UoN caves to student protests, cuts hostel charges by 50pc

UoN halves hostel accommodation fees for the 2025/26 academic year after sustained pressure from students, despite the move creating a projected Sh 151 million budget deficit.

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Police launch investigations into Maai Mahiu child sex trade expose

Police launch investigations into child sex trafficking in Maai Mahiu after a BBC Africa Eye exposé revealed underage girls were being exploited by truck drivers.

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Sonko bags two global awards for humanitarian work

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has received two new international humanitarian awards recognising his support for vulnerable communities.

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Doctors push for closure of 13 Kiambu hospitals over safety fears

KMPDU calls for the immediate closure of 13 public hospitals in Kiambu County, citing grave concerns over patient safety and the ongoing doctors’ strike.

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Kibera spirit meets devolution as counties rally behind youth tech agenda

A grassroots group founded in Kibera will co-host Youth Day on August 12 in Homa Bay, launching a national push to equip youth with digital skills and boost innovation in underserved areas.

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Police hunt for officer who allegedly killed two women, including girlfriend in Kitui

Police in Kitui have launched a manhunt after an officer killed his girlfriend and another woman at a bar in Kanyonyoo market on Sunday before fleeing into nearby thickets.

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DCI arrest two suspects in secret drug lab raid in Diani

Detectives have arrested two suspects after uncovering a clandestine drug lab hidden inside a private compound in Mwabungo village, Ukunda, in Kwale.

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President Ruto picks Komora to steer National Police Service Commission

President William Ruto nominates Amani Yuda Komora as Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and Angeline Yiamiton Siparo as a member.

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US bill targets influential Islamist group for foreign threat designation

United States Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill in Congress seeking to designate a major transnational Islamist movement as a foreign threat.

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Mnangagwa in Kenya for DRC crisis peace talks

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in the country for a regional summit aimed at advancing peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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'I never meant for him to die': Munyakho recalls salary fight that put him on death sentence

Stephen Munyakho, freed from death row in Saudi Arabia, says 2011 fight with Yemeni colleague was unintentional and traumatising. “I never meant for him to die,” he says.

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'Unwelcome': EAC PS protests Tanzania's new law blocking foreign traders

 Kenya protests new directive by Tanzania barring non-citizens from operating in several business sectors, warns it violates EAC treaty and threatens progress made on regional integration.

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KMPDC slams hospital over baby detention, calls it a breach of trust

KMPDC condemns Abyan Hospital in Nairobi for detaining a baby over an unpaid medical bill, calling the incident a breach of trust.

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CHAN 24 prize money: What's up for grabs?

The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off on  August 2, with Sh 1.3 billion up for grabs and matches hosted across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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Egypt rejects plan to sideline Sudan generals, derailing Quartet peace talks

Quartet summit on Sudan war postponed after Egypt rejects proposal to exclude Sudanese army and RSF from transitional government.

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They were just proposals, NACADA says on alcohol sales ban

NACADA has clarified that its newly launched national policy does not impose any legal bans but instead sets out proposed guidelines aimed at curbing substance abuse in the country.

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New insurance plan targets healthcare gaps for Kenyan women

A new insurance product aimed at easing the dual health and financial burden on Kenyan women has been launched.

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Tigray forces resurface in Sudan amid fragile Ethiopia peace

Former Tigray rebel fighters have reportedly reappeared in eastern Sudan, raising fears of renewed tensions with Ethiopia and potential instability in the Horn of Africa.

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High Court bans music charges in health facilities

A High Court judge has quashed regulations allowing copyright fees for playing music or showing television in hospitals, ruling the charges unconstitutional.

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ODM affirms 'unity of purpose' amid differences over pact with Ruto's party

The Orange Democratic Movement affirms internal unity and commitment to national agenda after Secretary General Edwin Sifuna criticised its pact with President Ruto's government.

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Munyakho returns home after Saudi Arabia death sentence lifted

Stephen Munyakho returns home tonight after Saudi Arabia death sentence lifted, following Sh 129m blood money deal and diplomatic push by Kenya, Mudavadi and President Ruto.

