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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 01.04.2026.
It displays 149 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.04.2026 ⇢ The Day the Saudi Gas Deal Collapsed
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Morning coverage focused on the collapse of a Saudi-backed deal for cheap cooking gas, with multiple outlets framing it as a setback for President Ruto's pledge and a return to charcoal use. By midday, editorial attention shifted to the escalating institutional standoff between the Senate and county governments, with Speaker Kingi ordering the arrest of a governor and Speaker Wetang'ula risking contempt for ignoring a court order. Evening reports consolidated around the meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a burial in Kirinyaga, with multiple outlets framing it as a significant political interaction.
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03:40⇢Gachagua's Billion-Shilling Allegation
⌨The newspapers report on Deputy President Gachagua's allegations that Sh103 billion was lost in the Social Health Authority rollout, with CS Duale dismissing the claims (EastleighVoice). Meanwhile, the Data Protection Commission launches an investigation into Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses (Taifaleo), and the Kenya National Examinations Council acknowledges delayed payments to examiners (PeopleDaily).
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WAKAZI wa Ol Kalou wamepigwa na butwaa kufuatia uamuzi wa mbunge wao marehemu David Njuguna Kiaraho...
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DCI director Mohammed Amin’s two-year contract ends today.
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Foreign ministers from eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israeli restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, warning the measures threaten religious freedom and regional stability.
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According to Kenya Power, customers will be able to transfer as little as 1 unit to as many as 500 units per transaction. The service will also include an optional “emergency request” feature, allowing users to notify contacts when they run out of electricity.
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BUNGE la Kaunti ya Mombasa limepitisha sheria mpya inayopiga marufuku matumizi ya vyombo vya kulia...
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The regulator confirmed it had initiated a suo moto inquiry into how personal data may be processed through artificial intelligence systems linked to Meta...
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As term one of the 2026 academic year draws to a close, the government has pledged to disburse capitation funds for term two ahead of the school reopening date of…
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced a change in the timeline for its repeat Phase II grassroots elections, affecting 22 counties....
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The County Government of Wajir has stepped up efforts to improve education outcomes through strengthened partnerships under the INSPIRED Programme, marking a new chapter in the county’s push for quality…
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The Kenya Times
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The orphanage, established in 1964, has for more than six decades served as a critical center for the rescue, rehabilitation and care of injured,...
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has commenced issuance of bursaries to needy students with the first batch in day schools Ngariama Ward receiving full funding. Waiguru said all needy student in…
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WANAHARAKATI wanataka Tume ya Kutetea Haki za binadamu nchini (KNCHR) kuwa na uwazi katika mchakato...
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A major security crackdown in Siaya County has led to the arrest of ten suspects linked to a wave of violent robberies and gang rape cases, in what authorities describe…
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08:05⇢Ruto's Gas Promise in Ashes
⌨The newspapers report on the collapse of a Saudi-backed deal for cheap cooking gas, with multiple outlets framing it as a setback for President Ruto's pledge and a return to charcoal use (StandardMedia, TheKenyaTimes). Meanwhile, the Deputy President's position is analyzed in relation to Ruto's re-election ambition (PeopleDaily), and the government faces criticism over delayed compensation for protest victims (Taifaleo).
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The Kenya Times
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The killing immediately sparked suspicion within the local community, with some residents alleging that the attackers were of Somali origin, although authorities have not...
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The project will see the government set aside funds for key upgrades to support the new infrastructure across busy…
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The documents must be printed at the Government Printer due to the sensitivity and security concerns involved in their…
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The commission also urged affected individuals to reach out to its regional offices for assistance.
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KAMPENI za kuwania kiti cha ugavana Kaunti ya Trans Nzoia mwaka 2027 zimeanza kushika kasi huku...
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The Kenya Times
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DP Kindiki said it is wrong for the politicians to spell doom for a huge project benefitting millions of Kenyans, saying the previous NHIF...
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DCI director Mohammed Amin’s two-year contract ends today.
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Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has warned that fuel prices could jump up to Ksh250 per liter due to the conflict in Iran....
