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Three Years On: Father Still Seeking Justice for Nakuru Schoolgirl Shot Dead

For more than three years, Leonard Ogunyo has attended proceedings at Nakuru Law Courts as he waits for the case concerning the death of his daughter, Whitney Atieno, to move forward.Whitney, a 19-year-old Form Four s…

Feb 5, 2026

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Son of Former Senator Johnson Muthama Dies After Sudden Collapse

Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and Parliamentary Service Commission member Johnson Muthama are mourning the death of their son, Moses Nduya Muthama, who died on Wednesday evening after collapsing at his home.Family me…

Feb 5, 2026

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Kalonzo Musyoka Begins Washington Visit with Diaspora Meetings

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has arrived in Washington, DC, to attend the 74th National Prayer Breakfast and hold meetings with Kenyan diaspora groups and international partners.Kalonzo landed at Dulle…

Feb 4, 2026

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Nelson Havi Joins Gachagua’s DCP

The Democratic Choice Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has admitted senior counsel Nelson Havi, signalling a move to position professionals at the centre of its political strategy.Announci…

Feb 4, 2026

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50-Page Passport Discontinued: Applicants Must Pay KSh 12,500 for 66-Page Version

Kenyans applying for passports are facing higher costs after the government removed lower-priced options from the eCitizen platform, leaving only the most expensive version available.A review of the eCitizen portal re…

Feb 4, 2026

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Witness Testifies Pastor Mackenzi Never Bought Shakahola Land

A 75-year-old witness has cast doubt on claims that preacher Paul Mackenzi purchased land in Shakahola Forest, where mass graves linked to his ministry have been discovered.Testifying in the Mombasa High Court, Charo…

Feb 4, 2026

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Top Leaders in Mt Kenya Shun UDA

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is seeing a decline in political support in Mt Kenya, with recent registration data for the 2027 General Election revealing a sharp contrast to its stronghold in the Rift Valley.Wh…

Feb 4, 2026

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Autopsy Confirms Cerebral Malaria as Cause of Njoro Girls Student’s Death

An autopsy has confirmed that 18-year-old Brenda Akinyi, a student at Njoro Girls' Senior School, died from cerebral malaria.Akinyi passed away last Saturday at Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital, where she had bee…

Feb 4, 2026

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We Were Stopped from Bringing Cannabis Seeds in Court, Rastafarians Claim

A court in Kenya has blocked the Rastafarian community from submitting cannabis seeds as evidence in their petition against alleged police harassment, citing the items as contraband.The incident occurred at Milimani L…

Feb 4, 2026

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Kenya Considers Chemical Castration for Sexual Offenders, What It Means

A proposal to introduce chemical castration for individuals convicted of sexual offences, particularly those involving children and persons with disabilities, has raised concerns in Kenya. The recommendation, made by…

Feb 4, 2026

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Ruto Cuts PAYE Rate to 25% for Workers Earning Up to Ksh50,000

President William Ruto has announced a tax relief plan for low and middle-income earners, proposing reductions to personal income tax rates that would significantly benefit workers earning up to Ksh50,000 a month.In a…

Feb 4, 2026

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IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan Steps Down After Mutual Agreement

Marjan Hussein Marjan has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) following a mutual agreement with the Commission's leadership.The decision, announced on…

Feb 3, 2026

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Azimio Names Kalonzo Party Leader, Caroli Omondi Secretary General

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has undergone a major leadership reshuffle, with key appointments made to strengthen its political strategy ahead of future national engagements.The restructuring was appr…

Feb 3, 2026

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High Court Rejects Bid to Reinstate Ruto Advisers

The High Court has dismissed an application by 21 former advisers to President William Ruto seeking temporary reinstatement of their positions, ruling that the matter was already settled and barred by the principle of…

Feb 3, 2026

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Matumbo, Beef Prices Soar Over Five Years — Economic Survey 2025

The cost of basic food items in Kenya has sharply risen, placing increasing pressure on household budgets, according to the latest Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The report, coverin…

Feb 3, 2026

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Kenya, Tanzania Named in Newly Released Epstein Files Tied to US Billionaires

Millions of pages of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, have linked Kenya and Tanzania to Epstein’s alleged network, raising concerns over the e…

Feb 3, 2026

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Blame Game as Family, School Differ on Njoro Girls Student’s Death

An 18-year-old student at Njoro Girls Senior School, Brenda Akinyi, died last Saturday after reportedly being denied timely medical attention for an illness, prompting accusations of negligence against the school admi…

Feb 3, 2026

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Nassir Calls on Ruto to Protect Gachagua Ahead of Planned Protests

Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir has called on the national government to guarantee the safety of opposition leaders and protect their constitutional rights should they organise demonstrations.Speaking in…

Feb 3, 2026

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CBK Warns Against Using Banknotes as Decorations

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a warning against the use of banknotes for decorative purposes, stating that such practices are damaging to currency and may lead to legal consequences.In a notice dated 2 Fe…

Feb 2, 2026

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Google AI Now Understands Kikuyu, Dholuo and Luganda

Google has expanded its WAXAL speech dataset to include Kikuyu, Dholuo, and Luganda, aiming to improve AI tools for African language speakers. The launch took place in Nairobi on 2 February 2026, marking a significant…

Feb 2, 2026