Kenya's AI Bill explained: What's in it?

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has defended a proposal to have Parliament regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in Kenya.

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Police begin crackdown as banditry surges in Meru, Isiolo

NPS deploys multi-agency security team to restore order in Meru, Isiolo, Samburu and Laikipia counties following rising banditry, cattle rustling cases, urges residents to cooperate.

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'Tuko kadi,' Ruto says as he unveils SGR extension

SGR Malaba extension: Govt projects freight costs will fall by 40pc per tonne, per kilometre and transit time by 30pc; cargo currently takes 80 hours from Mombasa to Malaba.

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Motorists urged to delay travel as Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road unsafe

Flooding and silt deposition hits Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road at Kedong ranch, KeNHA urges motorists to delay travel or use alternative routes, including Ngong-Suswa.

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Lightning kills one in Kilifi

One person has been killed by a lightning strike in Kaloleni Sub-County, Kilifi.

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Malala denies being a mole as 2027 political heat rises

DCP Deputy Party leader Cleophas Malala has denied claims that he is working with another political party ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Kenya has no place for tribalism, Ruto warns leaders

President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of leaders he accused of promoting tribal politics, saying he will not allow division in the country.

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Pilot George Were laid to rest as family remembers a gentle, peace-loving father

The late Col (Rtd) Capt. George Were has been remembered as a peace-loving, gentle and hardworking father who loved his family and career.

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Thika Superhighway closed at Globe Roundabout for bridge repairs

KeNHA confirms partial closure of Thika Superhighway at Globe Roundabout from March 12-19 for Nairobi River bridge works, DG Luka Kimeli says CBD-bound traffic diverted via Globe Overpass.

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Homa Bay County launches operationalised Corruption Prevention Committees

In a bid to fight graft, Homa Bay County has established the operationalised Corruption Prevention Committees (CPCs)

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3.3 million Kenyans need food, Red Cross says

The Kenya Red Cross has said that 3.3 million people need food assistance due to the drought crisis experienced, even as floods impact parts of the country.

By 15 days ago

New NMG owner pledges to protect editorial independence

Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi has vowed to protect the editorial independence of Nation Media Group (NMG) after his firm, Taarifa Ltd, acquired the controlling stake in the media house.

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Safari Rally 2026: KeNHA issues traffic advisory, lists alternative routes to Naivasha

KeNHA issues traffic advisory for Safari Rally from March 12–15, directs trucks not to park on highways, lists Nairobi–Nakuru alternative routes to ease Naivasha traffic.

By 16 days ago

Trees blamed for most power outages - Kenya Power

Major cause of most of the power outages in the country is caused by trees.

By 17 days ago

Silt deposits block Mai-Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road amid heavy rains

Silt deposits on Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road at Kedong Ranch make road impassable, KeNHA warns motorists to exercise caution, avoid driving through flooded areas.

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Sakaja, Sifuna on the spot after deadly Nairobi floods

Unknown number of people feared dead following heavy rains and flooding last night, Senator Sifuna terms situation a leadership failure; emergency response teams on ground.

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Ruto orders KNHCR to develop compensation plan for protests victims

President Ruto directs KNCHR to develop framework for compensating protest victims within 60 days, re-appoints panel of experts to oversee payments.

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ODM sets March 27 special delegates convention amid internal rift

ODM to hold a special delegates convention in Nairobi on March 27, to ratify the governing council’s resolution on party leadership amid internal wrangles, Acting Sec-Gen Omanyo says.

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"You have left a big void in me": Wife says MP Ng'eno was a loving father

Naiyanoi Ng’eno, wife to the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno, has described him as a loving husband, friend and comfort.

By 21 days ago

No Kenyan has been injured in Middle East, Ministry says

No Kenyan has been injured in the ongoing war between the US, Israeli and Iran in the Middle East, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has said.

By 21 days ago

Shauri Moyo affordable houses to be renamed Johana Ng'eno, Ruto says

Shauri Moyo affordable houses will now be renamed ‘Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate’ in honour of Emurua Dikirr, Member of Parliament, who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County.

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Families of chopper crash victims awarded Sh8 million by Ruto

The families of the four victims who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County last week have been awarded Sh8 million by President William Ruto.

By 21 days ago

Road safety dos and don'ts as heavy rains pound parts of Kenya

Following a weather advisory, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued road safety alerts as heavy rains continue to pound parts of the country.

By 22 days ago

VIDEO: Burial preparations underway for MP Johana Ng'eno, four others

Burial preparations for Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno and four others are underway ahead of their interment tomorrow, Friday.

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Senior DCI Officer surrenders over wife's killing

DCI officer accused of allegedly stabbing his wife to death at their Lumumba Drive home in Roysambu surrenders to police in Naivasha.

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KQ announces repatriation flights to and from Dubai amid Middle East tensions

Kenya Airways announces repatriation flights from Nairobi to Dubai on Wednesday, and from Dubai to Nairobi tomorrow, days after cancellation over tensions in Middle East.

By 23 days ago

Kenya urges citizens in Middle East to exercise caution as Israel-Iran tensions rise

Foreign Affairs PS Sing’oei urges Kenyans in Middle East to be cautious amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, calls for de-escalation of situation.

By 27 days ago

KMPDC employee arrested as SHA fraud investigations intensify

Detectives arrest Harun Liluma, a KMPDC employee linked to ongoing alleged SHA fraud, to be arraigned today on charges including conspiracy to defraud and abuse of office.

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Kenya faces dual threat of floods and drought, official says

The Kenya Red Cross has urged Kenyans to take drought and flood advisories seriously, warning that ignoring early warnings is worsening humanitarian crises.

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Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro detained, deported on arrival in Nairobi

The Open Society Foundations has commended what they term as mistreatment through arbitrary detention by the Kenyan authorities of their managing director of Programs, Brian Kagoro.

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Silence is not an option, says SG Women Network patron

Standard Group Acting CEO Chaacha Mwita has called for a more gender-sensitive workplace, urging women to strengthen support systems and speak out against sexual harassment.

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Governors refuse Senate summons over alleged extortion, intimidation

The Council of Governors says it will continue to boycott summons by the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee until claims of extortion and intimidation are resolved.

By 1 month ago

Battle for Nairobi: Sakaja defends Sh80bn deal, denies NMS return

Governor Johnson Sakaja told senators on Thursday that a Sh80 billion cooperation agreement with the national government is not a revival of NMS.

By 1 month ago

Wandayi: Early campaigns? Not me

The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, has denied engaging in early campaigns during service delivery engagements across the country.

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Travellers to complete airport transactions via mobile money

Travellers can now be able to complete costly transactions at the airport.

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'Umetuuzia uoga na tukanunua', MPs amused by Mama Ida's purple CV booklet

Mama Ida told the committee that if successful, she will help in putting a stop to the destruction and mismanagement of the environment.

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Zani defends NADCO committee ahead of March 7 deadline

NADCO chairperson, Agnes Zani, has defended the work of her committee saying there is good will from President William Ruto to implementation the report.

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Ruto assents to key bills at State House

President Ruto assents to three bills at State House, Nairobi including Births and Registration Amendment Bill (2024), Pyrethrum Repeal (2024), and Social Work Professionals Bill (2023).

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Judith Otsyula appointed Kenya Roads Board boss

Kenya Roads Board appoints Judith Otsyula as new Director-General, making her the first woman to serve in the position.

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Ghana summons Russian envoy over national accused of secretly filming women

Ghana summons Russian Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov over conduct of Russian national accused of sexually exploiting women, demands justice.

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