Kenya tells envoys to respect sovereignty after remarks on protests

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has cautioned 12 Western missions over what it described as prescriptive comments on the planned June 25 protests.

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MP faults TSC over uneven teacher pay, warns rural schools risk collapse

Isiolo Woman Rep Mumina Bonaya faults TSC over unequal pay for teachers in municipalities, warning that the current policy risks weakening education in hardship areas.

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KICD eyes aviation, marine science rollout in schools using simulators

KICD plans to introduce aviation and marine science in primary and secondary schools, utilising computer-based simulators as part of its renewed push to implement CBC.

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FGM prevalence drops but girls still in danger, warn survivors

Kenya has seen a decline in female genital mutilation (FGM) rates, but child pregnancies continue to rise, according to the Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board.

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Chirchir gazettes new rules on drunk driving, school vans

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has gazetted proposed traffic regulations and invited public views, opening a 14-day window for written submissions.

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Maraga lays out why he wants the top job

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared he will run for president in 2027, citing a collapse of the rule of law, widespread police killings and entrenched impunity as reasons for his decision.

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Police launch manhunt after officer shot dead in Thika

Police have launched a manhunt after a constable attached to the Special Police Intercept and Verification (SPIV) unit was shot dead during a routine motorcycle inspection in Thika Town.

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Hustler Fund officials deny misuse as Auditor General flags Sh8bn shortfall

Officials managing the Financial Inclusion Fund have dismissed claims of misappropriation, saying no money was withdrawn irregularly from the National Treasury despite audit queries.

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Court reinstates Salad Guracha as Isiolo Assembly Clerk amid impeachment row

A Nyeri court has reinstated Isiolo County Assembly Clerk Salad Boru Guracha, halting attempts to replace him amid political tensions over efforts to impeach Governor Abdi Guyo.

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Health unions call for withdrawal of Quality Healthcare Bill

Health unions have urged the government to withdraw the Draft Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025, saying it duplicates existing laws and violates a 2022 court ruling.

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IPOA summons Police DIG Eliud Lagat over blogger Ojwang's death

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has summoned Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to record a statement over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in custody.

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KRA targets VAT as top revenue source through digital overhaul

The Kenya Revenue Authority on Wednesday said it aims to make Value Added Tax (VAT) the country’s leading tax head through new digital systems that have already driven up revenue by 28 per cent.

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UK-based rights group calls for purge at top of police over abuses

A UK-based rights group has called for the immediate suspension of Kenya’s top police commanders over alleged extra-judicial killings, abuse of power and failure to prevent lawlessness.

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IGAD calls for regional AI strategy to fight crime and cyber threats

IGAD has urged East African countries to urgently embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity or risk falling behind in efforts to protect their citizens and institutions.

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Gideon Moi: Police must face justice after vendor shot dead in Nairobi protests

KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has demanded the arrest and prosecution of a police officer who shot and killed an unarmed street vendor during protests in Nairobi’s central business district.

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KNCHR reports 22 injured in protests, blames police and goons

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reported 22 people injured during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale.

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Amoth: man shot by police admitted to KNH, now in surgery

A man shot by police in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Tuesday is recuperating in surgery, as protests over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang escalated across the city.

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Reports link Eritrea to weapons supply route for Sudan army

Days after Kenya denied allegations of arming RSF, new reports have named Eritrea as a key route in the supply of weapons to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s forces based in Port Sudan.

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Video of Sakaja-linked goons emerges as protest turns deadly

A widely shared video showing club-wielding men chanting in support of Governor Sakaja during protests has raised fresh questions over alleged state-backed goon involvement in public demonstrations.

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Kenya's digital finance rise drives Africa's financial inclusion push

Kenya’s journey from cash-based transactions to mobile-powered finance is transforming how millions across Africa access money and build businesses.

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Fruit waste, glass pollution raise sustainability red flags in beverage industry

Kenya’s beverage industry is under growing scrutiny over wasteful supply chains and unsustainable packaging, as more players enter the premium drinks market while relying heavily on local produce.

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New AI CT scanner to cut cancer, kidney care costs under SHA deal

Health CS Aden Duale commissions East Africa’s first 256-slice CT scanner powered by artificial intelligence, to provide subsidised cancer and kidney care to patients under the SHA.

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Crackdown looms on rogue supply chain officers as regulators warn of arrests

Regulators have vowed to intensify enforcement against unlicensed supply chain officers operating in Kenya, warning that arrests could follow as the government moves to clean up the sector.

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Lobby group calls for sacking of IG over blogger's death in custody

A lobby group has accused top police officers of covering up the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang inside a police cell, demanding their immediate removal from office.

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How Health and Education fared in 2025-26 Budget allocation

Health and education remain key pillars in the 2025/26 budget proposal tabled by Treasury CS John Mbadi, with each receiving some of the largest individual allocations in the country's fiscal plan.

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'No justice, no budget': social media erupts as Mbadi unveils Sh4.29 trillion budget

Treasury CS John Mbadi’s presentation of Sh4.29 trillion budget sparked a storm of praise and protest across social media, with users on X expressing sharply divided views on its contents and context.

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Donkey numbers plunge as Kajiado farmers fight rising skin smuggling

Farmers in Kajiado are racing to protect their donkeys from a booming underground trade in skins, even as Kenya’s donkey population plunges to historic lows.

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Police commander interdicted after woman miscarries in custody

A woman miscarried while being held at Rwanyambo Police Post in Nyandarua County, prompting the immediate interdiction of the officer in charge and a joint investigation by oversight bodies.

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'We misled the country on Ojwang's death' Kanja tells senators

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Wednesday apologised to the Senate and the public for an earlier claim that Albert Ojwang died by suicide while in police custody.

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'Don't rush to blame Lagat,' says DCI chief Amin in Albert Ojwang's death

DCI boss Mohamed Amin has defended Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, urging the public and lawmakers not to rush to judgment over the death of Albert Ojwang in custody.

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Busia, Mombasa, Nakuru lead as Mpox cases hit 137

At least 137 people have been infected with Mpox across 17 counties as the outbreak spreads beyond previously affected areas.

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Arrest DIG Lagat, senators say after Albert Ojwang's autopsy report

Senators have demanded the immediate arrest of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of influencer Albert Ojwang in police custody.

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Ruto gazettes IEBC chair Ethekon, six others despite court order

President Ruto has gazetted IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon, six others despite a court order halting their appointment and swearing-in.

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KMPDU blames police for Albert Ojwang's death, demands DIG arrest

KMPDU has linked police brutality to the death of Albert Ojwang in custody and called for the arrest of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat.

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Machakos inks industrial park deal with US-China group to revive stalled city project

Machakos has struck a deal with a Chinese-American investors' group to build a state-of-the-art industrial park in the long-delayed Machakos City project.

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Hindu group turns prayer into school aid for Kenyan children

A Hindu charity group in Nairobi is helping educate more than 20,000 Kenyan children using funds raised from religious music events featuring Indian artists.

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ICJ Kenya demands answers after digital influencer Albert Ojwang dies in police custody

ICJ Kenya has demanded urgent investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang, a digital influencer who died in police custody after being arrested over a social media post critical of the government.

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X influencer dies in police custody after arrest over social media post

Police are investigating the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and social media influencer who died in custody days after his arrest in Migori town on Saturday, June 7, over a post on X.

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Free medical camp treats thousands in Narok, exposes rural care gaps

At least 4,000 people have received free treatment in Narok County through a new initiative seeking to bridge healthcare gaps in remote communities.

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COTU hits back at Gachagua over NSSF claims

COTU has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of misleading the public over how the National Social Security Fund manages workers’ money.

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