The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has intercepted a consignment of methamphetamine worth over KSh10 million at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in an operation targeting international drug trafficking networks. In a…
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 07.05.2026.
It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.05.2026 ⇢ The Day Gachagua's Impeachment Battle Intensified
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The day was dominated by the ongoing impeachment battle of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In the morning, Gachagua returned to court to challenge his impeachment, listing 11 prayers in his petition. By midday, his legal team challenged the Senate's impeachment procedure and sought removal of his supplementary affidavit. In the afternoon, a push for a fresh medical exam emerged, and the court adjourned after respondents declined to proceed. Meanwhile, President Ruto ordered full digitisation of education data to eliminate ghost learners, and the Kenya Met warned of intensified heavy rains and flood risk in Nairobi and 30 counties. The TV47 crew was attacked while covering a disputed land in Runda. Former CS Matiang'i blamed Ruto for failing to challenge Tanzanian President Samia over her Gen Z remarks.
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Leading 5-4 after last week's thrilling first leg in Paris, Luis Enrique's side stretched their overall advantage early on through Ousmane Dembele.
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Kenyatta Trust empowers underprivileged youths through education, mentorship, and financial support, transforming lives and promoting national cohesion since 2010.
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His comments raise the spectre of retaliatory Ukrainian strikes on Moscow during mass public events celebrating the end of World War II on May 9, after the Kremlin announced it would hold off attacks...
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Israel and Hezbollah have been trading accusations of violating the ceasefire agreement in force since April 17. Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for several operations targeting Israeli forces in...
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Investigating magistrates last year dismissed the case into alleged complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity against Agathe Habyarimana over "insufficient evidence"....
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RAIS William Ruto alipiga simu kwa daktari mtaalamu wa moyo aliyekuwa akimhudumia aliyekuwa Naibu...
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For every Sh100 levy deduction from Kenyans, Sh30 ends up in the pockets of contractors.
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"The enemy, in its new design, is seeking, through a naval blockade, economic pressure and media manipulation, to destroy the country's cohesion in order to force us to surrender," Ghalibaf said in a...
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Project Freedom, a US operation focused on the Strait of Hormuz, was paused shortly after President Donald Trump ordered a review to see if an Iran agreement can be finalised. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it would be defensive and focused on guiding ships.
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The group returned to the world spotlight in March after an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service.
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JOPO la kuamua Migogoro ya Vyama vya Kisiasa limezima utekelezaji wa matokeo yoyote yatakayotokana...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military had targeted "the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force".
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Experts have already issued warnings ahead of the hearings on the Ksh4.78 trillion spending plan for the financial year…
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A court in Nairobi has cleared former Lands minister Amos Kimunya and his co-accused in a Ksh60 million corruption case....
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Santos said they had opened an investigation earlier in the week following the altercation between Neymar and the son of Robinho, the former Real Madrid and Manchester City striker....
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The first session was held on April 27 where Gachagua argued that the impeachment process was unconstitutional, irregular, and failed to meet the threshold of public participation as required by law....
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Tension and fear have engulfed Kisumu County after unknown assailants stormed a funeral gathering and left four mourners injured in a violent attack. The incident occurred at 2:09 a.m. in…
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MABAHARIA na wavuvi nchini wanatarajia kufaidika baada ya serikali za Kenya na Tanzania kutia saini...
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08:01⇢Gachagua's Impeachment Challenge Returns
⌨The newspapers report on Gachagua's return to court to challenge his impeachment (Citizen), while Kenyans face double charges as Treasury plans to change eCitizen fees (The Kenya Times). State housing contractors bag Sh86bn super profits from levy deductions (Daily Nation). Fear grips Kisumu after a funeral attack leaves four injured (TV47 Digital).
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Orengo maintained that the Orange Democratic Movement must remain faithful to its founding principles and adhere strictly to internal succession procedures, which he argues were not followed after the death of the party’s long-time leader, Raila Odinga.
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Orengo maintained that the Orange Democratic Movement must remain faithful to its founding principles and adhere strictly to internal succession procedures, which he argues were not followed after the death of the party’s long-time leader, Raila Odinga.
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Villa, pre-season favourites to win Europe's second-tier competition, trail 1-0 after last week's first leg of the all-English clash.
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Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier said the agreement had "the strategic flexibility to upsize the commitment to 300 of the A220 Aircraft Family to meet future demand"....
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The fee increase previously faced from the High Court over the Ksh50 initial charge last year, with the government…
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JUHUDI za kuanzisha muungano mbadala wa wafanyakazi kwa lengo la kudhoofisha Shirikisho la Vyama...
