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Man on the Run After Reportedly Killing Siblings Using Scissors
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Man on the Run After Reportedly Killing Siblings Using Scissors

Two individuals are dead and two others hospitalised following a violent domestic incident in Mundi village, Ol Kalou constituency, on Thursday. The suspected assailant, a 27-year-old man, is alleged to have attacked…

Sep 7, 2025
Ruto, Odinga Agree on Joint Candidates for November By-Elections
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Ruto, Odinga Agree on Joint Candidates for November By-Elections

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have reached an agreement to jointly field candidates in 23 electoral areas during the upcoming by-elections set for 27 November 2025.The deal between Ruto’s U…

Sep 7, 2025
‘Whites’ and ‘Blues’: Teens Abusing Pills With Dangerous Mind-Altering Effects
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‘Whites’ and ‘Blues’: Teens Abusing Pills With Dangerous Mind-Altering Effects

Nairobi authorities have raised concerns over the growing misuse of prescription-only psychiatric drugs by teenagers, warning that the substances are being obtained illegally from local pharmacies.Geoffrey Mosiria, Na…

Sep 6, 2025
Vihiga Boda Boda Riders Torch Matatu, Loot Soda Trailer After Fatal Crash Sparks Chaos
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Vihiga Boda Boda Riders Torch Matatu, Loot Soda Trailer After Fatal Crash Sparks Chaos

A fatal road accident near Luanda market in Vihiga County on Saturday morning led to the death of a motorbike rider and the torching of a matatu, disrupting transport along the Kisumu-Busia highway.According to initia…

Sep 6, 2025
Nairobi’s Leadership Curse: Kidero’s Failures, Sonko’s Downfall, Sakaja’s Crisis
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Nairobi’s Leadership Curse: Kidero’s Failures, Sonko’s Downfall, Sakaja’s Crisis

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing mounting political pressure amid growing concerns over financial mismanagement, rising county debt, and deteriorating public services.Twelve years after the introduction of Ke…

Sep 6, 2025
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Opposition Unites Behind New Strategy to Challenge Ruto in 2027
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Opposition Unites Behind New Strategy to Challenge Ruto in 2027

Kenya’s opposition coalition has appointed Dr Mukhisa Kituyi as its spokesperson and head of secretariat, marking a key step in its preparations for the 2027 presidential election. The coalition, comprising senior pol…

Sep 6, 2025
Police Intensify Operations Against Knife-Wielding Gangs in Nairobi CBD
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Police Intensify Operations Against Knife-Wielding Gangs in Nairobi CBD

Security agencies have launched targeted operations in Nairobi’s Central Business District following a rise in violent robberies involving knife-wielding gangs.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced t…

Sep 5, 2025
KFS Issues Safety Advisory Following Alleged Python Sighting in Karura Forest
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KFS Issues Safety Advisory Following Alleged Python Sighting in Karura Forest

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has issued a safety advisory to visitors of Karura Forest after receiving reports of a possible python sighting near Lily Lake earlier this week.Although the presence of pythons in Karur…

Sep 5, 2025
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and Co-Accused Forfeit Assets Worth Sh235.6 Million in Corruption Case
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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and Co-Accused Forfeit Assets Worth Sh235.6 Million in Corruption Case

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and 17 co-accused have surrendered assets worth Sh235.6 million to the State under a plea bargain agreement in a corruption case involving the alleged embezzlement of Sh73.4 million…

Sep 5, 2025
Family of Four Buried Together After Fatal Blaze
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Family of Four Buried Together After Fatal Blaze

Four members of the same family were buried in a single grave this week in Kirinyaga County following a fire that destroyed their home in Ngurubani on 16 August.Julius Mwangi, 62, his wife Winnie Njoki, 49, and their…

Sep 5, 2025
Over 1,000 Kenyan Public Schools Have Fewer Than Ten Learners
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Over 1,000 Kenyan Public Schools Have Fewer Than Ten Learners

More than 1,000 public schools in Kenya have been found to have fewer than ten learners each, including 25 junior schools operating with only one pupil, according to a nationwide audit by the Ministry of Education.The…

Sep 5, 2025
5.7 Million New Voters Could Decide Kenya’s 2027 Election
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5.7 Million New Voters Could Decide Kenya’s 2027 Election

Kenya’s electoral commission will resume continuous voter registration on 29 September, aiming to add 5.7 million new voters ahead of the 2027 general election.The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC…

Sep 5, 2025
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Faith Odhiambo Defends Role in Protest Victims Panel
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Faith Odhiambo Defends Role in Protest Victims Panel

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has defended her decision to join a presidential panel on protest-related compensation, following sustained public criticism and concerns from within the legal community.S…

Sep 4, 2025
Uhuru Kenyatta to Lead Jubilee Party Delegates Conference on 26 September 2025
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Uhuru Kenyatta to Lead Jubilee Party Delegates Conference on 26 September 2025

The Jubilee Party will hold a Special National Delegates Conference on 26 September at Nairobi’s Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.The meeting will focus on reviewing the party’…

Sep 4, 2025
Court Upholds Decision to Cancel MCAs’ Extra Allowances
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Court Upholds Decision to Cancel MCAs’ Extra Allowances

The Labour Relations Court has upheld a decision by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to abolish certain allowances previously paid to Members of County Assemblies (MCAs).I has ruled that the payments amo…

Sep 4, 2025
ODM Faces Internal Disputes After Contested Grassroots Elections in Western Kenya
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ODM Faces Internal Disputes After Contested Grassroots Elections in Western Kenya

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing internal disputes in Western Kenya following disputed grassroots elections in Kakamega, Busia, and Homa Bay counties, where local leaders have rejected the outcomes and q…

Sep 4, 2025
Puzzle Over 123,000 Students Missing in Transition from Grade 6 to 9
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Puzzle Over 123,000 Students Missing in Transition from Grade 6 to 9

More than 340,000 learners expected to progress through Kenya’s education system have not been accounted for, raising serious questions about the implementation of the government’s 100 per cent transition policy.Data…

Sep 4, 2025
Kenya to Deploy Drones, Biometrics, and AI in Border Security Overhaul
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Kenya to Deploy Drones, Biometrics, and AI in Border Security Overhaul

Kenya has announced a new strategy to strengthen border security, focusing on advanced surveillance, improved coordination among security agencies, and greater involvement of local communities.Interior Principal Secre…

Sep 3, 2025
‘Huyu amekata’: Shocking Testimony Links KWS Officers to Missing Fisherman
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‘Huyu amekata’: Shocking Testimony Links KWS Officers to Missing Fisherman

A Nakuru court has heard testimony accusing Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers of involvement in the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, who was last seen unconscious while in their custody earlier this year…

Sep 3, 2025
Kenyans Trapped in Costly ‘Lipa Mdogo Mdogo’ Credit Schemes
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Kenyans Trapped in Costly ‘Lipa Mdogo Mdogo’ Credit Schemes

Kenyans using the popular “lipa mdogo mdogo” payment model are paying significantly more than market value for goods, with many reporting hidden charges, unclear terms, and unresolved complaints.University student Lyn…

Sep 3, 2025
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