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Rights Groups Issue Seven-Point Advisory Ahead of Gen Z Protest Anniversary

Human rights organisations have issued a seven-point advisory to the National Police Service (NPS) ahead of nationwide memorial processions planned for 25 June, while government officials have pledged to protect peace…

Jun 24, 2026

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Without a Trace: Families Demand Justice for Kenya’s Missing

Kenya continues to face cases of enforced disappearance, with families still seeking answers years after relatives allegedly vanished while in police custody or following arrests.For many families, the uncertainty rem…

Jun 23, 2026

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Duale Apologises to Court Over Ebola Facility, Avoids Jail Term

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale apologised to the High Court on Tuesday after being cited for contempt over the planned Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia, saying he had misunderstood the scope of the court’s c…

Jun 23, 2026

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Kenya Tightens Ebola Screening for Travellers from DRC and Uganda

Kenya has introduced new health screening requirements for travellers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda as part of efforts to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).In a dip…

Jun 23, 2026

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Kenya to Link National ID Database with CCTV Cameras

Kenya plans to link the National Registration Bureau’s database with a new facial recognition surveillance system across six major cities, a project the government says will strengthen crime detection and investigatio…

Jun 23, 2026

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ODM Ousts Sifuna as Secretary General After Fresh NEC Vote

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General following a resolution passed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) during a meeting at…

Jun 22, 2026

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Martha Karua: My Humilating Deportation from Uganda

Kenyan lawyer and People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was denied entry to Uganda on Monday and returned to Nairobi after immigration officials at Entebbe International Airport barred her from entering the co…

Jun 22, 2026

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Authorities Shut Down Illegal Pharmacies in Nairobi, Seize 169 Cartons of Drugs

Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has arrested 95 people and closed 48 unlicensed pharmacies during a week-long enforcement operation in Nairobi and parts of Kajiado County.The operation, which ended on 19 June…

Jun 22, 2026

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Uganda Declares Martha Karua Persona Non Grata, Deports Her

Senior Counsel Martha Karua returned to Nairobi on Monday after Ugandan authorities denied her entry at Entebbe International Airport and deported her without providing a public explanation.Karua, leader of the People…

Jun 22, 2026

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H-1B $100,000 Fee: Where Things Stand After Court Intervention

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging a federal appeals court in Boston to restore a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing that a lower court was wrong to block the policy.The fee was introduc…

Jun 22, 2026

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Kenya to Allow Online Download and Printing of Birth Certificates via eCitizen

Kenya will allow citizens to download and print birth certificates online through the eCitizen platform, the government has announced. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the development on Monday…

Jun 22, 2026

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Kenya Declares June 25 a Normal Working Day Ahead of Planned Protests

The Government of Kenya has confirmed that Thursday, 25 June, will not be a public holiday.Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura said on Monday that the day will proceed as a normal working day. He called on citizen…

Jun 22, 2026

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Gikomba Fire Contained After Nearly 10 Hours, 17 People Injured

A major fire tore through Nairobi’s Gikomba Market early on Sunday, killing two people, injuring several others, and destroying property worth millions of shillings.The blaze broke out at about 4 a.m. and burned for n…

Jun 21, 2026

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Ruto Unveils Plan for Free Emergency Ambulance Services Nationwide

Kenya will launch its first National Ambulance Dispatch Centre by the end of July, President William Ruto announced during the 95th St. John Ambulance annual parade and inspection at State House on Sunday, 21 June.The…

Jun 21, 2026

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Ndindi Nyoro: Why I Was Not in Parliament During the Finance Bill Vote

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to criticism over his absence during Thursday’s vote on the Finance Bill 2026/27, saying he was out of the country on unavoidable engagements when the National Assembly considered…

Jun 20, 2026

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Ruto Defends Finance Bill 2026, Hails MPs for ‘Patriotic’ Vote

President William Ruto has defended the passage of the Finance Bill 2026 and praised MPs who supported it, describing their vote as an act of patriotism and political courage.Speaking at the funeral of Mama Zipporah K…

Jun 19, 2026

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Ministry of Defence Named Kenya’s Best-Performing Government Institution

Kenya’s Ministry of Defence has been ranked as the country’s best-performing government institution in the 2024/2025 evaluation cycle, receiving the award from President William Ruto at the inaugural National Producti…

Jun 19, 2026

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Tribunal Blocks ODM Bid to Oust Sifuna Over Procedural Flaws

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has ruled that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) did not follow proper procedure in its attempt to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General.In a j…

Jun 18, 2026

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Kenya Deports Taiwanese Scientist, Reaffirms One-China Policy

Kenya has deported a Taiwanese scientist who attempted to enter the country using a passport that Nairobi does not recognise, reaffirming its commitment to the one-China policy.The scientist was denied entry in Mombas…

Jun 18, 2026

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Gachagua Orders Allied MPs to Reject Finance Bill 2026 in Final Vote

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has directed all MPs allied to his party to vote against the Finance Bill 2026 during Thursday’s Third Reading in the National Assembly.He also instructed the…

Jun 18, 2026