Pact paves way for resumption of tea exports to Iran

Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days.

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House team wants BATUK deal halted over rights abuses

Parliament has called for termination of the contract between Kenya and British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) soldiers over human rights abuses.

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Gachagua criticises Raila over 'cousin' narrative, leadership style

Gachagua claimed that Raila has not reconciled with the fact that a section of his supporters have since ditched him and is not happy with the ‘cousin’ narrative that has taken shape.

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Pact paves way for Iran tea exports

Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days.

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Farmers win round one as court halts duty-free rice importation

The government has suffered a setback after the High Court in Kirinyaga issued conservatory orders halting the importation of duty-free rice into Kenya.

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Chirchir urges MPs to back proposed road tolling policy

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said the proposed national tolling policy seeks to introduce a sustainable system, built around the ‘user pay charges’ principle.

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Muturi slams Ruto's 'boda boda economy', calls it poverty with a helmet

Muturi has now told off government for pushing ‘poverty Olympics’ instead of tackling the structural unemployment crisis.

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Kenya urges uniform Comesa ban on hazardous pesticides

Kenya is now calling for a regional crackdown on hazardous pesticides within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) bloc.

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There's no crisis between Kenya and US, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday affirmed that there is no crisis between Kenya and US, saying diplomatic engagements between the nations are on course.

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Kenya pursues diplomatic fix to Tanzania's rising trade barriers

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has said that Kenya will not retaliate over Tanzania’s move to restrict business permits for foreigners.

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Ruto's selfish interests to blame for diplomatic mess, say critics

Gachagua and Muturi say President Ruto puts his personal interests first, not nation's. Some say move by Trump to downgrade Kenya's status won't have consequences.

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MPs threaten to impeach Mbadi, PS for 'contempt'

National Assembly committee accuses the National Treasury of abdicating duty. Treasury, Kenya Power expected to shed light on Sh30 billion rural electrification programme.

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Matiang'i: Healing the nation will be my first priority as president

Matiang’i said the country is suffering from heavy divisions.

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MPs raise concerns as parliament hosts over 10,000 students in one week

More than 10,000 students from 200 schools visited Parliament between Tuesday and Thursday last week.

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SRC blocks JSC's push to expand costly judges' retirement benefits

SRC warned that the perks could cost taxpayers Sh1.7 billion in its first year alone.

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'You cannot shut me up', Gachagua fires back at critics

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he will not be intimidated into silence, insisting that his political mission is driven by truth and accountability.

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Counties face sanctions for failing to submit budgets, says CoB

Nyakang’o has confirmed that her office has completed approving the budget for the National Government, a month into the 2025/2026 financial year.

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Duale warns of tobacco laced with drugs imported by 'powers that be'

Health CS cites corruption as weak link in fight against drug abuse. He revealed that several containers imported by 'big people' had been seized

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Numbered days for rogue clerics and cult-like churches

The Mutava Musyimi-led taskforce has already presented the draft Bill to President Ruto.

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MPs seek report on teachers' hardship allowances

TSC, PSC and SRC given a month to prepare report of criteria used to allocate hardship zones. Parliament committee accuses TSC of bias in distribution of teachers in hardship areas.

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No organ trade at Mediheal, says Mishra amid allegations

Mediaheal founder Swarup Mishra has now insisted that he has been operating within the law even as he dismissed claims of commercialising organ transplant in his facility.

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Why Kenya Kwanza administration is showing signs of intolerance

The Kenya Kwanza government is increasingly becoming politically intolerant as political commentators express fear of an authoritarian regime out to silence the Opposition.

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Ruto vows to protect right to free education

President William Ruto has moved to quell public disquiet over the status of education funding, assuring Kenyans that every child will be given an opportunity to learn.

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How Railways land was allocated to developers

KRC losing millions annually in unpaid rent after illegal land allocations. Auditor General blames defunct local authorities and Commissioner of Land.

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Why frustrated Kenyans cannot recall MPs

IEBC Secretary Marjan Marjan says there is no clear recall law after key Elections Act sections were declared illegal. Electoral body says it has so far received four petitions.

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Wandayi explains rising fuel prices despite G-to-G deal

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says high taxation is to blame for high fuel prices compared to other EA countries.

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State's Sh2b fertiliser insurance programme to cushion over 250,000 farmers

At least 250,000 smallholder crop farmers are set to benefit from a fertiliser insurance programme aimed at cushioning them from climate-related risks.

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Why the DCI has gone rogue

When he was deputy president, William Ruto accused the DCI of being weaponized for political gain. Now as President, the same unit is being accused openly targeting his opponents

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CA on spot again for switching off live broadcast

The Committee's vice chairman Caleb Amisi said that switching off live stream could cause further speculation, tension and anarchy in the country.

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MPs grill Equalisation Fund board over mandate, projects

MPs accused the Fund of misdirecting billions meant for marginalised areas.

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CA grilled over Telkom Kenya's Sh3.1B debt and shareholding

CA was on Wednesday put on the spot to explain the longstanding debt it is owed by Telkom Kenya, in addition to providing its shareholding status.

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'Toothless' NCIC blames funding shortfall for its weak bite on hate

Today, they are facing accusations of failing to effectively deal with politicians spreading hate each passing day.

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HELB deficit locks out 160,000 from funding

HELB cash crunch leaves 160,000 students stranded, risking dropouts, campus unrest. Loans board warns lack of Sh49b could collapse higher education and human capital.

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Vote theft: IEBC warns against reckless rhetoric as political tempers flare

The opposition is vowing to unseat President William Ruto while on the other, the Kenya Kwanza administration has asserted its firm grip on government even after the next election. 

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Lawmakers quiz delays in multi billion-shilling Nyota jobs project

A parliamentary committee has cast doubt on the rollout of a countrywide job creation project following its lengthy delay despite drawing over one million applicants.

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39,017 registered teachers not on TSC payroll

At least 39,017 registered teachers are aged 45 and above but are not yet employed by the Teachers Service Commission.

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Passaris bows to pressure, shelves 'protests' Bill

Just about a week after presenting her proposals on the Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2025, Nairobi Woman MP Esther Passaris has shelved it, at least for the moment.

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Opposition skips streets, opts for virtual solidarity

No entry! That was what Kenyans woke up to on Monday morning as the Government barricaded almost all the entry points to the Nairobi CBD.

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Raila: This is my roadmap out of the mounting youth revolt crisis

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Monday unveiled a raft of proposals aimed at addressing the country’s growing political and socio-economic challenges.

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Anger as Passaris seeks to keep public away from Parliament

Bill proposes a 100-meter no-protest zone around Parliament, the symbol of democracy. Critics have termed the move an infringement on people's rights and unconstitutional.

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