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Outgoing IPOA Chair Issack Hassan seeks continued support for police oversight body
Justice Hassan’s appointment to the Court of Appeal was announced on Tuesday, formally marking the end of his tenure at IPOA.
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French Senate backs Bill to ease return of colonial-era artefacts
France’s Senate has approved a bill to simplify returning colonial-era artefacts from public collections, potentially speeding restitution to countries including Algeria, Mali and Benin as the proposal heads to the National Assembly.
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Kenya, U.S. step up defence and security cooperation to boost regional stability
Speaking during a joint media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the enhanced cooperation reflects the strong partnership and mutual respect between the two nations.
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Court clears gun records for Rex Masai inquest, rejects police challenge
The court noted that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority was in lawful possession of the registers following an earlier court order, and the police did not challenge that position.
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China executes 11 in $1.4 billion Myanmar telecom fraud crackdown
Chinese state media reported on Thursday that the executions followed a September ruling by a court in Wenzhou, eastern Zhejiang province, which found the suspects guilty of multiple serious crimes.
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UNHCR reports drop in asylum applications in Spain
Despite fewer arrivals by sea and land, protection needs remain high, particularly among vulnerable groups. The agency calls for sustained support to protect refugees and promote safe, legal migration routes.
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Most Kenyans reject proposal to scrap secondary school uniforms -Infotrak
The survey reveals strong resistance to removing uniforms across several regions. On the Coast, 64 per cent of respondents said the government should maintain the requirement, compared to 34 per cent who supported scrapping it.
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PHOTOS: Ruto rolls out Sh220 million NYOTA youth cash in Kisii region
Under the first phase of the NYOTA Start-Up Capital programme, each participant will get Sh25,000. Out of this amount, Sh22,000 will be sent directly to the beneficiary’s Pochi la Biashara account to help with immediate business needs.
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AstraZeneca to invest Sh1.935 trillion in China by 2030
The move, unveiled during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to Beijing, reaffirms China’s growing role in global health innovation and AstraZeneca’s commitment to deepening ties in its second-largest market.
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Nearly half of Kenyans say CBC has raised education standards, poll shows
The findings reflect a nation divided on the impact of CBC/CBE, which continues to replace the 8-4-4 structure across Kenya’s learning levels.
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Husband, wife arraigned over Sh22 million fraud at National Oil Corporation
The three were arraigned on Thursday after the Investigations Bureau (IB) concluded inquiries into what authorities described as a fraudulent scheme that led to the misappropriation of Sh22,151,983 from the state-owned oil firm.
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UDA sets February 2 deadline for aspirants’ forum registration
The registration drive comes amid heightened political activity as parties begin laying the groundwork for 2027, with early organisation seen as key to managing competitive nominations and ensuring orderly internal elections.
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NACADA dismantles major counterfeit alcohol rings in Mombasa, Nairobi raids
The operation uncovered hundreds of thousands of litres of suspected counterfeit alcohol, some bearing Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps that failed verification, while others were fraudulently labelled as different legitimate products.
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India weighs age limits on social media to tackle digital addiction
The call was made on Thursday during India’s annual economic survey, a key policy document that often shapes debates within Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.
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Nairobi City County issues ultimatum to non-performing KISIP contractors
Contractors working in Kayole Soweto, Kahawa Soweto, Embakasi and Matopeni have been put on notice after Lot 1 of the project recorded a completion rate of just 27.3 per cent, far below the targeted 98 per cent.
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KPA reports record cargo growth in 2025
According to data released on Thursday by the Authority, the Port of Mombasa handled 45.45 million metric tons of cargo between January and December 2025, representing a 10.0 percent increase compared to 40.99 million metric tons recorded in 2024.
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Laikipia Governor Irungu challenges SRC directive on official residences
The Governor raised his objections while defending Laikipia County’s 2024/25 revenue and expenditure accounts before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), arguing that such spending was inappropriate given the pressing needs of rural communities.
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Maliba: National Infrastructure Fund threatens Kenya’s future
Progress Plus Alliance leader Arnold Maliba accuses President William Ruto’s National Infrastructure Fund of bypassing Kenya’s budget process, weakening parliamentary oversight and enabling unchecked public asset sales ahead of 2027 polls.
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Ethiopia unveils automated interbank FX market to strengthen transparency
The platform, operated through the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) Automated Trading Platform, allows commercial banks to trade foreign currency via real-time competitive bidding under strict oversight by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE).
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90,000 youths to get Sh36,000 skills funding - President Ruto
Speaking at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, where he presided over the disbursement of NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital, the President said the government is deliberately targeting youths who may not have had the opportunity to complete formal education.
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Petition seeking removal of Isaac Ruto From JSC sent to Parliament
In a letter dated Thursday, the Clerk of the National Assembly confirmed receipt of the petition and stated that it had been transmitted in line with established constitutional and statutory procedures governing petitions concerning the conduct of public office holders.
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Kalenjins, Kikuyus take one-third of new State jobs- PSC
A total of 7,224 new staff members were hired during the period. Kalenjins led with 1,250 appointments, accounting for 17.3 per cent, while Kikuyus closely followed at 1,208, representing 16.7 per cent. Combined, the two groups obtained 2,458 positions, equivalent to 34 per cent of all new hires.
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Uhuru Kenyatta's office warns Kenyans on fake social media posts
According to the statement, the office remains committed to ensuring that correct information is released promptly and in a timely manner. This, it said, is meant to keep the public well informed and to uphold trust in its communication.
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Details of Ruto’s meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau
Highlighting last year’s Sh208 billion Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, President Ruto said the agreement is the first of its kind worldwide under the America First Global Health Strategy.
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DCI arrests Mombasa robbery suspect seen attacking guard on CCTV
Police recovered six mobile phones suspected to be stolen, a panga with blood stains, two knives, and a greyish kanzu that matched clothing worn by one of the attackers as captured on CCTV footage.
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Maraga launches Ukatiba Caravan after raising Sh7.7 million for youth campaign
The initiative, called Ukatiba Caravan, will focus on engaging young voters and encouraging active participation in the democratic process.
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Tesla profits slide as costs rise and AI spending grows
Tesla’s revenues also declined, falling 3.1 percent to Sh3.2121 trillion. The company said the drop was driven by softer demand for vehicles alongside higher operating expenses.
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MONUSCO returns 34 Rwandans including ex-FDLR fighters
The repatriation was conducted through MONUSCO’s Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration, and Stabilisation programme, which provides a secure way for armed group members and their relatives to leave conflict zones.
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Senators grill Embu Governor over misuse of Sh10 million development funds
The money was originally allocated to the County Aggregated Industrial Park, a flagship project aimed at creating jobs and boosting local economic growth. However, the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard that the funds were redirected to support a boda boda summit attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
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Fresh questions raised over judicial independence and political optics
Governance expert Alfred Omenya warns that Isaac Ruto’s role and political appearances as JSC vice chair risk eroding public trust in Kenya’s judiciary and its claims of independence.