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Ruto champions blue economy to boost food security

Ruto emphasized that sustainable use of marine resources can help reduce post-harvest losses and create opportunities for youth in agriculture

Survivors warn Ruto task force: No justice, no compensation

Speaking in Nairobi, they said they would only accept any payout if those responsible for killings and injuries during the protests are prosecuted.

Senators to decide hearing method in Kericho Governor Mutai impeachment case

Mutai faces accusations of abuse of office, nepotism, irregular and illegal appointments, wrongful dismissal of senior staff, and presiding over misuse of county funds.

Family rejects post-mortem report on death of man in Kenol police cell

Pathologist Dr Mbau, who examined the remains on Monday said Mwangi’s death was due to asphyxia, but noted the findings were not conclusive.

Ruto refers Wildlife Bill back to MPs for reconsideration

In his Memorandum, the President proposed changes to Clause 2 and suggested introducing a new provision, asking the National Assembly to reconsider the Bill in line with the constitutional process.

Government pathologists summoned to testify in Jeff Mwathi inquest

The directive was issued on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, by Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi, who stressed the importance of having the doctors who conducted the postmortem testify in person.

Burkina Faso expels UN top envoy over report on child abuses in conflict

Burkina Faso has endured a jihadist insurgency since 2015, with groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State killing thousands and forcing millions from their homes

Kenya secures Sh8bn boost for renewable energy from Germany and EU

The support is targeted at expanding clean energy generation and strengthening electricity reliability in Western and Nyanza regions.

New study warns of rising wheat stem rust threat in East Africa

The fungal disease, described as the most devastating for wheat worldwide, has re-emerged in recent decades

Kenya Railways completes Mombasa commuter rail service, set to ease urban travel

The ambitious project included the construction of modern passenger stations in Mombasa town and Miritini,

Court rules vehicles used in tax evasion liable to requisition

Justice Diana Kavedza held that once a person is convicted of bringing in goods without paying duty to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the vehicle involved ceases to be private property

Interior PS calls for stronger regional cooperation to tackle terrorism

Omollo revealed that over 80% of violent extremist deaths in Africa occurred near border areas

Court orders state to modify prisons and police cells for intersex persons

Justice Reuben Nyakundi issued the directive while delivering judgment in a case involving a Kenyan athlete, now identifying as a woman, who suffered degrading treatment at the hands of police

Kenya reports major wins against HIV, malaria, and TB

According to the Ministry of Health, over 1.36 million people living with HIV are now on lifesaving treatment

AMREF warns of growing malaria crisis as funding declines

The warning comes amid a surge in infections and a decline in international support

PBB warns against off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss

The Board said while the medication is approved for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, unsupervised use for slimming purposes carries serious health risks

Counties guided to implement sustainable school feeding programmes

Senators threaten to impeach Speakers over Ruto bribery claims

Members of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, which is under scrutiny over the bribery claims, pointed fingers at Speaker Amason Kingi and his National Assembly counterpart, Moses Wetang'ula for failing to act

Insurance companies putting lives at risk, KMPDU warns

KMPDU boss Atellah warned that insurers are becoming bolder, sometimes coordinating to divert patients from top hospitals

HELB disburses Sh9.46 billion to support over 300,000 university students

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba confirmed on Tuesday, 19 August, that Sh5.76 billion of the funds would cover tuition fees

DPP appeals court ruling that freed terror convicts

Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu, in his appeal, argued that releasing Alex Shikanda and Musharaf Abdalla poses a serious security risk and undermines public safety

Showdown looms as sugar millers allowed to sack staff

Agriculture PS, Kipronoh Ronoh instructed the managing directors of the four millers to issue redundancy notices to employees, a move that is set to affect more than 5,000 staff

SIM swap scam lands suspect in court as syndicate exposed

The suspect admitted that on June 16, 2025, he fraudulently secured a mobile line belonging to former Nairobi OCS, Samson Kiprotich Talam.

KeNHA to close Mombasa-Nairobi Highway section for two weeks

The affected stretch lies between Makupa Bridge and the Changamwe Interchange and will be closed from Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Alliance Girls teacher resigns amid sexual abuse allegations

In a resignation letter dated August 17 and addressed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Ayiro said he was stepping down with immediate effect.

Ruto forms multi-agency team to intensify war on corruption

The Executive Office of the President will chair the Multi-Agency Team, while the Office of the Attorney General will serve as its secretariat

Security Department uses 86 percent of development budget in first month

Data from the National Treasury shows that the department, which falls under the Interior Ministry, spent Sh3.4 billion in July out of its annual development allocation of Sh3.97 billion.

Kenya vs Madagascar CHAN quarter-final tickets crash online portal

The tickets, sold through the Mookh platform, went live at noon on Tuesday but the site was quickly overwhelmed and crashed

MPs support Ipoa’s push for budget autonomy and armed investigators

In its report tabled on August 5, the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security committee said the changes would strengthen Ipoa’s ability to carry out its mandate

ODM directs members to verify membership ahead of by-elections

Members can verify their status by dialing 483036# or visiting the party’s official membership website.