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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 19.12.2025.
It displays 152 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.12.2025 ⇢ The Day of Grade 10 Placements and State House Expenditure Scrutiny
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Morning coverage on December 19 was dominated by fiscal accountability, with editors highlighting Sh4.5 billion in State House spending on handouts alongside Sh5 billion lost in stalled industrial parks. These reports of domestic financial mismanagement coincided with an emerging diplomatic rift, as editors prioritized the U.S. suspension of the Green Card lottery following campus shootings and American threats toward South Africa over the detention of Kenyan visa contractors. By afternoon, the focus shifted to educational transitions with the release of Grade 10 placement results, a major administrative milestone for the Ministry of Education. Simultaneously, the judiciary remained central to the news cycle as the High Court ordered the forfeiture of Sh131 million in assets from former Governor Ferdinand Waititu. The day’s narrative was further marked by the continued posthumous honoring of Raila Odinga and the legal fallout for PCEA clerics jailed for contempt of court.
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Under the agreement, ByteDance will retain 19.9% of the business, while Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX will hold 15% each.
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Romanian criminologist Vlad Zaha told BBC News that there was little-to-no chance of the US extraditing Jibril, and described the sentence as "unusually harsh".
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‘My influence comes not from titles, but from sustained engagement and a willingness to address difficult issues’
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We celebrate a complex legacy—one that embodies the struggles, triumphs and contradictions
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According to the authority, the fraudulent SMS messages redirect recipients to a website designed to resemble the official NTSA portal and threaten penalties, including...
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Speaking in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump said he was "surprised" and "honoured" by the decision. Earlier this month, though, Trump appeared to...
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the US State Department said it condemned "in the strongest terms the South African government's recent detention of US officials performing their duties to...
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05:56⇢Posthumous Honors for Raila Odinga
⌨Kenyan editors are largely preoccupied with the posthumous honoring of Raila Odinga, with media outlets framing his legacy through 'Person of the Year' accolades and reporting on high-level international condolences (The Star, People Daily). Concurrently, scrutiny of government expenditure and fiscal management remains high, as outlets highlight multibillion-shilling spending at State House alongside new developments in the restructuring of Chinese debt (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice).
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Education officials said the placement process is fully automated, taking into account learners’ choices, performance in KJSEA, psychometric test results, equity considerations, and school...
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YALIVUMISHWA na utawala wa Rais William Ruto kama suluhu ya ukosefu mkubwa wa ajira nchini na...
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Top State officials, led by ex-CS Kuria, flew across counties to launch their construction.
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The incident occurred on Thursday night after hours of intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds that battered the area.
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On International Migrants Day, WHO and IOM highlight how legal, financial and language barriers in Kenya and worldwide still block migrants from essential healthcare and financial protection.
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RIPOTI mpya imetaja Nairobi, Kilifi, Kiambu, Machakos na Narok kama kaunti ambazo kufanya biashara...
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has directed the DCI to conduct “thorough” investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua alias Betty…
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Domestic borrowing accounted for more than 40 per cent of total receipts
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The Standard
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Eastleigh Voice
Amnesty International says Tanzanian security forces used unlawful lethal force during post-election protests, killing protesters, hiding bodies and obstructing medical care, and is urging independent investigations and accountability.
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MPANGO wa Serikali wa kuchochea uchumi wa nchi kupitia Hazina za Ustawishaji Miundomsingi umekumbwa...
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NTSA said the messages are intended to mislead motorists into making payments on an unofficial platform....
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TV47 Digital
The United States has issued sanctions to two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for what it terms as “illegitimate targeting of Israel”. In a statement on Thursday, December…
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This is after the singer's mother wrote a letter to the DPP asking for an inquest into Bayo's death
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Kwa jina la Mwenyezi Mungu wa kuneemesha neema ndogondogo na neema kubwa kubwa tumejaaliwa kukutana...
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South Africa's response followed after the US government condemned what it described as the detention and…
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A blood-stained machete was found next to the body, and the suspect is said to have fled the scene
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 — The United States has warned that it will not tolerate the harassment or public exposure of personal details of...
