OPINION: The diaspora sends the money. Now Kenya wants the trust
In the first seven months of the year, remittances fell for the first time in about 17 years, coming in roughly Ksh.9 billion below the same period in 2025.
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Siaya: Three children die in house fire after gas explosion
Residents of Gem Yala sub-county are in mourning after three children died in a house fire at Mahoma village in Siriwo sub-location on Monday evening.
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Two sentenced to death for robbery with violence in Moyale.
The accused, Nashon Ochieng Agutu and Jackson Okech Odhiambo, were charged following an incident on April 23, 2025, in the Dabel area where they robbed their victims of cash, mobile phones and other personal belongings.
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Court dismisses case against 'poorly organised' Stanbic Yetu concert
The High Court has dismissed a petition by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) over the controversial 2023 Stanbic Yetu Festival, ruling that the federation failed to prove that the rights of concertgoers had been violated.
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Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M from COFEK over JKUAT degree row
A legal dispute surrounding the academic qualifications of Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has escalated, with lawyers representing the MP demanding Ksh.100 million in damages from the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) over…
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Kenya seeks horticultural competitiveness as sector pursues unified regional voice
The Government of Kenya has called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa’s horticultural trade potential during the official launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi.
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Formula One races to be shortened next season
Formula One races to be shortened next season
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What women’s marathon participation says about social progress
At every marathon start line, a city briefly gathers in one place: elite athletes, first-time runners, corporate teams, families, wheelchair athletes and walkers. Increasingly, one of the most powerful features of that scene is the number…
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Researchers push for stronger path from innovation to market ahead of ATLC 2026
Kenya is seeking to strengthen the link between research institutions and industry to ensure more locally developed technologies and innovations make it from laboratories to the market.
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Ex-Governor Korane faults security agencies over rising insecurity in Garissa
Speaking to journalists, Korane, who is eyeing a return to the county's top seat in 2027, said Garissa's small, rural and closely knit character should make it one of the easier towns in the country to police.
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Kenya’s Next Devolution Chapter: Delivering Quality Services and Results That Matter
As Kenya enters the final year of the third devolution cycle, the question is no longer whether devolution can bring government closer to people. It has.
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
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Kirinyaga residents raise alarm over flood and landslide risks ahead of rains
More than 1,000 people have previously been affected in Ngurubani town, Kithogondo and Kiamanyeki, raising concerns about the level of preparedness ahead of the rains.
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UK king braces as memoir by Diana's brother goes on sale
Charles Spencer's book about his late sister, Princess Diana, packed with explosive revelations is published Tuesday, after searing extracts prompted a rare and sharp rebuttal from King Charles III.
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Inside the Venezuelan prison meant to 'drive you insane'
Former political prisoners of Venezuela's Rodeo I are unable to shake the memories of punishments dealt out by hooded jailers in the country's most notorious prison.
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China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final
Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new partners -- a crew of robots with sleek moves.
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Ruto, Rubio hold talks on trade, AI and regional security
Ruto, Rubio hold talks on trade, AI and regional security
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NACADA shuts down two Murang’a rehabilitation centres over violations
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has ordered the closure of two rehabilitation centres in Murang’a County after a multi-agency inspection uncovered serious regulatory, health and human rights…
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French star Batum retires after 18-year NBA career
French star Batum retires after 18-year NBA career
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Cross-border FGM, gold trade fuel early marriages, SGBV cases in Migori
At 21, Magdaline (not her real name) is already a mother of three. She was 16 when she was taken across the Kenya-Tanzania border and forced to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM).
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Stima Sacco slashes transfer costs in push for digital convenience
The Sacco said the decision forms part of its continued focus on innovation and the adoption of solutions that respond to the evolving needs of members, while enhancing convenience and choice in service delivery.
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Nairobi County deploys more machines to flood hotspots ahead of heavy rains
The Nairobi County Government has intensified flood preparedness ahead of anticipated heavy rains, deploying additional earth-moving equipment to flood-prone areas to clear, widen and deepen drainage channels.
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NLP objects to proposed rebranding of Azimio as Ukombozi Alliance
The National Liberal Party (NLP) has objected to a reported proposal to rebrand and restructure the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party as the “Ukombozi Alliance”, saying constituent parties were not adequately consulted.
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Beyond the courtroom: CIArb Kenya’s push for alternative dispute resolution
While traditional instincts often point toward adversarial courtrooms, expensive legal representation, and protracted litigation, an alternative framework grounded in structured dialogue, specialized expertise, and institutional efficiency…
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