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Junet, Joho among leaders ousted from Azimio Coalition
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Junet, Joho among leaders ousted from Azimio Coalition

The Azimo la Umoja, One Kenya Coalition Party has terminated the membership of several key leaders from its Coalition Council and National Executive Council. In a statement, the Party cited appointments to public office, applications, or…

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CJ Koome establishes new Court of Appeal stations
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CJ Koome establishes new Court of Appeal stations

Chief Justice Martha Koome has established new Court of Appeal stations in a move aimed at expanding access to justice across the country. In a statement from Judiciary, CJ Koome gazetted additional Court of Appeal stations at Kakamega Law…

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PPB launches reforms to enhance regulatory efficiency, public health
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PPB launches reforms to enhance regulatory efficiency, public health

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has called for wide-ranging reforms to strengthen Kenya’s medicines regulator and improve efficiency in the oversight of medicines and health products. Speaking during the official opening of the Board…

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Road accident that halted dream of a bright student, Dina Nafula Simiyu
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Road accident that halted dream of a bright student, Dina Nafula Simiyu

Road traffic accidents continue to be the bane of Kenyans with most of those hospitalized suffering inability to pay hospital bills. A recent report of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) 2025/26 has revealed that…

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RUTO: JKIA to be first beneficiary of Ksh 5T infrastructure fund
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RUTO: JKIA to be first beneficiary of Ksh 5T infrastructure fund

The government is set to commence implementation of key projects across the country beginning with the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after enactment of the Ksh 5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund. Speaking when he assented…

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DPP calls for stronger witness protection to boost criminal justice
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DPP calls for stronger witness protection to boost criminal justice

The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has underscored the importance of strengthening witness protection systems inorder to enhance effectiveness and credibility in criminal justice. Speaking Monday when he hosted a…

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300 families displaced by floods in Homa Bay
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300 families displaced by floods in Homa Bay

Over 300 families have been displaced by floods in Kobala Sub Location, Wang’chieng Ward in Karachuonyo Constituency, Homa Bay County following heavy rains being experienced in various parts of the country. The families from Konyango…

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Instant fines for motorists as NTSA management system goes live
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Instant fines for motorists as NTSA management system goes live

Motorists who flout traffic rules will now face instant fines under a new automated system launched by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). In a public notice, NTSA said the Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now…

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Kenya calls for reforms to strengthen Commonwealth cooperation
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Kenya calls for reforms to strengthen Commonwealth cooperation

Kenya has called for reforms to strengthen the effectiveness of the Commonwealth to improve membership processes and enhance its ability to respond to emerging global challenges. Speaking at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’…

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How new law will cushion retired judges with enhanced benefits
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How new law will cushion retired judges with enhanced benefits

The Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill, establishes a new retirement benefits framework for members of the Judiciary. A Board of Trustees will administer the Fund and will provide retirement benefits through a structured contributory scheme…

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2026 WRC Safari Rally distance reduced by 12 km
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2026 WRC Safari Rally distance reduced by 12 km

The distance for the 2026 WRC Safari Rally to be staged in Naivasha between the 12th and 15th of this month has been reduced by 12.09 km. The organisers announced the new development on Sunday evening, cutting the Loldia 1 & 2 stage…

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Safal Kiswahili prize opens entries for writers
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Safal Kiswahili prize opens entries for writers

African writers working in Kiswahili have a fresh opportunity to showcase their work as submissions open for the 2026 edition of the Safal Kiswahili Prize for African Literature. Now in its tenth year, the prize invites emerging and…

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Ruto signs Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill into law
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Ruto signs Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill into law

President William Ruto assented to the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill into law at State House Nairobi on Monday. President Ruto said he was glad that judges would join other Kenyans in a pension scheme, which he noted will give judges…

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Fatuma Bakari, the rail mounted gantry operator
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Fatuma Bakari, the rail mounted gantry operator

Ever wondered what happens at the seaport before your container reaches an Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Kenya? At the Port of Mombasa, one of the final, critical moves is made by a gantry operator like Fatuma Bakari. She sits high above…

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Stock markets slump as oil prices surge over Strait of Hormuz fears
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Stock markets slump as oil prices surge over Strait of Hormuz fears

Stock markets have slumped and global oil prices have jumped above $100 (£75.02) a barrel as the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran has fuelled fears of prolonged disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran on Sunday named…

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Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
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Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

The Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna has been hit by gunfire, police say. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of gunfire on Sunday. A suspect was located and taken into custody. A police official…

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Animated film ‘Hoppers’ tops Box Office
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Animated film ‘Hoppers’ tops Box Office

“Hoppers,” the latest original animated film from Disney’s Pixar, topped the box office with $46 million (KSh. 5.9B) in ticket sales in its opening weekend, industry estimates showed. The adventure comedy tells the story of Mabel (Piper…

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Athletics: Mark Otieno sets sight on World Relays Championship ticket
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Athletics: Mark Otieno sets sight on World Relays Championship ticket

Former 100m national record holder Mark Otieno has set his sights on qualifying for the upcoming athletics championships including the Africa Athletics Championshiops,World Relays and 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,Scotland. Mark a…

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Giant killing BB Bread Fc dumps Gor Mahia out MozzartBet Cup
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Giant killing BB Bread Fc dumps Gor Mahia out MozzartBet Cup

BB Bread Fc continued with their giant killing stance in the ongoing Football Kenya Federation MozzartBet Cup after dumping premier league leaders Gor Mahia out of this years tourney following a 1-0 win during their round of 32 clash…

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Ugandan Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record in Lisbon
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Ugandan Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record in Lisbon

Three-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo returned to the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon with a bang, setting a new world record after clocking 57:20 at the World Athletics Elite Label road race on Sunday. The Ugandan took 10 seconds…

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