Ruto Announces Plan to Scrap 25% Import Duty on Mobile Phones
The proposed change is expected to lower the cost of imported phones with many Kenyans able to access the devices at a relatively lower market price.
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Land Worth Ksh1 Million or Less to Be Exempt from Stamp Duty, Ruto Announces
Ruto also directed the National Treasury to table the proposed changes in Parliament within the next week to pave the way for their implementation.
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Milk Farmers to Be Paid Ksh65 Per Litre Starting This Month, Ruto Announces
As milk shortages continue to affect supply across the country, the President announced new measures targeting the dairy sector and farmers’ earnings.
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Citizen TV Journalist Odee Francis Arrested While Covering Protests in Nairobi CBD
Police reportedly dragged the journalist along the street despite pleas from the public and colleagues to let him go free so that he could continue his assignment.
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Landlords Earning Below Ksh288,000 Annually Exempted From Rental Tax, KRA Says
KRA warned that late filing attracts a penalty of Ksh2,000 or 5 per cent of the tax due, whichever is higher, for individuals, while late payment attracts a 5 per cent penalty.
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U.S. Launches Online Portal for Public to Report Visa Fraud
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has introduced several changes to visa policies, immigration rules, and entry requirements for foreign nationals seeking to travel to or settle in the country.
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KISEB Announces Curriculum Changes for Procurement Students Ahead of 2027 Tests
Students pursuing selected professional qualifications have been notified of an upcoming transition, with the board explaining changes ahead of next year.
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DPP, EACC Clash Over Withdrawal of Charges in Ksh 120M Nakuru Graft Case
The case arose from an alleged procurement fraud and conflict of interest involving Nakuru County contracts awarded between the 2020/2021 and 2024/2025 financial years.
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Eldoret Affordable Housing Shops to Sell from Ksh900,000, Boma Yangu Reveals
Days after President William Ruto handed over the major housing project, the government has announced details of the available units.
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PSC Announces 6,000 Internship Vacancies Under Affordable Housing Programme
Successful applicants will serve a 12-month internship and receive certificates upon completion, with applications closing on November 9, 2026.
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Paul Mackenzie's Son Says He Was Forced to Fast for a Week at Age 12
Speaking after the ruling, the son revealed he was forced to escape, which severed ties with his father.
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KeNHA Lists 536KM of Roads for Upgrade Under Ksh77.8 Billion World Bank Project
The road upgrades will be undertaken under a proposed Ksh77.8 billion World Bank-backed project, which will also include road safety improvements and civil works to accommodate fibre-optic cables.
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U.S. Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Kenya, Flags Eastleigh, Kibera
The U.S. has also warned of bombings, grenade attacks, armed assaults, and kidnappings and urged its citizens to exercise caution if they have to move to certain areas.
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KDF Dismisses Fake 2026/2027 Military Recruitment Notices
KDF recruited 5,000 Kenyans last year in an exercise conducted in October 2025, although demand for the jobs in the army remains high.
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Public Health Students Threaten Nationwide Protests Over 90-Day Health Workers’ Strike
The leaders are threatening further mass action, now dragging President William Ruto and Parliament into the mix.
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IG Kanja Approves Promotion of 1,948 Police Officers Following Court Win
The move follows a Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the Inspector-General of Police’s authority over the recruitment of uniformed officers.
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Paul Mackenzie, 29 Co-Accused Found Guilty on All 191 Murder Counts
Paul McKenzie has been found guilty of the murder of the accused, mass murder, manslaughter, terrorism, child cruelty, torture, assault, and radicalization linked to the deaths of over 429 followers.
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KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Southern Bypass Ahead of Nairobi Marathon
The temporary closure is expected to affect several road users, particularly motorists travelling between Kikuyu, Dagoretti, Karen and Mombasa Road.
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Kenya Railways Reveals Details of Ksh30 Billion Nairobi Railway City Project
The project is financed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), with the UK government expected to fund the project at an estimated cost of Ksh30 billion.
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Nairobi Rivers Commission Opens Nairobi Dam Spillway in El Niño Preparedness Efforts
The spillway will make an impact to more than 14,000 families living downstream and along the lower side of the Nairobi Dam
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Police, NTSA Launch Nationwide Road Safety Crackdown Ahead of School Holidays
As third-term school closures begin this October, children walking or using school transport remain vulnerable to dangerous traffic violations.
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Natembeya to Turn Wamalwa Kijana Hospital Into University After Ruto's Ksh1 Billion Hospital Project
The governor recently clashed with President Ruto over the construction of the new hospital with the head of state accusing him of frustrating the national government's efforts.
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NLC Issues Notices for Land Acquisition in Machakos, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot
Affected residents in the counties involved have been issued ways forward to channel their complaints or claims before the commencement of the project.
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Govt Begins Civil Servants Headcount Amid Ksh6.2 Billion Payroll Fraud
A comprehensive payroll audit revealed that the majority of state departments had suspected payroll irregularities amounting to Ksh6.2 billion, raising concerns over the integrity of public payroll management systems.
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