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Kenyan newspapers cover political turmoil on May 7, focusing on Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case and ODM's factional splits ahead of the 2027 elections.
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For every Sh100 levy deduction from Kenyans, Sh30 ends up in the pockets of contractors.
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Traders say the price of a box of tomatoes, which previously sold for as little as Ksh300, now ranges between Ksh5,000 and Ksh10,000 in local markets.
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"It is barbaric for citizens to kill one another for whatever reason, to just wake up and take weapons and use them on their...
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The south London side are on the verge of reaching the Conference League final, with the Eagles 3-1 up from the first leg of their semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of Thursday's return at Sel...
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I received an 8 a.m. text from my Editor-in-Chief, Macharia Gachuru, just as I was wrapping up my live links and daring to believe I might finally catch my breath.…
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Users will be required to enter certificate details, pay via eCitizen and instantly generate an authentication report. The process, powered by encrypted QR codes, removes human intervention and reduces verification time from days to minutes.
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Justice Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame has been sworn into office as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya....
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BAADA ya muungano wa National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) chini ya uongozi wa marehemu Mwai Kibaki...
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09:58⇢Gachagua's Court Return and TV47 Attack
⌨The newspapers report on Gachagua's impeachment case returning to court (Citizen, Tuko), while TV47 crew was attacked by armed goons covering a disputed land in Runda. Affordable housing bosses earn Sh86bn profit from levy deductions (Daily Nation). KNEC rolls out instant digital verification for KCSE certificates (Eastleigh Voice).
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday disbursed Ksh.129.5 million in bursaries to support 48,000 needy students, reaffirming her administration’s commitment to ensuring no learner is locked out of school due…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is returning to the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday, May 7, 2026 to continue with the push to challenge his impeachment. A three-judge bench comprising…
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In-form Forest, leading 1-0 after the first leg against their Premier League rivals, are seeking to reach their first European final since 1980.
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IPOA believes that the probe will determine whether the use of force was justified.
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PENDEKEZO la Mamlaka Huru ya Kuchunguza Utendakazi wa Polisi (IPOA) la kutumia teknolojia, ikiwemo...
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The new allocations come amid growing demand for university and college funding, with students previously raising…
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In a bizarre twist to Mexico's World Cup preparations with their opening game just five weeks away, the federation said players who skipped the get-together risked being ruled out of contention for th...
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Justice Warsame took the oath of office on Thursday morning, formally joining the Supreme Court bench. The apex court is now composed of Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and the newly sworn-in Justice Warsame.
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Nationwide teacher protests continue as more than 44,000 intern teachers remain in limbo awaiting confirmation to…
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Health officials in Bungoma County have raised alarm over a worrying rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with hypertension cases surpassing 40,000 and sickle cell patients reaching 1,400, prompting calls for…
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"I am pleased to note that over the past 15 years, the court has remained steadfast in the discharge of its solemn mandate, consistently...
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Taifa Leo
Uhuru wa Kenyataa, liweza tenda makuu,Taifa weza kung'aa, nchi piga hatua kuu,Mambo yenye umang'aa,...
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12:30⇢Gachagua's 11 Prayers
⌨The newspapers report on Gachagua's impeachment petition listing 11 prayers (The Kenya Times), while Justice Warsame is sworn into the Supreme Court (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo) and President Ruto hails the court as guardian of the constitution (Capital FM). Bungoma records over 40,000 hypertension cases (TV47 Digital).
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Each year, the country produces nearly 10,000 nurses. More than 70,000 are licensed, and over 100,000 are registered. Yet many remain unemployed, while those in service are stretched beyond their limits.
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Mudavadi said the number could rise upon further confirmation from the active battlefield.
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During submissions before the court, the lawyers argued that the impeachment documents did not provide sufficiently clear information to enable an ordinary citizen to...
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Kiir reappointed General Santino Deng Wol as the new army chief.
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Businessman Eric Munene Mate, the CEO of Wiselinks Foundation has been acquitted in a multi-million-shilling land fraud case after the complainant informed the court that he had been reimbursed and…
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Swearing off politics forever, Kimunya announced a transition to academia.
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The changes come as the Treasury has proposed a Ksh 87.6 billion allocation for scholarships and student loans in the…
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The flight attendant had come into contact with a Dutch woman who was taken off a KLM plane and later died of the virus in South Africa.
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Tensions flared in Mambrui-Mjanaheri area of Magarini, Kilifi County on May 7, 2026 as residents staged a peaceful demonstration to oppose what they termed as an illegal attempt by a…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the court to issue seven key declarations and orders in a case challenging his impeachment process....
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LEO tuangalie swali la nne katika mitihani ya insha. Kimsingi, swali hili huwa ni insha ya kubuni...
