The amendments, which also scrap direct presidential elections, have been sharply criticised by opposition figures in the country where 83-year-old Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party holds a parliamentary majo...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 08.07.2026.
It displays 123 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.07.2026 ⇢ The Day Ruto Signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund
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The morning began with the discovery of missing KFS legal manager Esther Keige's body in a Juja coffee farm, prompting LSK demands for investigation. By mid-morning, President Ruto signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill into law, a story that dominated coverage across Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, and TV47, with details on the 30% share reserved for future generations and the Norway model inspiration.
KUCCPS released 2026 university placement results, revealing high competition for medicine courses and 57,000 students missing slots, leading to an extended review window. The IEBC invited public views on 2027 campaign spending limits, while MPs scrutinized poll reform proposals.
In the afternoon, Ruto appointed Kindiki to chair a committee overseeing the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery project. The DCI launched a probe into a suspected Sh6.2 billion government payroll fraud. An autopsy failed to establish the cause of Keige's death. The day's arc moved from a mysterious death to major policy signings and institutional probes.
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During his landmark visit to Damascus, the first of a European Union head of state since Assad fell in late 2024, the two countries signed several agreements focusing on development and reconstruction...
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Germany's Freedom of Information Act, in force since 2006, has given the public access to government documents and is widely seen as an important tool for journalists and non-profit groups....
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ILIKUWA hasara tele baada ya serikali kufunga baadhi ya barabara kuu zinazoingia Nairobi na...
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Move follows the businesswoman’s failure to pay Sh100 million to Equity Bank, as a condition for rescuing her property.
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The world's youngest nation has endured months of renewed violence since late 2025, with government forces loyal to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir battling opposition militias aligned with his ri...
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The tighter outlook stems from disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict, which have weighed on LNG supplies and delayed planned production expansion.
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MAELFU ya wanafunzi nchini wameendelea kupoteza muda muhimu wa masomo kutokana na kufungwa kwa...
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06:46⇢South Sudan's Wounded Exodus
⌨The media shifts focus to South Sudan's escalating conflict, with the ICRC reporting a rise in medical evacuations as violence intensifies (Citizen). Meanwhile, a report warns Kenyan consumers face tighter gas supply and higher prices through 2027 due to US-Iran conflict disruptions (Eastleigh Voice).
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The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced Musa Saka to 35 years in prison after convicting him of murdering his two young children by poisoning them....
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HUKU ulinzi mkali ukiwekwa sehemu nyingi nchini kwa hofu ya vurugu wakati wa maadhimisho ya Saba...
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The victims, who were asleep when the blaze broke out, have been identified as 60 year old Audecia Ruguru, her sister 50 year old Lucy Rwamba, and Rwamba's 20 year old son Rogers Gitonga, who lived wi...
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Many Kenyans have expressed their concerns over the timing and the manner i which the system upgrade was initiated,…
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The sudden flare-up has stoked concerns about peace talks between the foes as they look to end their conflict and fully reopen the crucial waterway.
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Here is what you need to know about the total eclipse, which is the first visible in mainland Europe since 2006.
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The first tremor was short, Gil recounted in an interview with AFP from the hospital room where he was recovering after being rescued from the depths of a collapsed building....
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Faye has until now been a member of the ruling Pastef party, led by Ousmane Sonko, who was prime minister until Faye ousted him in May.
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NHIF transitioned to SHA in October 2024, with President William Ruto promising that the new system, will be a game-…
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MIAKA 36 baada ya maandamano ya kihistoria ya Saba Saba ya Julai 7, 1990, baadhi ya viongozi...
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Mwangangi said parents or guardians will be required to give consent before the child’s fingerprint is captured as part of the new identification process.
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The proposals come as the government continues to enter into PPP deals with private investors for major infrastructure…
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Barely 24 hours after detectives fatally shot four suspected gangsters along the Eldoret–Kiplombe–Soy Road, investigators have uncovered what is believed to be the gang’s operational hideout in Huruma, Eldoret. Acting…
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TV47 Digital
Kilifi County leaders have made a passionate appeal to the national government to pay squatters and land owners to pave the way for expansion of the Malindi International Airport. At…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Already ground works preparations as well as oil testing works and engineering works have begun on the new site…
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MBUNGE Mwakilishi wa Kike katika Kaunti ya Mombasa, Bi Zamzam Mohamed na mwenzake wa Kwale Bi...
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Police say investigations are ongoing and they are pursuing the gang’s fleeing accomplices to unravel the full extent of the syndicate’s operations.
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09:24⇢Eldoret Gang's Military Cache
⌨The media shifts focus to a police raid in Eldoret where KDF regalia was recovered from a gang hide-out (Citizen). Meanwhile, Dangote confirms the final Kenyan location for its Ksh2.59 trillion refinery (Kenyans), and Kilifi leaders urge payment for land owners for airport expansion (TV47 Digital).
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The Ministry of Defence has announced the recruitment of a new Chairperson for the Advisory Committee on Military Veterans, inviting qualified retired senior military officers to s...
