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MPs decry mismanagement at Moi University after inspection tour
Staff housing was also found in poor condition, with many quarters left vacant due to lack of maintenance.
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Kebs pushes Kwale Sugar to deposit Sh135m in Sh4.7bn case
Kebs argues that Kiscol’s financial position raises doubts about its ability to meet potential costs should its suit be dismissed.
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Bill seeks to anchor harm reduction in law to support drug addicts
The Harm Reduction Bill, 2025, aims to anchor harm reduction services in law and ensure they are available in public health facilities as part of efforts to reduce drug-related deaths, overdoses and the spread of infectious diseases.
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IGAD to unveil migration and displacement report in Mombasa
IGAD said the report offers insights into labour migration, remittance flows, forced displacement, and demographic changes within member states including Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.
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Prison chief dismisses Mackenzie’s poisoning allegations
Mackenzie, who has been locked up for over two years in relation to the Shakahola massacre, had told the court that harmful substances were planted in his cell to harm him.
Technology
Apple to unveil iPhone 17 series on September 9 with new air model
The launch, themed “Awe Dropping,” will begin at 8 pm Kenyan time and will be available on Apple’s website and YouTube channel, with local fans expected to follow closely.
Global Affairs
Xi and Putin caught on hot mic discussing organ transplants and immortality
Putin, through a translator, suggested that breakthroughs in biotechnology could one day allow continuous organ replacement, keeping people young and potentially paving the way to eternal life.
Education and Career
KNUT warns of poor exam results in Nairobi over teacher transfers
This latest standoff follows KNUT’s warning to the new TSC leadership against political interference in teachers’ employment and promotions.
Global Affairs
Ethiopia Central Bank Governor Mamo Mihretu resigns after reform-driven tenure
Mamo, who was appointed on January 20, 2023, announced his resignation on Wednesday, saying he wanted to explore new challenges beyond government service after more than seven years in public roles.
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Ipoa hands 184 cases to DPP on Gen Z, Azimio protests
Ipoa chairperson Issack Hassan said most of the cases involve officers suspected of unlawful conduct during the Gen Z demonstrations and the Azimio cost of living protests in late 2023 and early 2024.
Global Affairs
Lisbon in mourning as deadly funicular crash claims 15 lives
Portugal’s emergency medical authority reported that five of the injured are in critical condition, while the other 13, including a child, suffered minor wounds.
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11 suspects held as probe into Kwa Binzaro cult killings deepens
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said investigators have established that a number of the victims were brought into the country from Asia before being radicalised and eventually killed.
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Gangs target Kenyans in broad daylight as Nairobi's CBD security woes persist
Videos circulating online show victims warning others to stay vigilant, particularly in the evenings when streets are poorly lit.
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Murkomen calls for public vigilance as new cult graves unearthed in Kilifi
The Interior Boss expressed concern over the increasing cult-related fatalities, describing them as a result of weakened communal responsibility and vigilance.
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Hustler Fund gets new boss as Nkukuu exits
Tanui, a seasoned financial services professional with more than 24 years experience, has worked at Ecobank, Consolidated Bank of Kenya, and the Industrial and Commercial Development Bank of Kenya.
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Judiciary embarks on nationwide prison decongestion drive
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the initiative reflects a shift from punitive incarceration to rehabilitation and reintegration.
Business
Developers push for professional management of affordable housing projects
Under the programme, the Affordable Housing Board will retain ownership of the houses for the first nine years, overseeing their upkeep and ensuring the developments gain value over time.
Global Affairs
At least 21,000 children disabled in Gaza war, says UN committee
About 40,500 children have been injured in the war over the past two years, with more than half left disabled, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says.
Education and Career
Universities break law as staff pay exceeds revenue limits
The report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, tabled in Parliament, shows that 39 out of 42 universities breached the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations, 2015, which cap employee costs at 35 per cent of total revenue.
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Sakaja urged to prioritise service delivery as Nairobi ODM MPs rally support
The lawmakers emphasized that the pause in political tensions should now translate into concrete results for residents.
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By-elections campaigns to run from October 8, IEBC confirms
Commission chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the campaign period will begin on October 8 and end on November 24, two days before voting.
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CS Murkomen confirms probe into alleged Jubaland forces in Mandera
The Cabinet Secretary also cautioned politicians against politicising the issue, emphasizing that security matters are treated with the utmost care to safeguard national interests.
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Public servants secure Sh43bn pay boost as wage bill soars
Data from the SRC shows that Sh36.45 billion, or 84 percent of the additional pay, was released between April and June this year.
Global Affairs
Race to find survivors after Sudan landslide kills hundreds
Luca Renda, acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, told the BBC that they were sending rescuers, food and other aid, and would get a clearer picture soon.
Education and Career
MPs seeks EACC, DCI investigation into mismanaged Sh373m university project
The legislators found the amphitheatre, whose construction started in June 2019 and was to be completed by December 2020, abandoned and in a state of stagnation.
Business
Over 1,400 agencies now using government e-procurement system
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has made it clear that no public office will be allowed to procure goods or services outside the system.
News
Explainer: Steps to impeach a governor or deputy governor in Kenya
Article 181 sets out the grounds for removal, which include gross violation of the Constitution or any law, abuse of office or misconduct.
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US House panel releases 33,000 pages of Epstein files
Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican, ordered the documents to be published online on Tuesday.
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Four men face 12 new charges in fraudulent SIM swap of former OCS Talaam
The accused now face 12 counts, including conspiracy to commit a felony, computer fraud, identity theft, and possession and use of multiple national identity cards.
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Governors push back on e-procurement rollout, cite system failures and legal gaps
Abdullahi said governors welcome any system that enhances accountability and automation in public procurement, but the current digital platform is riddled with flaws that have stalled service delivery.