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ENA coach raised fares after fuel price increase
In a notice issued on Wednesday, the company said the adjustment followed an internal review of its operations in light of changing economic conditions.
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Procurement board faults Kenya Power over restrictive bidding rules
The dispute also focused on a requirement that bidders submit audited financial statements for 2023 and 2024, which had to be certified within three months before the closing date. The board said the wording of the clause was confusing and could be interpreted in different ways.
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Police blame criminals for deadly escalation of Embu hospital protests
The National Police Service said internal processes to document and review the incident had already begun, alongside independent investigations.
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Leaders slam EPRA over fuel price hikes and demand transparency in pricing system
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya warned that fuel prices rising above Sh200 per litre were placing severe pressure on households and businesses.
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How fuel prices will retail in major towns
Northern Kenya continues to record the highest fuel prices. In Lodwar, super petrol is Sh213.93, diesel Sh213.72, and kerosene Sh159.90, driven by the cost of transporting fuel to remote and arid areas.
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Avenews targets liquidity gaps in agribusiness through supply chain financing model
The company’s model uses invoice discounting, transaction-based lending and technology-driven approval systems to give agribusinesses fast access to working capital. Through this system, businesses are able to receive funds based on verified trade activity while waiting for payments from buyers.
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Kenya, France sign new defence agreement allowing joint military operations
Under the deal, personnel deployed in either country will be allowed to wear uniforms, carry service weapons and use communication equipment, but only with approval from the host state. Host nations will also support visiting forces through eased entry procedures, movement assistance, visa facilitation and access to necessary operational infrastructure.
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Former IEBC CEO flags weak mobilisation in voter registration
Former IEBC CEO James Oswago says Kenya’s voter registration targets are unrealistic, citing weak civic mobilisation, short registration drives and low funding as key barriers to higher voter turnout.
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MPs challenge mining revenue split as communities demand bigger share
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho defended the framework, saying it is already anchored in law and cannot be altered through subsidiary regulations. He explained that the key goal is to ensure smoother and faster distribution of funds to beneficiaries.
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Heavy caseload continues to slow justice despite gains in case clearance - Ndemo
According to the 2024/25 State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice report, courts resolved 647,686 cases against 621,425 new filings, achieving a 104 percent case clearance rate. This contributed to a 30 percent reduction in backlog and a 3 percent drop in pending cases overall.
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Three arrested as DCI dismantles cyber fraud ring targeting bank accounts in Meru
Investigators say the trio had been running a coordinated cyber fraud operation involving hacking into email accounts, swapping SIM cards and gaining unauthorized access to mobile banking systems, allowing them to drain funds from victims’ accounts.
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Deputy Chief Registrar:Judiciary under strain as funding gaps slow justice delivery
Budget figures show a continued gap between what the judiciary receives and what it needs. In the 2024/2025 financial year, the institution was allocated about Sh21.85 billion against a requirement of roughly Sh44.9 billion. For the 2025/2026 financial year, funding rose to about Sh24.94 billion, while the need stood at around Sh40.1 billion, leaving a shortfall of over 35 percent.