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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 06.05.2026.
It displays 141 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
06.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Strait of Hormuz Confusion
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The day's dominant story was the confusion in the Trump administration over the Strait of Hormuz, with the military declaring wins while the president halted operations, and Rubio stating US offensive operations against Iran had ended. Domestically, the fuel shortage dominated morning coverage, with CS Wandayi attributing it to a technical hitch. By midday, the focus shifted to the Linda Mwananchi rift, as Sifuna and Orengo differed on Uhuru's involvement, and youth arrests in Kisumu. In the afternoon, President Ruto appointed Justice Warsame to the Supreme Court. Gachagua insisted the opposition would field a single candidate against Ruto in 2027. The day also saw the revelation of Ruto's phone call to Gachagua's doctor, proving Gachagua was medically unfit for his ouster trial.
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The Barka Tolorom base is on the shores of Lake Chad, which straddles Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria and whose islands provide a refuge for jihadists from Boko Haram and other radical Islamist grou...
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The fatal accident at La Trinidad mine in the Sutatausa municipality, 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of the capital Bogota, had initially trapped 15 miners.
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One executive at a food and beverage company told AFP they were in a meeting to discuss raising salaries following war-driven cuts, when phones began ringing.
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With the suspects taken into custody on Tuesday, a total of 24 police officers are now under investigation for alleged acts of "aggravated torture, rape, abuse of power and aggravated assault", accord...
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05:44⇢Petition to Block Senate Review of Kenyatta Benefits
⌨The newspapers report on a court petition to block the Senate from reviewing former President Uhuru Kenyatta's benefits (Eastleigh Voice), while Citizen covers Portugal's arrest of 15 police officers in a rape and torture probe. The Kenya Times notes incumbent Greg Goode defeating a Trump-backed candidate in a GOP primary.
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KAULI ya Rais wa Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan kuwa watashirikiana na Rais William Ruto kuendelea...
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Power shifts often trigger reprisals against former Heads of State over alleged atrocities committed during their tenure.
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Speculation has swirled about the health of Trump -- who was the oldest president ever inaugurated when he returned to power last year, and who turns 80 next month.
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What sets Eastleigh’s gold souk apart is not just the concentration of jewellery, but the ecosystem around it. It is a space where cultural histories intersect with modern consumption, where trade is both personal and economic, and where gold is continuously redefined by those who buy and sell it.
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SENETA wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna Jumanne aliwahakikishia wafuasi wa upinzani kuwa kutakuwa na mgombea...
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A proposed policy by the Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking to enforce compliance with laws on ethnic balance and equal opportunities has received backing from Members of Parliament. The move…
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Volunteers from the Survival Advocacy Network are on hand to speak to those who may be reluctant.
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Nineteen years after Kenya’s 2007-2008 Post Election Violence (PEV), the scars remain deeply etched in the life of Violet Kusa Okata, a widow and mother of two. Born in Ahero…
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The incident comes 10 days before the EPRA monthly review even with the government lowering fuel quality entering the…
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The company will wind down operations on four farms that, between them, total 1,200 hectares of banana production in Costa Rica's Atlantic region.
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ALIYEKUWA Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua ameondoa madai ya upendeleo dhidi ya jopo la majaji watatu wa...
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Trump added that the blockade of Iranian ports "will remain in full force and effect."
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PSG hold a one-goal advantage from last week's incredible 5-4 first leg in Paris, where some of the game's leading attackers were given free rein to go for the jugular.Despite the match in the French...
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass. In a statement, KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli said Nairobi…
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that a section of the Southern Bypass will be temporarily closed on Sunday, May 10, 2026....
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Soon after election, President Ruto said redesign of Nithi Bridge was a top priority and promised work would soon start.
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Critics say the new law adds a new weapon to be used against political opponents.
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ZAIDI ya wakazi 440 wa Kachero, Kaunti ya Taita Taveta, wamepata afueni baada ya Mahakama ya...
