Flu season is here: Kenya sounds alarm as influenza cases rise

The Ministry of Health has warned of a rise in influenza cases across several parts of the country, raising concern as the country enters its peak flu season.

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Orengo labels Ruto a 'dictator,' warns ODM revolution has been hijacked

Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lost its soul, likening President William Ruto to a dictator as a power struggle threatens to tear the party apart.

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KQ picks NSE boss Kiprono Kittony, David Ndii in Board shake-up

Kenya Airways has appointed four new board members, including President Ruto's former chief economic adviser, to steady a troubled airline he personally pledged to revive.

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Kenya takes over Africa youth jobs chairmanship

Kenya has assumed the chairmanship of the Jobs for Youth in Africa (JfYA) Community of Practice (CoP) from Rwanda, stepping into a continental leadership role.

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Rwanda hits back at US sanctions over M23 support in DR Congo

Rwanda has rejected US sanctions targeting its military as "unjust" and one-sided, accusing Washington of distorting the reality of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

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Sifuna: ODM-Ruto pact will send party 'straight to the opposition'

Embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has warned that any coalition between ODM and President William Ruto will send the party back to opposition and not to power.

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Why Mbadi wants IEBC to reduce Sh64b election budget

CS John Mbadi tells IEBC to cut proposed budget for 2027 General Election, questioning Sh3.6 billion in pending bills the commission has raised and pushing back on its request for extra funding.

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Ruto orders traffic law reforms as road fatalities rise to 5,009

Kenya recorded 5,009 road deaths in 2025, up 261 from 2024, as corruption, boda boda crashes and drunk driving continued to undermine efforts to curb road carnage.

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Kenya warns nationals in Kuwait, Bahrain to keep off airports

The Kenya Embassy in Kuwait has warned Kenyan nationals in Kuwait and Bahrain to stay calm and avoid airports after authorities shut the airspace over both countries.

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Kenyan startups outshine Africa with three major innovation wins

Three Kenyan startups have won top continental honours at awards that recognise enterprises tackling Africa's social and economic challenges.

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How AI is solving motor fraud crisis for Kenyan motorists

Every time a Kenyan motorist files an insurance claim, the clock starts ticking, not toward a quick resolution, but toward five days of waiting, paperwork and uncertainty.

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Violence claims and low turnout mark Isiolo, Kakamega mini-polls

Voters in Isiolo, Kakamega and Embu counties went to the polls Thursday in by-elections marked by a sibling rivalry in Isiolo South and allegations of violence in West Kabras ward.

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Youth to policymakers: Stop selling gig work as progress

 Kenyan youth are turning tables on policymakers and development organisations, accusing them of recycling short-term fixes while ignoring unstable jobs, voter apathy and a mental health crisis.

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Green housing: New roadmap targets 50pc cut in Kenya power bills

A roadmap to reduce Kenya's building sector emissions by 67 per cent and cut household energy bills nearly in half has been launched.

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Weatherman: Heavy rains to continue in over 40 counties until March 3

Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall of more than 20 millimetres within 24 hours will continue battering more than 40 counties until February 28.

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KWS warns against bushmeat after zebra meat seized in Nairobi

KWS warns the public against consuming illegal bushmeat after officers recovered more than 2,000 kilogrammes of suspected zebra meat in an operation.

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Murkomen to Senate: Kitengela gangs have powerful patrons

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen claims politicians are hiring and arming criminal gangs in Kitengela, posing a threat to national security.

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Why tougher capital rules are reshaping Kenya's insurance industry

Insurance sector is entering a stricter regulatory phase as the Insurance Regulatory Authority tightens risk-based capital requirements, forcing insurers to prove they can withstand financial shocks.

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Mombasa county doctors issue strike notice over unpaid dues

Mombasa County doctors will down tools on March 3 unless the county government resolves a raft of labour grievances, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has warned.

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IEBC warns against voter intimidation ahead of Thursday's by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned it will not tolerate voter intimidation or interference with election officials during Thursday’s by-elections.

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3 per cent: The damning number driving construction's gender push

Women make up less than 3 per cent of Kenya's construction workforce, industry leaders have warned, as they unveiled tools to dismantle barriers shutting out half the population.

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KMPDU threaten strike over interdiction of Coast General Hospital CEO in Mombasa

Doctors' union has threatened to strike within seven days after Mombasa County interdicted the chief executive of Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital without due process.

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Report: Why inefficient buildings are costing Kenya billions

Inefficient buildings are draining billions from the economy, and every household with a poorly built home is paying the price month after month, a new report has revealed.

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Meru doctors set to strike over 'exploitative' contracts, stalled promotions

Doctors in Meru County could walk off the job after KMPDU issued a 14-day strike notice to the county government over what it calls years of ignored labour obligations.

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Koskei to opposition: You built this government- now save it

 Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for renewed commitment to public service, warning that political theatrics risk destroying the very government Kenyans bled for.

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'Mind your lane': CS Ruku tells Oburu to back off over DP seat push

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku tells ODM party leader Oburu Odinga to stop demanding the Deputy President's seat, warns his persistence risks breaking the broad-based government.

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Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general was unprocedural, Ruth Odinga speaks

ODM Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has challenged the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, describing the process as flawed and calling for internal mediation.

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Russia denies recruiting Kenyans for Ukraine war, terms NIS report propaganda

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has dismissed as "dangerous and misleading propaganda" allegations that it recruited Kenyan citizens to fight in its war against Ukraine.

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CMA extends Kenya Pipeline Company IPO deadline to February 24

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has extended the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) closing date by three working days to Tuesday, February 24, at 5 p.m.

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Opposition abandons IG Kanja talks, targets 12 officers over Witima attack

The opposition has abandoned talks with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the Witima ACK Church attack, accusing him of shielding 12 officers and two members of parliament.

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Dermatologists warn why your skincare routine is harming your skin

Viral skincare trends are damaging more Kenyan skin than sun exposure, pollution or genetics, dermatologists have warned.

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Banks target Kenya's Sh1 trillion SACCO sector as regulation tightens

Kenya's mid-tier banks are strengthening ties with savings cooperatives as tighter regulation raises compliance costs for smaller SACCOs.

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'30 pieces of silver?' All eyes on State House as Nairobi County, national gov't sign deal

Nairobi County and the National Government are set to sign a cooperation agreement at State House this afternoon, a week after Governor Johnson Sakaja denied transferring any county roles.

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I have no interest in running Nairobi, says Ruto after pact signed

Ruto says he has no interest in running Nairobi, insists cooperation agreement signed at State House between the national government and Nairobi County a constitutional obligation, not a takeover.

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Turkish Airlines Kenya workers threaten strike as aviation chaos deepens at JKIA

The Transport Workers Union - Kenya (TAWU) has issued a 21-day strike notice to Turkish Airlines over a stalled Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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Russia job fraud: Embassy reissues warning amid growing cases

Kenya's embassy in Moscow has cautioned citizens against travelling to Russia through unverified recruitment channels after receiving reports of nationals trapped in exploitative conditions.

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Flights at JKIA disrupted as aviation workers down tools

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been disrupted after aviation workers commenced industrial action on Monday morning despite a court injunction blocking the strike.

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Youth council, NCIC seal pact to curb election violence

The National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have signed a two-year deal to counter youth-driven election violence and hate speech across 47 counties.

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KMPDU brokers deal with Murang'a County to clear doctors' promotions

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has brokered a deal with Murang'a County Government to address longstanding grievances affecting doctors in the county.

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Ruto to reopen Kenya-Somalia border in April after 15 years

President William Ruto will officiate the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a 15-year closure imposed during the Al-Shabaab insurgency.

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