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Residents of Muguga in Kikuyu Sub-County, Kiambu County, are raising alarm over severe air pollution caused by a fire at a yard where factory by-products have been dumped. The waste,…
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The Rastafari movement's followers -- often recognisable by their long dreadlocks -- identify as mystical, Pan-Africanist, anti-colonialist, and vegetarian.
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Two suspects have been arrested after police officers raided a house in the Soko Korona area of Timau Town in Meru County and recovered a large quantity of cannabis (bhang)…
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KAUNTI ya Kiambu inaendelea kupoteza ardhi ya kuendesha kilimo kutokana na ukaribu wake kwa jiji...
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Despite Kenya's rising debt, the Treasury said the country's credit outlook improved after Moody's…
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IEBC is demanding exclusive prosecutorial powers to punish political offenders directly.
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Parents and schools in the country have been urged to enrol their students in the International Mini games program to nurture champions and instil discipline to end unrest in the…
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KATIKA maeneo kame ya Laikipia, Samburu na Isiolo ambako kwa miaka mingi wafugaji wamekuwa...
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Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the support marks the highest number of co-nominations ever received by an African candidate seeking election to the ICJ.
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Fish production stakeholders in Homa Bay County are intensifying efforts to lower the cost of fish by increasing production through investment in technology and skilled manpower.Led by Victory Farms in…
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Eastleigh Voice
The Future Generations Component will create a savings base for future generations by establishing an endowment, generating alternative income streams to support capital projects when mineral and petroleum revenues decline, and ensuring wealth is shared across generations.
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Sifuna's political intelligence lies partly in his deliberate ambiguity. He has not explicitly declared a presidential candidacy.The Mount Kenya vote split is probably the biggest factor to be avoided...
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After weeks of intensive and painful search by the family of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Service Manager Esther Keige, her body has been found at a farm in Juja,…
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A suspected illegal arms dealer believed to be a major player in the illicit firearms trade has been arrested at the Kanyonyo Vehicle Checkpoint, along the Thika-Garissa Highway, while travelling…
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12:04⇢Ruto Signs Sovereign Wealth Fund
⌨The media focuses on President Ruto signing the Sovereign Wealth Fund law, with Eastleigh Voice providing details on the 30% share reserved for future generations. Meanwhile, KUCCPS releases university placement results, and MPs race to scrutinize IEBC poll reform proposals.
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Four protestors who were arrested during the Saba Saba protests have been released on a cash bail of KSh2,000 each. The four — Mulinge Muteti, Dickson Muli, James Bota Sunda…
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Kenya has received a major boost in its campaign to secure a seat at the ICJ, with Judge Phoebe Okowa receiving the highest number of co-nominations ever secured by an African cand...
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Citizen TV
Speaking during his consultative forum dubbed ‘Then What Kenya?’ in Nakuru on Tuesday evening, Wanjigi claimed President Ruto was afraid of the Constitution and warned that Kenyans were counting down...
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Speaking during his consultative forum dubbed ‘Then What Kenya?’ in Nakuru on Tuesday evening, Wanjigi claimed President Ruto was afraid of the Constitution and warned that Kenyans were counting down...
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Speaking during the assenting ceremony, the President described the law as a turning point in how the country will manage and preserve its natural wealth.
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The number of students who have secured chances at the universities has tripled to over 200,000 up from the yearly…
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The matter came up before the Makadara Law Courts, where Resident Magistrate J. Mayiah, presiding virtually, directed that the case be mentioned on August 10 for further directions....
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Ogamba assured students who successfully transfer to other institutions that they will continue to benefit from government support under the Higher Education Funding model.
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The Kenyan government has unveiled fresh progress on the ongoing renovation of Afraha Stadium, outlining an ambitious redevelopment programme that will transform the iconic Nakuru venue into a modern sporting…
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The placement cycle, conducted by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), saw nearly 294,000 students securing admission to various institutions acr...
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Many students who had applied for medicine courses in various universities were not accepted.
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MAHAKAMA Kuu imekataa kufutilia mbali kesi inayodai kuwa maafisa wakuu serikalini walihusika katika...
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In a judgment delivered on July 2, Justice H.K. Chemitei held that Jane Jerry Kioko qualifies as a wife of the late Ndolo Kioko Musyimi for purposes of succession, and appointed her a joint administra...
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After a dramatic Round of 16 that was defined by late comebacks, penalty shootouts and major upsets, the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clashes are now defined. France, Morocco, Norway, England,…
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A total of 293,869 students have secured placement to universities and other tertiary institutions for the 2026/2027 academic year, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced as the Kenya Universities…
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Petitioners say State convened public participation at the eleventh hour.
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Petitioners say State convened forum at the eleventh hour.
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Justice Oguttu Mboya issued an interim conservatory order barring the intended public participation after certifying the application as urgent.The judge observed that there are existing court orders s...
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Nairobi Leo
Students can check their placement results through the KUCCPS Student Portal....
