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Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru Freed After ODPP Declines to Approve Charges
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Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru Freed After ODPP Declines to Approve Charges

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru was released on Thursday after prosecutors confirmed that no charges had been approved against him following his arrest over an alleged traffic offence. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecu…

Jul 9, 2026
Ogamba Warns Nyabisase School Violence Offenders Will Face Legal Action
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Ogamba Warns Nyabisase School Violence Offenders Will Face Legal Action

Kenya’s Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned that those responsible for the violence at Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School in Kisii County will face legal action.Speaking in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County, Og…

Jul 9, 2026
LSK to Lead Nationwide March Over Killings of Advocates Esther Keige and Edward Kariuki
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LSK to Lead Nationwide March Over Killings of Advocates Esther Keige and Edward Kariuki

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) will lead a nationwide march on Friday, 10 July 2026, to demand justice following the killings of advocates Esther Wairimu Keige and Edward Muthee Kariuki.LSK President Charles Kanjama s…

Jul 8, 2026
Ruto Says John Mbadi Will Feature in His Book for Leading Key Reforms
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Ruto Says John Mbadi Will Feature in His Book for Leading Key Reforms

President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Bill into law, formally establishing Kenya's Sovereign Wealth Fund. The fund will invest surplus public revenues to support future savings, economic stability and…

Jul 8, 2026
KUCCPS to Reopen 2026/27 Placement Portal for Students Who Missed Deadline
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KUCCPS to Reopen 2026/27 Placement Portal for Students Who Missed Deadline

The Ministry of Education has directed the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to reopen its application portal for the 2026/2027 placement cycle after thousands of eligible students mis…

Jul 8, 2026
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Summertides: Youth Festival Divides Opinion Over Morality and Tourism
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Summertides: Youth Festival Divides Opinion Over Morality and Tourism

The Summertide Festival attracted thousands of young visitors to Malindi from 2 to 4 July, boosting business activity while prompting debate over its impact on tourism, public conduct and community values.The three-da…

Jul 7, 2026
Heavy Police Presence Locks Down Nairobi During Saba Saba Anniversary
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Heavy Police Presence Locks Down Nairobi During Saba Saba Anniversary

Police maintained a heavy security presence across Nairobi on Tuesday to prevent demonstrations during the Saba Saba anniversary, arresting at least seven people in the city centre as roadblocks and patrols disrupted…

Jul 7, 2026
Ruto Confirms Ksh3 Billion NYOTA Business Support Payout From 10 July
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Ruto Confirms Ksh3 Billion NYOTA Business Support Payout From 10 July

Disbursements under the second phase of the NYOTA Business Support programme will begin on Friday, 10 July, with Ksh3 billion set to be released to young entrepreneurs.President William Ruto confirmed the rollout afte…

Jul 6, 2026
Kenya Airways New York Flight Returns to Nairobi After Technical Fault
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Kenya Airways New York Flight Returns to Nairobi After Technical Fault

Kenya Airways confirmed that one of its flights to New York returned to Nairobi on Sunday evening after a technical fault was detected during the journey. The aircraft turned back as a precaution and landed safely at…

Jul 6, 2026
Opposition Split Deepens as Muturi Endorses Kalonzo for 2027 Race
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Opposition Split Deepens as Muturi Endorses Kalonzo for 2027 Race

Former Attorney General and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has opposed Rigathi Gachagua’s proposal to delay naming the opposition’s presidential candidate until May 2027, instead backing Wiper leader Kalonzo Mu…

Jul 6, 2026
Queiroz Departs Ghana Following Disappointing World Cup Exit
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Queiroz Departs Ghana Following Disappointing World Cup Exit

Carlos Queiroz has officially left his role as head coach of the Ghana national football team following their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes after the team's disappointing performance in the tou…

Jul 5, 2026
Malala Backs Sifuna for Deputy President as Gachagua Receives Campaign Prado
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Malala Backs Sifuna for Deputy President as Gachagua Receives Campaign Prado

Cleophas Malala has called on the opposition alliance to reserve the deputy presidential position for the Western region, while Rigathi Gachagua has received a Toyota Prado from supporters in Meru to support his natio…

Jul 5, 2026
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How Women are Helping Gangs Target Motorists on Kenyan Highways
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How Women are Helping Gangs Target Motorists on Kenyan Highways

A lorry carrying gypsum worth millions of shillings was hijacked near Ikanga on 9 April after armed robbers used a woman to force the driver to stop, police said.According to investigators, the woman stepped onto the…

Jul 5, 2026
Police Arrest Four More Suspects Over Kisii Political Convoy Attack
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Police Arrest Four More Suspects Over Kisii Political Convoy Attack

The National Police Service has arrested four more suspects over the violent attack on a political convoy in Kisii County, bringing the total number of people in custody to seven.The latest arrests were made by office…

Jul 5, 2026
Sifuna Plans Major Bungoma Meeting Ahead of 2027 Polls
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Sifuna Plans Major Bungoma Meeting Ahead of 2027 Polls

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced that he will hold a major political meeting in Bungoma County later this month to discuss the region's future and preparations ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking du…

Jul 5, 2026
Gachagua: Arrest Will Not Silence Me or Shake Our Movement
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Gachagua: Arrest Will Not Silence Me or Shake Our Movement

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed suggestions that he could be arrested, saying detention would not intimidate him or change his political position.Speaking during a consultative meeting with lead…

Jul 4, 2026
Matiang’i, Junet and Arati's Surprise Airport Meeting Raises Eyebrows
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Matiang’i, Junet and Arati's Surprise Airport Meeting Raises Eyebrows

Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has dismissed claims that his encounter with ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed at Jomo Kenyatta International A…

Jul 4, 2026
Kenya Begins KSh154.2 Billion JKIA Modernisation Project
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Kenya Begins KSh154.2 Billion JKIA Modernisation Project

Kenya has begun the KSh154.2 billion modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confirming that work is now underway following a meeting with transport officials…

Jul 3, 2026
Sifuna Denies Uhuru Funding Claims, Says Linda Mwananchi Is People-Funded
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Sifuna Denies Uhuru Funding Claims, Says Linda Mwananchi Is People-Funded

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has rejected claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is funding his political activities, saying the Linda Mwananchi movement is supported by contributions from ordinary Kenyans…

Jul 2, 2026
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru to Sue NTSA Over Instant Traffic Fines
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Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru to Sue NTSA Over Instant Traffic Fines

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has announced plans to challenge the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in court over the collection of instant traffic fines. He is asking motorists who believe their payments were pro…

Jul 2, 2026