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Muriithi: Why corruption should not block Kenya’s economic shift
The KRA chair said the real obstacle to progress is not the existence of problems, but how societies respond to them.
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Kenya is 70 to 80% into building a productivity-driven education system, says KRA Chair
Muriithi said countries that have achieved high income status have done so by investing heavily in education, because economic growth depends on how productive people are.
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Kenya targets seven priority areas ahead of Africa–France Summit in Nairobi
The two-day summit, scheduled for May 11–12, 2026, is expected to put African priorities at the center of global discussions, particularly in areas where Africa seeks stronger representation.
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Grounded planes and unpaid checks hurting Kenya Airways, says ex-manager
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation, Okwiri said the problems facing the national carrier are rooted in how its fleet is managed, financed, and maintained over time.
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KRA collections rise by Sh10 billion as December 2025 sets new record
December 2025 stood out as the most productive month of the year for KRA, with Sh251.52 billion collected, setting a new monthly record. Analysts attribute the strong performance to intensified compliance efforts and the deployment of modern tax management tools in the last quarter.
Global Affairs
Over 200 migrants freed from hidden underground cells in Kufra
Kufra, situated roughly 1,700 kilometres southeast of Tripoli, has long been a key transit point for migrants crossing the Sahara en route to Libya’s northern coast and the Mediterranean.
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Former KQ manager blames aviation crisis on lack of industry experts
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Tuesday, Okwiri recalled a time when new engineers at the national carrier were placed under seasoned professionals to learn the basics of the industry before taking on bigger roles.
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CS Murkomen assures contractors of full security on Isiolo–Mandera road
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assured contractors that enhanced security will shield the project from disruptions, highlighting the government’s commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure in regions that have faced security challenges in the past.
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Gold and silver soar as US-Europe trade tensions rise
Gold touched $4,689.39 an ounce, while silver climbed to $94.08 an ounce, marking record levels for both metals. The spike followed Trump’s warning that he would impose tariffs on several European nations opposing his plan to take over Greenland.
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Health Ministry forms special unit to tackle quack doctors
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the unit will operate alongside officials from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to enforce proper medical standards nationwide.
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Over 160 worshippers abducted during Kaduna church attacks in Northern Nigeria
Police said the gunmen struck the churches in Kurmin Wali, Afogo ward, around 11:25 local time. Witnesses reported that the attackers were heavily armed and arrived in groups, blocking all exits and forcing congregants into the surrounding bush.
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Government plans Sh100 million annual spend on influencers to boost its image
Kenya’s social media influencer market is among the most active in Africa, with advertisers reportedly spending Sh645 million on influencer campaigns in 2025, according to Statista. While this marks the first time the government has formally allocated funds for influencer engagement, using online personalities to shape public opinion is not a new practice.
Business
Safaricom CEO says Treasury set share price as MPs raise control fears
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa told MPs that Treasury would need to explain how the final figure was reached, adding that his understanding was that the valuation relied on Safaricom’s average trading price over the past six months, which he said best reflects the value of a listed company.
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Man charged with impersonating Public Service chief to demand Sh10 million bribe
The court heard that Osumo allegedly presented himself to Engineer Kenneth Njuguna Mbogori as the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, and demanded Sh10 million in exchange for protecting Mbogori’s position as a Regional Director at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority.
Entertainment
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
In a statement posted on Instagram the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said: "He passed away peacefully in his Roman home, surrounded by the love of his family."
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Tea Board orders KTDA-managed factories to comply with Tea Act on auctions
The regulator said it had established that several KTDA-managed smallholder factories were not compliant with the law.
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CS Ruku warns state officers against diversion of relief food in Mandera
Ruku said the relief programme targets 23 drought-affected counties across the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, with Mandera ranked among the most severely affected due to the prolonged failure of rains.
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FIDA-Kenya warns against sharing viral private videos, cites legal consequences
Chairperson Christine Kungu said FIDA-Kenya had taken note of the circulation of videos involving two individuals, which have sparked widespread public debate and concern across various digital platforms.
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Governor Badilisha grilled by Senate over municipal autonomy, water billing gaps
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha Kiarie faced Senate CPIC scrutiny over delayed municipal autonomy and audit findings exposing weak water billing controls and potential revenue leakage.
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Nairobi woman paid Sh693,000 for cosmetic surgery before death, court told
Appearing before Principal Magistrate Christine Njagi at the Kibera High Court, Francis Nganga Mundia testified that a postmortem examination established that his wife, Lucy Wambui Kamau, died from severe complications linked to liposuction performed during a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure.
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KTDA begins search for new Group CEO as Muthaura exits
In a statement on Monday, the KTDA Board said the recruitment process has already attracted 50 applicants, including five internal candidates drawn from the organisation’s senior leadership ranks, among them serving managing directors and general managers.
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Africa–France summit preparations top Mudavadi–Barrot talks in Paris
Mudavadi said plans were on top gear ahead of the summit, scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, describing it as a landmark event for the continent.
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Police arrest six linked to ‘Kapenguria Six’ gang in Endebess raid
The arrests followed a joint operation by law enforcement officers targeting organized criminal activity in the area.
Global Affairs
Spain train crash death toll rises to 39 after high-speed collision
Early official figures had put the number of dead at 21, but as rescue teams gained better access to the wreckage and hospitals confirmed fatalities, the toll rose to 39.
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Court orders MP Salasya to run online peace campaign before hate speech case ends
Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai directed that Salasya must demonstrate compliance with the settlement within 14 days, warning that the prosecution cannot withdraw the case until the court is satisfied that all agreed terms have been met.
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NTSA suspends licences of 4 PSV operators after deadly 2025 crashes
The affected companies, including The Guardian Coach Limited, Nanyuki Express Cab Services Ltd, Monna Comfort Sacco, and Greenline Company Ltd, must comply with strict vehicle inspections, driver re-tests, and operational safety conditions before their licences can be reinstated.
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AU backs Togo-led mediation on eastern DRC peace
The meeting brought together senior African and international figures to consolidate ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending conflict and restoring stability in the DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.
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IPOA investigates Karatina fatal shooting as suspect officer held
According to the authority, George Gathu Matheri was fatally shot on Sunday, January 19, 2026, following a brief confrontation with police officers who were on patrol within Karatina Town.
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UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
France is currently debating bills for a similar ban for under-15s, including one championed by President Emmanuel Macron
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State launches Sh258.4m NYOTA fund for 10,337 youths in three counties
Each beneficiary will receive Sh25,000 in the first phase, split between Pochi la Biashara and the National Social Security Fund’s Haba na Haba savings account, with a second phase set to raise the total support to Sh50,000 per entrepreneur.