This incident occurred just hours after a devastating bus crash at the Coptic Roundabout on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road left 25 people dead
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Nakuru Governor launches task force to investigate child sex trade in Mai Mahiu
The Governor added that the task force will collaborate closely with the national government, including the National Police Service and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, to ensure offenders face justice.
Global Affairs
M23 denies UN allegations linking group to civilian killings in Eastern DRC
The report claims these attacks led to the deaths of 169 and 319 civilians across several areas including Kanyakiri, Kigaligali, Dubai, Katanga, Lubumbashi, Kasave, Kakoro, and Busesa.
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Crew and passengers of Mwihoko Amref aircraft crash named
The crash coincided with the anniversary of AMREF’s founding in 1957, a day that now holds both remembrance and sorrow.
Education and Career
KUCCPS reopens TVET applications for September intake with reduced fees
Applicants can find detailed guidelines on the KUCCPS website at www.kuccps.ac.ke. Those needing assistance are encouraged to visit any TVET institution or Huduma Centre nationwide.
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Murkomen orders merit-based promotions to end police rank stagnation
The directive also covers corporals and sergeants who have held the same rank for over 15 years, as well as inspectors who have served for more than a decade without advancement.
Global Affairs
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut who saved crew, dies at 97
Lovell was also part of the Apollo 8 mission and became the first person to travel to the Moon twice, though he never actually stepped on its surface.
News
35 MCAs sign Governor Mutai impeachment notice
Deputy Speaker Cheruiyot Bett urged the governor to respond to findings by the Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee, which flagged questionable payments worth Sh85 million to 45 companies.
News
Ruto demands swift justice after Kisumu-Kakamega crash death toll rises to 25
A blood donation drive will start at 9 am on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Leresian Park inside JOOTRH to support those who lost blood in the crash
Global Affairs
Israel defies global backlash over Gaza City takeover plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed disappointment to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Berlin’s suspension of arms exports, accusing the country of "rewarding Hamas terrorism".