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Bodies of two more Kenyans found in Donetsk following Russian recruitment
Bagaka and Mogesa arrived at a Russian recruitment centre in Yaroslavl on September 27, 2025, while Gititu joined them a month later on October 28.
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Rwanda Central Bank warns against using banknotes for decoration
The National Bank of Rwanda has warned florists, event planners and citizens against using Rwandan Franc banknotes in bouquets, citing damage, replacement costs and legal penalties for defacing the currency.
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Ruto nominates new ambassador, deputy envoys
The new postings include Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Elias Bare Shill as Deputy Ambassador to Mogadishu, Somalia. Ambassador Joseph Warui has been redeployed to Moscow, Russia, while Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Nur is set to take up his position in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Airstrikes leave MSF staff missing, hospitals destroyed in Jonglei, South Sudan
The attacks come amid renewed clashes in Jonglei state between government troops and forces loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar. Machar was suspended from his position after being accused of plotting to overthrow President Salva Kiir, fueling tensions and instability in the country
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Kwale court jails man 20 years for defiling 12-year-old girl
A Kwale court has sentenced Jackson Waweru Mwai to 20 years in prison for defiling a 12-year-old girl in Kinango, underscoring Kenya’s tough stance on sexual offences against minors.
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PHOTOS: Ruto drives youth entrepreneurship with coastal fund disbursement
The programme’s second phase will see beneficiaries receive an additional Sh25,000, raising the total start-up capital per young entrepreneur to Sh50,000.
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Why World Bank suppots Kenya's NYOTA programme
The World Bank Board approved the project, committing approximately Sh29.5 billion over five years to support its implementation. The government has already begun the final phase of fund disbursement in eight counties, which is expected to conclude within two weeks.
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Over 5,800 youth receive Sh139.5 million in NYOTA grants at coast event
The government has disbursed Sh139.5 million in NYOTA start-up grants to 5,880 young entrepreneurs in Mombasa, Kwale and Taita-Taveta, pairing capital with training to boost youth jobs and businesses.
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Court of Appeal upholds NGCDF Act, only Section 43(9) struck down
The appellate court noted that the High Court failed to conduct a thorough analysis of the Act against constitutional principles, particularly regarding devolution, public finance, and the separation of powers. It further observed that the amendments made to the NGCDF Act in 2022 and 2023 did not nullify the issues raised in the petition.
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KRA schedules 36-hour iCMS maintenance, urges stakeholders to prepare
The exercise is aimed at improving the platform’s performance, speeding up transaction processing, and offering a more reliable experience for users.
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Skyward–Vipingo Ridge partnership expands air link to coastal hubs
Skyward Airlines has begun scheduled flights to Vipingo Ridge in a new partnership with the luxury coastal community, improving access to Kenya’s North Coast and supporting regional tourism and business travel.
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Long-distance runner, Benard Koech hit with four-year ban over blood doping
According to the AIU, blood samples collected from February 15, 2020, to August 15, 2024, revealed anomalies “highly likely” linked to the use of prohibited substances or methods, with evidence suggesting blood manipulation.
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Okango warns political pressure could undermine IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Strategic advisor Fredrick Okang’o warns that political pressure, funding gaps and early attacks on IEBC risk undermining Kenya’s 2027 General Election despite existing legal and technical capacity.
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Police arrest five, recover stolen items after Kitui Road burglary
Police in Machakos Township arrested five suspected burglars after a Kitui Road break-in, recovering household and commercial items. The NPS credits public tips and routine patrols for the swift operation.
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Nairobi River regeneration gains momentum as Sakaja cabinet approves major works
The programme, backed by a Sh50 billion budget, brings together major environmental repair works and large infrastructure upgrades aimed at fixing decades of damage to the Nairobi River and its tributaries.
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Court demands answers as Busia businessman Ibrahim Mohamed goes missing
Ibrahim, a fish trader, vanished nearly two weeks ago after being taken off a Nairobi-bound bus while transporting Sh17 million in cash.
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City Hall moves to replan Westlands as unchecked construction strains services
City Hall has now invited tenders for a contractor to create a local physical and land use plan specifically for Westlands. This framework will regulate future projects and ensure that development aligns with the neighbourhood’s intended layout.
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Fear in Nairobi's Donholm area as gas fire triggers explosions
Witnesses said the fire is believed to have started when a gas cylinder that was leaking caught fire. The flames then spread to a nearby gas cylinder depot, causing several other cylinders to explode one after another as the fire intensified.
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IEBC faces tech row, funding gaps as 2027 election cycle begins
Speaking on a Radio Generation interview on Friday, leadership and governance expert Peter Mbae said the country was already entering an election cycle, warning that confidence in the electoral referee was fragile.
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JSC says petition on Rutto conduct falls outside its mandate
In a letter dated February 4, 2026, and sent to Consumer Federation of Kenya Secretary General Stephen Mutoro, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya explained that ongoing legal processes and a parliamentary review prevent the commission from taking action.
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157 captives returned on each side as Ukraine–Russia negotiations falter
Russia continues to demand Ukraine cede the remaining areas of the Donbas region it does not control. Ukraine, on the other hand, is seeking robust assurances from the United States and European allies to prevent further attacks if a peace deal is agreed.
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ODM–Azimio pact still valid in law, Governance expert warns
Mucendu likens ODM to a majority shareholder whose exit would collapse the coalition, raising questions about power, identity and succession in Kenyan politics.
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Nairobi police intercept 10 Ethiopians in suspected trafficking case
The arrests come amid rising alarm over human trafficking in Kenya, which ranks among the highest in Africa for such crimes.
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Police move to access mobile data in probe of Witima church disruption
Reports indicate that a teargas canister was thrown into the church, halting proceedings, while several vehicles inside the compound were damaged. Fortunately, no injuries were immediately reported.
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Sh1 million illegal pesticides intercepted at Busia border
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) reported that officers discovered the consignment on Wednesday morning while it was being transported from Kampala to Nairobi on a Mash Poa bus.
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Supkem urges Ruto to declare Northern and Coastal drought a national disaster
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) says the drought is endangering livelihoods in at least 23 counties, putting pastoralists and local communities at serious risk.
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All 166 abducted church worshippers freed after Kaduna attacks in Nigeria
The group explained that gunmen stormed the churches on January 18, taking 177 people hostage and forcing them into nearby forests. Eleven individuals escaped during the initial raid, leaving 166 missing at the time.
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Kenya reopens border for miraa road exports after 15 years
The move is expected to revitalize the industry, boost incomes in Meru, and limit exploitation by cartels that dominated airport exports.
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ODM rejects Azimio reshuffle, claims Oburu Oginga ignored
The party claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta, acting as Azimio Council Chairman, moved to implement the reshuffle without involving all coalition members.
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Ruto condoles with Johnson Muthama’s family over son’s death, offers support
The family has previously suffered loss, following the death of Moses’ sibling, Janet Njoki, in 2022.