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08:25⇢Uganda's Foreign Agents Law
⌨The newspapers report on Uganda's approval of a Russian-style 'foreign agents' law, which critics say will be used against political opponents (Citizen). Meanwhile, KeNHA announces closure of Nairobi Southern Bypass for Sunday (The Kenya Times, TV47 Digital, Nairobi Leo). A Chinese firm wins Sh7.5bn contract for the 'killer bridge' in Nithi (Daily Nation). Fresh fuel shortage hits Nairobi ahead of EPRA review (Kenyans).
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SUSAN Wairimu Kamau, ni mfugaji mabata aina ya Muscovy katika eneo la Elburgon, Kaunti ya...
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The concerns were raised during a meeting in Mombasa between the Committee and the board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), where legislators pressed for both policy and institutional reforms to address long-standing challenges in the policing sector.
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Jin Shen and Muiruri Irungu are gearing up training at the Dragon Fitness Arena in Dagoretti Corner ahead of the third edition of SportPesa Boxing Rising Stars slated for DSTV…
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You’re standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough.…
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CHAMA cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA) kimebadilisha tarehe ya mchujo wa kuteua mgombea wa kiti...
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The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi has disclosed that the temporary fuel supply challenges experienced in isolated filling stations in some parts of the country…
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By convening sittings outside the traditional Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, Senators aim to create more opportunities for citizens to participate in the legislative process.
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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a “people power” struggle by young Ugandans…
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He added that this curtailed the optimal uptake of petroleum products by a few oil marketing companies operating in the downstream of the supply chain.
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French 7-foot-4 (2.24m) phenom Wembanyama had put in a historic defensive performance in the Spurs' Western semi-final game-one loss to Minnesota, making an all-time postseason record 12 blocks....
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Mwingi West Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Nguna has once again reiterated that he is exiting Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Party ahead of the 2027 General Election. In what comes…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6-Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni has been elected Chairperson of the African Permanent and Principal Secretaries...
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10:52⇢Fuel Shortage and Chinese Bridge
⌨The newspapers report on a fresh fuel shortage hitting parts of Kenya, linked to a technical hitch affecting oil marketing companies (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans). Meanwhile, KeNHA taps a Chinese contractor for the KSh7.5bn Nithi Bridge redesign, a story covered by multiple outlets (The Kenya Times, Daily Nation).
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MWAKA 2018, Sammy Momanyi, 38, alirejea nyumbani kwao kijijini Mwamaranga-Rikendo, eneobunge la...
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Starlets bundled out Namibia 7-1 in aggregate in the first round to proceed to the second round with the first leg scheduled for May 22 at FUFA Stadium in Kabaka, Uganda and the return fixture set for...
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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that a technical and administrative hitch caused the fuel shortage being experienced at filling stations across the country....
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Clock is ticking for students as KUCCPS warns thousands risk missing out by failing to submit applications before midnight.
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has intensified its operations to enforce compliance across the country. The Authority, led by Director General Dr. Mamo B. Mamo, conducted a sting operations…
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The KDF soldier was found dead at her home under unknown circumstances adding to the number of latest incidents…
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Defending champions PSG won 5-4 in an astonishing opening leg, having conceded first and at one point held a 5-2 advantage.The match was the highest scoring Champions League semi-final in history and...
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Kanga commended landowners already hosting rhinos on their land, describing their role as critical in securing Kenya’s conservation gains, and urged more conservancies, particularly...
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The Law Society of Kenya is pushing for the case to continue at the High Court.
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China Wu Yi Company Limited secured the contract after a competitive procurement process conducted by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), which confirmed that the contractor is expected to move to the site after signing the agreement in April.
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The Vatican strategy was to try to keep open a channel for dialogue with Washington while giving a moral response on key issues.
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Police in Mombasa County have arrested two suspected traffickers who were busted in possession of approximatetly 250 kilograms of cannabis sativa (bhang). The officers, augmented by detectives from the Anti-Narcotics…
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A new twist has emerged within the “Linda Mwananchi” ODM camp, exposing what appears to be a growing crack in messaging among its key leaders. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has…
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12:55⇢ODM's Linda Mwananchi Rift Widens
⌨The newspapers report on a split within ODM's Linda Mwananchi camp, with Sifuna and Orengo differing on Uhuru's involvement (TV47 Digital). Meanwhile, TSC begins disciplining Alliance Girls' principal over school fees (The Kenya Times), and a Chinese firm wins Sh7.5bn Nithi Bridge contract (Eastleigh Voice).
