World leaders, envoys mourn Ghana ministers killed in plane crash

Several countries and world leaders have joined Ghana in mourning the demise of two ministers and six top officials in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6.

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President Ruto condoles with Ghana after deadly helicopter crash

President William Ruto has joined world leaders in mourning the deaths of two Ghanaian Cabinet Secretaries and six officials who perished in a military helicopter crash.

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Why Gachagua wants Trump to appoint 'tough' envoy to Kenya

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on United States President Donald Trump to appoint a tough ambassador to Kenya with qualities of Smith Hempstone.

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Empowerment or political goodwill? Kenya Kwanza's cash handouts under scrutiny

Debate on growing tensions over the intent, transparency, and funding of the government’s empowerment drives.

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Tanzania risks diplomatic backlash over trader ban, expert warns

Tanzania’s sweeping ban on foreign-operated businesses risks straining ties with Kenya and damaging its international reputation, a Kenyan diplomacy expert has warned.

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KEBS denies reports of contaminated sugar

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has dismissed viral claims that a consignment of contaminated sugar passed through customs and is circulating in the market.

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No, you can't 'vuvuzela' or 'activism' your way through CHAN

Joining the no-fun list are toilet paper, whistles, trumpets, horns, balls of any kind, even footballs, bottles, cans of food, and even thermoses. Your hot chai isn’t making it past security.

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Murkomen: We are ready for CHAN

Murkomen confirmed that CHAN facilities have met all preparedness standards, saying that the ministry is ready to beef up security.

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'What are you hiding?' Cleric questions silence on Shakahola report

Reverend Tony Kiamah has questioned the government’s silence on the Shakahola commission report, saying its contents remain hidden from the public.

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'No ID, no admission:' Duale warns against anonymous hospital drop-offs

Kenyans will now be required to leave their Identification cards, names, and vehicle registration details when dropping patients at national referral hospitals, Health CS Aden Duale says.

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'Free education is a myth': Stakeholders accuse State of betraying children

Education stakeholders have accused the government of violating the Constitution by failing to fully fund basic education, arguing it is abandoning poor children.

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Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi reported missing in Tanzania

Activist Mwabili Mwagodi, reported missing in Tanzania in a suspected abduction, family confirms; his last contact was on Wednesday evening.

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Explained: How motorists are dodging high fuel prices

Fuel prices in Kenya have risen sharply, squeezing households and businesses already grappling with a high cost of living.

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Education system has been messed up': Prof Munene

Political analyst Prof. Macharia Munene has dismissed President William Ruto’s blame on parents for failing in impacting moral ethics in their children

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CS Barasa under fire over illegal dumping in Murang'a County

Appearing before the Senate, Barasa faced tough questions from Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, who accused the Ministry of failing to act on illegal dumping in an environmentally sensitive public space.

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'Whose decision is final?' Mbadi slams Sifuna over mortician claims

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has ignited political controversy after publicly dismissing the ODM-UDA Memorandum of Understanding, terming it as “dead.”

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Main suspect, three others in suspected Kilifi cult arrested

(DCI) have arrested four individuals connected to a suspected radicalised group operating at a homestead in Binzaro village, Kilifi County.

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Kenyan on death row in Saudi Arabia freed

Stephen Munyakho, Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 10 years freed, Foreign Affairs PS Sing’oei confirms; he had been convicted of manslaughter.

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Kenyans fund Maraga's 2027 presidential bid with half a million in 48 hours

Former Chief Justice David Maraga says Kenyans have given more than Sh 500,000 within two days to fuel his 2027 presidential bid, a move he says shows a growing public hunger for change.

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Doctors' union wants interns out of Kiambu as strike bites day 55

KMPDU has asked the Ministry of Health to withdraw one hundred fifty medical interns from Kiambu County as a doctors’ strike paralyses hospitals for fifty-five days.

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Kenyan internationals to feature in Empower Mchezaji tournament

According to the organiser, Nana Owiti, the tournament, themed Slay the Game, Silence the Violence,” aims to fight against Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in sports.

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NBA Africa and AFD celebrate first year in style

The milestone was marked with final exhibition games for boys and girls ages 16 and under at the Kenya Academy of Sports in Nairobi.

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Kenya bans export of raw macadamia nuts

The Agriculture and food Authority (AFA) has announced plans to ban on exports and transit of raw macadamia nuts through Kenyan ports.

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Clinical Officers protest over stalled promotions

Speaking to The Standard on Wednesday, July 16, KUCO Sec Gen George Gibore said the strike stems from the county government’s refusal to implement the 2024 career guidelines for clinical officers.

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Malala accuses Raila of betrayal

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of abandoning the party’s constitutional duty by aligning with the government.

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'Economy is on sound footing', Ruto says as he dismisses critics

President Ruto defends Kenya’s economy as sound, cites IMF ranking placing it sixth in Africa, says he has no regrets over tough decisions and urges Kenyans to reject ‘negativity’.

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CS Ruku urges newly appointed IEBC chair to hit the ground running

Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to expedite upcoming by-elections.

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Ruto vows to hunt down thieves looting cooperatives

President William Ruto has warned that his administration will aggressively recover stolen cooperative funds and prosecute those responsible as Kenya rolls out reforms to clean up the sector.

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Ruto warns Kenyans against tribal incitement, calls for dialogue on values

President William Ruto has warned Kenyans against tribal incitement and called for a national dialogue on values and generational responsibility.

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Govt forces mill shutdown to fix cane crisis, pledges farmers higher pay

The Kenya Sugar Board has ordered a three-month suspension of milling operations in the western region aiming to address a deepening sugarcane shortage.

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Mudavadi insists Kenya will hold 2027 election as planned

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has insisted Kenya will hold its general election in 2027 as planned, warning against attempts to disrupt the constitutional process.

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Police's Etienne Ndayiragije voted best coach in June

Kenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije, who was unanimously voted by the selection panel, becomes the second foreign tactician to win the award this year.

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'We are not poor': Salasya rebukes Natembeya's poverty narrative

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has defended the Luhya community against remarks by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

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Harambee Stars coach McCarthy defends CHAN squad selection

McCarthy stood by his team, defending the omission of some high-profile names from the FKF Premier League.

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'Truth and justice won,' says Guyo as Senate throws out impeachment

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Hassan has declared that “truth and justice won” after the Senate dismissed the impeachment motion against him.

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Kenya banks on new strategy to modernize statistical data

Kenya is now adopting a new strategy aimed at modernizing its statistical infrastructure to meet the increasing needs.

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Kenya confers highest civilian honour on former UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon

President Ruto awards former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with Chief of Order of the Golden Heart, at State House Nairobi.

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Koome urges police to distinguish peaceful protesters from goons during protests

CJ Martha Koome urges police to uphold human rights and exercise restraint when managing demos; warns protesters against violence and calls for prosecution of goons.

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'We will not be silenced': KHRC vows protests after raid on its offices

The Kenya Human Rights Commission has called on the public to help identify men who stormed its Nairobi offices on Sunday.

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Kindiki: Two terms needed to deliver pledges in Lamu

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government needs two full terms to complete its development agenda in historically marginalised regions

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