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Mounting unpaid debts ground police cars, posing threat to security
The police fleet is facing a crisis, with vehicles stalling nationwide due to the government’s failure to pay for maintenance and fuel.
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Mounting unpaid debts ground police cars, posing threat to security
Grieving mothers and families demand justice as abductions surge
Mothers and families of abducted individuals will stage protests across major towns today, Monday, to denounce the rising cases of enforced disappearances and mysterious deaths.
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Grieving mothers and families demand justice as abductions surge
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Ruto's last shot: Can 2025 turn his political chaos into a legacy?
With mounting political tensions and economic hardships, the President faces a make-or-break year as the new year approaches amid efforts to rebuild public trust and forge new alliances.
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Ruto's last shot: Can 2025 turn his political chaos into a legacy?
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How Uhuru-Ruto deal was brokered at secret meeting in Boston
The secret afternoon meeting, which marked a dramatic shift in their political relationship, followed almost four years of animosity and bitter rivalry between the two former allies.
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Lawyers call for fresh vetting of judges to root out corruption
Amid rising concerns over corruption, incompetence, and delay of cases, a growing push for a fresh round of vetting for judges and magistrates is gaining momentum.
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Why Ruto's cattle jab campaign has sparked backlash from stakeholders
An initiative to vaccinate livestock countrywide has kicked up a major storm with growing fears from farmers and veterinary professionals over the handling of the government programme.
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How power play in counties kills what devolved system promises
While devolution was designed to bring government closer to the people, many county leaders have become symbols of corruption, waste, and impunity.
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Ruto's gamble: Can backing the vulnerable save his fragile legacy?
President shifts political strategy to champion the marginalized amid mounting discontent.
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Ruto's gamble: Can backing the vulnerable save his fragile legacy?
Ruto ignores concerns over abductions
As Kenya marked 60 years since it became a republic, President William Ruto celebrated progress but failed to address insecurity, abductions and other human rights violations.
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Ruto ignores concerns over abductions
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Ruto's Political Reboot: Strategic shift or power grab for 2027?
President William Ruto is strategically reshaping Kenya’s political landscape as he lays the foundation for both his first-term legacy and his 2027 re-election bid.
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Ruto's Political Reboot: Strategic shift or power grab for 2027?
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Behind closed doors: Inside Uhuru-Ruto power talks
Multiple sources close to both Ruto and Uhuru described the talks as a “handshake-like” arrangement.
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Behind closed doors: Inside Uhuru-Ruto power talks
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Economists urge caution on plan for Diaspora Bond
The government is focusing on the diaspora’s growing role in Kenya’s socio-economic development through remittances, investments, and knowledge transfer.
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Economists urge caution on plan for Diaspora Bond
Tough life for farmers as proposed Bills spark fears of high food costs
 Critics warn the 19 proposed agricultural laws could disrupt sector and worsen hunger. The Bills, among others, introduce additional certifications and levies at every stage of production
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Perform or else...What Ruto CSs pledged to deliver for the country
The Cabinet has committed to ambitious development goals, promising President Ruto to construct 10 stadiums by the end of this year.
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Perform or else...What Ruto CSs pledged to deliver for the country
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Why Ruto cancelled Adani JKIA, energy deals
Pressure by United States authorities forced the President’s hand after leasing out JKIA to the Indian firm in the wake of geopolitical upheavals was deemed risky.
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Adani: Sly Indian deal maker who excited Kenya's top leadership
In Nairobi boardrooms, Gautam Adani was regarded as a visionary, a partner capable of transforming Kenya’s infrastructure and addressing critical gaps in the country’s energy and aviation sectors.
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Adani: Sly Indian deal maker who excited Kenya's top leadership
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Home of 'wash wash' cleaners
A government report highlights Kenya’s position as a hub for illicit financial flows, with billions moving through weakly regulated sectors like real estate and law firms.
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Experts' report questions Ruto's bottom-up model amid hardships
Kenya Kwanza's much-hyped bottom-up economic model is not working, according to a report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).
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Experts' report questions Ruto's bottom-up model amid hardships
Maandamano Bill sparks fears of State overreach and silenced voices
If passed, Maandamano Bill will grant the Interior Cabinet Secretary authority to set strict rules on how demonstrations are conducted.
