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Five Kenyans sue top security officials over protest violence inaction
The petitioners claim that the top security officers neglected their constitutional duty to protect lives
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Education report sparks disagreement between parliament and activists
Lawmakers dismissed the report’s harsh criticism of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout
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CAF fine hits Kenya as FKF warns: 'Crowd trouble is costing us'
The penalty was imposed after security failures during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between Kenya and Morocco last Sunday at Kasarani Stadium
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Ruto praises Governor Wanga’s visionary leadership in transforming Homa Bay
The praise came just a day after Governor Wanga unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Homa Bay into a top tourist and investment hub
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UASU issues seven-day strike notice over delayed salaries at Moi University
The union is demanding that salaries for June and July 2025 be paid according to the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement rates
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Communal land ownership stalls Turkana military base plan, says Tuya
CS Tuya explained that the land identified for the base is under communal ownership, making the process subject to multiple bureaucratic approvals
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PS Mang’eni warns Hustler Fund defaulters among 26 million borrowers
The PS warned that those who default risk losing the chance to access higher loan limits
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Kenya Railways alerts public over fake Madaraka Express ticket websites
The warning comes days after the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a drop in passenger numbers on the SGR service
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Ruto signs new laws to strengthen county financial autonomy and revenue sharing
The two laws are expected to strengthen the way counties manage their funds and receive allocations from the national government
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CAF fines Kenya Sh6.45 million over CHAN match security failures
The CAF Disciplinary Board found that Kenya, through the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), failed to meet safety and crowd control standards required for international matches
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Met warns of heavy rains, storms in several regions this week
In its weekly forecast, the department said residents in the Central Highlands, Western and parts of the North-western region should expect intensified rainfall
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High Court rules NHIF claims panel illegal, cites Constitutional breach
The committee, which had been formed through a Gazette Notice by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, was found to have violated the Constitution
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Sh3.4bn salary payouts made outside official payroll system
Among the 47 counties, Machakos and Nairobi led in manual payments, disbursing Sh487 million and Sh463.4 million respectively
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Europe’s car exporters still in limbo over US tariff implementation
The U.S. and European Union agreed in late July to set import tariffs on most European goods, including cars, at 15%
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Murkomen: Drugs, gangs, and land disputes driving Kenya’s insecurity
The CS expressed concern over the “near-normalisation” of cannabis use in the country
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Kin dispute police claim over Murang’a station death
The family has declined the offer for a DCI post-mortem and will instead hire a private pathologist while also seeking help from human rights organisations.
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MPs question Defence on Todonyang, demand stronger border security
MPs also questioned the absence of a formal diplomatic protest to Ethiopia despite reports that the attackers may have crossed from there.
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Duncan Ojwang declines KNCHR Chair nomination
In a letter to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Ojwang cited personal reasons and a perceived conflict of interest for turning down the offer
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Nearly 50 inmates escape from Southwest DR Congo prison
Idiofa administrator Adelard Kintolo confirmed the incident, acknowledging that the prison “no longer conformed to standards.”
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Police arrest 20 suspects in Malindi gang crackdown
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the suspects remain in custody pending processing and arraignment
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British Army unit’s no-show enrages MPs amid probe into soldier misconduct
Only the Cabinet Secretary for Defence and her principal secretary, Patrick Mariru, showed up, leaving the committee members frustrated and demanding answers.
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CBK fines 11 banks for breaking lending and capital rules
Three banks were also penalised for allowing an individual to own more than 25 per cent of the institution, in violation of Section 13 of the Banking Act.
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Ruto to open Devolution Conference as leaders push for action on graft, delayed funds
It is the second time the lake region has hosted the national event, the previous one being in Kisumu in April 2025.
Global Affairs
Poland to expel 63 over violence at Warsaw rap concert
Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Poland would not tolerate actions that could incite hostility toward Ukrainians,
Education and Career
Seven counties under audit spotlight over Sh880m in bursary funds
According to the report, counties collectively received Sh11.12 billion for bursaries and scholarships but spent only Sh9.8 billion, leaving an unspent balance of Sh1.3 billion.
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KDF soldiers in missions and training exempt from Pay-As-You-Eat policy
Under the revised system, soldiers are required to pay for meals either in cash or through salary deductions.
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Kindiki: All Kenyan homes to have electricity before 2030
Kindiki said the country has made huge progress in expanding electricity access over the last decade, with only about 4.1 million households still without power
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Kenya to launch internationally recognized seafarer ID within three months
Immigration PS Belio Kipsang told a Parliamentary committee that a prototype of the SID has already been submitted to the International Labour Organization (ILO) for approval
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Kenya, Iran move to restore tea trade with 60-day plan
Iran is among the top ten buyers of Kenyan tea and remains a key market
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Enforce top training standards to protect patients, Duale tells health regulators
Duale said the Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring that every health worker from community oral health officers to specialist surgeons is well-trained and competent