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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Don't blame Gen Z for chaos, protect protests - Kagwe

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended Gen Z protestors, rejecting claims they were behind looting and arson during recent demonstrations

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1,000 health facilities shut over SHA fraud, Ruto says

President William Ruto has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Social Health Authority (SHA) nine months after it rolled out.

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Civil society groups push to disband elite police units over abductions

Civil society groups have renewed calls to disband Kenya's elite police units after the safe return of activist Ndiangui Kinyagua, who disappeared nearly two weeks ago

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Duale confirms plan to transition UHC staff to permanent terms

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed the ministry’s plan to transition eligible Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent terms after a verification exercise in July.

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Kenya to vaccinate children against typhoid and measles-rubella

Ministry of Health will vaccinate children against typhoid and measles-rubella from July 5, to July 14, as Kenya faces outbreaks of drug-resistant typhoid and measles in several counties.

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Gov't pays Sh 2.8 billion for wildlife conflicts in Kilifi

Over 1,300 cases of human–wildlife conflict have been reported in Kilifi County since 2021.

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Jimi Wanjigi: Ruto ignoring protests, fears losing control

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has accused President William Ruto’s administration of ignoring growing protests and fearing a loss of control

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A section of MPs threaten to impeach CS Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is facing an impeachment threat after a group of lawmakers announced plans to initiate a motion to remove him from office

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Kagwe warns of food crisis after Maua depot looting

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that looting and vandalism at the National Cereals and Produce Board depot in Maua, Meru County could spark a food crisis.

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'Follow right path to power', CS Ruku warns opposition

The controversy over who sponsored violence during the June 25 memorial protests has persisted, with senior government officials blaming opposition politicians.

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Katiba Institute sues IG Kanja, AG Oduor over Nairobi CBD police barricades

Terming the move unlawful and a violation of rights to protest and movement, the lobby group is seeking urgent conservatory orders to remove the barricades.

By 22 days ago

Big lessons to learn from Gen Z- Wanjiru Gikonyo

Kenyans have been urged to stop dismissing young people and instead learn from their unique energy and approach to organizing.

By 22 days ago

Inside planned protests : What we know so far

In Nairobi, protesters will gather from 9:00 a.m. at the Kenyatta Avenue Roundabout and march through Moi Avenue, City Hall Way, and Harambee Avenue, heading towards Parliament.

By 23 days ago

Ruto, Kindiki mourn Nyandarua MCA Beth Wahito

President William Ruto has condoled with the family of Beth Wahito Njoroge, a Nominated Member of the Nyandarua County Assembly, who died in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

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Justice group demands faster trials in police abuse cases

The International Justice Mission has called for sweeping reforms in Kenya’s criminal justice system, citing police impunity, cover-ups and years-long delays in prosecuting abuse cases

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Kabando wa Kabando: 'Ruto's administration is irredeemably corrupt'

Kabando drew parallels between recent state actions and the oppressive tactics of colonial rule.

By 27 days ago

Kindiki urges unity as Kenya moves to reshape power, fight corruption

Kindiki’s call for unity comes as the government unveiled plans to overhaul Kenya’s decades-old governance structure and step up the fight against corruption.

By 27 days ago

Kenya gains low-risk EU status as deforestation law takes effect

A low-risk designation means that products from that country are unlikely to be linked to deforestation.

By 29 days ago

UK condemns police excesses against Kenyan protesters

UK High Commission in Kenya condemns violence against unarmed protesters and civilians during Tuesday’s protests, calls for speedy, transparent probe into police conduct.

By 29 days ago

Omari takes rare stand in client's possible role in Ojwang death

Lawyer Danstan Omari has broken ranks with the typical defence script, declaring he would support the conviction of his client if found guilty in the death of Albert Ojwang.

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'Colleagues, money has come': Uganda's viral budget post sparks memes, criticism

A lighthearted social media post from Uganda’s Parliament announcing, “Colleagues, money has come,” after unveiling the Ush72.3 trillion (USD 20 billion) 2025/26 national budget

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County cleans up mess after protests spiral into vandalism

Nairobi County government staff work to street clean debris and dirt left behind by protesters.

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Police brutality in Kenya: How system is built to shield killers

Despite years of watchdog reports, policy reforms, and repeated government pledges, police brutality remains deeply entrenched in Kenya’s law enforcement culture.

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'Nitamtafuta, he's my brother,' Kindiki extends olive branch to Kalonzo

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is planning to reach out opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, promising to engage him in a bid to ease political tensions in the Eastern region.

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Vaccine lifeline: Ministry flags off 6.2m Polio, BCG shots to ease shortage

Ministry of Health flags off a consignment of 3 million doses of BCG vaccine and 3.2 million doses of polio vaccine.

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Legal watchdog faults police over Ojwang custody death, demands reforms

Legal Resources Foundation Trust condemns death of Albert Ojwang in police custody, calls it a constitutional violation and evidence of systemic failure in Kenya’s police service.

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Former Senator Gideon Moi condoles with Albert Ojwang's family

Former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has hit out at the police over what he termed as a vague explanation following the death of social media influencer Albert Ojwang.

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