Flights at JKIA disrupted as aviation workers down tools

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been disrupted after aviation workers commenced industrial action on Monday morning despite a court injunction blocking the strike.

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Youth council, NCIC seal pact to curb election violence

The National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have signed a two-year deal to counter youth-driven election violence and hate speech across 47 counties.

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KMPDU brokers deal with Murang'a County to clear doctors' promotions

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has brokered a deal with Murang'a County Government to address longstanding grievances affecting doctors in the county.

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Ruto to reopen Kenya-Somalia border in April after 15 years

President William Ruto will officiate the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a 15-year closure imposed during the Al-Shabaab insurgency.

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Government launches fertiliser drive as 3.3 million face hunger

The Government has flagged off the 2026 Long Rains National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme, aiming to support farmers during the planting season as drought pushes millions into acute food insecurity.

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ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General, cites indiscipline

ODM National Executive Committee removes Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General with immediate effect, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol.

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KNCHR condemns Coast police boss over unconstitutional kill order

KNCHR has condemns controversial directive by Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno authorising officers to shoot suspected gang members, terms it unconstitutional and threat to the rule of law.

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Cabinet approves reforms after audit finds 4.7m altered payroll records

Cabinet approves payroll reforms following a special audit that uncovered widespread manipulation of 4.7 million records by 720 system editors within the Government Human Resource Information System.

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Counties to receive Sh495.7bn as Cabinet approves Sh4.7trn budget

Cabinet endorses financial year 2026-27 budget totalling Sh4.7 trillion, allocating Sh495.7 billion in transfers to county governments.

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'Ethics, integrity bedrock of governance,' Koskei says at Italy palace forum

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called on African governments to anchor reform on ethics, integrity and professional standards, saying values-driven institutions rebuild citizen trust.

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Cabinet releases Sh4.1bn as 3.3m Kenyans face starvation

Cabinet has authorises release of Sh4.1 billion to scale up drought response interventions as 3.3 million people face acute food insecurity.

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Report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globally

A new report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globally, with the country scoring 30 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday.

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Government seeks Sh2b to rescue 3 million Kenyans facing starvation

Gov't to spend Sh4 billion monthly to provide food and water to 3.3 million people facing acute food insecurity across 23 counties as drought conditions worsen following failed October-December rains.

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Boniface Mwangi: Why I want all private schools abolished

Activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has called for the abolition of private schools in Kenya, arguing that only fully funded public schools should exist from kindergarten to university.

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Kanja gazettes specialised police unit to protect chiefs

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has established a specialised police unit to support local chiefs and assistant chiefs in performing their duties and enforcing government policies.

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Ruto pitches Sh5 trillion debt-free fund to foreign diplomats

President William Ruto urged diplomats and investors to back Kenya’s Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund to finance roads, energy, irrigation and schools without new taxes or debt.

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Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over CBA stalemate

Kenya's aviation workers have threatened to down tools in seven days unless the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) addresses labour grievances that have festered for more than a decade.

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19 Kenyan students land German hospitality training slots

German hotels have selected 19 Kenyan students for vocational training positions after what organisers describe as a competitive selection process.

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Digital credit targets 5,000 herders in financing push

 Kenya disburses Sh852 million in livestock financing across 15 counties over three years through a government-backed initiative seeking to attract private capital.

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Kenya banks on AI to capture tech-savvy global travelers

Kenya is deploying artificial intelligence and data analytics to compete for a new generation of travellers as governments worldwide.

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How Marjan was forced to resign as IEBC CEO

IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned following a crisis meeting with commissioners that questioned his integrity, procurement decisions and continued stay in office.

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Edwin Sifuna: ODM violated party rules by installing Oburu as interim leader

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has challenged the constitutional validity of Oburu Oginga's installation as interim party leader, saying the process violated party rules.

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I do not need a job to survive if voted out in 2027- Mbadi

CS Treasury John Mbadi has told Kenyans he will not struggle to survive if the government loses the 2027 General Election, dismissing concerns about his post-politics future.

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Trans Nzoia doctors issue 14-day strike ultimatum over labour violations

Doctors in Trans Nzoia County have issued a 14-day strike notice threatening to withdraw services from February 17,  if the county government fails to address labour grievances.

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Mbadi: 2024 protests still dragging down Kenya's economy

Mbadi says one day of demonstrations takes three months to recover, reveals 2024 unrest complicating debt talks with World Bank and IMF.

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Kalonzo replaces Raila as Azimio boss in major shake-up

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed Party Leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, replacing Raila Odinga, who died in October last year.

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Most Kenyans locked out of Nyota Fund-survey

Nearly two-thirds of Kenyans have no connection to the Nyota Fund despite government claims the program empowers youth nationwide, a new poll reveals.

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Millennials shift spending from goods to experiences as costs rise

Millennials are spending less on material goods and more on experiences as rising living costs reshape consumer priorities in Kenya and across Africa.

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Analysts: Saudi stance on Abraham Accords strains Arab bloc

Saudi Arabia has opposed Arab states that normalised ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords, prompting questions about its regional role and Arab bloc unity, analysts have noted.

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Explained: Why this January is feeling extra hot

January 2026 has been unusually hot across Kenya, leaving many Kenyans questioning whether the country is experiencing a heat wave or its normal hot season.

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Guinness World Records approves Truphena's 72-hour tree-hugging feat

Guinness World Records has confirmed that Kenyan environmental activist Truphena Muthoni set a new world record by hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours.

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Ruto pledges action as femicide report exposes national crisis

President William Ruto receivcies report of the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence, including femicide, pledges action.

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Gospel DJ Krowbar's wife dies after long illness

Joyce Wanjiru Karumba, wife of celebrated gospel DJ Karumba Ngatia, popularly known as DJ Krowbar, has died after a long battle with illness, her family has confirmed.

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Report: Kenya lacks standalone femicide law despite 10 pc rise in killings

Technical working group exposes legal gaps, fragmented services and cultural practices that perpetuate violence against women and girls

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Counties to handle fertiliser registration to ease farmer access

Farmers will soon access subsidised fertiliser closer to their farms after the government shifted agro-dealer registration to county governments, CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.

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ODM leaders defend Oburu Oginga choice as divisions simmer

ODM leadership has rallied behind Oburu Oginga as party leader, even as critics question whether he can steer the party through a fractious period.

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Malala: Police behind teargas attack on Gachagua in Othaya

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala alleges police orchestrated the attack on party leader Rigathi Gachagua at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya in Othaya.

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Police probe chaos during church service attended by Gachagua in Othaya

Police launch probe after a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter's ACK in Witima, Othaya, on Sunday, disrupting service.

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LSK condemns police for teargas attack at Othaya church service

LSK condemns police for using teargas to disrupt a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, calling the action unconstitutional.

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Violence has no place in politics, Kindiki says after church attack

DP Kithure Kindiki condemns violence in places of worship, warns political actors who use or stage violence risk replacing democratic competition with criminal behaviour.

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