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High Court Denies Bail to Eight Minors Over Utumishi Girls’ Fire
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High Court Denies Bail to Eight Minors Over Utumishi Girls’ Fire

The High Court in Kibra has denied bail to eight minors accused in connection with the Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire that killed 16 students in May.Justice Diana Kavedza ruled that the minors should remain in custody…

Sep 21, 2026
Ruto Proposes Kenya as Test Case for African Financing Reforms
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Ruto Proposes Kenya as Test Case for African Financing Reforms

President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will open its risk data to rating agencies, a significant move aimed at challenging existing African financing rules that prioritize government debt over infrastructure…

Sep 21, 2026
Tim Wanyonyi Denies Returning to ODM, Reaffirms Support for Sifuna
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Tim Wanyonyi Denies Returning to ODM, Reaffirms Support for Sifuna

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has denied reports that he has returned to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), reaffirming his commitment to the Linda Mwananchi movement and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid…

Sep 21, 2026
Azimio Coalition Rebranded as Ukombozi Alliance
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Azimio Coalition Rebranded as Ukombozi Alliance

Kenya’s opposition coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance, with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announcing the new name on 21 September alongside other senior leaders, including Siaya Governor James Oreng…

Sep 21, 2026
Shakahola Victims: Families Given 21 Days to Collect Remains
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Shakahola Victims: Families Given 21 Days to Collect Remains

Kilifi County has given families 21 days to claim the remains of relatives who died in the Shakahola tragedy before it seeks court approval to bury those that remain unclaimed.The county is holding 443 bodies and body…

Sep 21, 2026
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Gold Mine Dispute in Siaya Leads to Fatal Assault
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Gold Mine Dispute in Siaya Leads to Fatal Assault

A man has died following an alleged assault related to a gold mine dispute in Siaya, Kenya. The incident has raised concerns over the growing tensions surrounding mining activities in the region, which have long been…

Sep 21, 2026
Mass Gathering of 50,000 Mt Kenya Elders Aims to Strengthen Political Alliances Ahead of Elections
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Mass Gathering of 50,000 Mt Kenya Elders Aims to Strengthen Political Alliances Ahead of Elections

In a significant political gathering, 50,000 elders from the Mt Kenya region convened to address pressing political dynamics in Kenya. The meeting, which took place in a location that remains unspecified, highlights t…

Sep 20, 2026
Major Education Funding Scandal Unfolds as Schools Accused of Paying Illegal Sh6bn to Headteachers
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Major Education Funding Scandal Unfolds as Schools Accused of Paying Illegal Sh6bn to Headteachers

A significant scandal has emerged in Kenya regarding the alleged payment of Sh6 billion by schools to headteachers, which has been described as illegal. The revelations have raised serious questions about the manageme…

Sep 20, 2026
High Water Bills? Why Some Kenyans Are Paying More
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High Water Bills? Why Some Kenyans Are Paying More

Kenyans facing unexpectedly high water bills have been told that incomplete water abstraction permits and inactive meters are among the main reasons for the charges.Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa sa…

Sep 20, 2026
Ruto Launches Ambitious Sh2.2 Trillion Unga Refinery and AI Financing Agenda
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Ruto Launches Ambitious Sh2.2 Trillion Unga Refinery and AI Financing Agenda

President William Ruto has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at enhancing Kenya's economic landscape with the introduction of a Sh2.2 trillion refinery project in Unga. This development is expected to bolster th…

Sep 20, 2026
Tragedy Strikes in Eldoret: Fuel Siphoning Incident Leaves Three Dead and Eleven Hospitalized
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Tragedy Strikes in Eldoret: Fuel Siphoning Incident Leaves Three Dead and Eleven Hospitalized

A tragic fuel siphoning incident in Eldoret, Kenya, has resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left eleven others in intensive care. The event highlights the dangers associated with illegal fuel activities an…

Sep 20, 2026
Kenya: Ruto Details 28,000-Unit Police Housing Plan As Gsu Officers Graduate
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Kenya: Ruto Details 28,000-Unit Police Housing Plan As Gsu Officers Graduate

President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya has announced a comprehensive plan to construct 28,000 housing units for police officers as part of a broader initiative to enhance the welfare and operational capacity of the co…

Sep 19, 2026
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RMS: Gachagua Did Not Ask for Trevor Ombija’s Removal
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RMS: Gachagua Did Not Ask for Trevor Ombija’s Removal

Royal Media Services (RMS) has denied reports that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought the dismissal of journalist Trevor Ombija following a controversial television interview.RMS Group Editorial and Strat…

Sep 19, 2026
Sifuna Promises Taxi Driver New Vehicle After Homa Bay Attack
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Sifuna Promises Taxi Driver New Vehicle After Homa Bay Attack

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to replace the vehicle destroyed during the violence at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, offering support to taxi driver Steven Otieno.In a statement on Saturday, 19 Sept…

Sep 19, 2026
Ruto Accuses Uhuru of Undermining His Government Amid Political Tensions
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Ruto Accuses Uhuru of Undermining His Government Amid Political Tensions

President William Ruto has escalated his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of undermining the current government. This political drama unfolded in Nairobi, Kenya, as tensions between th…

Sep 19, 2026
Inside Parliament's probe into secondary school fees and capitation
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Inside Parliament's probe into secondary school fees and capitation

In Kenya, a parliamentary investigation has been launched into the disparities between the government’s capitation disbursements to secondary schools and the actual number of students these funds are intended to suppo…

Sep 18, 2026
‘We Are on Standby’: Ruku Says Kenya Is Ready for El Niño Rains
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‘We Are on Standby’: Ruku Says Kenya Is Ready for El Niño Rains

Kenya’s government says it has put contingency measures in place ahead of heavy rains forecast from October, with officials warning that rainfall could be intensified by a possible El Niño event.Public Service Cabinet…

Sep 18, 2026
El Niño Threatens 1.5 Million in Kenya as Government Issues Urgent Warning
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El Niño Threatens 1.5 Million in Kenya as Government Issues Urgent Warning

The government of Kenya has issued a warning affecting 1.5 million people across 46 counties due to the anticipated impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon. This significant weather event is expected to bring heavy…

Sep 18, 2026
Ruto Warns Police Against Politics Ahead of 2027
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Ruto Warns Police Against Politics Ahead of 2027

In Nairobi, President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to police officers, cautioning them against engaging in partisan politics as the country gears up for the 2027 General Election. This directive comes as th…

Sep 18, 2026
IEBC Ordered to Allow Audit of Voter Registration System
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IEBC Ordered to Allow Audit of Voter Registration System

The High Court has ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to give accredited political parties and election observers access to technical records linked to its continuous voter registration…

Sep 18, 2026