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Gachagua’s lawyers argue that both the National Assembly and the Senate violated constitutional provisions during the impeachment proceedings
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M‑PESA adoption in Kenya also generated Ksh.182.7 billion due to the accelerated 41 million active.
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During an inspection tour of Naivasha Maximum, Medium and Women’s Prisons, Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru recalled earlier reforms when correctional services were under the Office of the Vice President, saying the system then benefited from more focused attention.
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Education is the single greatest investment a nation can make in managing its present and shaping its future, this is according to President William Ruto. Speaking on Thursday, May 7…
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14:45⇢Gachagua’s Seven Legal Prayers
⌨The newspapers report on the intensifying legal battle over Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, as his lawyers challenge Senate procedures and seek specific court declarations (Nairobi Leo, Capital FM, Tuko). Simultaneously, President William Ruto signals a major overhaul of university funding while highlighting the loss of Sh1 billion annually to 'ghost' learners in the education system (TV47 Digital, Kenyans).
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"The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive. We're so happy to reach a second Champions League final in a row," Luis Enrique told reporters.
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Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has long been known as one of Kenya’s most outspoken politicians. How he kept his apparent relationship with former IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe out of the…
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Competition for party tickets is already beginning to intensify ahead of the high-stake mini-poll scheduled for July 16, 2026.
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The e-Logbook will be instantly generated from the NTSA portal.
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Deep-rooted interests and suspicions of sabotage within their ranks are threatening to deny leaders of the Opposition a chance to produce a formidable candidate to stop President William Ruto’s reelection juggernaut.
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The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has announced a vacancy for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following the exit of former boss Joe Sang....
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MABINGWA watetezi PSG waliagana sare ya 1-1 na Bayern Munich Jumatano na kufuzu kwa fainali ya...
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Kara’s body was later taken to Kibugi Funeral Home awaiting burial.
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The study sought to understand what it truly means to live with colorectal cancer in Kenya.
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"We didn't have big chances today, but we still created enough to score. We missed the killer mentality that PSG had to score the goals," Neuer said to DAZN.
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According to court documents, the petitioner argues that the disputed healthcare financing arrangements allegedly involve insurance-related functions such as premium deductions, claims processing and...
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ISLAMAD, Pakistan:
AMERIKA na Iran jana zilikuwa zikikaribia kutia saini mkataba wa amani wa...
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Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has dismissed sentiments by a section of Kenyans and stakeholders who say that the capitation money sent to public schools is inadequate. Speaking on…
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President Ruto warned that the irregularities had cost taxpayers billions of shillings.
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The respondents told the three-judge bench that the affidavit, filed on Wednesday, raises new matters which they say could significantly affect the submissions already placed before the court....
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power outages in parts of Nairobi County on Friday, May 8....
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16:59⇢Gachagua's Affidavit Under Fire
⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing legal battle over Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, with lawyers seeking removal of his supplementary affidavit (Citizen, Tuko). Meanwhile, Education CS Ogamba defends capitation funds amid criticism over a school's KSh26M Dubai trip (TV47 Digital), and President Ruto orders full digitisation of education data to eliminate ghost learners (Capital FM, Kenyans).
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The suspect was arrested after investigators linked him to allegations of soliciting and receiving a Sh20,000 bribe.
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MWENYEKITI wa Ofisi ya Msajili wa Vyama vya Kisiasa nchini (ORPP), John Lorionokou, amevitaka vyama...
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The changes, according to the authority, will take effect as of next month and will apply to all vehicle owners in the…
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Kennedy Wambani Oduor was arraigned before the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday after investigations linked him to bribery offences involving officials from God’s Vision for Africa in Vihiga...
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KDC Director General Norah Ratemo said the institution is positioning itself as a key development finance driver in supporting innovation and digital entrepreneurship.
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“First of all, it all began with passion. This is something I have wanted to do for the longest time. Two years ago, I said I wanted to become the African champion, and I had to do it no matter what,”...
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The move will mark the end of paper-based logbooks, which have been in use for decades, as the country shifts towards a fully digital transport management system.
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Citizen TV
However, it was the signatures appended to the statements that quickly caught the attention of Kenyans online.Many users pointed out glaring differences between the signatures attributed to Health Cab...
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The government has announced plans to phase out physical motor vehicle logbooks and introduce electronic logbooks in a move aimed at streamlining services at the National Transport and Safety Authority…
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The Kenya Power Foundation has injected KSh 20 million towards a series of nationwide community initiatives under its Wezesha Jamii programme, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainable social impact across…
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Kenyans have been urged to stay alert as heavy rains expected over the next seven days raise fears of floods, flash floods and landslides.
