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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend presidential terms, delay elections to 2030
Under the proposed system, future presidents would be elected by parliament rather than by a nationwide popular vote.
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Police: End political goonism or face the law
NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the recent incidents threaten national cohesion, undermine public order and infringe on Kenyans' constitutional rights to freely associate, assemble and engage in political activities.
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NTSA suspends licensing of new PSV operators for two years
Under the directive, NTSA has suspended the licensing of new public transport operators, including Saccos and companies, for a period of 24 months. The Authority has also halted the addition of new routes and extension of existing routes for 12 months.
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Murkomen warns against violence ahead of Gen Z protest anniversary
The Interior CS maintained that lawful protests will continue to be protected, but insisted that security agencies will act decisively against groups that disguise criminal activity as demonstrations. He said state institutions remain on high alert as the June 25 anniversary approaches.
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Merit-based hiring to guide all State jobs, Ruto directs
The President also directed the Public Service Commission to take a leading role in embedding constitutional values across all government offices, saying the standards outlined in the Constitution must guide everyday operations in public service.
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Government unveils major reforms linking salaries, promotions to productivity
Delegates at Kenya’s First National Productivity and Performance Conference adopted resolutions to mainstream productivity in public sector planning, shift compensation and promotions toward performance-based remuneration, overhaul performance contracting, accelerate digital transformation, and strengthen revenue mobilisation.
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State rolls out Sh2bn compensation plan for protest victims covering 2013–2025
The Sh2 billion allocation, approved by Parliament, will be used to support verification, assessment, and payment of qualified claims under strict guidelines.
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Survivors of political violence, sexual abuse still await justice, experts warn
Speaking on Friday, as the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence on June 19, transitional justice expert Christine Alai highlighted that thousands of victims of political and protest-related violence in Kenya continue to await recognition, support, and compensation despite enduring serious human rights violations
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AU pushes for renewed diplomacy as Great Lakes peace efforts face fresh strain
Talks in Addis Ababa focused on regional peace and security, with a specific emphasis on developments in eastern DRC and their broader implications for stability and development across the region
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DCI arrests three suspects linked to Chemelil Academy attack in Muhoroni
The operation resulted in the arrest of three individuals identified as Bernard Ouma, Thomas Onyango Ouma and Walter Owa, also known as Teddy Obul
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Mobile money users spared 16 percent VAT in Finance Bill changes
Under the proposal, core transfer services will be exempt from VAT, while services such as cash handling, payment processing, settlement, merchant acquiring, gateway and aggregation services will still attract the tax.
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Airtel Money, KCB partner to expand cash deposit and withdrawal services
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Airtel Money Kenya Managing Director Anne Kinuthia-Otieno said the partnership demonstrates Airtel Money’s commitment to bringing financial services closer to customers across the country.