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By-elections campaigns to run from October 8, IEBC confirms
Commission chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the campaign period will begin on October 8 and end on November 24, two days before voting.
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CS Murkomen confirms probe into alleged Jubaland forces in Mandera
The Cabinet Secretary also cautioned politicians against politicising the issue, emphasizing that security matters are treated with the utmost care to safeguard national interests.
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Public servants secure Sh43bn pay boost as wage bill soars
Data from the SRC shows that Sh36.45 billion, or 84 percent of the additional pay, was released between April and June this year.
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Explainer: Steps to impeach a governor or deputy governor in Kenya
Article 181 sets out the grounds for removal, which include gross violation of the Constitution or any law, abuse of office or misconduct.
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US House panel releases 33,000 pages of Epstein files
Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican, ordered the documents to be published online on Tuesday.
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Four men face 12 new charges in fraudulent SIM swap of former OCS Talaam
The accused now face 12 counts, including conspiracy to commit a felony, computer fraud, identity theft, and possession and use of multiple national identity cards.
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Governors push back on e-procurement rollout, cite system failures and legal gaps
Abdullahi said governors welcome any system that enhances accountability and automation in public procurement, but the current digital platform is riddled with flaws that have stalled service delivery.
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Judges’ immunity challenged in hotel’s Sh142 million suit
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the petition presents weighty constitutional issues, including whether a judge can be held responsible for financial losses suffered by litigants as a result of a ruling later found to be wrong.
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Kenya wastes 40% of food as millions face hunger
The report warns that the amount of wasted food is so large it could fill nearly 500 million 18-tonne trucks.
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State agencies’ payment delays push penalties to Sh25.28 billion
Data from the Controller of Budget (CoB) shows that charges on overdue payments increased to Sh25.28 billion from Sh21.58 billion the previous year, largely driven by obligations at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (Kurra) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
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Council of Governors chair blames toxic county politics for removal attempts
Abdullahi said governors remain vulnerable because their offices lack political protection, unlike other leaders who enjoy the backing of political parties.
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Former Kirinyaga DG Julius Muthike Njiri passes away at 67
His death on September 2, 2025, was confirmed by Governor Anne Waiguru, who praised Njiri as a leader committed to service, knowledge, and enterprise.
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High Court rules against MCAs in perks dispute with SRC
Justice Onesmus Makau ruled that the allowances were unlawful, saying MCAs are already required to attend plenary and committee sessions as part of their normal duties.
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Cardi B cleared of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
Emani Ellis alleged that the US rapper cut her cheek with a 3in (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician's office in 2018.
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Kenya signs landmark MoU with US State of Nebraska
The agreement was signed at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday by Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, and Nebraska Secretary of State, Robert Evnen.
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Kenya disburses Sh294m to drought-hit households in arid north
NDMA CEO Lt. Col. (Rtd) Hared Adan urged households with payment delays to update details at nearby banks to access stipends.
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MPs summon police IG Kanja over payroll and reform delays
Kanja had written to the Speaker seeking a 21-day deferment, arguing that the recent appointment of a new chairperson to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) required more time for consultations and a unified approach to the matters under review.
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State House spent Sh3.6bn in 42 days through emergency withdrawals
The allocations were approved under Article 223 of the Constitution, which permits emergency spending on unforeseen needs outside Parliament’s original budget.
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Court hears missing fisherman was found “unresponsive” in KWS vehicle
The evidence was given by a protected witness identified as John Doe, currently serving a sentence for illegal fishing.
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295 uncollected bodies face disposal after Nairobi county notice
Causes of death include road accidents, mob justice, drowning, shootings, murder and abortion. While a number of the deceased have been identified by name, others are yet to be recognized.
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Sakaja granted 60-day breather as Ruto, Raila intervene in Nairobi standoff
The political intervention followed parallel meetings on Tuesday, one hosted by the United Democratic Alliance at State House and another convened by ODM at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation Center.
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Al-Islaah Justice Centre unveiled in Garissa to boost access to justice
The Al-Islaah Justice Centre—named after the Arabic word for “reconciliation”—is designed to foster dialogue, healing, and social cohesion.
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State to cover SHA contributions for 1.5m Kenyans from next week- Ruto
Ruto said the initiative is aimed at ensuring access to healthcare without pushing vulnerable families into financial ruin.
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Ex-Bungoma Governor Wangamati freed on Sh5 million bond
The ex-county chief had been charged with Sh26 million fraud alongside ten individuals and eight companies in a case involving 27 counts of corruption-related offences.
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Why Karura Forest entry costs increased: KFS explains VAT, e-Citizen charges
Under the revised structure, each entry now carries an extra Sh16 in VAT, while a Sh50 fee applies per transaction. Solo visitors will pay Sh166, while a group of 20 will pay per person plus Sh50 for the entire transaction.
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Kenyan officer killed in Haiti MSS convoy crash identified
Corporal Nzuve, a member of Kenya’s 3rd contingent to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), lost his life during a recovery operation after a crash along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road at Perlerin 9.
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New e-voucher programme to modernise herd management
Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said the system will be piloted in counties with high livestock populations and disease risks.
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Police misconduct, inaction dominate 2023 complaints report
The report paints a troubling picture of misconduct, abuse, and failure to act, particularly within KPS, which is the face of policing for most Kenyans.
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Bomet Governor Barchok freed on Sh5 million bail over graft charges
According to the Director of Public Prosecutions, between November 14, 2019, and March 10, 2021, Governor Barchok unlawfully acquired an indirect private interest worth Sh2 million.
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Kenya set for a week of mixed weather, warnings issued
Cloudy and chilly weather will occasionally affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Valley.