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Kenyan hospitals run dry as medicine rots in KEMSA warehouses
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Kenyan hospitals run dry as medicine rots in KEMSA warehouses

Public healthcare in Kenya often feels like a cruel riddle. How can a patient be handed a prescription at a local public hospital and told, Sorry, we are out of stock, while down the road, Ksh. 1 billion worth of lifesaving medicine…

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Why Kenya’s ultimatum to X to set up an office locally is unnecessary
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Why Kenya’s ultimatum to X to set up an office locally is unnecessary

In a recent address to the Senate, Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, led by Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, issued a stern ultimatum to the social media giant X (formerly Twitter). The platform has…

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Kenya accelerates national biofuel rollout under new regulations
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Kenya accelerates national biofuel rollout under new regulations

Kenya is officially stepping on the gas, or rather, the bioethanol, as it advances the implementation of the Energy (Biofuels) Regulations 2025. This initiative marks a decisive shift toward a phased rollout of locally produced biofuel…

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Adan Mohamed sworn in as new head of KRA
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Adan Mohamed sworn in as new head of KRA

Seasoned corporate executive and public servant Adan Abdulla Mohamed has officially been sworn in as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Mohamed’s three-year term officially commenced on May 18, 2026. By…

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Justice Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
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Justice Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge

Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has officially joined the Supreme Court of Kenya, restoring the apex court to its full constitutional strength. In a swearing-in ceremony held at State House on Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, President…

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Why the proposed eCitizen fee hike is a burden we don’t need
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Why the proposed eCitizen fee hike is a burden we don’t need

The digital revolution was promised to Kenyans as a way to streamline bureaucracy, eliminate tea culture, and bring government services to our fingertips. However, that digital bridge is increasingly becoming a toll road. With the National…

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37 new Kenyan Judges sworn in into office in Judiciary expansion
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37 new Kenyan Judges sworn in into office in Judiciary expansion

President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in of 37 new judges at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. The cohort, comprising 24 High Court judges and 13 Environment and Land Court (ELC) judges, represents the largest single intake of…

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Decoding the paradox of Kenya’s prison system in 2026
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Decoding the paradox of Kenya’s prison system in 2026

While the 2026 Economic Survey highlights GDP growth and infrastructure milestones, a more complex narrative is emerging from within the walls of Kenya’s correctional facilities. According to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau…

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NLC opens public inquiry into historical injustices & land grants
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NLC opens public inquiry into historical injustices & land grants

The National Land Commission (NLC) has officially launched a call for public participation regarding two landmark regulatory frameworks. The Commission is inviting citizens, legal experts, and stakeholders to submit their views on the…

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KNBS seeks to modernize data collection with new Statistics Bill 2026
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KNBS seeks to modernize data collection with new Statistics Bill 2026

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has officially unveiled the draft Statistics Bill, 2026, marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s data collection and management systems. The primary objective of the…

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IPOA opens recruitment for new Chairperson
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IPOA opens recruitment for new Chairperson

The Selection Panel for the recruitment of nominees to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has officially declared a vacancy for the position of Chairperson. The recruitment comes at a critical time for police oversight in…

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KRA is hiring a Deputy Commissioner for Revenue Monitoring
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KRA is hiring a Deputy Commissioner for Revenue Monitoring

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially re-advertised a critical executive vacancy. In collaboration with PKF, the authority is searching for a dynamic, high-integrity professional to fill the role of Deputy Commissioner – Revenue…

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CA seeks public input on new 2026 cable infrastructure guidelines
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CA seeks public input on new 2026 cable infrastructure guidelines

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially opened a window for public and stakeholder engagement regarding the future of the nation’s digital backbone. In a public notice released recently, the regulator announced the…

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