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KQ Deploys 400-Seater Boeing 777 on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route
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KQ Deploys 400-Seater Boeing 777 on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route

Kenya Airways has returned its Boeing 777-300ER to scheduled passenger service, with the aircraft operating on the Nairobi–London Heathrow route from 17 July.The move increases capacity on one of the airline's busiest…

Jul 17, 2026
DCP Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Defeats UDA
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DCP Wins Ol Kalou By-Election in Landslide, Defeats UDA

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after its candidate, Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, secured 35,440 votes.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) de…

Jul 17, 2026
Wantam Movement Launches Digital Vote to Pick Preferred 2027 Opposition Flagbearer
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Wantam Movement Launches Digital Vote to Pick Preferred 2027 Opposition Flagbearer

The Wantam Movement has announced a digital voting process to identify its preferred opposition presidential candidate and running mate ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, while reaffirming that it is an independe…

Jul 16, 2026
Sifuna Ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch Takes Over
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Sifuna Ousted as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Eddy Oketch Takes Over

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the change after receiving and verifying a resoluti…

Jul 16, 2026
Popular Nairobi School Under Pressure as Parents Challenge New Fees
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Popular Nairobi School Under Pressure as Parents Challenge New Fees

Parklands Baptist School has been given seven days to withdraw its 2026 tuition fee increase or face legal action from parents and guardians, who argue that the decision was made without consultation and in breach of…

Jul 16, 2026
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Violence Erupts in Ol Kalou By-Election as Armed Men Terrorise Voters
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Violence Erupts in Ol Kalou By-Election as Armed Men Terrorise Voters

Armed, hooded men driving sport utility vehicles disrupted voting during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on Thursday, firing shots into the air and moving through areas near polling stations, forcing voters, re…

Jul 16, 2026
Donkey-Riding Candidate Draws Attention as Ol Kalou Heads to the Polls
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Donkey-Riding Candidate Draws Attention as Ol Kalou Heads to the Polls

The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election was marked by an unusual campaign display, an alleged vote-buying incident and the arrest of a political activist as voters turned out in large numbers on Thursday. People’s Rena…

Jul 16, 2026
Huduma Kenya: Parents' Names on Birth Certificates Cannot Be Changed
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Huduma Kenya: Parents' Names on Birth Certificates Cannot Be Changed

Huduma Kenya has clarified that the names of parents recorded on a birth certificate cannot be changed after registration. The agency said other details may be amended through the prescribed legal process, subject to…

Jul 15, 2026
Motorists Get Relief as EPRA Freezes Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices
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Motorists Get Relief as EPRA Freezes Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has kept fuel prices unchanged for the period from 15 July to 14 August 2026, leaving the maximum retail prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene at their curren…

Jul 14, 2026
Inside the Property Habits of Kenya's Wealthiest, New Report Reveals
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Inside the Property Habits of Kenya's Wealthiest, New Report Reveals

High-net-worth individuals in Kenya typically own three homes, according to Knight Frank’s 2026 Wealth & Investment Trends Report, with most choosing to keep their additional properties for private use rather than ren…

Jul 14, 2026
Most Kenyan Millionaires Are Choosing to Stay Home, Says New Report
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Most Kenyan Millionaires Are Choosing to Stay Home, Says New Report

Kenya’s wealthiest citizens show little interest in obtaining foreign passports or residency rights, according to the Wealth & Investment Trends 2026 report by Knight Frank, released on 14 July.The report found that H…

Jul 14, 2026
Kanini Kega Survives Alleged Gun Attack in Ol Kalou
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Kanini Kega Survives Alleged Gun Attack in Ol Kalou

East African Legislative Assembly member Kanini Kega says he escaped an armed attack after unidentified gunmen allegedly chased his vehicle and opened fire.He said he and his team fled the scene and took shelter in a…

Jul 13, 2026
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Poll: Ruto Leads Presidential Race as One in Five Voters Remain Undecided
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Poll: Ruto Leads Presidential Race as One in Five Voters Remain Undecided

President William Ruto leads the race for the 2027 General Election with 32 percent support, according to a new Infotrak survey of 3,000 respondents. The poll places him well ahead of his closest rivals, while a signi…

Jul 13, 2026
Amnesty Kenya Calls for Investigation Into Bribery and Violence Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election
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Amnesty Kenya Calls for Investigation Into Bribery and Violence Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election

Amnesty International Kenya has called for immediate investigations and prosecutions over alleged electoral offences and violence ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on 16 July, warning that failure to act…

Jul 12, 2026
Orengo and Sifuna Dismiss Claims of Divisions in Linda Mwananchi Movement
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Orengo and Sifuna Dismiss Claims of Divisions in Linda Mwananchi Movement

Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have dismissed claims of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi movement, saying the alliance remains united and committed to representing the interests of or…

Jul 12, 2026
School Fight or Fatal Fall? Mystery Surrounds Death of Thika High Student
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School Fight or Fatal Fall? Mystery Surrounds Death of Thika High Student

Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old Grade 10 student at Thika High School after an incident on the night of 10 July. A 17-year-old student has been taken into custody for questioning as detectives work…

Jul 11, 2026
Murungi, Kindiki Back Ruto's 2027 Re-election Bid
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Murungi, Kindiki Back Ruto's 2027 Re-election Bid

Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have defended President William Ruto's chances of winning a second term, arguing that his electoral record and the government's development age…

Jul 11, 2026
Kenya Extradites Afghan Drug Lord to the US
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Kenya Extradites Afghan Drug Lord to the US

Kenya extradited an Afghan national to the United States on Thursday, 9 July, to face narcotics and firearms charges after a Kenyan court approved his transfer following extradition proceedings.The Directorate of Crim…

Jul 11, 2026
Woman Accuses OCS of Pushing Her From 6th-Floor Balcony
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Woman Accuses OCS of Pushing Her From 6th-Floor Balcony

A senior police officer is under investigation after her partner alleged that she assaulted her before she fell from a sixth-floor balcony, leaving her with life-changing injuries. The woman, Nicole Akinyi, 27, is rec…

Jul 11, 2026
Matiang'i–Kalonzo Rivalry Exposes Cracks in Opposition Alliance
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Matiang'i–Kalonzo Rivalry Exposes Cracks in Opposition Alliance

The United Opposition Movement is facing growing internal divisions as supporters of Fred Matiang’i and Kalonzo Musyoka clash over the coalition’s 2027 presidential candidate.What began as an effort to unite oppositio…

Jul 10, 2026
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