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KNCCI’s China-backed training aims to close Kenya’s edible fungi supply gap
The programme aims to boost output, improve market access, and transform mushroom farming into an export-ready agribusiness sector
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PLP leader Martha Karua allegedly detained at Entebbe after Uganda denies entry
According to a statement issued by Karua's team on Monday, the Kenyan Senior Counsel had travelled aboard a Kenya Airways flight alongside Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama, but only Mr Kanjama was permitted entry.
Africa
IGAD urges halt to fighting in El Obeid as humanitarian risks rise
The regional bloc highlighted significant military mobilisations and drone attacks targeting the city, describing the developments as a dangerous escalation at a time when Sudan continues to grapple with conflict, displacement, and growing humanitarian needs.
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Justice Gatembu Kairu elected President of Kenya’s Court of Appeal
His election comes following the end of the term of former Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga, whose tenure expired on May 24,2026.
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Ruto pledges coffee reforms to lower fertilizer costs and speed payments
President Ruto further explained that he would sign the Finance Bill 2026 into law, unlocking Sh18 billion in funding aimed at lowering the cost of coffee fertilizer
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Kenya moves to establish National Cybersecurity Agency after Parliament's approval
In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the approval marked a significant step toward creating a coordinated national system for cybersecurity as Kenya's digital economy continues to expand.
Central
Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru calls for fast-tracked coffee debt waiver
Waiguru reiterated her appeal for intervention on historical cooperative debts, saying resolution would accelerate coffee sector revitalisation and improve farmer incomes
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister; leadership contest set for July
In a statement issued on Monday, Starmer defended his leadership record and said his focus had always been on changing Britain rather than holding power for its own sake.
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Kenya expands digital services as State pushes decentralised passport system
Murkomen says citizens can now download birth certificates online, while e-Citizen platforms are being strengthened to improve efficiency. The reforms aim to enhance access, reduce delays, and modernise public service delivery nationwide
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Nassir urges substance abuse debate to move beyond politics, cites regional differences
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Nassir said the debate on substance abuse should move beyond politics and acknowledge its wider social roots, warning against generalisations about affected regions.
Nairobi
Safina Party calls for urgent support for traders after Gikomba Market fire
The party urged authorities to investigate the recurring blazes and strengthen safety measures in public markets, saying traders deserve secure business environments rather than repeated cycles of devastating losses
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TSC faces backlash over alleged unexplained PAYE salary deductions for teachers
According to reports, the variation appeared in June payslips processed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), with teachers noting higher income tax deductions despite no corresponding salary increment