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Four children rescued in Kajiado as suspected trafficker arrested
The circumstances in which the minors were found have also raised concerns that they could have experienced other forms of abuse
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UDA spending hits Sh1.26bn as 2027 election activities gather pace
The figure marks a sharp increase from the Sh685 million spent in the previous financial year, representing an additional Sh574 million in expenses
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PS Mukhwana: Magadi could become heart of Kenya’s manufacturing drive
The PS maintained that President William Ruto’s intervention at Magadi and his push for investors to establish glass and chemical manufacturing facilities in Kenya could mark a major shift in the country’s industrialisation strategy
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Murkomen dismisses claims of parallel police units, says reforms on track
The Interior CS said all units within the National Police Service operate under the established command structure headed by the Inspector General of Police.
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Naituli: What it takes to be a political kingpin in Kenya
Prof Naituli, however, said political loyalty is not uniform across Kenya. He argued that the Kikuyu have traditionally tended to consolidate around a particular political figure at a given time rather than permanently follow one kingpin
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He is not a flower girl! Murkomen defends Kanja
His defence comes amid renewed scrutiny of Kanja’s leadership following the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on September 1, 2026
Education and Career
Africa urged to turn more women’s STEM skills into businesses and solutions
Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, who served as the chief guest, said Africa must ensure that knowledge gained in schools and laboratories can lead to practical solutions and successful enterprises.
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Murkomen: Police welfare key to tackling security challenge
Speaking during the 59th Administration Police Recruits Passing-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on Friday, Murkomen said investment in police officers was critical because human resources remained the most important component of national security
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Kagwe wants Coast to turn farm potential into jobs and wealth
Kagwe said Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta could raise output of cassava, cotton, milk, meat, cashew nuts and other agricultural products by three or four times.
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Ruto announces 36% salary increase for police constables as review ends
The President also announced plans to increase police housing, including at the Embakasi training college, while improving medical care for officers and their families through the Usalama Cover.
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Ruto to new AP Officers: Protect rights, serve Kenyans with integrity
The President maintained that these constitutional requirements should guide officers in their daily interactions with members of the public, including during arrests, investigations, crowd management and conflict resolution
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Murkomen challenges new police officers to uphold integrity and discipline
The CS made the remarks during the 59th Administration Police Recruits Passing-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on Friday, where he explained that the officers had completed nine months of training and were entering a service whose effectiveness depended on discipline, integrity and public trust