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Court extends detention of Kwa Bi Nzaro cult suspects as investigations deepen
Malindi Principal Magistrate Joy Wesonga said the prosecution had provided sufficient grounds for the extension.
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Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
Scuffles were reported in the cities of Lyon and Nantes, and in Paris small-scale clashes broke out between police and protesters.
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Police clearance certificates now available at select Huduma Centres
Police clearance certificates, also called Certificates of Good Conduct, are essential for employment, immigration, or professional licensing.
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Trump says TV networks 'against' him should 'maybe' lose licence
"They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they're getting a licence. I would think maybe their licence should be taken away," Trump said.
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MCAs pocket Sh1.57 billion while counties spend millions on travel
Busia County topped the list, spending Sh64.4 million, followed by Baringo with Sh50.4 million, Homa Bay at Sh45 million, Embu at Sh30.6 million, and Elgeyo Marakwet at Sh28.1 million.
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Why I’m resigning, Nairobi's Githurai MCA speaks
In a letter addressed to the Assembly Speaker on September 17, 2025, Waithira said he could no longer serve under conditions he described as neglectful and unresponsive.
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Family of Benedict Kabiru pursues legal action over status of missing officer
Kabiru went missing in March when a Kenyan convoy under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission was attacked by armed gangs.
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Governor Wanga grilled as Homa Bay wage bill exceeds Sh5 billion
In her defence, Governor Wanga explained that the increase was linked to her administration’s decision to settle long-pending employer obligations.
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Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County nears completion for Mashujaa Day celebrations
Omollo, who toured the site on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, expressed confidence that the facility will be ready for the national holiday on October 20.
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Kenya adopts tougher controls to safeguard ozone and fight climate change
Kenya has been a member of the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol since 1988 and has ratified all five amendments, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to safeguarding the ozone layer and addressing climate change.
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Armed robbery suspect nabbed in Maralal town after shop attack
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Lemarkele and an accomplice, who remains at large, recently staged a brazen armed robbery at a local shop in Maralal while posing as customers.
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PLO Lumumba slams Parliament for silence amid rising killings
Speaking to the media in Nairobi on Wednesday, Lumumba said the murder of Mbobu was not an isolated case but part of a disturbing surge in killings that have left families devastated and communities living in fear.
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ODM unveils programme for 20th anniversary celebrations
According to the NEC, the official celebrations will be staged in Mombasa and Kilifi counties and will feature a rich line-up of political, cultural and community-driven activities.
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Senators probe counties over billions lost in unrecovered loans
The senators also instructed the Controller of Budget to provide a full record of empowerment funds in all counties, including the amounts disbursed, loans issued, and recoveries made.
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Comex Homes sets new standard with Astana Residence launch
Comex Homes’ investment model allows buyers to pay a 25% deposit on signing, with the balance spread over 24 months, aligned with the construction schedule.
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Siaya Assembly probes dismissal of 259 health workers flagged as ‘ghost staff’
The petition, dated September 15 and signed by representatives Brian Ochieng’, Felix Omondi and Emily Anyango, revealed that out of 502 recruits, 382 were struck off the payroll while only 120 were retained.
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Budget watchdog warns of risks in 5,476 unauthorised county accounts
In her 2024–2025 full-year report, Margaret Nyakang'o disclosed that as of June 30, 2025, counties had 5,476 commercial bank accounts that have not been approved by her office, as required under the Public Finance Management Act. In her 2024–2025 full-year report, Margaret Nyakango disclosed that as of June 30, 2025, counties had 5,476 commercial bank accounts that have not been approved by her office, as required under the Public Finance Management Act.
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Deceived and deployed: Evans’ struggle on the Russian frontline
Evans, who has devoted over ten years to athletics, traveled as a tourist but was deceived into joining the Russian army and later captured by Ukrainian forces.
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Government moves to end freeze on new electricity deals
Kenya Power has not entered into fresh agreements with power producers since 2018 when lawmakers imposed the moratorium to pave way for an audit of contracts where producers were accused of inflating charges, locking consumers out of affordable energy.
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Court upholds Sh5.7 million housing award for former Kirinyaga deputy governor
Justice Onesmus Makau dismissed this claim, citing legally binding directives from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
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Government outlines tough plan to cut road crash deaths by half
The action plan will be at the center of a three-day national road safety summit beginning today in Mombasa, where Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir is expected to push for its full implementation.
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Court stops Parliament from forwarding Constitution Amendment Bill for assent
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to entrench three funds in the Constitution: NG-CDF, Senate Oversight Fund, and NGAAF
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Five arrested in Ongata Rongai as police recover handcuffs, cartridges
The operation, carried out on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, evening near the PEFA Church in Ongata Rongai, began when officers on routine patrol flagged down two suspicious middle-aged men.
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Court refuses to lift freeze on Sh16bn Taifa Gas project in Mombasa
The company, linked to Tanzanian tycoon Rostam Aziz, had moved to court seeking suspension of the temporary order, saying it was incurring massive losses.
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MP Sankok warns Kenyan activists against interfering in EAC countries
Sankok emphasized that each EAC nation remains sovereign and must be respected until a formal confederation or unified East African government is established.
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Tot residents hand over 41 firearms in North Rift disarmament drive
The National Police Service (NPS) welcomed the development, noting that voluntary disarmament demonstrates increasing trust between residents and law enforcement.
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Kandie killing trial shifts as suspects pursue plea bargain
A plea bargain could see the suspects plead guilty to the offence in exchange for a reduced sentence, or take the option of becoming state witnesses.
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Activist Boniface Mwangi appeals to Kenyans to fund his presidential 2027 campaign
Mwangi has set up a mobile money Till Number (Buy Goods 5010215) for public contributions and urged citizens to back candidates who openly seek campaign support.
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Cardi B expecting child with NFL star Stefon Diggs
The rapper made the announcement during an exclusive interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, revealing that she is due before the start of her upcoming arena tour, “Little Miss Drama,” scheduled to begin in February 2026.
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Africa’s past cooperation paves way for United States of Africa - Sankok
The legislator drew parallels between colonial-era divisions and current regional aspirations, noting that Maasai communities were split between Kenya and Tanzania by artificial boundaries, yet they maintained ties across borders.