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Fix the mess and earn Kenyans' trust, Koome tells IEBC
The Chief Justice challenged the commission to confront weaknesses within the IEBC and deliver reforms that would make it a trusted institution.
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New bill seeks to compel employers to set up whistleblower systems
The Bill lays out responsibilities for government bodies and private entities to create and maintain documented procedures for handling reports made by employees or third parties.
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Show up and vote: IEBC chair, Ethekon, sets tone for electoral leadership
The IEBC boss also highlighted the growing threat of disinformation, saying the commission must work closely with media outlets to ensure truth is prioritised over falsehoods.
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Ethekon and team officially sworn in as new IEBC leadership takes office
Their swearing-in comes just a day after a bench of three High Court judges cleared their appointments, dismissing a petition that had challenged the legality of their nomination process.
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Gun missing after Embu convoy crash, police launch search
The vehicle carrying the NSSF chairman David Kariuki, his driver, and the bodyguard crashed at Kapingazi Bridge after colliding with another car and plunging into a nearby river.
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MPs raise alarm as Ruto’s Nyota project risks stalling over Sh7.6bn deficit
PS Mang’eni explained that the disbursement delays were due to a prolonged intake process, after the ministry received over one million applications from across the country.
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Murder probe launched after Dadaab businessman killed on road
The body was discovered by residents along the Dagahaley–Welhar road on Wednesday, July 9, next to a stalled Toyota Succeed with visible damage.
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Political leaders slam Gachagua over saba saba unrest and US trip
Wetang’ula accused some politicians of encouraging young people, especially those from Generation Z, to take to the streets but then abandoning them when trouble broke out.
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Flags and grief mark final goodbye for Boniface Kariuki
Boniface, a mask vendor, was fatally shot by a police officer during the June 17 protests in Nairobi, a death that left a deep scar on those who knew him.
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Funding delays, pending bills threaten county services despite devolution progress
The total pending bills had climbed to Sh172.51 billion, with Nairobi alone accounting for Sh115.69 billion, nearly 70 per cent of the total owed by all 47 counties.
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Watchman killed in attack at Garissa school
The two night guards were on duty when the attackers struck. One of them sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Garissa County Referral Hospital.
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High Court gives green light to Sh8.7bn Riruta–Ngong railway project
The 12.5-kilometre commuter railway line, launched in December 2023, connects Riruta, Karen, Bulbul, and Ngong. Once completed, it is projected to carry 10,000 passengers daily and ease traffic congestion.
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Senator Sifuna seeks probe into Kenya Power over bills in powerless Nairobi estates
Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, Sifuna raised concern that entire communities across the city, including Mathare, Korogocho, Majengo Gorofani, and Kwa Reuben, have gone years without electricity yet still receive regular bills from the power distributor.
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MPs demand special audit of IEBC’s Sh3.9 billion legal debt
A significant portion, Sh2.7 billion, is linked to legal fees owed to at least a dozen law firms, while the rest includes Sh360 million for logistics, mostly owed to the Postal Corporation of Kenya, and Sh920 million under other miscellaneous claims.
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Senate targets county wage bills in new chief officer reforms
The proposed changes come amid concerns that some county bosses have appointed as many as 30 chief officers due to the absence of legal restrictions.
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President Ruto re-gazettes IEBC Chair Ethekon, six commissioners after court cites legal breach
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, a three-judge bench—comprising Justices Roselyne Aburili, John Chigiti, and Bahati Mwamuye—dismissed a petition filed by Kelvin Roy Omondi and activist Boniface Mwangi.
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Police nab nine in Kirinyaga over saba saba looting
The suspects are currently in custody and are expected to be presented in court.
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Muslim Bikers UK bring aid to Garissa communities in cross-country humanitarian mission
The delegation was received by Garissa County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Livestock and Agriculture, Milgo Keinan, and the Director of Donor Coordination, Dubow Mohamed.
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Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein laid to rest in Mombasa
President William Ruto euologised him as a prominent voice in the country’s Islamic leadership and justice system.
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MP Mukunji, journalist and rider freed on bail in saba saba terror probe
During the hearing, the defence sought to interrogate the investigating officer about how the accused were allegedly involved in any criminal activity, leading to tense exchanges in court.
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KWS proposes conservation fee hike to bridge Sh12 billion funding gap
KWS Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga said the move is driven by the need to align with current economic realities and sustain the country’s conservation mandate.
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Three pupils die after pit latrine collapses at Uasin Gishu school
The three deceased girls aged under 10 years and in Grades One and Two were among several pupils who had gone to use the toilet when the structure caved in.
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New reforms to lower manufacturing costs through relaxed import verification
According to Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, the government is considering reforms to the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) exemption framework.
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Legal community pays final tribute to senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee
Nowrojee, widely respected for his fierce advocacy for human rights and justice, passed away in the United States on April 5, 2025, aged 84.
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Third protest victim dies after Saba Saba shooting in Kirinyaga
James Muriithi, 41, who was shot on Monday at Makutano in Mwea, died on Thursday morning at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Tribunal orders Ezekiel Mutua to refund Sh27 million earned through irregular salary increase
Tribunal documents indicate that Mutua's first term ran from October 26, 2015, to October 21, 2018
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Governor Kilonzo: Counties abandoning KEMSA over supply failures
Kilonzo said public hospitals have been facing serious shortages due to Kemsa’s failure to deliver needed commodities on time.
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Third suspect charged in murder of 17-year-old refugee girl in Wajir
The prosecution says the trio jointly took part in the killing, which has sparked national attention due to the victim's age and the nature of her marriage.
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Judiciary clears misreporting on police roadblock ruling
The case was filed on June 25, 2025, by Katiba Institute, which challenged the police practice of blocking public roads without advance notice.
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Annual inspections, zero-alcohol limit among NTSA’s proposed transport rules
Under the proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, all private vehicles that are more than four years old will be required to undergo annual roadworthiness checks.