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Siaya court orders Lwak Girls' Samira to return wearing hijab
The order follows a petition filed by her father challenging the school’s decision to bar her from class over the attire.
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National Police Service reduces pay budget by Sh1.4 billion as recruitment delays bite
Accounting Officer Bernice Lemedeket told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Thursday that the adjustment aligns the budget with the actual number of officers currently in service.
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Garissa County Referral Hospital strengthens patient records management
Garissa County Referral Hospital is transitioning to an electronic health records system, covering patient registration, lab results, and discharge summaries, while retaining paper backups.
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Mbaruku defends Sh1.89bn budget request in DP's office
, Principal Administrative Secretary Moses Mbaruku told lawmakers that the office had initially been allocated Sh3.07 billion, comprising Sh2.97 billion under the recurrent budget and Sh100 million under the development budget.
Health and Wellness
Health Ministry warns Kenyans over risk of collapsing buildings
The ministry says prolonged rainfall can weaken foundations, trigger floods and landslides, and threaten roads and bridges.
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EACC to monitor spending and governance in 34 county Industrial Parks
Principal Secretary for the State Department of Industry Juma Mukhwana said the audit will verify that county governments adhere to legal, financial, and governance requirements while implementing the parks.
Global Affairs
Four killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military confirms
Rescue efforts continue after the loss of the KC-135, it said, having earlier said neither hostile nor friendly fire were involved in the downing of the aircraft.
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Why land disputes in Kenya take long to resolve, Lawyer Ronald Ong’udi explains
Advocate Ronald Ong’udi explains why property disputes in Kenya drag on, citing inheritance conflicts, squatters, land use rows and court backlogs, and outlines legal principles shaping ownership claims.
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Sports Kenya faces scrutiny over Sh45.8 billion stadium
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s findings singled out several projects, with the Talanta Stadium standing out as the most expensive. The stadium’s design, construction, and equipping are valued at Sh45.8 billion, but the project has faced criticism over how the contract was awarded.
Education and Career
Inside Little Paddy Academy’s co-creation model in early learning
To demonstrate this approach, the principal described a classroom activity where pupils learned about food preparation in a safe and guided setting. During the exercise, children explored different ways of preparing eggs.
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KeNHA reopens Kaplong–Kisii Road after floods subside
The road had been closed on March 7 after heavy rains caused water levels at the Kipsonoi River Bridge, located between Sotik and Chebilat, to rise above the bridge deck, making it unsafe for travel.
Health and Wellness
SHA tells employees to verify health deductions to avoid service disruption
SHA highlighted that deductions must be submitted by the ninth day of the month following salary payments. Any delay in remittance could prevent employees from accessing healthcare under the scheme.
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Ruto signs law creating Kenya Meteorological Services Authority
The Meteorology Bill 2023 was sponsored in the Senate by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. It seeks to improve how weather-related services are managed while aligning the sector with both national and international requirements.
Education and Career
Principal Kwambo calls for greater awareness as Early learning gains focus
Principal Doris Kwambo of Little Paddy Academy in Kileleshwa explains how supervised daycare, play-based learning and Kenya’s CBC reforms work together to prepare young children for future national and global demands.
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KeNHA reopens Mai Mahiu–Suswa–Narok highway after flood disruption
The highway had been shut on March 7 after flooding and thick layers of silt covered parts of the road, making it unsafe for vehicles to pass through the area.
Global Affairs
South Korean police raid Transport Ministry amid Jeju air crash fallout
Initial investigations revealed that a bird strike had disabled one of the Boeing 737-800’s engines, and the plane’s collision with a concrete mound at the airport turned the incident into a fatal fireball.
Business
Senate demands 60-day report on Sh12.2 trillion debt
Lawmakers expressed alarm over the lack of transparency in borrowing practices, stressing that comprehensive oversight is essential to protect the country’s fiscal health.
Global Affairs
Nineteen sentenced over deadly Moscow concert attack that killed 149
A Russian military court handed life sentences to four gunmen and 11 accomplices, while four others received terms ranging from 19 to 22 years, according to state media reports.
Sports
Government prohibits drones in Naivasha during Safari Rally 2026
According to the advisory, spectators must comply with directions given by rally marshals and security personnel deployed along the stages. Fans have also been asked to watch the event only from officially marked spectator sections.
Global Affairs
US President, Trump claims military success against Iran amid escalating tensions
Donald Trump claims US forces are “totally destroying” Iran’s regime, saying its military is decimated, as long-running tensions with Tehran and Israel raise fears of wider regional escalation.
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DCI raid in Runda uncovers 65 phones, laptops in stolen gadget bust
onics. When questioned about the origins of the items, the suspects failed to provide credible explanations, further implicating them in the criminal trade. Among the recovered devices, one phone was confirmed as violently snatched from a victim at Ruaka stage, linking the suspects directly to previous theft incidents.
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Environment CS opposes Mukogodo forest degazettement
Barasa appeared before the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee, chaired by Muchangi Karemba, to respond to a petition presented by Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere on behalf of residents of Il Ngwesi and the Yaaku community.
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Nairobi’s Globe Roundabout faces temporary closure for bridge reinstatement
KeNHA noted that temporary traffic management measures, including lane controls and additional diversions, may be introduced gradually as technical inspections and stabilization work continue.
Global Affairs
Senegal tightens anti-gay laws despite international concern
The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, described the bill as "deeply worrying" and urged the president not to sign it, citing potential violations of internationally protected rights.
Global Affairs
US military announces rescue effort after fuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
On Thursday, US Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East and parts of Asia, issued a brief statement announcing the aircraft’s crash, as well as rescue efforts.
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National Assembly approves longer car loan terms for public officers
The National Treasury had flagged concerns that the existing five-year repayment term and eight-year vehicle age cap were discouraging officers from applying, limiting the effectiveness of the Public Service motor car loan scheme.
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Diaspora expert backs Kenya’s Sh5tn Infrastructure Fund, urges politics-free leadership
Diaspora affairs expert Danson Mukile backs Kenya’s new National Infrastructure Fund, saying it could mobilise Sh5 trillion for major projects if run independently and shielded from political interference.
Education and Career
Government disburses Sh4.2 billion to support continuing university students
Under the programme, scholarships cover between 30 and 70 per cent of tuition, with remaining fees expected from household contributions or loans. To qualify, students must have been admitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service and must have sat the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination in 2022 or later.
Global Affairs
Eritrean cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge
During his 15 years in prison, Biniam had no contact with his family and received only occasional medical attention. A relative said he spent the latter part of his imprisonment in Asmara's "crime investigation" prison, a facility known to hold political prisoners and conscientious objectors under harsh conditions.
Counties
Traders at Mtito Andei given 21 days by KeNHA to clear Mombasa road
The authority explained that the planned works are part of broader road safety initiatives aimed at reducing traffic accidents and ensuring smooth and safe vehicle movement along Mombasa Road.