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Shooter still at large after Trump ally and activist Charlie Kirk murdered
Authorities believe the fatal shot, which struck Kirk in the neck, was fired from a rooftop in a "targeted attack."
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TIFA Survey: Finance Bill 2025 driving up living costs for majority of Kenyans
The report reveals that only a small number of citizens believe the bill will improve public services, with the majority reporting a negative impact on their finances.
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TIFA survey shows majority of Kenyans disapprove Ruto-Raila political deal
The survey, released by TIFA on Thursday, September 11, 2025, shows that public rejection of the power-sharing deal has continued to rise over time, pointing to a growing sense of discontent among citizens.
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African leaders adopt Addis Ababa declaration to drive climate solutions
The declaration positions Africa as a global hub for renewable energy and climate solutions while demanding fair and predictable financing from the international community.
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Houghton and LSK boss Odhiambo halt panel work pending High Court guidance
Both leaders confirmed in separate statements on Thursday that they will not take part in any panel activities until the court provides further direction.
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Dispute over judges’ allowances escalates in Parliament
The confrontation followed the Auditor General’s report on the Judiciary’s financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu highlighted irregular domestic travel and subsistence allowances paid to top judicial officers, including the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, all judges, the Chief Registrar, Deputy Chief Registrar, chief magistrates, and staff in job groups PLS 16 and 17.
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UBA injects Sh16.4 billion into Kenya’s road levy financing plan
The programme, initiated by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), is designed to mobilise Sh175 billion by securitising a portion of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund.
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How Kenyan universities plan to plug the funding gap after fee cuts
Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala said institutions are pursuing a range of measures to ensure survival. These include increasing student admissions, fully utilising existing facilities, and tapping into government funding through capitation, loans, and scholarships.
Business
Devki Steel seeks iron ore prospecting licence in Taita Taveta
Known as the Devki Iron Pelletisation Plant, it sits on 2,024 hectares in Manga, Voi, near the iron-rich Kishushe zone. The facility is expected to generate about 3,000 jobs in its first phase and more than 14,000 once fully operational.
Global Affairs
Father and son reconnect: Harry and King Charles share tea in London
The reunion comes after months of speculation about whether the Duke of Sussex would sit down with his father during his visit to the UK.
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MP Kaluma hails Ruto for roads, security, and economic gains across Kenya
Speaking during an interview at Radio Generation, Kaluma highlighted the challenges inherited from previous governments, including a high debt burden and looming economic default, and credited Ruto’s leadership with stabilizing the economy.
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Low awareness limits access to State youth funds, says Youth Coordinator Ouko
Speaking during an interview at Radio Generation, Ouko said that while these funds are designed to support young people, many are unaware of how to access them or the conditions for application.
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Nairobi, Mombasa lead in billions lost to unbilled water
Auditor-General Gathungu attributed the losses to illegal connections, faulty meters, leakages in aging pipelines, and flat-rate billing.
Global Affairs
Qatar searches for missing after Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha
The Qatari interior ministry confirmed on Wednesday evening that the bodies of Humam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, his office director Jihad Labad, bodyguards Moamen Hassouna and Abdullah Abdul Wahid, and Qatari security officer Corporal Badr al-Humaidi had been identified.
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ODM party to mark 20 years with grand celebrations in Mombasa
The anniversary programme includes a Youth Summit designed to engage emerging leaders and map the party’s future direction, a Women’s Convention recognising the role of women in Kenya’s democratic struggles, and a youth concert celebrating creativity within the Orange Movement.
Global Affairs
ICC concludes hearings in Joseph Kony case, judges begin deliberations
Although Kony remains at large, his interests were represented during the hearings by Defence Counsel Peter Haynes, KC.
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Only 14% trust police and justice system, survey finds
The low public confidence persists despite ongoing outreach by criminal justice agencies, including the Judiciary and police, aimed at restoring trust.
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Youth unemployment remains Kenya’s biggest crisis, says youth coordinator
Speaking during an interview at Radio Generation on Thursday, Ouko said that while youth protests last year were often politicized, the underlying cause remains the lack of job opportunities and timely support for students.
Global Affairs
Seven Chinese nationals jailed 20 years in South Africa for human trafficking
The four men and three women were earlier this year convicted of human trafficking and kidnapping, following their 2019 arrest after authorities raided a Johannesburg factory where 91 Malawians, including 37 children, were being held and exploited.
Business
Hustler Fund defaulters to miss out on bank and sacco loans
Since its launch in November 2022, the Hustler Fund has disbursed about Sh70 billion to 26 million Kenyans.
Global Affairs
Trump grapples with dual crises as Netanyahu and Putin undermine US strategy
Israel’s surprise airstrike on Hamas offices in Doha and a Russian drone incursion deep into Polish territory have disrupted Washington’s diplomatic efforts and raised questions about Trump’s ability to influence leaders he considers partners, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Senators say DPP weakest link in Kenya’s war against Corruption
Senators described the office as the weakest link in Kenya’s anti-corruption fight, pointing to instances where the DPP’s decisions to withdraw cases have frustrated investigations and denied the public the full course of justice.
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Family remembers Mbobu as gentle lawyer taken too soon
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) assured the public that a thorough investigation was underway.
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Conjugal rights, poor facilities flagged in Kilifi prison visits
Prison officers raised concerns about dilapidated infrastructure, the absence of computers for virtual court sessions, and reliance on manual record-keeping.
Global Affairs
Kony defence urges ICC judges to halt case
The fugitive warlord faces 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, torture, enslavement and sexual slavery, allegedly committed between July 2002 and December 2005 in northern Uganda.
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Mombasa man handed life sentence for defiling six-year-old girl
The DPP presented evidence that Muthami lured the minor into his house under the pretext of watching television before committing the offence on November 6, 2022, at Kiwerera area in Likoni Sub-County.
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Lawyers sue State agencies over MPs’ code of ethics
In the petition filed at the High Court, LSK wants the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Registrar of Political Parties directed to prepare a framework tailored to regulate the behaviour of MPs and other politicians.
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Cherargei flags corruption, voiding of payments in counties
Senator Cherargei explained during an interview at Radio Generation on Wednesday that payments from the National Treasury are often manipulated through a system known as voiding of payments, allowing governors to favor certain suppliers while leaving legitimate suppliers unpaid.
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New report calls for a bold action to avert food crisis in Africa
The report warns that without bold and coordinated reforms, the continent risks becoming the global epicenter of hunger by 2030.
Global Affairs
Egypt protests Ethiopia’s dam launch, citing breach of international law
In the letter addressed to the council’s president on Tuesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Addis Ababa’s inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was “an unlawful unilateral act.”