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The Hidden Threat That Could Wipe Tilapia Off East African Menus
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The Hidden Threat That Could Wipe Tilapia Off East African Menus

Lake Victoria, East Africa’s largest freshwater lake, faces an escalating ecological crisis that is decimating fish populations and jeopardising the livelihoods of millions. Fishermen like Joseph Ochieng are catching…

Jul 13, 2025
Wajackoyah Graduates With Second PhD From Florida-Based Walden University
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Wajackoyah Graduates With Second PhD From Florida-Based Walden University

George Wajackoyah, the leader of Kenya's Roots Party and a former presidential candidate, has recently been awarded a second doctorate, this time in Law and Public Policy from Walden University in Orlando, Florida. Th…

Jul 13, 2025
Saba Saba Detainee Dies from Head Injury at Nanyuki Women’s Prison
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Saba Saba Detainee Dies from Head Injury at Nanyuki Women’s Prison

The death of a 24-year-old woman, Julia Wangui Wamaitha, while in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, has ignited public anger. Wamaitha, a mother of two, died from brain injuries following emergency surgery, days after…

Jul 13, 2025
Ruto Defends "Shoot-on-the-Leg" Order Amidst Police Conduct Criticism
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Ruto Defends "Shoot-on-the-Leg" Order Amidst Police Conduct Criticism

President William Ruto has staunchly defended his directive authorising police to incapacitate violent protesters, citing constitutional obligations to protect lives and property. His remarks, made during a tree-plant…

Jul 13, 2025
How Gen Zs Could Disrupt Ethnic Politics in Kenya's 2027 Election
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How Gen Zs Could Disrupt Ethnic Politics in Kenya's 2027 Election

Kenya's electoral landscape is poised for a significant transformation in the 2027 General Election, with the emergence of Gen Z voters challenging the long-standing dominance of ethnic-based voting. As this new gener…

Jul 13, 2025
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Gachagua Seeks ICC Action on Ruto
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Gachagua Seeks ICC Action on Ruto

In an escalating political standoff, Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has levied serious accusations against President William Ruto, alleging systematic deceit and culpability in human rights violation…

Jul 12, 2025
Kalonzo, Muturi Push for Ruto’s Impeachment Over Protest Killings
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Kalonzo, Muturi Push for Ruto’s Impeachment Over Protest Killings

Public outrage over alleged police brutality and controversial executive directives has spurred opposition leaders to intensify their calls for President William Ruto's resignation or impeachment. The latest demands e…

Jul 12, 2025
Weddings Exposed? Kenyans Rattled as Registrar Shares Couples’ Details Online
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Weddings Exposed? Kenyans Rattled as Registrar Shares Couples’ Details Online

Kenya's Registrar of Marriages has initiated a significant policy shift by publishing upcoming marriage details online, replacing traditional physical notices posted at registry offices. The move, designed to enhance…

Jul 11, 2025
Chief Justice Koome Urges New IEBC to Restore Youth Confidence in Democracy
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Chief Justice Koome Urges New IEBC to Restore Youth Confidence in Democracy

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally installed its new leadership.This signals the end of a period of institutional uncertainty and the commencement of crucial preparations for t…

Jul 11, 2025
TikToker Kakan Maiyo Freed on Sh10,000 Bond After Arrest Over Incitement Claims
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TikToker Kakan Maiyo Freed on Sh10,000 Bond After Arrest Over Incitement Claims

Kakan Maiyo, a prominent Kenyan TikTok personality known as “Kan”, was released on police bond on Tuesday, 11 July, following his arrest on suspicion of inciting violence against law enforcement. Maiyo, who operates L…

Jul 11, 2025
Raila Condemns ‘Shoot to Injure or Kill’ Directive, Defends Protester Rights
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Raila Condemns ‘Shoot to Injure or Kill’ Directive, Defends Protester Rights

Kenya is embroiled in a heated debate over the government's response to escalating public demonstrations, particularly the use of force by law enforcement. The controversy centres on recent directives issued by senior…

Jul 11, 2025
Opposition Rift Deepens as Matiang’i and Kalonzo Compete for 2027 Ticket
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Opposition Rift Deepens as Matiang’i and Kalonzo Compete for 2027 Ticket

Kenya's opposition coalition is grappling with intensifying internal divisions as the 2027 general election draws closer, threatening its ability to present a united front against President William Ruto's bid for re-e…

Jul 11, 2025
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Ruto’s Shoot-to-Incapacitate Order Provokes Political Backlash
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Ruto’s Shoot-to-Incapacitate Order Provokes Political Backlash

President William Ruto's directive for police to "shoot to incapacitate" violent protesters has ignited a fierce national debate in Kenya, dividing political factions and civil society. The order, issued amid growing…

Jul 11, 2025
New IEBC Commissioners Sworn in
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New IEBC Commissioners Sworn in

Seven new commissioners of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially began their six-year terms today after a swearing-in ceremony overseen by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The appointmen…

Jul 11, 2025
Muthama Graduates With Master’s Degree From UK University
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Muthama Graduates With Master’s Degree From UK University

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has recently attained a Master of Public Administration from the University of Birmingham, UK. The announcement of his academic achievement, accompanied by a celebratory photogr…

Jul 10, 2025
3 Pupils Die as Pit Latrine Collapses at Queen of Angels School in Uasin Gishu
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3 Pupils Die as Pit Latrine Collapses at Queen of Angels School in Uasin Gishu

Three young pupils have died at Queen of Angels Turbo School in Uasin Gishu County, following the collapse of a pit latrine on Tuesday morning. The victims, all girls aged under ten and enrolled in Grade One and Two…

Jul 10, 2025
Lamu Residents Turn to Dhows and Boats for Peaceful Demonstrations
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Lamu Residents Turn to Dhows and Boats for Peaceful Demonstrations

Residents of Lamu County, Kenya, are employing a distinctive form of maritime protest to voice their grievances. Instead of traditional street demonstrations, locals are utilising dhows and fishing boats in placard-be…

Jul 10, 2025
Opposition Adopts Raila’s Protest Tactics in Fight Against Ruto
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Opposition Adopts Raila’s Protest Tactics in Fight Against Ruto

A newly formed coalition of Kenyan opposition leaders, the United Opposition, has ignited a renewed wave of political resistance against President William Ruto’s administration. Employing tactics reminiscent of vetera…

Jul 10, 2025
MP Gitonga Mukunji Held Over Alleged Terror Links After Saba Saba Arrest
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MP Gitonga Mukunji Held Over Alleged Terror Links After Saba Saba Arrest

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji remains in police custody as authorities seek an extension to his detention to facilitate investigations into alleged terrorism-related offences. The arrest, made during t…

Jul 10, 2025
Court Outlaws Police Barricades in Nairobi During Protests
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Court Outlaws Police Barricades in Nairobi During Protests

The High Court of Kenya has issued an interim injunction against the Inspector-General of Police, prohibiting the erection of roadblocks or the obstruction of access to Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) withou…

Jul 10, 2025
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