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Probe into Mediheal Organ Trafficking Stalls Amid Political Interference
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Probe into Mediheal Organ Trafficking Stalls Amid Political Interference

A parliamentary investigation into alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Group of Hospitals is facing significant obstacles, raising serious questions about potential political interference and systemic shortcomings. …

Jul 24, 2025
Autopsy Confirms Toto Touch CEO Susan Njoki Was Strangled in Nairobi Hospital
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Autopsy Confirms Toto Touch CEO Susan Njoki Was Strangled in Nairobi Hospital

Kenyan authorities have launched a formal investigation into the death of Susan Njoki, a prominent mental health advocate and founder of the maternal health enterprise Toto Touch.She died on 15 July while admitted to…

Jul 24, 2025
Edwin Sifuna: ODM Rebel or Raila’s Strategic Voice?
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Edwin Sifuna: ODM Rebel or Raila’s Strategic Voice?

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating a period of internal discord, triggered by its Secretary-General, Edwin Sifuna, who has publicly disavowed the party's cooperation agreement with President…

Jul 24, 2025
Lagat Denies Resignation, Says He Took Approved Leave
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Lagat Denies Resignation, Says He Took Approved Leave

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat has vehemently denied resigning from his position, asserting he is merely on administrative leave. This denial comes amid public outcry and ongoing investigations into th…

Jul 23, 2025
Raila Odinga Says He Gained Nothing from 2018 Handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta
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Raila Odinga Says He Gained Nothing from 2018 Handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta

ODM leader Raila Odinga has vehemently denied allegations that his 2018 political accord with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, known as the "Handshake," served as a vehicle for personal enrichment. In a recent intervi…

Jul 23, 2025
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Khalwale and Nyoro Lead Growing Dissent Within Ruto’s UDA Party
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Khalwale and Nyoro Lead Growing Dissent Within Ruto’s UDA Party

Kenya's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ruling party under President William Ruto, faces escalating internal discord and fragmentation, potentially undermining its stability ahead of the 2027 General Election. O…

Jul 23, 2025
Why Lake Bogoria’s Waters Suddenly Turned Red
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Why Lake Bogoria’s Waters Suddenly Turned Red

Residents of Baringo County, Kenya, initially alarmed by a striking red discolouration in a section of Lake Bogoria near the River Waseges inflow, have been reassured by environmental experts who attribute the phenome…

Jul 22, 2025
Sakaja Proposes Penalties for Nairobi Residents Who Obstruct Water Meter Access
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Sakaja Proposes Penalties for Nairobi Residents Who Obstruct Water Meter Access

Nairobi County is initiating a series of reforms targeting water and electricity access, intending to curtail escalating revenue losses and improve service provision across residential areas. Governor Johnson Sakaja a…

Jul 22, 2025
Police Impunity Deepens as Cell Death Cases Go Unresolved
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Police Impunity Deepens as Cell Death Cases Go Unresolved

Kenya is grappling with an escalating crisis of deaths in police custody. The death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died whilst detained at Nairobi's Central Police Station, has become a focal point in the d…

Jul 22, 2025
Likoni Ferry Tragedy: Court Demands Answers Over Missing Footage, Faulty Safety Systems
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Likoni Ferry Tragedy: Court Demands Answers Over Missing Footage, Faulty Safety Systems

A judicial inquest into the 2019 Likoni ferry tragedy has taken a critical turn, with a Mombasa court summoning senior officials from Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) and the National Police Service to address the mishandli…

Jul 22, 2025
Political Dynasties in Kenya Raise Concerns Over Fair Access to Elective Positions
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Political Dynasties in Kenya Raise Concerns Over Fair Access to Elective Positions

The upcoming by-elections in Kasipul and Malava constituencies are intensifying scrutiny of Kenya’s political landscape, as endorsements of Boyd Were and Rhyan Injendi to succeed their late fathers spark renewed debat…

Jul 22, 2025
Nairobi High Court: Spouses Must Prove Contribution to Claim Matrimonial Property
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Nairobi High Court: Spouses Must Prove Contribution to Claim Matrimonial Property

The Kenyan High Court has determined that divorcing spouses must provide evidence of their contribution to matrimonial property, even when the property is registered jointly. The decision, delivered by Justice Reuben…

Jul 22, 2025
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Kioni Accuses Raila of Misusing Uhuru’s Name in Government Engagement Narrative
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Kioni Accuses Raila of Misusing Uhuru’s Name in Government Engagement Narrative

A deepening rift has emerged within Kenya's opposition ranks as Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni criticised Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga over recent claims of bipartisan governmen…

Jul 21, 2025
Ruto: I Didn’t Overpromise—Kenya Needs Bold Goals
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Ruto: I Didn’t Overpromise—Kenya Needs Bold Goals

President William Ruto has defended his administration's commitment to delivering on its 2022 campaign promises.Speaking at a church service where Reverend Benjamin Kalanzo was installed as head of the African Inland…

Jul 21, 2025
KDF Blocks Meal Allowances—Here’s Why Soldiers Are Worried
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KDF Blocks Meal Allowances—Here’s Why Soldiers Are Worried

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) initiated a significant overhaul of its personnel welfare system on 1 July 2025, introducing a 'pay-as-you-eat' (Paye) system that fundamentally alters how service members access meal al…

Jul 21, 2025
Raila Pledges Support for Ruto Until 2027
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Raila Pledges Support for Ruto Until 2027

In a comprehensive interview, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has ignited a renewed debate over Kenya’s political landscape, advocating for radical electoral reforms and clarifying his party’s pos…

Jul 21, 2025
Nairobi County Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Disposal in Pipeline and Eastleigh
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Nairobi County Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Disposal in Pipeline and Eastleigh

Nairobi County has launched a stringent crackdown on residents and property owners flouting waste management regulations, beginning with high-density areas such as Pipeline and Eastleigh. The operation, initiated on S…

Jul 20, 2025
IEBC Lays Out Plan to Expand Voter Register and Strengthen Transparency Before 2027
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IEBC Lays Out Plan to Expand Voter Register and Strengthen Transparency Before 2027

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is implementing a wide-ranging reform agenda focused on restoring public trust and ensuring transparent, credible elections by 2027. The newly reconstituted c…

Jul 20, 2025
How Uhuru Is Quietly Rebuilding Power Lines Ahead of  2027 Elections
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How Uhuru Is Quietly Rebuilding Power Lines Ahead of 2027 Elections

As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 general election, former President Uhuru Kenyatta's influence is subtly resurfacing, shaping the political dynamics, particularly in the crucial Mount Kenya region. Though largely abs…

Jul 20, 2025
Murkomen Issues New Use-of-Force Directive to Police
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Murkomen Issues New Use-of-Force Directive to Police

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has introduced a new policy directive regulating the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officers. The move follows intense public criticism over police…

Jul 19, 2025