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Kenyan Activist Seeks to Challenge Uganda Envoy’s Diplomatic Immunity

A Kenyan public affairs advisor has announced plans to challenge the diplomatic immunity of Uganda’s top envoy in Nairobi, escalating tensions between the two countries over the unresolved disappearance of two Kenyan…

Oct 30, 2025

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Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu Refuses to Quit UDA Amid Party Tensions

Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has rejected pressure from within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to abandon his political position, insisting he will remain a member of the ruling party despite growing tensions linke…

Oct 30, 2025

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Churches and Muslim Leaders Reject Government Plan to Regulate Religious Institutions

Kenya’s major Christian and Muslim leaders have jointly opposed a government proposal to regulate religious organisations, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to freedom of worship.The Draft Religious Organisatio…

Oct 30, 2025

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Maternal, Surgical Safety Lapses Persist in Kenya’s Hospitals, Report Shows

Only 61 per cent of Kenya’s health facilities are adequately prepared to deliver safe and effective care, according to a new government report assessing the country’s healthcare standards.The 2024 Kenya Health Facilit…

Oct 30, 2025

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Jubilee Endorses Dr Fred Matiang’i as 2027 Presidential Candidate

The Jubilee Party has officially endorsed Dr Fred Matiang’i as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election following a resolution by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).The decision, announced…

Oct 30, 2025

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Kang’o ka Jaramogi Becomes Hub of National Tribute Following Raila Odinga’s Burial

The village of Bondo in Siaya County has seen a surge of visitors following the state burial of Raila Amolo Odinga, as mourners and supporters flock to Kang’o ka Jaramogi, his final resting place beside his father, Ja…

Oct 29, 2025

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How INTERPOL and the US Support Led to Kenya’s Multibillion-Shilling Drug Bust

Kenyan security forces have intercepted a dhow carrying narcotics worth more than Ksh8 billion off the coast of Mombasa, arresting six Iranian nationals in one of the country’s largest maritime drug seizures.The opera…

Oct 29, 2025

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Huduma Kenya Defies Presidential Waiver, ID Replacement Still Costs KSh1,000

A disagreement has emerged within the government over the suspension of Kenya’s national identity card replacement fee, following conflicting statements from President William Ruto and the Ministry of Public Service.D…

Oct 29, 2025

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Dutch National to Be Deported After Assaulting Woman at Diani Guesthouse

A Dutch man is set to be deported from Kenya after being arrested in Diani, Kwale County, for allegedly assaulting a woman and damaging property at a local guesthouse.The incident occurred on 28 October when guesthous…

Oct 29, 2025

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How a Maasai Mara Trip Ended in a Fatal Plane Crash, Killing 11

Eleven people were killed on Tuesday morning when a light aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed in Kwale County while en route from Diani to the Maasai Mara.The single-engine Cessna Caravan, registered as 5Y…

Oct 29, 2025

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Kenya Strengthens Online Surveillance to Prevent KCSE Exam Fraud

The government has increased digital monitoring across the country as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations draw near, aiming to prevent cheating and protect the integrity of the tests.A mul…

Oct 29, 2025

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“Raila Knew His Time Was Up,” Says Long-Time Aide Dennis Onyango

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s long-time opposition leader and former Prime Minister, spent his final year focusing on securing his legacy and preparing for life beyond politics, according to his long-time aide and Raila Oding…

Oct 29, 2025

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Kampala to Host Memorial Service Honouring Late Raila Odinga

A memorial service will be held in Kampala on Tuesday, 28 October, to honour the late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, whose leadership and influence left a lasting mark on East Africa.The service, to be l…

Oct 28, 2025

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Twelve Feared Dead in Light Aircraft Crash Shortly After Take-Off in Kwale

Twelve people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from Diani Airstrip in Kwale County on Tuesday morning.The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the air…

Oct 28, 2025

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Rare Albino Tiang Spotted at Sibiloi National Park

A rare albino Tiang antelope has been sighted near Alia Bay on the shores of Lake Turkana, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed on Monday following a routine ranger patrol in Sibiloi National Park.The Tiang, a s…

Oct 28, 2025

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Mike Sonko Faces Defamation Suit Over Multi-Billion Shilling Beachfront Estate

A long-running court dispute over the estate of the late billionaire James Simon Bellhouse has resurfaced in the High Court, where lawyer Lucy Nyamoita Momanyi has accused former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of defamat…

Oct 28, 2025

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Cartoonists Recall Fearless Satire of Raila Odinga

The death of Raila Amolo Odinga on 15 October has prompted reflection among Kenya’s leading editorial cartoonists, who regard the former Prime Minister as one of their most enduring and influential subjects.For artist…

Oct 28, 2025

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Raila Odinga: The Statesman Who Redefined Kenya’s Democracy

Raila Amolo Odinga passed away on 15 October 2025, leaving behind a political legacy that shaped Kenya’s modern democratic institutions. Though he never became president despite five attempts, his influence was define…

Oct 27, 2025

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Kenya to Privatise Nine Coastal Sites in Bid to Boost Luxury Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to privatise nine coastal sites across Kwale, Lamu, and Kilifi counties as part of a new strategy to attract high-end investment and reposition the country’s beach tourism s…

Oct 27, 2025

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Kenyan Traders Accuse Tanzanian Police of Harassment at Isebania Border

Kenyan and Tanzanian police officials are set to hold a joint security meeting to address rising tensions along the Isebania–Sirare border, following complaints from Kenyan residents over alleged harassment by Tanzani…

Oct 27, 2025