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Kalonzo Musyoka Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Target Opposition Convoy in Kikuyu
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Kalonzo Musyoka Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Target Opposition Convoy in Kikuyu

Tensions rose in Kenya’s Mount Kenya region on 12 April after Kalonzo Musyoka alleged that police opened fire on his convoy near the Gitaru–Kikuyu Interchange, describing the incident as an assassination attempt.Musyo…

Apr 12, 2026
Kenya and Partners Send AI-powered Climate Camera to International Space Station
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Kenya and Partners Send AI-powered Climate Camera to International Space Station

Kenya, Uganda and Egypt have successfully launched the Climate Camera (ClimCam) to the International Space Station (ISS). The payload lifted off early on Saturday, 11 April, aboard the Cygnus NG‑24 resupply vehicle. T…

Apr 11, 2026
SHA Launches Plan to Send Patients Abroad for Specialised Care
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SHA Launches Plan to Send Patients Abroad for Specialised Care

The Social Health Authority (SHA) will begin offering Kenyan patients access to specialised medical treatments abroad from 14 April.SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said nine hospitals in Turkey, India, and…

Apr 11, 2026
Raphael Tuju: Bury Me Within 48 Hours if I Die in State Custody
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Raphael Tuju: Bury Me Within 48 Hours if I Die in State Custody

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has issued clear instructions that he be buried within 48 hours of his death and without any involvement from the state.Speaking from his rural home in Siaya County, Tuju said he…

Apr 10, 2026
Fuel Queues Hit Nairobi, Machakos as Distribution Strain Bites
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Fuel Queues Hit Nairobi, Machakos as Distribution Strain Bites

Fuel distribution in Nairobi and Machakos is under strain, with inspections by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) finding long queues at several petrol stations amid rising demand.EPRA reported incre…

Apr 10, 2026
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Activist Moves to Block Wandayi from Office in KSh4.8bn Fuel Controversy
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Activist Moves to Block Wandayi from Office in KSh4.8bn Fuel Controversy

A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the suspension of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged irregularities in petroleum importation.The case was lodged by activist Francis Awino, who clai…

Apr 10, 2026
Oburu Oginga Builds Strategic Power Base Ahead of 2027 Elections
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Oburu Oginga Builds Strategic Power Base Ahead of 2027 Elections

Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has transformed the Pawaa Centre on Riverside Drive, Nairobi, into a hub for political and diplomatic engagement.Since its launch in March 2026, the centre has hosted a series of high-lev…

Apr 9, 2026
Four Sentenced to Death in Robbery Case Linked to Former MP George Muchai’s Murder
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Four Sentenced to Death in Robbery Case Linked to Former MP George Muchai’s Murder

A Nairobi court on Thursday sentenced four individuals to death for their role in a violent robbery case connected to the 2015 killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai.Two others were handed ten-year prison terms. Ch…

Apr 9, 2026
William Ruto Warns Nairobi’s Decline Is Hurting Kenya’s Economy and Image
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William Ruto Warns Nairobi’s Decline Is Hurting Kenya’s Economy and Image

President William Ruto has warned that Nairobi’s ongoing dysfunction is damaging Kenya’s economic performance and international standing.Speaking to the Nairobi County Assembly, Ruto described the capital as a city of…

Apr 9, 2026
Women, Singles Lead in Paying Bribes – EACC Corruption Survey 2025
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Women, Singles Lead in Paying Bribes – EACC Corruption Survey 2025

A new survey reveals that women in Kenya pay bribes more frequently than men when accessing essential public services.The Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, released on 9 April by the Ethics and Anti-Co…

Apr 9, 2026
Kenya’s Transport Sector Faces Severe Fuel Shortages
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Kenya’s Transport Sector Faces Severe Fuel Shortages

Kenya’s transport industry is warning of a growing fuel shortage that is disrupting trucking operations across the country.The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has formally requested urgent action from regulators…

Apr 8, 2026
High Court: Marriages Beyond Repair Must Be Dissolved
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High Court: Marriages Beyond Repair Must Be Dissolved

The High Court has ruled that a marriage which has irretrievably broken down should be dissolved, stating that individuals cannot be required to remain in unions that no longer function.The case arose from an appeal b…

Apr 8, 2026
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Building Collapse in Kibera Leaves Several Trapped and Injured
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Building Collapse in Kibera Leaves Several Trapped and Injured

A building under construction collapsed in the Highrise area of Kibera, Nairobi, on Wednesday afternoon, leaving multiple people trapped and injured.The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident occurred at around 2 pm…

Apr 8, 2026
ODM Senator Flown to Nairobi for Treatment After Attack
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ODM Senator Flown to Nairobi for Treatment After Attack

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was injured in an assault at a coffee house in Kisumu on Tuesday afternoon.According to his office, the incident took place at Westend Mall and later at Java Restaurant, where the senator…

Apr 8, 2026
Gikomba Market Traders Struggle After Sudden Relocation
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Gikomba Market Traders Struggle After Sudden Relocation

Thousands of shoe traders displaced by the demolition at Gikomba Market are struggling to sustain their businesses after relocating to Kamukunji Grounds.The traders report reduced sales, higher operating costs and poo…

Apr 8, 2026
Kenya Reaffirms Neutral Stance in Middle East Conflict After Iran Criticism
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Kenya Reaffirms Neutral Stance in Middle East Conflict After Iran Criticism

Kenya has reaffirmed its neutral position on the escalating Middle East conflict after criticism from Iran, with the government rejecting claims that it supports the United States and Israel.In a statement issued on W…

Apr 8, 2026
Gachagua Ready for Ruto Truce, Sets Clear Conditions
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Gachagua Ready for Ruto Truce, Sets Clear Conditions

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed a willingness to reconcile with President William Ruto, urging his supporters to remain orderly and avoid disruptive slogans during a memorial service in Nyandaru…

Apr 8, 2026
Fuel, Cartels and the Ghost Deals in Kenya’s Oil Trade
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Fuel, Cartels and the Ghost Deals in Kenya’s Oil Trade

In 1999, Kenya secured the right to lift 30,000 barrels of crude oil daily from Nigeria under a deal facilitated by then-President Olusegun Obasanjo.The arrangement initially appeared advantageous. Kenya’s daily consu…

Apr 7, 2026
Former US Soldier Rebuilds Life in Kenya After Leaving Business Career
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Former US Soldier Rebuilds Life in Kenya After Leaving Business Career

Sharan Queen, a former US soldier and successful businesswoman, has relocated to Kenya, choosing a lifestyle focused on health and well-being over career ambitions.Queen spent years managing a chain of spas and multip…

Apr 7, 2026
United Opposition Faces Internal Rift Over 2027 Presidential Flag Bearer
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United Opposition Faces Internal Rift Over 2027 Presidential Flag Bearer

The United Opposition coalition is experiencing internal disagreements over the selection of a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election.Rival factions within the coalition are divided on whether the flag be…

Apr 7, 2026
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