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A devastating fire tore through the Mathare B slum in Nairobi early on May 19, leaving at least five people dead, including two children, and several others critically injured.  The blaze, which erupted in a single iron-sheet dwelling, quickly spread through the densely populated area,…
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A dramatic legal intervention has temporarily shielded nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba from expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), as the High Court in Nairobi issued a conservatory order blocking her removal.  The ruling, delivered on May 21, 2025, ensures that Orwoba retains…
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A persistent delay in government capitation funding is pushing Kenya's public schools to the brink of operational collapse, forcing widespread cutbacks in critical services and igniting concerns over the future of education for thousands of students.  School principals are voicing growing…
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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has issued a formal warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cautioning him against what it deems divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general election.  The commission, chaired by Samuel Kobia, expresses grave concerns over…
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has levied accusations of political intimidation against President William Ruto's administration.  He further alleges the strategic deployment of state agencies to undermine opposition figures in advance of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at the…
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A new study by Egerton University has raised significant food safety concerns in Kenya, revealing widespread pesticide contamination in potatoes, a staple food consumed across all socioeconomic levels.  The study, which assessed the impact of various cooking methods on pesticide residue levels…
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has cautioned foreign activists against meddling in the nation's domestic affairs, a warning issued amid escalating tensions surrounding the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu.  The Tanzanian government's stance follows the detention and deportation…
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A controversial raid conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on the Kitale residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Monday morning ignited widespread protests and raised concerns about alleged financial irregularities within the county administration.  The…
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A series of recent arrests and raids targeting opposition figures and former government officials in Kenya have ignited concerns over the potential misuse of state agencies for political purposes.  These actions come as political tensions escalate ahead of the 2027 elections, heightening fears…
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A high-stakes investigation is underway in Nakuru County following the gruesome murder of Catholic priest John Maina, whose body was discovered on May 15 near Kikopey along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.  Maina, a respected figure at Igwamiti Catholic Church in the Nyahururu Diocese, was found…