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Mudavadi: 16 Kenyans missing in Russia, 252 recruited to war
He said that 47 Kenyans have been rescued with the assistance of the Kenyan embassy in Moscow, while two remain as prisoners of war in Ukraine.
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Mang’eni highlights MSME reforms boost growth, reduce failures, support businesses
She highlighted that the Nyota programme’s unique “hand holding” approach and efforts to create a supportive ecosystem, noting that most businesses struggle due to harsh conditions and limited market access.
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CoG warns of legal action after alleged assault on Samburu Governor Lelelit
In a statement released on Thursday, the Council termed the attack “shocking and unacceptable,” saying it demeans the dignity of the Governor’s office and strikes at “the very heart of constitutionalism and the rule of law.”
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Near-to above-average rains to raise flood, crop, and infrastructure risks - Weatherman
Authorities are warning of renewed flooding risks, potential crop losses, and infrastructure disruptions following March’s severe storms, which recorded extreme rainfall including 160mm in 24 hours in Nairobi.
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Analyst Mokua warns inequality still shapes Kenya’s resource allocation
Speaking on Thursday in a Radio Generation interview, he argues that despite reforms under the 2010 Constitution, marginalised regions still lag behind, highlighting gaps in infrastructure, budgeting priorities, and political will.
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UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
Conille's second term as prime minister, for six months in 2024, coincided with the first deployments of Kenyan troops as part of a U.N.-backed force mandated to help Haitian police restore security amid violent conflict with armed gangs.
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Tax fears, red tape slow growth of Kenya’s MSME sector - PS Mang’eni
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mang’eni said the sector, despite being the backbone of the economy and a key driver of job creation, is struggling to transition enterprises into medium and large-scale businesses.
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Mombasa County, IEBC launch civic engagement drive to boost voter registration
Presiding over the launch, Erastus Ethekon highlighted a worrying gap in voter registration across Kenya.
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Kindiki vows to focus on development, dismisses political critics
Speaking during an inspection of ongoing development projects in Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, Kindiki said critics who previously held high government positions have no right to lecture him.
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PS Mang'eni: MSME reforms drive Kenya’s Bottom-Up economic agenda
She highlights initiatives like the Hustler Fund and Nyota project, alongside efforts to simplify business registration and promote formalisation, aimed at boosting job creation and supporting small businesses as part of the government’s bottom-up economic agenda.
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Kenyans to file taxes on WhatsApp in new KRA initiative
In a statement shared on its official X platform, the tax agency said taxpayers no longer need to go through lengthy logins or download new apps to complete their returns. “No new apps. No extra steps. Just open WhatsApp and get it done,” the authority said.
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Ruto explains Nairobi projects improving roads, lighting, water and markets
The government reports ongoing work in roads, water supply, street lighting, and river regeneration, with thousands of traders set to benefit from a modernised Gikomba Market as part of wider efforts to improve the capital.
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Two Kenyans currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine – Mudavadi
Speaking on a matter of national concern regarding the recruitment of Kenyans into Russia’s Special Military Operations, Mudavadi disclosed that about 252 Kenyans may have been enlisted in the Russian military initiative, though the exact figure is yet to be verified.
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DCI hunts senior immigration officer in human trafficking case
The agency say the suspect allegedly facilitated the movement of victims to Myanmar and maintained links with a trafficking network. A warrant of arrest has been issued as efforts to locate and apprehend him intensify.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company
The company, which manufactures rockets, space exploration technology and Starlink satellites, is currently privately held. But on Wednesday it made a confidential filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering, which would allow shares to be traded in the stock market.
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State to use AI in police recruitment - CS Murkomen
Speaking at the finals of the AI hackathon hosted by the National Intelligence Research Unit on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen signaled the end of the manual era.
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What government has done to stop illegal recruitment of Kenyans into the Russian military
Speaking in the National Assembly, Mudavadi outlined the multi-sectoral approach aimed at dismantling fraudulent recruitment networks and protecting Kenyan citizens from exploitation.
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Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
Six others were rescued, with one of them taken to hospital requiring urgent care, after migrants got into difficulty boarding a boat near Calais on Wednesday morning.
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I’m available to appear before the Senate CPAC, Sakaja tells Senators
In a letter addressed to the Clerk of the Senate dated Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the governor stated that he was unable to attend the scheduled session on March 25 due to a bereavement.
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Samburu Governor Lelelit alleges assault by Senators outside Parliament
Speaking after the incident, the governor recounted his movements prior to the alleged attack, maintaining that he had formally concluded his business within the Senate before stepping out.
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Ruto calls for fast-tracking Creative Economy Bill to protect musicians
The President revealed that over 700 songs have been affected, including the 2022 hit “Sipangwingwi” by Exray, which had become a cultural touchstone for many Kenyans.
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Communication Authority of Kenya opens student attachment opportunities
The initiative targets ongoing university students in diverse fields, aiming to equip them with practical skills while supporting Kenya’s growing communications sector and innovation landscape ahead of the April 8 deadline.
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Kenyans in Russian military joined voluntarily lured by lucrative pay – Mudavadi
According to the Prime Cabinet Secretary, recruits were enticed by upfront payments and monthly salaries, as well as long-term benefits tied to the contracts.
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NPS dismisses reports on DCI Amin’s tenure, warn media on accuracy
The clarification follows misleading headlines and reports in the local daily newspaper on Wednesday, April 1,2026, which also suggested that the DCI is “haunted by abductions.”
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Wavinya Ndeti: Comedian Kioko not a county supplier
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor said the county government “does not condone violence in any form” following an incident in Machakos Town on March 31, urging all parties “to exercise restraint and allow lawful and orderly processes to prevail.”
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JKIA immigration officer wanted over Thailand human trafficking case
The suspect, John Poriot, is accused of facilitating the illegal exit of two Kenyans to Thailand under false promises of employment, in violation of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act.
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Kenya inflation at 4.4% as vegetable costs jump, energy stays stable
Data shows sharp increases in vegetable prices alongside modest changes in fuel and electricity costs, highlighting mixed price movements across essential goods in the Consumer Price Index basket.
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SHA rolls out final POMSF tariffs and rules for all contracted facilities
The move, announced on April 1, 2026, ensures that services rendered to eligible POMSF beneficiaries are administered in line with the approved tariffs and guidelines, which are now fully integrated into the SHA claims system.
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Ministry of Health expands assistive technology access nationwide
The initiative supports Universal Health Coverage goals by enhancing rehabilitation services and ensuring equitable distribution nationwide, with a focus on grassroots screening, trained personnel, and better use of Social Health Authority benefits.
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Ruto urges civil politics, backs women traders in market plan
Speaking on Wednesday during the Maendeleo ya Wanawake forum at State House, he emphasised unity, the role of women in nation-building, and ongoing efforts to support small-scale traders through market infrastructure and grassroots economic programmes across Kenya.