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President William Ruto will personally officiate the groundbreaking for the Kisii Airport upgrade at Suneka on 15 April, marking the start of construction. The project will convert the existing Suneka Airstrip into a fully operational commercial airport, with completion expected within eight months…
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Kenya is witnessing a surge in political party registrations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) reporting at least 34 new provisional applications in recent months.  This adds to the 92 fully registered parties already in existence…
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The Court of Appeal has quashed the convictions and death sentences of two men previously convicted of robbery with violence and gang rape, ordering their immediate release. Benard Ingunza and David Libabu were originally convicted in 2009 for attacking a woman in her home in Kivagala, Vihiga…
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Remarks by Nyandarua Senator John Methu about President William Ruto have prompted criticism from several governors, who said his comments were disrespectful to the presidency. The issue arose during the burial of Josphine Guantai, the mother of Council of Governors (CoG) CEO Mary Mwiti, where…
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A high-profile wedding at the Karen Blixen Museum on Saturday, 12 April, brought together senior political leaders, business figures, and prominent public personalities. The ceremony united Ronnie Kiprono and Terry Mwendwa in an event attended by William Ruto and several officials aligned with the…
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Tensions rose in Kenya’s Mount Kenya region on 12 April after Kalonzo Musyoka alleged that police opened fire on his convoy near the Gitaru–Kikuyu Interchange, describing the incident as an assassination attempt. Musyoka said his convoy, which included Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa, was…
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Kenya, Uganda and Egypt have successfully launched the Climate Camera (ClimCam) to the International Space Station (ISS).  The payload lifted off early on Saturday, 11 April, aboard the Cygnus NG‑24 resupply vehicle. The spacecraft departed Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:41am on a…
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) will begin offering Kenyan patients access to specialised medical treatments abroad from 14 April. SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said nine hospitals in Turkey, India, and Saudi Arabia have been selected as partners. The initiative targets treatments…
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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has issued clear instructions that he be buried within 48 hours of his death and without any involvement from the state. Speaking from his rural home in Siaya County, Tuju said he has accepted the prospect of death and has formally communicated his wishes to…
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Fuel distribution in Nairobi and Machakos is under strain, with inspections by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) finding long queues at several petrol stations amid rising demand. EPRA reported increased pressure on distribution networks after visiting multiple stations across…