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Detectives are facing mounting pressure to ascertain the true identity of a man, known only as Kennedy Kalombotole, suspected of murdering two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).  Despite the gravity of the accusations, Kalombotole’s background remains shrouded in mystery. With no…
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A significant reduction in government funding for Kenya’s Free Primary Education (FPE) and Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programmes is generating widespread apprehension among education stakeholders, who warn of a potential crisis in the country's basic education sector.  The Treasury's…
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Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has reaffirmed the party's commitment to democratic principles amid escalating internal tensions over its cooperative agreement with President William Ruto's administration.  Speaking at a delegates' conference in Kakamega, Raila…
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Ongoing investigations into the Shakahola forest massacre have intensified following the discovery of human remains in Binzaro village, Kilifi County, raising renewed concerns about the influence of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie.  Mackenzie, through his legal representative Wycliffe…
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has confiscated uncertified consumer products in Kajiado County, raising concerns about public health and food safety.  The operation, conducted on Friday, 25 July, targeted Karen, Ngong town, and Kiserian, where authorities seized items deemed unfit for…
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With the 2027 General Elections looming, Kenya's Parliament faces a critical juncture in determining the future integrity of the nation's electoral process.  The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is urgently seeking legislative support for a suite of reforms designed to…
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A Kenyan activist, Mwabili Mwagodi, known for his criticism of political influence within religious institutions, has been reported missing in Tanzania. This intensifies concerns over the safety of human rights defenders operating across East Africa. Mwagodi was last seen on Wednesday, 21 July,…
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Fresh security fears have gripped Chakama Ranch, the 110,000-acre Kilifi County expanse already scarred by the Shakahola massacre, following the discovery of a potential new cultic site in July 2025.  The recent rescue of four individuals from a remote five-acre homestead in Binzaro village,…
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A protracted legal battle has culminated in a High Court ruling that has upheld the government's decision to deport Nadeem Khan Shakoor, a Pakistani national and founder of the Blue Heart International Organisation (BHIO).  The court's decision, delivered recently, effectively clears the way…
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A parliamentary investigation into alleged organ trafficking at Mediheal Group of Hospitals is facing significant obstacles, raising serious questions about potential political interference and systemic shortcomings.  With the National Assembly's Health Committee’s 90-day mandate expiring this…