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Police got a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Shabana FC at Gusii Stadium over the weekend, sealing their place in the last four, and Muyoti was clear about his ambition and mindset heading into the decis...
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The Ministry of Education has announced plans to introduce a digital tracking system that will monitor the distribution of school textbooks in real time....
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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi explained why Kenya’s political class has failed the country and why the time for young people to take the wheel is now. In an interview on…
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The affidavit proves Gachagua was medically unfit to attend the ouster trial.
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Orengo urged IG Kanja to tame the alleged coercion in the NPS, and ensure that the service is not used to settle political scores.
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A legal dispute has emerged between a Kenyan patient and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) over conflicting findings of her HIV status, raising broader questions about the reliability of…
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On leadership within the labour movement, COTU defended Atwoli, contrasting his record with that of Gachagua. It said Atwoli has faced arrest, harassment, and persecution for defending workers’ rights and advocating for social justice, unlike Gachagua, whom it linked to political controversies and personal interests.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is ready to host what officials describe as one of the country’s biggest diplomatic and economic gatherings....
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The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has strongly reprimanded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of launching “reckless” attacks against the labour movement and its leadership. In a…
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A 35-year-old fisherman lost his life on Monday, May 5 evening after a violent confrontation between two groups of fishermen competing for fishing grounds on Lake Victoria at Mukuyu Beach…
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During a public participation exercise, a number of small-scale traders rejected the proposed legislation and urged the…
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Babu told Kisumu residents to treat officers from the DCI Headquarters as criminals and deal with them accordingly....
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If there’s one thing Kenyans have mastered, is finding creative ways to make things work online. Whether it’s that cousin selling thrift wear on WhatsApp or the guy who reviews…
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15:14⇢Summit and Sickbed
⌨The newspapers report on the upcoming Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by Ruto and Macron, with Mudavadi confirming Kenya's readiness (Citizen). Meanwhile, a court affidavit reveals Ruto's phone call to Gachagua's doctor, proving Gachagua was medically unfit for his ouster trial (Daily Nation).
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ABUJA, Nigeria:
MATUMAINI ya Viongozi wa upinzani Nigeria kuungana na kumtoa kijasho Rais Bola...
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The organization claims his remarks risk fueling tribal divisions and weakening the cohesion of Kenya’s workforce.
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Candidates who have yet to submit their applications or those whose applications are pending were urged to log into…
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President Ruto welcomed the envoys and encouraged them to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between Kenya and their respective countries.
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Dr. Riria said many girls continue to miss school or drop out entirely due to the absence of dignity kits, which include sanitary towels...
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has issued a warning against any attempt by regional governments to coordinate action against youth-led civic movements. Senior Counsel Kanjama said…
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A series of coordinated police operations across six counties have resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of thousands of litres of illicit brew alongside significant quantities of drugs. Authorities…
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KWS which rescued the calf and handed it over to the wildlife charity for specialised care, said the mother may have died from natural...
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Warsame was nominated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on April 29, 2026, to fill the vacancy left by the late…
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Allies of Kenya’s Linda Mwananchi movement, including Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo, demanded answers after youths were arrested in Kisumu County. They protested at DCI headquarters and questioned the charges and arrests.
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LEO tutaangazia baadhi ya maswali likiwemo suala la malezi kwa kurejelea dondoo...
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17:48⇢Youth Arrests and Brew Crackdown
⌨The newspapers report on the arrest of youths in Kisumu by Linda Mwananchi leaders, with Babu Owino and James Orengo demanding answers at DCI headquarters (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, a police crackdown across six counties leads to 14 arrests and seizure of illicit brew and drugs (TV47 Digital).