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Police are investigating the sudden death of a Chinese worker who was found unresponsive in a toilet at the Talanta Stadium premises in Jamhuri, Nairobi. The incident was reported by…
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MAGAVANA jana walifufua madai ya ufisadi dhidi ya maseneta baada ya Gavana wa Nairobi Johnson...
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TV47 Digital
Kenya is laying the ground for an infrastructure fund which will raise money for new projects – such as roads, energy and ports – through public-private partnerships, privatisation proceeds, and…
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South Africa, just like Kenya, is facing an alarming increase in non-communicable diseases and related mortality. According to Statistics South Africa, deaths due to non-communicable diseases such as type 2…
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The Kenya Times
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10:07⇢The DCI Director's Ghostly Departure
⌨The newspapers report on the end of DCI director Mohammed Amin's contract amid unresolved abduction cases (DailyNation, CapitalFM), while Deputy President Kindiki defends the Social Health Authority's stability (CapitalFM). Multiple outlets cover compensation for protest victims (TheKenyaTimes) and a looming shortage of official documents (Kenyans).
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Eastleigh Voice
KNCHR said the list, which includes cases such as extrajudicial killings, torture, abductions and enforced disappearances, will undergo a verification process before it is submitted to the President.
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Eastleigh Voice
KNCHR said the list, which includes cases such as extrajudicial killings, torture, abductions and enforced disappearances, will undergo a verification process before it is submitted to the President.
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MPs noted that something needs to be done to reduce the number of cancer cases and also to create awareness on how to manage...
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The financing formed part of a Saudi-backed Oil Sustainability Programme that was expected to support the distribution…
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Kenya’s creative economy is booming, and Infinix wants to be at the centre of it. With over 75% of the population under 35 and smartphones serving as the primary tools…
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DAVID Njoroge alipostaafu kama daktari wa mifupa mwaka wa 2023 baada ya kufanya kazi kwa miaka 30,...
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In the early 1970s, the idea of an ordinary person owning a computer sounded absurd. Computers back then were more like aircraft carriers or nuclear power plants than household appliances…
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Daily Nation
While the fund aims for autonomy, critical loopholes exist.
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Safaricom led across all major metrics, recording a 90.36% score in end-to-end drive tests, compared to Airtel’s 76.47% and Telkom’s 47.94%.
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Real estate technology firm Bomexa has been recognised as the “Best Investment Model 2026” by the prestigious Superchoice Brands Award, with the accolade formally presented on March 30, 2026. The…
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A Chinese national dies mysteriously at the Talanta Stadium construction site in Nairobi, with questions remaining over…
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12:02⇢Ruto's Infrastructure Fund Flaws
⌨The newspapers report on the government's infrastructure and compensation challenges, with multiple outlets covering design flaws in Ruto's infrastructure fund (DailyNation) and the identification of protest victims for reparations (EastleighVoice, TheKenyaTimes). Meanwhile, the digital_populist_or_tabloid outlets focus on a mysterious death at Talanta Stadium (Kenyans) and a fake motorbike scheme affecting boda boda riders (StandardMedia).
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Residents of Mlango Kubwa area in Mathare North, Nairobi, have been living without electricity for more than a month, a situation that has disrupted livelihoods, increased insecurity, and strained access…
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The Kenya Times
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Speaking during a Maendeleo ya Wanawake meeting in State House, the President dismissed claims that the redevelopment has sparked divisions, insisting that consultations with...
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Eastleigh Voice
Over the past few weeks, several incidents of robbery have been reported along the road, with groups of individuals armed with knives targeting pedestrians and robbing them of phones and other valuables, especially during late-night hours when movement is low and visibility is poor.
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Conservation groups in Kenya and beyond have marked the birthday of Kenya’s iconic environmental champion and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Prof. Wangari Maathai with renewed calls for forest conservation. The…
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The Kenya Prisons is looking into getting back into a number of national sports leagues in the country as it now embarks on an ambitious plan that will see most…
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Waiguru suggested that despite the fallout between Ruto and Gachagua, a future political truce remains possible.
