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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed claims that it plans to raid the home of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, calling the reports false and misleading.  The clarification follows President William Ruto’s sharp criticism of alleged corruption within…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a last-minute postponement of its planned delegate elections in Busia County, which were scheduled to take place on Monday, 25 August 2025.  The delay comes as the party launches its nationwide effort to elect county-level delegates in 43…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrived back in Nairobi on Thursday following a controversial tour of the United States. Gachagua landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to a large crowd of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) supporters. Clad in party colours and chanting…
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Mercy Chepkurui, 33, has been arrested in Molo, Nakuru County, after the body of a newborn was found in a pit latrine in Block Ten village. Chepkurui, originally from Transmara in Narok South, had recently moved to the area after separating from her husband and leaving behind her six children.…
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Residents of Laikipia County, Kenya, are set to receive a total of Sh505 million in compensation from the UK government, following a destructive wildfire caused by British military exercises in March 2021. The fire broke out during training by the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) at the…
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to dismantle criminal networks, drawing comparisons to the tough policies once championed by the late John Michuki. Murkomen has placed particular focus on dismantling criminal gangs that he claims have infiltrated key sectors of the economy,…
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Kenya has been chosen to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference in March 2026, marking a significant milestone as the first African country to hold the prestigious event.  The announcement was made during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9. The Our Ocean…
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As a presidential task force begins investigating compensation for victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests, families and survivors are insisting that justice must come before any financial settlements.   The protests, sparked by a controversial Finance Bill, saw widespread youth mobilisation…
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Stephen Mwangi’s death in Kenol Police Station’s armoury on 5 August has sparked fierce criticism from his family, who dispute the police’s claim of suicide. Mwangi, aged 35, was found dead on 5 August inside the armoury at Kenol Police Station, a highly restricted area normally off-limits to the…
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Kenya’s thriving mobile sector is facing growing risks from a surge in sophisticated phone scams, with a new World Bank report warning that this trend could undermine the country's digital economy. Nearly half of all Kenyan mobile users reported receiving at least one scam attempt in the past year…