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No skills, no PSV license: New Bill targets rogue matatu drivers
The law proposes changes to four Acts and introduces universal design standards in transport, roads and buildings.
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Government has no plan to roll back devolution, says Kindiki
Kindiki emphasized that the Constitution establishes one government operating at two levels—national and county—and that these levels should complement rather than compete with each other.
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Police warn: Don’t hire youth for ‘protection’ during June 25 protests
Muchiri confirmed that police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved and assured that arrests will be made.
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Housing levy hits Sh120 billion as Govt' pushes affordable homes
Housing PS Charles Hinga revealed that 148,000 units are under construction, and a further 700,000 are planned, with projects active in 44 counties
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Main suspect in murder of 3-year-old girl arrested in Nakuru
The suspect, a minor, was apprehended following a disturbing report of a young child found unconscious near PCEA Shalom Mchanganyiko Church, approximately 50 meters from the scene.
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Where is the footage? KHRC questions Parliament’s silence
The protests drew international attention over the scale of police response and widespread claims of state violence, including arrests, injuries, and alleged forced disappearances.
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Empty offices: CS Ruku blasts civil servants in Rift Valley raid
Ruku commended officials from the Teachers Service Commission, the Regional Coordinator of Probation, the Immigration office, and the Regional Surveyor’s office for reporting to duty on time.
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77 pesticides banned in Kenya as 202 others restricted - CS Kagwe
In addition to the banned and restricted pesticides, another 151 products remain under review and are currently prohibited from use or importation. A final decision on their status is expected by December 2025.
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EPRA shuts down illegal gas plant in Mombasa's Majengo estate
EPRA said the unlicensed facility had been refilling and rebranding LPG cylinders from multiple licensed brand owners without their written consent, in violation of Section 99(1)(m) of the Petroleum Act, CAP 308.
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MPs reject finance Bill emails from Kenyans as spam
In total, the committee said it received 164 emails rejecting the proposed VAT restructuring and excise duty on digital lenders. Six opposed the KRA data access clause, while 18 Kenyans rejected the entire Bill. Only eight supported the Bill in its entirety via email.
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Mary Wambui among 14 set to testify in Kibaki estate succession case
According to fresh court filings, the objectors want Wambui to give evidence and produce documents regarding her alleged marriage to Kibaki under customary law and her role in the succession case.
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Inua jamii gets lifeline in Sh12.5 billion treasury top-up
The funding comes after warnings of a Sh16.9 billion shortfall that could have affected payments through June 2025.
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Senators want EACC to act on politicians branding public projects
A Senate committee report found the practice illegal and in violation of several laws, warning that it misleads the public and misuses taxpayer money. The EACC has been given 30 days to report on enforcement actions.
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CS Ruku urges youth to choose dialogue over destructive protests
With protests looming, he warned of political efforts to create unrest and defended the government’s commitment to development and inclusivity.
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EACC to auction Sh428 million in properties seized from Obado and ex-Nairobi official
The auction has already been approved by the courts and is part of the commission’s plan to recover stolen public assets and hold corrupt public officers accountable.
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Land row erupts in Transmara as youth vow to defend ancestral land
The disputed land spans more than 500 acres and has become the centre of a fierce standoff between locals and unknown individuals accused of working with powerful interests to seize it.
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Ndii: UAE financiers, not Kenya, picked Adani for JKIA project
Ndii argued that Kenya’s strained fiscal position at the time made a conventional open bidding process impractical. He pointed out that in most Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements, companies typically win the bid first, then seek funding.
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Family sues government over missing Kenyan officer in Haiti
government demanding answers about his fate. The family says they are stuck between conflicting reports from Haiti’s Transition Presidential Council, which declared Kabiru dead, and the Kenyan government, which insists the officer is missing.
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State House to get Sh680 million facelift amid budget cuts
The funds are part of a Sh894.9 million plan that includes upgrades to state lodges across the country.
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Isiolo elders call for dialogue amid Governor Guyo's impeachment
The group expressed concern that a drawn-out impeachment would waste public resources, consume valuable time, and stall key development projects, ultimately disrupting service delivery to residents.
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Trapped abroad: 70 Kenyans jailed in India over drug deals
The embassy says new arrests are reported every month, mostly involving unemployed individuals who were tricked with false promises of jobs abroad, only to end up in foreign jails under strict anti-narcotics laws.
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Kenya in talks to adopt India’s UPI for seamless digital payments
UPI enables users to link multiple bank accounts to a single mobile application, supporting a range of services including fund transfers, merchant payments, and bank-to-bank transactions.
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Archbishop Muheria urges youth to reject hate and embrace empathy
His remarks come as political temperatures continue to rise ahead of the 2027 general election, with some leaders engaging in personal attacks to undermine opponents.
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Thika edges closer to city status after county nod
The proposal will now be forwarded to the Senate, and if approved, it will be presented to President William Ruto for final consideration.
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EU labels Kenya low risk under new trade rules
EU Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, said the classification reflects Kenya’s commendable efforts in environmental conservation and governance.
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Veteran diplomat Boaz Mbaya dies after decades of service
His death was confirmed by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who announced Mbaya’s passing on Sunday morning and paid tribute to him as a principled patriot and respected civic leader.
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Governor Sakaja denies using goons to infiltrate protests
Governor Sakaja distanced himself from what he described as “a smear campaign” aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
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Tension as three men shot dead in Trans Nzoia's Kibosit Forest
The victims Emmanuel Wanyonyi Wafula, 73, Samuel Barasa Wanyonyi, 22, and Nabende Mukulo, a Ugandan national were discovered with multiple close-range gunshot wounds.
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AG Oduor forms task force to finalize development of NCAJ Bill
The AG stated that former Commissioner at the Kenya National Human Rights Commission, Jedidah Waruhiu, will chair the task force.
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Ruto hints at betrayal by ex-CS Linturi, vows to purge agricultural cartels
President Ruto praised progress in the coffee sector but lamented that some trusted officials had derailed key reforms.