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TV47 Digital
“Oris gives you wings.” That’s the line taking over TikTok. Scroll for a minute and you’ll see it: jokes, aesthetic smoke videos, memes like, “I’d rather smoke Oris than cigarettes”…
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has extended the deadline for payment of land rates to April 15, 2026, citing long queues at customer service centres as Nairobi residents rush to comply…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Various media reports had suggested that Amin is set to exit the service on April 1, following the completion of his…
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TV47 Digital
The government hopes to release capitation to schools before the opening of the second term later this month. Basic Education Principal Secretary, Amb. (Prof.) Julius Bitok, said the Ministry will…
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NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 1 – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a warrant of arrest against a Jomo Kenyatta...
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Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi stuns Kenyans with images of his Nairobi mansion, showcasing modern architecture and a lavish lifestyle during a home event.
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14:06⇢Mudavadi's Moscow Meeting Echoes
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's deployment of trapped Kenyans to the frontline following Foreign Minister Mudavadi's meeting with Lavrov (StandardMedia), while the DPP secures an arrest warrant for a JKIA immigration officer in a human-trafficking case (CapitalFM). Multiple outlets also cover cybersecurity threats to SACCOs (TheKenyaTimes) and local insecurity in Eastleigh (EastleighVoice).
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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has addressed the public controversy surrounding comedian Sammy Kioko and the county’s pending supplier payments. Wavinya’s response comes a day after a dramatic incident in Machakos…
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The Kenya Times
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The 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One National Games have received a significant financial boost following a KSh30 million sponsorship from Brookside Dairy. Scheduled to be played…
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Sossion had asked the court to "bar KNUT officials from preventing certain candidates from vying for the two senior positions and to stop the union from conducting nominations and elections as scheduled".
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The Kenya Times
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former President Uhuru Kenyatta met in Kirinyaga County on Wednesday, April 1, drawing attention as the two leaders were seen interacti...
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MGAWANYIKO katika chama cha ODM umefika kileleni, katibu mkuu wa chama hicho Seneta Edwin Sifuna...
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The 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One National Games have received a significant financial boost following a KSh30 million sponsorship from Brookside Dairy. Scheduled to be played…
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The 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One National Games have received a significant financial boost following a KSh30 million sponsorship from Brookside Dairy. Scheduled to be played…
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PS Julius Bitok said the Ministry will also set aside funds for the printing of textbooks for technical and applied subjects to support the realisation of CBE pathways.
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Daily Nation
Sifuna-led team has a raft of measures to outdo Linda Ground faction ahead of 2027 polls.
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Huduma Kenya has also urged the applicants to use its official communication channels, including the toll-free number…
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At the helm of the council is Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, who will serve as Chairperson.
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Tuko
Kenya's weather forecast predicts continued rainfall for highland regions and northeastern Kenya, with temperatures exceeding 30°C in coastal areas.
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16:07⇢The Burial Ground Reunion
⌨The newspapers report on the meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a burial in Kirinyaga, with multiple outlets framing it as a significant political interaction (PeopleDaily, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, ODM's internal divisions intensify as Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna attempts to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 elections (Taifaleo, DailyNation).
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President William Ruto has appointed Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi as Chairperson of the Governing Council of the National Infrastructure Fund, alongside six other members. In a notice on Wednesday,…
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The Ksh5 trillion fund is expected to shift the normal funding of projects in the country away from the usual borrowing…
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Eastleigh Voice
At the helm of the council is Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, who will serve as Chairperson.
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The Kenya Times
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Eastleigh Voice
The directive came after Governor Lelelit was spotted within the Parliament buildings despite an active arrest warrant issued for his repeated failure to appear before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee.
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TV47 Digital
President William Ruto on Wednesday, April 1 met with Gengetone and Urbantone artistes at State House Nairobi, who raised alarming concerns over the loss of rights to their music through…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Senators and Governors have been staring at each other in an escalating standoff that began with accusations of bribery…
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For the first time, victims of human rights violations, including those affected by protests and demonstrations, may see the state recognize and compensate for wrongs that once went ignored. Kenya…
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The Kenya Times
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Eastleigh Voice
The authority on Wednesday said the move is aimed at simplifying tax compliance and improving accessibility.
