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Kenyan President Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Operating Small Businesses
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Kenyan President Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Operating Small Businesses

In a decisive move to address growing concerns over foreign involvement in small-scale retail in Kenya, President William Ruto has instructed authorities to implement a crackdown on foreigners engaging in small busine…

Sep 3, 2026
Kenya Extends University, Tvet Funding Application Deadline to September 21
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Kenya Extends University, Tvet Funding Application Deadline to September 21

In a significant development for Kenya's education sector, the government has announced an extension for the application deadline for funding for first-time university students and Technical and Vocational Education a…

Sep 3, 2026
Court Orders Police to Produce Driver of Killer ‘D’etat’ Matatu
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Court Orders Police to Produce Driver of Killer ‘D’etat’ Matatu

A Nairobi court has ordered police to arrest and present a matatu driver accused of causing a fatal crash on Enterprise Road within 14 days.Milimani Court magistrate Paul Mutai directed that Sammy Murigi, the driver o…

Sep 3, 2026
Undercover Operation in Nairobi Brings Down Former Afghan General
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Undercover Operation in Nairobi Brings Down Former Afghan General

Former Afghan general and politician Abdul Zahir Qadir was arrested in Nairobi in April 2025 after travelling to Kenya for what he believed was a meeting with international drug traffickers, only to find that the meet…

Sep 3, 2026
Oburu Receives Senate Energy Committee Delegation at Nairobi Home
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Oburu Receives Senate Energy Committee Delegation at Nairobi Home

Siaya Senator and ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga received members of the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence on Thursday morning as he continues recovering at home.The delegation was led by committee chairper…

Sep 3, 2026
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Bii’s Bodyguard Detained for 21 Days in Murder Investigation
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Bii’s Bodyguard Detained for 21 Days in Murder Investigation

The bodyguard of a prominent figure known as Bii has been held for 21 days in connection with a murder investigation in Kenya. The case has drawn significant public attention and concern regarding issues of security a…

Sep 3, 2026
Kenya Faces Soaring Food Import Bill Amid Severe Drought Conditions
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Kenya Faces Soaring Food Import Bill Amid Severe Drought Conditions

Kenya's food import bill has surged to near-record levels due to widespread crop failures caused by severe drought conditions. This situation is affecting food security across the nation, with many households struggli…

Sep 3, 2026
How Kenya Plans to Stop Milk Shortages and Keep Prices Stable
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How Kenya Plans to Stop Milk Shortages and Keep Prices Stable

The government is taking measures to address a recent decline in milk supplies and maintain stable prices, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has said.Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonat…

Sep 3, 2026
Standard Editor Found Safe After Abduction Near Masinga Dam
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Standard Editor Found Safe After Abduction Near Masinga Dam

The Standard Group Associate Editor was found safe in a thicket near Masinga Dam in Machakos County, Kenya, hours after being reported abducted. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of journalists…

Sep 3, 2026
Political Turmoil in Machakos as Governor Wavinya Confronts MCAs Over Budget Cuts
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Political Turmoil in Machakos as Governor Wavinya Confronts MCAs Over Budget Cuts

Political drama unfolded in Machakos County, Kenya, as Governor Wavinya Ndeti stormed the County Assembly following a controversial decision by the Machakos Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to slash the county's…

Sep 2, 2026
Sh23.5bn Investment in Industrial Parks Under Scrutiny Amid Financial Mismanagement Claims
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Sh23.5bn Investment in Industrial Parks Under Scrutiny Amid Financial Mismanagement Claims

Significant concerns have emerged regarding the allocation of Sh23.5 billion into industrial parks in Kenya, with reports suggesting that the funds may have been mismanaged. The situation has raised alarms among stake…

Sep 2, 2026
Migori Businessman Sentenced to 10 Years for Al-Shabaab Recruitment of Teen
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Migori Businessman Sentenced to 10 Years for Al-Shabaab Recruitment of Teen

A businessman from Migori, Kenya, has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being found guilty of luring a teenager into joining the militant group Al-Shabaab. This ruling highlights the ongoing concerns regardi…

Sep 2, 2026
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How Kenyan Detectives Tracked Victoria Mutiso Murder Suspects in Uganda
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How Kenyan Detectives Tracked Victoria Mutiso Murder Suspects in Uganda

Three men deported from Uganda over the killing of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso have been ordered to remain in custody for 30 days as Kenyan police continue their investigations.Police Constable Collins Kiplangat B…

Sep 2, 2026
Matiang’i Challenges Ruto to Probe 36 River Yala Deaths
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Matiang’i Challenges Ruto to Probe 36 River Yala Deaths

Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i has called on President William Ruto to establish a commission of inquiry into the deaths of 36 people whose bodies were recovered from River Yala between 2021 and 2022.Speak…

Sep 2, 2026
ODM Condemns Alleged Abduction of Standard Editor Alex Kiprotich
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ODM Condemns Alleged Abduction of Standard Editor Alex Kiprotich

Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was reportedly abducted by armed men while travelling towards Nakuru on Monday night and was found safe several hours later near Masinga Dam.Kiprotich was intercept…

Sep 2, 2026
Ethekon: No Part of Kenya Should Assume It Is Safe From Election Violence
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Ethekon: No Part of Kenya Should Assume It Is Safe From Election Violence

IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon has warned Kenyans and institutions against complacency as the country enters the 2027 General Election period, citing the violence that followed the disputed 2007 presidential election.S…

Sep 2, 2026
DCP Unveils 2027 Nomination Fees for MCA, MP and Governor Aspirants
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DCP Unveils 2027 Nomination Fees for MCA, MP and Governor Aspirants

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has set registration fees for aspirants seeking to contest on its ticket in the 2027 General Election.The party announced the fe…

Sep 2, 2026
Ruto Allies Target Raila’s Strongholds in Joint 2027 Campaign
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Ruto Allies Target Raila’s Strongholds in Joint 2027 Campaign

Pro-government leaders from Nyanza and Western Kenya are planning a coordinated campaign to secure support for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.The campaign is being led by Energy Cabinet Secr…

Sep 2, 2026
Kenya’s Milk Supplies Fall 3.7% as Dry Weather Cuts Production
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Kenya’s Milk Supplies Fall 3.7% as Dry Weather Cuts Production

Milk supplies have tightened in some parts of Kenya, with the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) reporting reduced availability of some brands and pack sizes.Formal milk deliveries to processors fell by 3.7 percent, from 84.4 mi…

Sep 1, 2026
Google to Deduct 5% Tax From Kenyan YouTubers
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Google to Deduct 5% Tax From Kenyan YouTubers

Google will begin withholding 5 per cent tax from advertising revenue earned by Kenyan YouTube creators, with creators required to submit their Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PINs through AdSense from October.Creators…

Sep 1, 2026
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