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Ruto faces local, international backlash over rising abductions
President Ruto faced tough questions about his government's failure to protect Kenyans and the alarming trend of targeting individuals armed only with mobile phones.
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Ruto faces local, international backlash over rising abductions
What awaits Kithure Kindiki
At exactly 10am Friday, Kithure Kindiki will be sworn in as Kenya’s third Deputy President at the steps of the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi.
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Who wanted generous Ayieko dead and why?
Willis Ayieko was at the centre of an investigation of the Quickmart heist involving Sh94 million allegedly stolen by Wells Fargo employees.
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Families struggle with grief as abductions and murders surge
Public mortuaries in Thika and Nairobi want to dispose 201 unclaimed bodies dropped off by police.
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Families struggle with grief as abductions and murders surge
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How systemic ailing healthcare is leading people to graves, disabilities
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka said that governance systems are designed to fail so that people can steal from Kenyans.
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Gachagua's assassination claims echo historical parallels
Gachagua believes that his safety is compromised due to actions within the government—a sentiment that resonates with fears expressed by Ruto only 24 months ago.
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Adani will use JKIA title deed to secure loans, petitioners claim
A court case has stoked controversy on JKIA-Adani deal, with claims that the Indian company is not investing its own funds but instead using the airport’s assets to secure loans.
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Adani will use JKIA title deed to secure loans, petitioners claim
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Threat of high electricity cost real as Adani bags Ketraco deal
It is now an open secret that Kenyans may soon face rising electricity costs following the government’s recent Sh95 billion ($736 million) agreement with Adani Energy Solutions.
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Race against time as Gachagua allies seek deal with Ruto
Gachagua's emissaries have contacted Ruto on his behalf, seeking assurances of certain privileges, including security and VIP treatment in exchange for his resignation.
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Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols
President William Ruto is quietly reshaping his administration, consolidating power as he distances himself from old allies that previously defined his leadership.
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Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols
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What witnesses will tell MPs at Gachagua's impeachment hearing
 Former KEMSA boss Andrew Mulwa says the DP Rigathi Gachagua manipulated him to ensure his proxy secured Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender
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Report exposes sexual abuse of women in police, NYS and prisons
A report by the Maraga Taskforce has exposed a disturbing trend of sexual harassment, including rape and coercion, among officers in the police, prisons and the National Youth Service.
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Report exposes sexual abuse of women in police, NYS and prisons
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Nyakang'o exposes secret Treasury visit to Adani
The visit by Treasury officials remains shrouded in secrecy, with the government keeping crucial documents on Adani deals in Kenya out of public reach.
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The web of firms taking over your healthcare
As Kenyans transition their healthcare system from NHIF to Social Healthcare, a staggering deal worth hundreds of billions is unfolding with a web of elites poised to reap the benefits.
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The web of firms taking over your healthcare
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Report: KDF and police mistakenly kill each other during disasters
Lack of coordination between the National Police Service and the Kenya Defence Forces units during disaster and terrorism responses has led to tragic incidents.
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Report: KDF and police mistakenly kill each other during disasters
'Horrible living conditions for prison officers breed corruption'
Some prisons facilities are run like family businesses, according to a report by a taskforce led by Retired Chief Justice David Maraga
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Maraga: How the police service is rotten
The task force found that an overreliance on specialised units distorts regular policing procedures and fosters accountability issues in their operating areas.
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Maraga: How the police service is rotten
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State overlooks better offer on JKIA expansion, prefers Adani
The process of allowing Adani Group to upgrade and run the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), contradicted the government’s own feasibility study.
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State overlooks better offer on JKIA expansion, prefers Adani
President blames misinformation, fake news for Gen Z protests
Ruto told DW journalist Fatou Ellika Muloshi that many Kenyans stopped protesting once they realised Gen Z demos were fuelled by disinformation.
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President blames misinformation, fake news for Gen Z protests
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Wandayi defends Adani Group's Sh94 billion energy deal
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended Adani, a company eyeing a Sh94 billion deal from the Kenyan government in the energy sector.
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Wandayi defends Adani Group's Sh94 billion energy deal
LSK vows to explore legal options if Masengeli defies court's jail order
LSK, pundits and civil society groups are seeking tougher legal action against Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, if he fails to honor the six-month sentence by High court.
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