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Kenyans Set for Faster Good Conduct Certificates Under New Bill
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Kenyans Set for Faster Good Conduct Certificates Under New Bill

Kenyan MPs are considering a Bill that would streamline the issuance and renewal of Certificates of Good Conduct by removing the requirement for applicants to resubmit fingerprints each time they renew.The National Po…

Apr 24, 2026
IG Douglas Kanja Assures Security for Kisumu Political Rally on Sunday
Kenya

IG Douglas Kanja Assures Security for Kisumu Political Rally on Sunday

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has assured that a political rally scheduled for Sunday in Kisumu will be secured and allowed to proceed without disruption.Appearing before the Senate Committee on National S…

Apr 23, 2026
William Ruto, Oburu Odinga Form Joint UDA–ODM Committee
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William Ruto, Oburu Odinga Form Joint UDA–ODM Committee

President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Odinga have formed a joint committee to guide cooperation between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM.The announcement was made on Thursday a…

Apr 23, 2026
Moses Wetang’ula Suspends MP Over Bribery Allegations
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Moses Wetang’ula Suspends MP Over Bribery Allegations

Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has been temporarily removed from his role as chair of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, following mounting accusations of misconduct.The susp…

Apr 22, 2026
Crypto Users in Kenya Locked Out of Accounts After DCI Intervention
Kenya

Crypto Users in Kenya Locked Out of Accounts After DCI Intervention

Binance users in Kenya are reporting that their accounts have been frozen, blocking access to funds and transactions following a request from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).Affected users say the res…

Apr 22, 2026
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Drama at Nairobi Court as Fuel Protesters Disrupt Hearing
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Drama at Nairobi Court as Fuel Protesters Disrupt Hearing

A court appearance for ten protesters in Nairobi was disrupted on Tuesday when chanting and demonstrations interrupted proceedings before Senior Principal Magistrate Rhoda Yator.The group had been arrested during demo…

Apr 22, 2026
Wheelchair-Bound Nairobi Man Confesses to Killing Fellow Homeless Person
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Wheelchair-Bound Nairobi Man Confesses to Killing Fellow Homeless Person

A 59-year-old man appeared before a Nairobi court and pleaded guilty to manslaughter after admitting he killed another street dweller during a confrontation in December 2025.Joseph Ochieng, who lives with a disability…

Apr 21, 2026
He Won a US Scholarship, but Financial Struggles Put His Future at Risk
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He Won a US Scholarship, but Financial Struggles Put His Future at Risk

Seventeen-year-old Brian Mwaura Ng’ang’a has secured admission to St John’s University in New York but still needs $34,114 per year to cover remaining costs despite a $47,000 annual scholarship.Brian, from Kajiado Cou…

Apr 21, 2026
Gachagua Backs Gen Z Protests and Calls for Police Restraint
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Gachagua Backs Gen Z Protests and Calls for Police Restraint

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed planned Gen Z demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday and called on security agencies to exercise restraint in their response.Speaking during a televised interview on K…

Apr 20, 2026
Rongo MP Proposes Bi-Weekly Fuel Price Reviews During Global Crises
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Rongo MP Proposes Bi-Weekly Fuel Price Reviews During Global Crises

Rongo MP Paul Abuor has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act, 2019, to allow fuel prices in Kenya to be reviewed every two weeks during periods of global market instability, instead of the current monthly cycle.Ab…

Apr 20, 2026
Rigathi Gachagua, Aden Duale Clash Over Uhuru Kenyatta’s Legacy
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Rigathi Gachagua, Aden Duale Clash Over Uhuru Kenyatta’s Legacy

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale have publicly disagreed over the legacy of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.Speaking at a church service in Murang’a County, Gachagua cr…

Apr 19, 2026
Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya
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Ruto Allies Step Up Efforts to Undermine Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya

Allies of President William Ruto are intensifying efforts to weaken the political influence of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.The campaign is described b…

Apr 19, 2026
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Kenyan Workers Could Get Up to 23% Wage Increase as Unions Negotiate with Government
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Kenyan Workers Could Get Up to 23% Wage Increase as Unions Negotiate with Government

Kenyan workers could receive a wage increase of up to 23 per cent as trade unions negotiate with the government ahead of this year’s Labour Day.The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) is leading the push, argu…

Apr 18, 2026
Oburu Odinga: No Formal Talks Between ODM and UDA Yet
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Oburu Odinga: No Formal Talks Between ODM and UDA Yet

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Odinga has stated that no formal talks have begun between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), dismissing reports that negotiations had stalled.Speaking to the pr…

Apr 18, 2026
William Ruto Says Kenyan Talent Can Outshine Afrocinema with Proper Support
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William Ruto Says Kenyan Talent Can Outshine Afrocinema with Proper Support

President William Ruto has said Kenya’s creative talent can achieve global recognition with proper support, describing performances at the Kenya National Drama Festival State Concert as world-class.Speaking at State H…

Apr 17, 2026
Police Caution Against Disruptive Protests in Nairobi CBD Over Fuel Prices
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Police Caution Against Disruptive Protests in Nairobi CBD Over Fuel Prices

Police in Nairobi have warned against planned demonstrations in the Central Business District (CBD) next Tuesday, saying they will act against any unlawful disruption.Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud said the r…

Apr 17, 2026
Oburu Outlines ODM’s 2027 Strategy, Demands Relief for Struggling Kenyans
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Oburu Outlines ODM’s 2027 Strategy, Demands Relief for Struggling Kenyans

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has outlined a strategy to strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 General Election, with party leader Oburu Odinga stating that the party is entering a new phase of…

Apr 16, 2026
Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Shortage of Marriage Certificates in Kenya
Kenya

Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Shortage of Marriage Certificates in Kenya

Kenya’s Catholic bishops have warned of a shortage of marriage certificates and delays in civil registration, saying the situation is affecting couples seeking to formalise their unions.In a statement issued on Thursd…

Apr 16, 2026
Kenyans on Edge as BBC Announces Major Job Cuts
Kenya

Kenyans on Edge as BBC Announces Major Job Cuts

The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring, according to interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies.Davies said the reductions, which represent about ten per cent of the organi…

Apr 16, 2026
Rigathi Gachagua Accuses William Ruto of Fuel Price Manipulation
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Rigathi Gachagua Accuses William Ruto of Fuel Price Manipulation

Kenya’s opposition has accused President William Ruto of interfering in fuel procurement decisions and inflating pump prices, and has called for an emergency sitting of the National Assembly to review the government-t…

Apr 15, 2026
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