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Red Cross sounds alarm as 40 lives lost in 20 days of August
The toll represents a rise from the 31 deaths and 75 serious injuries reported from 23 crashes during the first 13 days of August.
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Exclusives
Safina’s Joakim Simiyu declares bid for Nairobi Senate seat
Simiyu said his campaign would centre on legislation, oversight and protecting devolution, arguing that the senator's responsibility is to speak for all residents regardless of their political affiliations
News
Ruto Government orders State Agencies to take charge of public messaging
The new approach requires government institutions to take the lead in explaining policies, programmes and projects instead of waiting for criticism before responding.
Nairobi
Several feared dead after matatu, saloon car collide near Syokimau
The circumstances that led to the collision had not been established.
Exclusives
Safina SG: 2027 leaders must tell Kenyans how they will fix public finances
The SG argued that political leaders should present clear and practical plans for rebuilding government finances, noting that the next administration would inherit a strained fiscal position
2027 Election
IEBC sets February 10, 2027 deadline for public officers eyeing elective seats
The Commission has also given political parties several deadlines to complete preparations for their nominations and participation in the election.
Crime
Police recover homemade gun, police boots and tactical gear in Kisumu gang raid
The operation was conducted by detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU), the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) and the General Service Unit (GSU) Tactical Team
2027 Election
Wetang’ula cautions politicians against violence ahead of 2027
The Speaker said political violence and intimidation risked denying Kenyans the freedom to campaign, associate and take part in elections without fear.
Politics
Three UDA MCAs cross over to Ndindi Nyoro’s PPK
The entry of the three MCAs comes shortly after Nyoro made a major change in his political career by leaving UDA and taking over the leadership of PPK.
News
All seven bodies recovered from Mt Ololokwe helicopter crash
The victims’ remains were badly burnt in the crash, leaving only a few identifiable body parts among the wreckage and scattered debris. Samburu County Commander David Nkoroi confirmed that all seven bodies had been recovered, adding that samples had been collected to support forensic examination and identification.
2027 Election
Five-day deadline issued over use of IEBC logo in campaign materials
According to Ethekon, the practice could also raise questions about the Commission’s independence, impartiality and position as a non-partisan institution.
Health and Wellness
KNH struggles with rising patient numbers amid county health strike
KNH CEO Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital had seen more patients who would ordinarily receive treatment at county facilities and other hospitals near their homes.