Ruto shakes up military, names new Army and Air Force chiefs

President William Ruto has promoted and appointed senior officers to lead key military units, reshaping defence leadership.

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Former Chief Justice Maraga says his security withdrawn

Retired CJ David Maraga claims his security has been withdrawn after he joined protests in Nairobi demanding the immediate return of his police guards.

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Kenya women senators condemn protest sex assault claims

Kenya Women Senators Association condemns alleged acts of sexual violence against women, girls during protests, demands urgent investigations, accountability for survivors.

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New deal seeks to streamline fintech and bank integration in Kenya

A new agreement seeks to improve real-time integration between banks and fintech firms as part of efforts to enhance digital payments and promote interoperability.

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Family of late Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were pushes ODPP to act on murder suspects

Late Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s family writes to ODPP, demanding full probe into individuals allegedly linked to his killing in April near City Mortuary, Nairobi.

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Shollei blasts Maraga over protest role, defends police action

Gladys Shollei hits out at ex-CJ Maraga, accusing him of fuelling June 25 unrest while enjoying taxpayer-funded perks, questions his role in protests despite hefty state benefits.

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Donated tropical disease drugs risk expiry as funding dries up

More than one million donated drugs risk expiring within nine months due to deep cuts in global aid, threatening treatment programmes for neglected tropical diseases in Africa.

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Government urges radical reforms to close water access gap by 2030

Kenya risks missing its universal water and sanitation goals unless it adopts urgent financing, regulatory and technology reforms, top government officials have warned.

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Isiolo Assembly denies convening impeachment sitting against governor

Isiolo County Assembly has denied claims that it held a sitting to discuss the impeachment of Governor Abdi Guyo, calling the reports false and politically engineered.

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KNCHR says eight killed, over 400 injured in nationwide protests

KNCHR says at least eight people were killed and more than 400 injured during protests across the country to mark the first anniversary of the Gen-Z demonstrations.

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Gen Z faces down threats in return to street marches

Young Kenyans online are defiant with some saying they are ready to die. They say today’s protests are about memory and dignity for those who died.

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Kenya wins Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa after unbeaten run

Kenya win Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa after unbeaten run in week-long tournament held from Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, June 21 at Pimville Stadium in Soweto.

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One year on since revolt, Gen Z still waits for reforms

In June 2024, thousands of young people took to the streets across Kenya in one of the most audacious displays of generational defiance in the country’s recent history.

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Kenyans warned of visa scams as travel demand hits record levels

Kenyans seeking visas are being targeted by fraudsters posing as agents who promise fast-tracked appointments in exchange for cash.

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Koech cautions diplomats over comments on planned protests

Nelson Koech warns against foreign diplomats interfering in Kenya’s internal governance, following concerns raised by Western embassies over handling of planned protests.

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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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