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TV47 Digital
In a quiet courtroom, far removed from the chaos of tear gas and gunfire, justice is being measured, carefully, clinically, in Kenya shillings. Behind every figure is a story that…
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19:05⇢The Senate's Arrest Warrant
⌨The newspapers report on the escalating institutional standoff between the Senate and county governors, with Speaker Kingi ordering the arrest of a governor (Kenyans, TV47Digital). This unfolds alongside President Ruto's administrative appointments to a new infrastructure fund (StandardMedia) and the uncertain tenure of DCI boss Mohamed Amin (Tuko).
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Kenya will pay the firm Sh358 million to defend case filed by Helios.
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The ongoing demolitions at Gikomba Market have brought into sharp focus a multi-billion shilling government project aimed at transforming one of Nairobi’s busiest trading hubs into a modern, organized facility.…
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JUMA hili tunaangazia taasubi za kiume kwa kurejelea dondoo lifuatalo:
“Nyinyi mna maswali...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua used the funeral of former Kirinyaga Senator David Karaba on Wednesday, April 1 to sharply criticize current government policies, raising concerns about challenges in the…
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TV47 Digital
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has dismissed a viral poster circulating on social media claiming that fuel prices had been revised from April 1, terming the information false.…
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has secured a warrant of arrest against an immigration officer attached to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after he failed to…
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Tuko
Mohamed Amin’s future as the DCI boss hangs in the balance amid contract expiry on April 1, political lobbying, and scrutiny over his controversial tenure.
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TAARIFA kuhusu Bunge la Kaunti ya Mombasa kupiga marufuku matumizi ya vyombo vya kulia chakula kama...
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Kenya Power scheduled system maintenance in parts of six counties, including Mombasa, Kiambu, Nyeri, Nairobi, Bungoma, and Bomet, on Thursday, April 2.
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People Daily
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The Nation confirmed from multiple sources that Mr Amin's contract ends on April 1.
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The Nation confirmed from multiple sources that Mr Amin's contract ends on April 1.
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SPIKA wa Bunge la Kitafa Moses Wetang’ula huenda akabururwa kortini baada ya kundi la wabunge wa...
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Eastleigh Voice
According to JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya, the regulations aim to provide a clear and structured process for handling complaints against judges while safeguarding the judiciary’s independence.
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Capital FM
The ceremony was attended by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and prominent opposition figures including ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua,...
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21:11⇢Wetang'ula's Contemptuous Stand
⌨The newspapers report on the escalating institutional standoff between Parliament and county governments, with Speaker Wetang'ula risking contempt for ignoring a court order regarding Kibagendi (Taifaleo), while Speaker Kingi previously ordered a governor's arrest (Kenyans). Multiple outlets also cover the uncertain tenure of DCI boss Mohamed Amin (DailyNation, CapitalFM) and the burial of former Senator Karaba attended by opposition figures (CapitalFM, NairobiLeo).
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As the debate on the fate of the social health authority (SHA) gains momentum, President Ruto has strongly defended the health scheme terming it a silver bullet and catalyst in…
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TV47 Digital
The Word Food Programme has raised concerns of acute hunger amid the Middle East conflict, warning that it has 70,000 metric tons of food that is impacted by the war.…
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TV47 Digital
If you have ever received a sudden “Nimetuma 5k kimakosa, please tuma back haraka”message on April 1st only to realize it was a prank then you already understand the spirit…
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Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi told MPs that about 252 Kenyans voluntarily joined Russia’s military operations, lured by high payouts, as Kenya now works to stop further recruitment and repatriate citizens.
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The officers, drawn from the Kenya Police Service, the Administration Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, returned to the country on April...
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During its first phase, the programme introduced seven training modules covering key policing areas, including use of force and firearms, handling sexual and gender-based...
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