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Criminal gangs in Nairobi are increasingly using high-end vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Harriers to carry out crimes in the city’s upscale neighbourhoods, police reports show.
Over the past five years, authorities have recorded a rise in serious offences, including burglaries, kidnappings, and…
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President William Ruto has met with over 10,000 teachers and union leaders at State House, Nairobi, in a move that places educators at the centre of national policy discussions for the first time.
The meeting brought together representatives from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), the…
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has signalled his intention to run for the presidency, citing a private meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in 2022 as a key moment that shaped his political ambition.
Speaking at a prayer breakfast hosted by the Adventist Men…
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Raila Odinga’s absence from recent public events has triggered a dispute between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Wiper Democratic Movement, with both parties issuing sharp statements over the weekend.
The row began after ODM accused a group of opposition leaders, including Kalonzo…
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The Kenyan government will begin a large-scale national identity card registration campaign within two weeks, aiming to enrol more than one million eligible citizens.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the exercise during a visit to the National…
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A sharp disagreement has emerged between Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i over how the United Opposition should choose its 2027 presidential candidate, heightening tensions within the coalition.
The dispute escalated on Friday, 3 October, when former Deputy President Gachagua criticised Matiang’…
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A 30-year-old man was found dead in Kitengela under circumstances that his family disputes.
Walter Habil Ogano’s body was discovered on the morning of 26 September in the Kyangombe area, just days before his 31st birthday. A post-mortem examination by Dr Simon Omuok confirmed he died from internal…
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A petition seeking tighter regulation of theological colleges in Kenya has triggered sharp divisions in Parliament, with lawmakers split over whether government oversight of religious training is necessary or an infringement on religious freedom.
The petition was submitted by Reverend Josiah Njiru…
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A man who was arrested in Kuria West, Migori County, has been found dead in a police cell less than 24 hours after being taken into custody.
A post-mortem carried out at Migori Referral Hospital confirmed that Allan Kamau Kimani died by hanging. However, the pathologist, Dr Leah Obosy, said it…
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Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has confirmed that no cases of neurodevelopmental disorders linked to paracetamol use during pregnancy have been reported in the country.
In a statement released on Thursday, 2 October, PPB Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Mohamed said the board’s…
