One killed in tanker explosion on Southern Bypass

One person killed after an oil tanker collided head-on with a truck on Southern Bypass, Nairobi; another vehicle catches fire, Lang’ata police boss Mwanthi confirms.

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Maraga calls for refund of Sh2.44b paid to Ruto's advisers

“The invalidated advisor positions consumed substantial public funds, and it is only right for those payments to be refunded since the offices were illegal,” Maraga said.

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Why Kenya avoided US visa restrictions

“What President Trump is basically trying to do is to champion American interests. The US has one of the largest embassies in Kenya serving much of the continent.”

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Explained: Court of Appeal nominations spark debate on gender balance

The Court of Appeal currently has 27 judges, comprising 11 women and 16 men. If President William Ruto appoints all 15 nominees, the court would have 42 judges, comprising 27 men and 15 women.

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Why Worldcoin has deleted data collected from Kenyans

“Regarding the processing of Kenyans’ personal data by Tools for Humanity, we confirm that the Data Controller has deleted all biometric data previously collected from Kenyan citizens,” said ODPC.

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CJ Koome designates four courts to hear narcotics cases

The move is part of efforts to strengthen Kenya’s response to the growing threat posed by drugs and related crimes, and to fast-track the prosecution of suspects.

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Oguda, Zani UDA-ODM led committee to meet Ruto

The Agnes Zani-led team, which includes Fatuma Ibrahim, Kevin Kiarie, Gabriel Oguda and Javas Bigambo, will update Ruto on progress in executing the MoU between UDA and ODM.

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Crime roundup: Two killed in Migori shooting, mob justice incident

Police said Benard Mwita was heading home from a night vigil when he was attacked by a gang of three men, who shot him three times in what officers described as an execution-style killing.

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Why Mount Kenya voting bloc challenges presidential hopefuls

“I do not think Mt Kenya politics is what you would call complicated or sophisticated. It is actually very simple,” Kaguchia said.

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Duo killed, two rangers go missing in Kakamega sand harvesting row

 In self-defense, the rangers fired, fatally shooting Godfrey Muyonga and Benedict Isiakali in the chest.

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Ombudsman: Prison officials took millions for recruitment

The Ombudsman uncovered extensive corruption after receiving 17 complaints, 12 of which were corruption-related involving officers demanding money in exchange for deployment or official favours.

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KTDA appoints Francis Miano acting CEO

KTDA appoints Eng Francis Miano as acting Chief Executive Officer effective January 16, replacing Wilson Muthaura, who proceeds on terminal leave.

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Suspected bandits kill police officer, steal cattle in Samburu

Police say the suspected bandits numbered more than 30 and were armed with AK47 and M16 rifles.

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Outcry after video shows police assaulting men playing pool in Nandi Hills

“We shall pursue these rogue police officers ruthlessly until they pay for these heinous acts against my people.”

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Ipoa investigating police assault on men playing pool in Nandi

He noted that before the video was posted on social media, no one had lodged a complaint with the authority and urged Kenyans to make formal complaints when such incidents occur.

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Kanja orders internal probe after CCTV shows police assaulting pool players

Police IG Douglas Kanja condemns the assault of pool players in Nandi County, orders a probe, and gives the Internal Affairs Unit three days to conclude investigations.

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Epra announces new fuel prices in latest review

Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review; petrol down by Sh2, diesel and kerosene Sh1 each to retail at Sh182.52, Sh170.47 and Sh153.78 per litre, respectively, in Nairobi.

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KWS ranger kills police officer, self over Christmas goat row

The police officers believed Ndichu received the goats on behalf of Kilibasi Police Station but failed to deliver them.

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List: Countries facing new US immigrant visa restrictions

The restrictions, which take effect on January 21, 2026, will not affect tourism, business or medical treatment visas.

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How Stanbic Bank lost Sh5.8 million in a single transaction

Two events in Nairobi and Mombasa counties at CFC Stanbic bank cost two of their workers’ jobs after the bank lost some Sh5.8 million in a transaction.

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DPP secures conviction of wardens over 2021 Kamiti prisoners escape

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has secured the conviction of three prison wardens who worked at the Kamiti Maximum Prison

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Kajiado inferno leaves grade 3 pupil in critical condition, eight others hospitalised

The nine pupils are hospitalized at Kimana Ultra Care Hospital. All others were accounted for, and parents were allowed to pick up their children.

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COTU reacts to court order barring state use of private lawyers

“The craze in outsourcing legal services by national and county governments, state corporations and parastatals only point to the fact that private law firms have become conduits of corruption.”

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I was arrested over State House march post, activist Nzioka says

Activist Nzioka Muli claimed that police arrested him over a December 13, 2025, post about debt, land and natural resources on the X platform.

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How US withdrawal of support may hurt anti-terror efforts

Kenya’s fight against terrorism may take a hit after President Donald Trump announced that the United States had withdrawn its support to Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF).

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Eight people linked to national IDs registration racket charged

The suspects were accused of aiding illegal citizenship registration or holding fake documents. 

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Court orders police chiefs to pay constable Sh16m withheld salary

Justice Linet Ndolo of the Nyeri Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled the police constable’s salary had been unlawfully withheld between August 31, 2000 and August 18, 2020.

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Families make merry as Nairobi rings in 2026

Nairobians made their way to Uhuru Park to welcome 2026 in style as they took on different activities to enjoy themselves.

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Mogo faces class action suit over predatory lending

The company says that the case is incompetent, misconceived and bad in law.

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Police nabbed drugs worth Sh9b this year, meth topped seizures

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit of the DCI seized drugs worth Sh9 billion between January and November 2025.

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NTSA to know fate on mandatory public service vehicles inspection

The petitioner argues that the NTSA has violated the public’s consumer rights by licensing vehicles that fail to meet the required standards.

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Ladnan Hospital ordered to pay woman Sh3 million for ovaries removal

The patient pursued medical attention for fibroids, leading to surgery she reportedly did not approve.She has sought treatment at Mama Lucy.

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DIG Lagat puts on notice politicians, financiers of Barikoi chaos

Lagat and the police bosses also discussed the security plan they plan to deploy during the festive period.

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Why homicide cases are on the rise

Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin has said his investigations team has handled several murder cases involving partners this year.

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How undercover DCI operation landed 'wash wash' suspects in jail

Evidence tabled in court showed the convicts were found with 162 notes resembling Sh1,000 and 45 notes resembling USD 100.

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Drugs discovery raises questions over exhibit handling

The recent discovery of some 24 kilos of methamphetamine allegedly in the hands of seven navy officers valued at Sh192 million.

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Haiti mission troops welcomed home, praised for bravery abroad

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that the officers will grace the Jamhuri Day celebrations tomorrow at Nyayo National Stadium.

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As State warns of deepening risks, terrorists infiltrate refugee camps

Report says that some refugees have been infiltrated by the Al-Shabaab terror group and have been used to traffic arms, contraband and human smuggling.

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Lobbies slam NLC over decision on Kakuzi land row

The lobbies said that the dismissal was a huge disregard for the history of violations suffered by the communities living near Kakuzi.

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How a night out at Mirema bar ended in journalist's death

A post mortem conducted at the facility showed that he died as a result of from Acute Hemorrhagic Gastritis.

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