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State House Shake-Up: Ruto Reshuffles Administration to Fast-Track Economic Agenda

President William Ruto has reorganized his administration to accelerate the implementation of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The changes, announced on Thursday by

March 21, 2025

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Deadly Kala-azar Epidemic in Wajir: Over 500 Infected, 18 Dead

A deadly outbreak of Kala-azar has hit Wajir County, claiming 18 lives and infecting over 500 people in the past three months. The parasitic

March 21, 2025

Health·News

KDF May Return to Streets if Needed, Says Defence CS Soipan Tuya

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) can still be deployed to manage protests if necessary, as a previous directive allowing their intervention remains in effect.

March 21, 2025

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Matatu Federation Slams NTSA for Super Metro Suspension, Threatens Strike

The Matatu and Bodaboda Operators Federation has condemned the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for revoking Super Metro’s operating license, demanding an immediate reversal of the decision. During a

March 21, 2025

Business·News

Waithaka Mwangi Becomes Third Governor Jailed for Graft in Two Years

A Nyandarua court has sentenced former Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi to two years in prison or a fine of Ksh1 million after finding him

March 21, 2025

News·Politics

Murkomen Enforces Free ID Applications and Passport Verification

The government has officially scrapped application fees for Identification Cards (IDs) and verification fees for passports, making the process once again completely free for

March 20, 2025

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Moi University Student to Face Trial Over Fake Funeral Post on President Ruto

David Oaga Mokaya, a fourth-year student at Moi University, will face trial for allegedly misusing a computer system and spreading false information on Twitter

March 20, 2025

News·Social Media

Activist Sues Government Over Police Use of Balaclavas and Unmarked Vehicles

An activist, backed by a human rights lobby group, has taken legal action against the continued concealment of police officers’ identities during patrols, arguing

March 20, 2025

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UoN Chancellor Sounds Alarm on Youth Unemployment, Calls for Digital Economy Growth

The growing unemployment crisis among young people in Kenya is reaching alarming levels, University of Nairobi Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen has warned. Speaking at a

March 20, 2025

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New Road Safety Initiative Launched to Safeguard Nairobi Schoolchildren

Schoolchildren in Nairobi will soon enjoy safer journeys to and from school, thanks to a new road safety initiative aimed at reducing risks around

March 20, 2025

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Sifuna Grills Sakaja Over Housing Project Contracts Before Public Consultation

Senators have urged Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to suspend the Urban Regeneration project until all stakeholders are fully consulted. Their demand comes after residents

March 20, 2025

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Agnes Tirop Murder Suspect Ibrahim Rotich Goes Missing

The High Court in Eldoret has issued an arrest warrant for Ibrahim Rotich, the prime suspect in the murder of Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop,

March 19, 2025

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Gachagua: I Have Prepared a Leadership Blueprint for ‘Murima’ in Case of My Death

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken an extraordinary step to prepare for the worst, revealing that he has written a letter to his

March 19, 2025

News·Politics

Kenya’s Forex Reserves Surge to KES 1.57 Trillion, Highest Level Since 2019

Kenya’s import cover has surged to 5.1 months, marking its highest level in nearly six years after a significant rise in foreign exchange reserves, now

March 19, 2025

Business·News

KICC Ordered to Pay Contractor Ksh40 Million for Cancelling Exhibition Center Project

The government will pay Ksh40 million to a contractor after scrapping plans for a Ksh799 million prefabricated exhibition center at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). High Court Judge Lawrence

March 19, 2025

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Nyayo National Stadium Nears Full Approval Ahead of CHAN 2024

Nyayo National Stadium has reopened for international matches after closing for renovations in August 2024, as Kenya prepares to co-host the African Nations Championship

March 19, 2025

News·Sports

Ruto and King Willem-Alexander Sign Key Trade and Investment Agreements

Kenya and the Netherlands have strengthened their economic ties by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and a Letter of Intent, paving the way

March 19, 2025

Business·News

Ruto Injects Billions to Education, Health, and Security in New Budget Law

President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025 into law, unlocking critical funding for education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, and economic development. The

March 19, 2025

Business·News

KSH 3.16B Lost? No Value for Money in Stalled Military Projects, Audit Reveals

Three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) projects worth Ksh21.9 billion, initiated during the final months of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, have stalled due to a

March 18, 2025

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Ruto to Visit Mt. Kenya in First Regional Tour Since Gachagua’s Ouster

President William Ruto is finally set to tour the Mt. Kenya region in two weeks, with preparations already in full swing. As part of

March 18, 2025

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