Business
Counties await Sh68.5bn as Treasury races June deadline
Over time, the National Treasury has faced criticism for inconsistent release of funds, with some payments stretching beyond the June financial year deadline.
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Global Affairs
UN: Over 700 civilians killed in six months of Myanmar election period violence
The United Nations Human Rights Office report, which covers August to January, states that credible sources confirmed a minimum of 702 civilian deaths, among them 224 women and 153 children.
Education and Career
Ministry reports 330 cases of school unrest since April as 18 learners die
Dr Abdi said 95 of the reported cases involved fire incidents, while 34 were linked to attempted arson attacks.
News
Coffee farmers set for higher earnings as Ruto announces new revival strategy
On coffee, the President said the government is targeting a jump in annual production from 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2028, supported by expansion of land under cultivation and improved farming systems.
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Murkomen: Government not involved in handling goons
Murkomen explained that the Interior Ministry’s role is limited to setting security policy, coordinating operations, and ensuring police and other agencies have the tools they need to function effectively.
Nairobi
EACC arrests two KRA officers over alleged Sh3 million bribery scheme
According to the anti-corruption agency, the arrests followed an operation launched after a formal complaint was lodged by the taxpayer.
Politics
Wamalwa slams parliament over Finance Bill 2026, says MPs failed Kenyans
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Wamalwa said Members of Parliament had increasingly become aligned with the Executive at the expense of ordinary citizens struggling with the economic impact of taxation.
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Mudavadi briefs Senate on South Sudan crash as DNA delays slow repatriation of Kenyan victim
The update was made following a request by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, who sought clarity on government action regarding the tragedy involving a Kenyan-registered aircraft.
Politics
ODM removes Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General after NEC decision
In resolutions released following a meeting held at Chungwa House in Nairobi on Monday, ODM said the decision followed an internal disciplinary process that examined complaints against the Nairobi senator in his capacity as Secretary General.
News
KLB targets Sh14.5bn revenue as government pushes commercialisation under new strategic plan
The plan targets revenue growth, AI adoption, and expanded production capacity as Kenya restructures Government Owned Enterprises to reduce reliance on exchequer funding and improve competitiveness in a rapidly changing publishing and education environment
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IPOA registers 62 protest-related deaths from Kenya’s 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests
while dozens of others remain under investigation. In a statement issued on Monday following media inquiries, the authority said investigations into protest-related deaths continue to face delays because of the complexity of gathering evidence and reliance on external forensic agencies.
Health and Wellness
PPB arrests 95, shuts 48 unlicensed medicine outlets in Nairobi and Kajiado
According to PPB officials, the exercise uncovered widespread breaches of pharmaceutical regulations, resulting in arrests, closures and the seizure of medicines from premises operating outside legal requirements.