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A coalition of Kenyan civil society organisations under the Food Policy Coalition Kenya has launched a nationwide campaign pushing for clear warning labels on pre-packaged, ultra-processed foods, amid growing concern…
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Justice Warsame brings extensive legal and judicial experience to the bench, and his appointment is expected to strengthen the court’s capacity in handling complex constitutional, electoral, and appellate cases that often define Kenya’s legal and political landscape.
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President William Ruto has formally appointed Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya....
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Justice Warsame now awaits formal swearing-in to officially assume office as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
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On Monday, during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed judges to the High Court and Environment and Land Court at State House, President William Ruto convened a high-level strategy meeting that...
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Ted Turner became a billionaire by taking over his father's billboard business, buying a television station in 1970 and parlaying that into what would become a vast ground-breaking television group....
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Gachagua accused President Ruto of travelling to Tanzania with the intent of learning tactics to suppress youthful dissent.
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NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed that the United Opposition will present a single presidential candidate...
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This is not just a statistic; it is a signal of a world under strain. Across workplaces and communities, the pressures of economic uncertainty, digital overload, social isolation, and post-pandemic re...
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Asked if he had the strength to continue after Tuesday's defeat in London, Simeone's answer was an unusual one.
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The union accuses Gachagua of targeting COTU leadership in a way that risks undermining national unity and workers’ representation, insisting he has no authority in workers’ affairs and failed to deli...
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It has drawn attention to a long list of similar blunders by the Head of State. Citizen TV traces this trail that has often left the chief diplomat having to walk back his words....
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Nasser, who last year became the first Ugandan to win the ARC title since Charles Muhangi in 1999, hopes to use his home event to claw back points in the 2026 championship chase....
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While stressing that American forces remain fully prepared for any contingency, Rubio said the current phase of active strikes has come to an end, signalling a possible pause in confrontation.
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Argentina's Prestianni was handed a six-game ban, with three of them suspended, for discriminatory conduct in the first leg of Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid on February 17....
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20:56⇢Strait of Hormuz Confusion
⌨The newspapers report on confusion in the Trump administration over the Strait of Hormuz, with the military declaring wins while the president halts operations (The Kenya Times). Meanwhile, Rubio says US offensive operations against Iran have ended, signaling a possible pause (Eastleigh Voice). Domestically, lobby groups demand clear labeling of processed foods amid health concerns (TV47 Digital), and President Ruto appoints Justice Warsame as Supreme Court judge (Nairobi Leo, Kenyans). Gachagua insists opposition will front a single presidential candidate against Ruto (Capital FM).
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Journalists from Cape Media have earned national recognition after several of the station’s reporters were named among nominees for the 2026 Annual Media Excellence Awards (AMEA), underscoring the broadcaster’s growing…
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A 49-minute documentary titled Error by Design and released two days ago, highlights how the SHA’s means-testing system is flawed, leaving low-income earners disadvantaged.The documentary further reve...
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The governing body said it was "extremely disappointed" with the decision by Melbourne Arts Precinct, which cited previous "dangerous" fan behaviour in the square.
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Officers from Luanda Police Station conducted the operation in response to complaints of rising motorcycle theft and related criminal activity in the area. During the exercise, twenty motorcycles were impounded for verification purposes.
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has intensified its crackdown on organised criminal gangs in Kisumu following the arrest of two suspects in what detectives described as a carefully coordinated intelligence-led…
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The operation was carried out at the United Parcel Service and G4S facility located within the Kenya Airways cargo shed at the airport.
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Sudan has long accused the UAE of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting the Sudanese army in a three-year-old civil war that has devastated the country. The Gulf sta...
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The Society insisted that constitutional rights “are not negotiable” and cannot be limited through executive direction or political convenience.
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SHA said the tool was developed to address long-standing inequities in Kenya’s health financing system and to replace what it described as the unfair structure of the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
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The students endured a tough run, falling 47-64 to Strathmore Blades on Friday before pushing defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in a narrow 79-83 loss on Saturday....
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Orengo, who is aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction, faulted the Linda Ground officials for making key decisions after seeking the 'approval' from the Head of State, hence deepening tensions within...
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