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Ruto: Global food crisis now eating into 12pc of world economy

President William Ruto says climate change, biodiversity loss and weak governance are crippling food systems, causing losses nearly equal to 12pc of global GDP at UN summit in Ethiopia.

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Youth push for debt justice as Kenya's tax burden grows

Youth leaders are demanding a debt audit and the cancellation of costly loans, saying Kenyans are paying higher taxes while services stall and corruption drains public funds.

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Ruto launches wildebeest migration, says Kenya ready to welcome the world

President William Ruto has launched the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara, urging tourists to “come home” to Kenya and witness the world’s most dramatic wildlife spectacle.

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No Kenyan will die of hunger, Ruku vows as aid trucks roll into Moyale

The government has pledged that no Kenyan will die of hunger as Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku flagged off relief food distribution in Moyale, Marsabit County.

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'Not on my word': Koome distances self from terror charges filed by DPP

CJ Koome distances herself from DPP terror charges, says decisions must be based on evidence and law, not on her past remarks or public sentiment, affirming the judiciary’s independence.

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Sifuna warns ODM may miss 2027 if it stays yoked to Ruto

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) SG Edwin Sifuna warns the party risks losing 2027 if it backs President Ruto until then, exposing cracks over ODM’s coalition path with Kenya Kwanza.

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Duale moves to shield ex-NHIF staff from pay cuts in SHA transition

Health CS Aden Duale assures NHIF staff moving to SHA none will lose jobs, says those redeployed to PSC will retain current salaries and grades, easing fears of sharp pay cuts during transition.

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MTRH doctors demand medical cover, pay arrears in fresh welfare push

Doctors at MTRH are seeking comprehensive medical cover, payment of salary arrears and the conversion of contract doctors to permanent and pensionable terms.

By 19 days ago

New nitrogen-preserved iced tea bets on consumers seeking less sugar

Kenya’s soft drinks market is facing pressure as consumers seek healthier, lower-sugar options in a landscape dominated by sodas and sugary juice powders.

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Police probe murder of another patient in ward at KNH

Police have launched a murder probe after a patient was found dead with his throat cut in a ward at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Thursday, July 17.

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Maraga: Bullets won't fix Kenya's broken politics

Former CJ David Maraga accuses President Ruto's government of weaponising justice and ordering police to shoot unarmed youth, warning Kenya will collapse if leaders fail to act.

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President Ruto's 'shoot in the leg' order puts Kenya on the brink, experts warn

Ruto’s order for police to shoot protesters in the legs sparks warnings from lawyers, activists and IPOA, who say the directive risks pushing Kenya towards collapse.

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New platform enters Kenyan market as betting ad rules tighten

Kenya’s betting market is testing the impact of a recent tax cut even as authorities roll out tougher advertising rules to curb addiction and protect minors.

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Unbanked Kenyans create billion-shilling credit system

Thousands of Kenyans living in informal settlements are borrowing and saving billions, rewriting who can access credit in a country where many remain unbanked.

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Western envoys press Kenya to fund polls as new IEBC team takes charge

Western envoys have welcomed the appointment of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) team and urged Kenya to fund the body to ensure credible elections.

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Justice sector warns of unrest risks, urges calm after at least 42 killed

NCAJ has called for calm, unity and police reforms following protests that left at least 42 people dead, hundreds injured and widespread property damage across the country.

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Training offers hope as Kenya's youth face job crisis

Nearly 40 per cent of Kenyan youth are unemployed as the country struggles with a persistent jobs crisis.

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Defiant cop Hiram Kimathi now says life in danger after TV interview

Police Constable Hiram Kimathi has claimed his life is in danger following a KTN interview, saying he fears abduction rather than lawful arrest.

By 27 days ago

Visually impaired Kenyans land AI scholarships

Twenty-five visually impaired students will join an online scholarship programme next term under a plan to empower persons with disabilities through business and artificial intelligence training.

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