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Nairobi, Mombasa lead in billions lost to unbilled water

Auditor-General Gathungu attributed the losses to illegal connections, faulty meters, leakages in aging pipelines, and flat-rate billing.

Qatar searches for missing after Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha

The Qatari interior ministry confirmed on Wednesday evening that the bodies of Humam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, his office director Jihad Labad, bodyguards Moamen Hassouna and Abdullah Abdul Wahid, and Qatari security officer Corporal Badr al-Humaidi had been identified.

ODM party to mark 20 years with grand celebrations in Mombasa

The anniversary programme includes a Youth Summit designed to engage emerging leaders and map the party’s future direction, a Women’s Convention recognising the role of women in Kenya’s democratic struggles, and a youth concert celebrating creativity within the Orange Movement.

Kenyans urged to pick up IDs and birth certificates at Huduma Centres

Huduma Kenya issued a notice on Wednesday indicating that 82,506 IDs, 57,444 driving licences, and 22,524 birth certificates are ready for collection nationwide.

ICC concludes hearings in Joseph Kony case, judges begin deliberations

Although Kony remains at large, his interests were represented during the hearings by Defence Counsel Peter Haynes, KC.

Only 14% trust police and justice system, survey finds

The low public confidence persists despite ongoing outreach by criminal justice agencies, including the Judiciary and police, aimed at restoring trust.

Youth unemployment remains Kenya’s biggest crisis, says youth coordinator

Speaking during an interview at Radio Generation on Thursday, Ouko said that while youth protests last year were often politicized, the underlying cause remains the lack of job opportunities and timely support for students.

Seven Chinese nationals jailed 20 years in South Africa for human trafficking

The four men and three women were earlier this year convicted of human trafficking and kidnapping, following their 2019 arrest after authorities raided a Johannesburg factory where 91 Malawians, including 37 children, were being held and exploited.

Hustler Fund defaulters to miss out on bank and sacco loans

Since its launch in November 2022, the Hustler Fund has disbursed about Sh70 billion to 26 million Kenyans.

Trump grapples with dual crises as Netanyahu and Putin undermine US strategy

Israel’s surprise airstrike on Hamas offices in Doha and a Russian drone incursion deep into Polish territory have disrupted Washington’s diplomatic efforts and raised questions about Trump’s ability to influence leaders he considers partners, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Senators say DPP weakest link in Kenya’s war against Corruption

Senators described the office as the weakest link in Kenya’s anti-corruption fight, pointing to instances where the DPP’s decisions to withdraw cases have frustrated investigations and denied the public the full course of justice.

Family remembers Mbobu as gentle lawyer taken too soon

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) assured the public that a thorough investigation was underway.

Conjugal rights, poor facilities flagged in Kilifi prison visits

Prison officers raised concerns about dilapidated infrastructure, the absence of computers for virtual court sessions, and reliance on manual record-keeping.

Kony defence urges ICC judges to halt case

The fugitive warlord faces 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, torture, enslavement and sexual slavery, allegedly committed between July 2002 and December 2005 in northern Uganda.

Mombasa man handed life sentence for defiling six-year-old girl

The DPP presented evidence that Muthami lured the minor into his house under the pretext of watching television before committing the offence on November 6, 2022, at Kiwerera area in Likoni Sub-County.

Lawyers sue State agencies over MPs’ code of ethics

In the petition filed at the High Court, LSK wants the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Registrar of Political Parties directed to prepare a framework tailored to regulate the behaviour of MPs and other politicians.

Cherargei flags corruption, voiding of payments in counties

Senator Cherargei explained during an interview at Radio Generation on Wednesday that payments from the National Treasury are often manipulated through a system known as voiding of payments, allowing governors to favor certain suppliers while leaving legitimate suppliers unpaid.

New report calls for a bold action to avert food crisis in Africa

The report warns that without bold and coordinated reforms, the continent risks becoming the global epicenter of hunger by 2030.

Egypt protests Ethiopia’s dam launch, citing breach of international law

In the letter addressed to the council’s president on Tuesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Addis Ababa’s inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was “an unlawful unilateral act.”

Devolution Bill faces scrutiny as LSK raises alarm on assembly fund

The society called on the Senate to either drop the clause or introduce strong safeguards to ensure transparency.

Nepal protests 'hijacked', Gen Z claim, as army patrols the streets

Nationwide curfews are currently in place until Thursday morning and the army has warned of punishment for anyone involved in violence and vandalism.

CS Duale directs restart of Ziwa Level 4 Hospital project with Sh100 million boost

Speaking in Eldoret on Wednesday, Duale directed the contractor to return to the site by September 22 and resume work on the four-storey hospital, which has remained incomplete since it was launched over ten years ago.

World Athletics ratifies Beatrice Chebet's latest record

Chebet achieved her world 5000m record at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene on 5 July.

Counties share Sh3.7bn roads levy fund amid budget shortfalls

The ministry disclosed that 19 counties submitted road work plans worth Sh3.35 billion, nearly equal to the entire national allocation, exposing the wide gap between demand and available funds.

CECAFA Kagame CUP: Mogadishu City, Al Hilal in action Wednesday

2024 finalists APR FC from Rwanda and Tanzanian sides Singida Black Stars FC and KMC FC have qualified for the knockout stage.

Blow to Mining Ministry as court declares 2024 regulations unconstitutional

The court found that the regulations, which introduced sweeping changes to licensing, permitting, mineral dealing, and value addition processes, were passed without transparency or proper public participation.

DCI probes fatal shooting of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu in Nairobi

Security footage reviewed by investigators shows the shooter and his motorcycle rider trailing Mbobu’s car from Galleria Mall before executing the attack

Forest protection to come with cash rewards if new Bill is passed

To support the scheme, the Bill directs the Kenya Forest Service and Kefri to conduct a full economic valuation of forests, factoring in benefits such as carbon storage, water regulation and soil conservation. These assessments will guide the incentives and payments.

Harambee Stars defender Omija completes move from Gor Mahia to Tunisian giants

On Wednesday, Omija was unveiled as a new ESS player, a step up for the Harambee Stars defender, who will be looking to make an impression in the highly competitive Tunisian top flight division.