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Ruto nominates Duncan Oburu as next IPOA Chairperson
If Parliament approves the nomination, Oburu will take over the leadership of IPOA, the independent agency tasked with overseeing the conduct of the National Police Service.
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Isaac Mwaura reassigned as Ruto appoints Charles Owino as Government Spokesperson
Under the changes, Mwaura has been promoted and redesignated as the Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President.
Corridors of Justice
Court shown CCTV footage of Albert Ojwang before he entered police cells
IPOA forensic investigator told the court that Ojwang appeared alert throughout the period captured on camera. The footage showed him speaking on his mobile phone before sitting in the report office for about 15 minutes, after which he was escorted into the holding cells.
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Wetang'ula rallies Mandera residents to back Ruto’s re-election bid
The National Assembly Speaker said President Ruto had addressed longstanding inequalities, particularly in the issuance of national identity cards to residents of Northern Kenya.
Politics
Jubilee Party accepts Pauline Njoroge's resignation, lauds her service
In a statement, Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta said Njoroge's departure marked the end of an important chapter in Jubilee's leadership but expressed appreciation for her contribution over the past 14 years.
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PS Mukhwana put on the spot over duty-free sugar imports
Lawmakers scrutinised the State Department for Industry over duty-free raw sugar import records, including inconsistencies on whether consignments were from Brazil or South Africa, and asked for documentation and safeguards before the inquiry concludes.
Business
Mbadi defends Sh104 million sugar import tax waiver before MPs
Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Mbadi said the exemption from the Import Declaration Fee (IDF) and Railway Development Levy (RDL) followed consultations involving the National Treasury, the ministries responsible for Agriculture and Trade, and other government agencies.
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Finance Act 2026 reforms set stage for growth of Kenya's REIT market
Speaking on Tuesday during the REIT Tax Breakfast Forum organised by the REITs Association of Kenya (RAK), the association's Chairman Raghav Gandhi said the restoration of Stamp Duty and Capital Gains Tax exemptions for qualifying property transfers into REITs marked a major milestone for the sector
Politics
Eliud Owalo urges Kenya to stop political intimidation and empower youth
He also called for greater youth empowerment and the protection of every Kenyan's democratic right to participate peacefully, arguing that political competition should be anchored in respect for constitutional freedoms and the rule of law
Technology
ICT Ministry invites public views on draft AI policy ahead of August 4 deadline
The policy seeks to promote innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure and human capital, support sustainable development, enhance Kenya's economic resilience and reinforce the country's strategic autonomy in the digital economy
Global Affairs
Kenya, AU urge stronger Great Lakes cooperation, women and youth inclusion in peacebuilding
African Union Representative on Women, Peace and Security Ambassador Liberata Mulamula echoed the call, urging governments to move beyond symbolic representation and ensure women and young people have genuine influence over decisions affecting the region
Politics
Karua: Fight for better Kenya goes beyond elections
The opposition leader noted that political leadership should be measured by service to the people rather than the offices individuals hold, maintaining that meaningful public engagement continues regardless of electoral outcomes