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WAZIRI wa Utumishi wa Umma Geoffrey Ruku, mnamo Alhamisi alishtushwa na hali duni ya utoaji huduma...
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on May 7, 2026 visited recovering Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi at his Nairobi residence following the legislator’s return from India, where he underwent months of…
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The company managing the critical infrastructure announced that the changes will be effective as of 9pm and appealed to…
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Kenya Meteorological Department warned that moderate to heavy rains are expected across multiple regions from 7–14 May 2026, with intensification likely between 10–13 May.
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The licence allows the firm to engage in bond trading, equity trading, and fund management, positioning it within a more regulated segment of the financial services sector. ...
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Kenya Met warned that rainfall currently being experienced in parts of the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, as well as the Central Highlands and Southeastern Lowlands, is expected to intens...
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18:34⇢Rains of May
⌨The newspapers report on heavy rains and flood warnings across Kenya, with Kenya Met forecasting intensified rainfall from tonight and into mid-May, raising fears of floods in Nairobi and 30 counties (Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, Capital FM). Meanwhile, National Assembly Speaker Wetang’ula visited recovering Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi after his return from India (TV47 Digital).
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ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has been conspicuously absent from key events.
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Murkomen assessed the progress of the Basic Recruit Training Course at the institution, where more than 5,000 recruits are currently undergoing intensive training.
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Top ARC seeds are two-time champion Karan Patel, defending champion Yasin Nasser, ARC Junior champion Samman Vohra, Aakif Virani and Jasmeet Chana. Aakif and Jasmeet make their Uganda debuts in Mbarar...
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The suspects, who include NG-CDF committee members and sub-county officials, are accused of misappropriation and theft of public funds allocated to development projects in Eldama Ravine Constituency....
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Discover the Kenyatta family estate in Ichaweri, a historically significant sanctuary featuring lush lawns, security measures, and the St. John the Baptist Chapel.
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The southern African country started seizing white-owned farms under its late leader Robert Mugabe in 2000, in a move the government said at the time was meant to resettle landless Black people and...
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In conjunction with Konza Technopolis, the President said the ongoing digitisation exercise will be expanded to weed out cartels in the sector.
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PS emphasized the need for accountable regulatory frameworks capable of ensuring quality standards.
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This was the first time a Chinese oil tanker has been attacked, a person with knowledge of the matter told Caixin on Thursday.
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Justice Ochieng, a Judge of the Court of Appeal, passed away in September 2025 after a distinguished legal and judicial career.
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"I'm already motivated for next season. I know how hard it is to win this prize and I know how much depends on details," said the 40-year-old.
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The security guards are said to have come up with trumped-up charges of possession of crude weapons, abduction of security guards and use of alcohol against the Kenyans.Those six are John Okutohi...
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Odhiambo, who referred to Nyamu’s apology about the Grade 10 student who was undergoing her voluntary service scheme at the Senate as insincere, said the senator was forced to apologise over her comme...
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 — The National Assembly has asked the High Court to order former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to undergo a fresh...
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Citizen TV
Matiang’i argued that Ruto missed a critical opportunity to affirm Kenya’s democratic values after President Samia called for tough action against dissenting voices in the two countries....
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Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo joined criticism after a Senate session in which Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu made remarks to a visiting schoolgirl. Odhiambo argues the incident violated children’s rights despite an on-floor apology.
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21:33⇢Matiang’i’s Blame on Ruto Over Samia’s Gen Z Remarks
⌨The newspapers report on former CS Matiang’i blaming President Ruto for failing to challenge Tanzanian President Samia over her remarks on Gen Z dissent, while the Gachagua impeachment case continues with a push for a fresh medical exam. Other stories include a diplomatic gift to Pope Leo XIV and a child rights controversy involving Senator Nyamu.
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The Pearl Rally is traditionally held in early May, a date that often coincides with Patel’s May 7 birthday.
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In a rare disclosure, the judge revealed that skipping Friday’s hearing would have costly implications for the bench, stating that the court had been...
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The East Africa Law Society says remarks made at the Tanzania–Kenya Business Summit in Dar es Salaam on May 4, 2026, raise concerns about possible coordinated cross-border enforcement against civic expression.
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His senior international career kicked off with a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. He went on to play at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups as well as the 2020 Euros which were played in 2021....
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A 16-storey building under construction collapsed. Almost immediately, residents of South C, many of whom became the first responders, pointed to what they believed was the real cause.In Kenya, disast...
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"We're going well, but we know that we cannot make any mistakes if we're going to have any chance of making the Champions League," coach Gian Piero Gasperini said after last weekend's thumping of Fior...
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