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Shofco Sacco has emerged as one of Kenya’s fastest-rising community-based savings and credit cooperatives after winning seven awards during this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations. The community-based non-deposit taking (Non-DT) Sacco…
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The two leaders are accused of organising and attending several political campaigns to rally support for President Ruto…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has invited Kenyans to submit views on proposed Election Campaign Financing Regulations and draft campaign spending limits for the 2027 General Election, as…
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A constitutional petition has been filed at the Milimani Law Courts seeking to prevent National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from taking part in partisan political…
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The Abagusii Council of Elders has warned of serious consequences for those responsible for the attack on the Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu in Kisii County. Speaking after a meeting…
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Kenyans have until July 15, 2026, to submit views on draft regulations that will govern campaign contributions, spending limits and election financing ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The two appeared before the Mavoko Law Courts, where they denied charges of conspiracy to defraud, making false documents, obtaining land registration by false pretences, forgery and uttering forged d...
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MABADILIKO ya tabianchi yameendelea kuathiri uzalishaji wa chakula nchini Kenya kutokana na mvua...
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KILIMO cha maparachichi kimekuwa miongoni mwa biashara zenye faida kubwa nchini Kenya kutokana na...
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Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has sounded the alarm over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that the misuse of veterinary medicines could not…
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has advised the KCSE Class of 2025 to check their placement results after releasing the 2026 university and college placement outcomes…
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The Sovereign Wealth Fund, he noted, will ensure that revenues from petroleum and mineral resources are not entirely consumed at present, but are invested to benefit future generations....
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The quiet rural home of slain youth Cecil Ouma in Ogello Village, Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, turned into a centre of mourning and renewed calls for justice on Wednesday, July 8…
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17:39⇢Ruto Signs Sovereign Wealth Fund
⌨The media focuses on President Ruto signing the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill into law, with Citizen and Eastleigh Voice covering the details. Meanwhile, the family of slain youth Cecil Ouma demands the removal of PS Fikirini for independent investigations, as reported by TV47 Digital.
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Okandah William John appeared before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, where he was found guilty of fraudulent acquisition of public property, uttering a false docume...
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The development comes after reports that a sitting senator filed several lawsuits challenging the legality of the…
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The appointment follows confirmation by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote that Lamu has been selected as the final site for the multi-billion-shilling refinery.
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Oburu said governments have historically struggled to implement major reforms due to pressure from vested interests.The veteran politician even went ahead to suggest that a “little dictatorship” would...
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Traders at Keumbu Market face crisis after a social media boycott followed a violent attack on the Linda Mwananchi team, leading to death and several injuries.
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In a dramatic NACADA-led multi-agency operation conducted at dawn, authorities on Wednesday, July 8 rescued eight foreign nationals who were being held against their will at an unaccredited rehabilitation facility…
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KOCHA wa Misri Hossam Hassan amesema hana nia ya kutazama mechi zilizosalia za Kombe la Dunia...
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The people of Dukana Ward in North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, are up in arms over what they say is the continued collapse of healthcare services at Dukana Health Centre,…
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Kenya Met predicted rain and cold conditions from July 7-13 across several counties, with varying weather patterns affecting the agriculture and transport sectors.
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The people of Dukana Ward in North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, are up in arms over what they say is the continued collapse of healthcare services at Dukana Health Centre,…
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WAKAZI wa eneo bunge la Mbeere North, Kaunti ya Embu, wamelalamikia kuondolewa kwa transfoma za...
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Kenya has showcased the Chiefs’ Climate Action Day Initiative as a practical grassroots model for addressing the link between climate change, peace, and security. Speaking during the Climate, Peace and…
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Gachagua's remarks come a few days after President Ruto recently outlined a plan to allow farmers to own factories in their regions, mirroring the Kenya Tea Development Agency model.Gachagua says the...
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Detectives in Dagoretti have arrested three suspects, including a bartender and a security officer, as part of an ongoing murder investigation.
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The Ministry of Education has therefore extended the application review period to allow affected candidates to reapply for available courses.
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The National Assembly unanimously approved the various amendments.
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KRA data reveal that there are approximately 138,000 formal employers in the country even as the government seeks to…
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20:02⇢The Missing 57,000 Slots
⌨The media focuses on the extension of KUCCPS application review after 57,000 students missed university slots (Citizen), and on the appointment of Kindiki to chair a committee overseeing the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery project (Eastleigh Voice). Other stories include weather forecasts, pension windfall for former MPs, and KRA's new interest rate.
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The probe follows a Cabinet directive issued by President William Ruto after a sample audit of 12 out of the government's 53 state departments uncovered suspected payroll manipulation and irregularities
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A head-on collision in Kenya kills 2 actors and injures 12. Survivors seek financial aid for medical expenses amid tragedy during a Mombasa performance trip.
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Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku on Wednesday presented the payroll audit reports, forensic findings and supporting documents to the DCI, saying the move signals the beginning of a tougher phase in eff...
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Speaking after the postmortem at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), Dr Oduor said no visible injuries were found on the body, bu...
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticized the government’s sale of Safaricom shares, alleging that the transaction was conducted at a price significantly below market value, resulting in billions of shillings…
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Experts warn that delayed access to safe blood remains one of the biggest barriers to preventing maternal deaths, with postpartum haemorrhage continuing to claim the lives of women who could have been saved through timely transfusions.
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