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Mukurwe-ini Residents Protest MP John Kaguchia's Arrest, Demand His Release
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Mukurwe-ini Residents Protest MP John Kaguchia's Arrest, Demand His Release

Tensions rose in Mukurwe-ini Constituency on Monday as residents protested the arrest of their Member of Parliament, John Kaguchia. Demonstrators gathered in Gikondi demanding his release after he was detained outside…

Aug 3, 2026
KNH Defends Tree Cutting After Displaced Marabou Storks Die
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KNH Defends Tree Cutting After Displaced Marabou Storks Die

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has defended its decision to cut down several mature acacia trees within its grounds, saying the trees had become unsafe and posed a risk to people and property.In a statement issued o…

Aug 2, 2026
Ruto: Even My Maize Was Wiped Out by Drought
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Ruto: Even My Maize Was Wiped Out by Drought

President William Ruto has said that drought has destroyed the maize crop on his farm, as prolonged dry conditions continue to affect farmers across Kenya. He made the remarks during a Sunday church service in Uasin G…

Aug 2, 2026
Ruto Unveils Kenya's Vision 2060 Plan as National Consultations Begin
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Ruto Unveils Kenya's Vision 2060 Plan as National Consultations Begin

President William Ruto has announced a national consultation to develop a new long-term development framework for Kenya beyond Vision 2030, with discussions set to begin on 12 August and shape a National Development C…

Aug 1, 2026
Ruto's Iconic 2022 Campaign Hub Gets Major Facelift as 2027 Race Begins
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Ruto's Iconic 2022 Campaign Hub Gets Major Facelift as 2027 Race Begins

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has unveiled a refurbished Hustler Centre in Nairobi, positioning it as the party’s main headquarters for planning and coordinating its campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election…

Jul 31, 2026
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Two Suspects Arraigned Over Killing of Psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso
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Two Suspects Arraigned Over Killing of Psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso

Two people have appeared before the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the killing of clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Prosecutors have asked the court to detain the suspects for 30…

Jul 31, 2026
Gachagua Alleges Fresh Plot to Arrest Senior Government Official
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Gachagua Alleges Fresh Plot to Arrest Senior Government Official

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that senior government officials are planning to arrest Auditor General Nancy Gathungu over her audit reports. Speaking at his Wamunyoro residence on Friday, he cla…

Jul 31, 2026
Somali President Orders Officials to Surrender Kenyan IDs or Quit Government
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Somali President Orders Officials to Surrender Kenyan IDs or Quit Government

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ordered cabinet ministers and senior government officials to surrender any Kenyan passports or national identity cards they hold or leave their positions. The directive was i…

Jul 31, 2026
No Pay, No Exams: Teachers Warn They Will Not Supervise KCSE 2026
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No Pay, No Exams: Teachers Warn They Will Not Supervise KCSE 2026

Teachers’ unions have threatened to withdraw from administering the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations unless outstanding allowances from last year’s examinations are paid. The warning c…

Jul 31, 2026
Ruto Unveils New Economic Blueprint to Replace Vision 2030
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Ruto Unveils New Economic Blueprint to Replace Vision 2030

President William Ruto has proposed a new constitutional development charter to guide Kenya's long-term priorities after Vision 2030 ends.The proposal, announced in a national address on Thursday evening, will form th…

Jul 30, 2026
Kenyan Commuters Can Now Request Bolt Rides Through ChatGPT Conversations
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Kenyan Commuters Can Now Request Bolt Rides Through ChatGPT Conversations

Bolt has launched a ChatGPT integration in Kenya that allows commuters to request rides, check fares and manage journeys through a conversation instead of navigating the traditional app interface.The new feature enabl…

Jul 30, 2026
Wiper Denies Reports Linking Kalonzo to Private Talks With Ruto
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Wiper Denies Reports Linking Kalonzo to Private Talks With Ruto

The Wiper Democratic Movement has dismissed claims that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, recently held private talks with President William Ruto about a possible political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.Speak…

Jul 30, 2026
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'We Never Saw Any Warning Signs': Family Speaks After Death of Presidential Escort Officer
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'We Never Saw Any Warning Signs': Family Speaks After Death of Presidential Escort Officer

Police in Ruiru are investigating the death of Dennis Kibet Cheruyot, an officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit, who was found dead at his home in what detectives believe was a self-inflicted shooting.Invest…

Jul 30, 2026
Aisha Jumwa Quits UDA Ahead of 2027 General Election
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Aisha Jumwa Quits UDA Ahead of 2027 General Election

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced that she has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending her association with President William Ruto’s ruling party ahead of the 2027 General Election.Ju…

Jul 30, 2026
Six Kenyans Wanted in the US Over Alleged KSh96m Cyber Fraud Scheme
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Six Kenyans Wanted in the US Over Alleged KSh96m Cyber Fraud Scheme

Kenya's judiciary is hearing extradition proceedings against six Kenyan citizens wanted by the United States over allegations of a large-scale cyber fraud scheme. The case is before the Milimani Court in Nairobi. The…

Jul 30, 2026
Kenya, US Hold Defence Talks to Strengthen KDF Capabilities
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Kenya, US Hold Defence Talks to Strengthen KDF Capabilities

Kenya and the United States have agreed to expand defence cooperation following high-level talks in Nairobi on 29 July, with new commitments covering military training, professional education, cybersecurity, engineeri…

Jul 30, 2026
Arati: ODM Will Not Give Up Deputy President Position to UDA
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Arati: ODM Will Not Give Up Deputy President Position to UDA

ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati has said his party will only support a joint 2027 presidential ticket with UDA if it is given the deputy president position, unless President William Ruto or Deputy President Kithur…

Jul 29, 2026
Kenya to Use Digital Systems and Local Administrators to Trace Unclaimed ID Cards
Kenya

Kenya to Use Digital Systems and Local Administrators to Trace Unclaimed ID Cards

Government to use technology and local networks to recover more than 520,000 unclaimed national ID cardsThe Kenyan government is stepping up efforts to trace more than 520,000 citizens who have not collected their Nat…

Jul 29, 2026
Widespread Power Blackout Hits Nairobi and Several Kenyan Regions
Kenya

Widespread Power Blackout Hits Nairobi and Several Kenyan Regions

Kenya experienced a widespread electricity outage on Wednesday evening, leaving large parts of the country without power shortly after 8.30pm. Kenya Power said the blackout affected Nairobi, the Coast, the Mt Kenya re…

Jul 29, 2026
Days After Kang'ata's Exit, Governor Badilisha Defects from UDA to DCP
Kenya

Days After Kang'ata's Exit, Governor Badilisha Defects from UDA to DCP

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking another high-profile defection from the ruling party ahea…

Jul 29, 2026
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