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Ulinzi Stars striker Paul Okoth has been named the SportPesa League Player of the Month for November 2025, following a series of standout performances that highlighted his growing influence in…
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08:16⇢Billions Vanish in Dust and Handouts
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting from mourning to rigorous fiscal accountability, highlighting a pattern of multi-billion shilling scandals involving state-funded handouts and dormant industrial parks (Standard Media, Daily Nation). Simultaneously, a diplomatic rift is emerging as the United States intervenes following South Africa's detention of Kenyan visa contractors, prompting swift official clarifications from Pretoria (Capital FM, Kenyans).
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Capital FM
Addressing delegates, the Ministry of Health disclosed that Dr Mulwa stressed the transformative potential of long-acting antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) in addressing persistent challenges in...
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David Munyua, a 30-year-old full-time veterinarian and the first player from Kenya to qualify for the tournament, pulled off a stunning comeback against Belgium’s Mike De Decker, the reigning 2024 World Grand Prix champion.
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The Kenya Times
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The King’s message expressed a deep sense of loss and solidarity with Raila’s family and Kenyans.
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VIONGOZI wa kidini katika Kaunti ya Mombasa, wamejiunga na wenzao nchini kupinga Mswada...
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Salih, who fled Iraq during Saddam Hussein’s rule, said his personal experience of displacement would shape his leadership of the agency.
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Such incidents have been on the rise in the country
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“At President Trump’s direction, I am immediately directing USCIS to pause the DV1 program to ensure no more Americans are harmed by this disastrous...
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Each year, thousands of Kenyans are selected in the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery programme, and 4,459 Kenyans were…
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The attackers stole Sh200,000 in cash, mobile phones, assorted jewellery, a CCTV server and other electronic items.
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At a time when more than 100 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes, Salih acknowledged the severe pressure facing humanitarian systems...
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL
WABUNGE nchini Brazil mnamo Jumatano walipiga kura kufupisha kifungo ambacho...
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DP says Kenya’s path to prosperity will be informed by a broader set of global examples
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10:38⇢The Billions Scattered in Dust
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting towards fiscal scrutiny and consumer safety. Major outlets are highlighting massive State House spending on 'handouts' and the failure of costly industrial park projects (Standard Media, Daily Nation). Concurrently, a surge in SMS-based traffic fine fraud has prompted urgent public warnings from the National Transport and Safety Authority (The Star, Nairobi Leo), signaling a move toward civic protection amid broader governance critiques.
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The public has been urged to avoid clicking the link, refrain from replying to the message and not submit any payments.
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MNAMO Jumatatu, Aprili 29, 2024, mwendo wa alfajiri, maji yaliyokusanyika katika shimo chini ya...
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Madowo noted that even police officers stationed near him appeared overwhelmed by the gas, underscoring its severity.
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has launched campaign to mobilize Kenyans, particularly women, to support the Kenya Kwanza Government’s development agenda and President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. This…
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Under the agreement, ByteDance will retain 19.9% of the business, while Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX will hold 15% each.
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TNX Africa
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TV47 Digital
David Munyua made history as the first Kenyan to compete in the World Darts Championship, and he didn’t disappoint! He pulled off a stunning upset, defeating 18th seed Mike De…
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The DV1 visa scheme makes up to 50,000 visas available each year through a random selection process among entries.
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The DV1 visa scheme makes up to 50,000 visas available each year through a random selection process among entries.
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“You've paved the way for many who've walked this path before you and those who'll come after,” he said.
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DP Kithure Kindiki said criticism misunderstands the thinking behind the government’s vision. He noted that Kenya’s plans are informed by several Asian economies and are not built around copying a single model.
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The Kenya Times
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Three people were injured, two of them critically, following an early Friday, December 19 morning fire at an orphanage in Shibiriri Village, Lurambi Sub-County, Kakamega County. According to the eyewitnesses,…
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Citizen TV
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11:43⇢The First World Mirage
⌨Editors are shifting focus toward the government's long-term economic vision, specifically Kithure Kindiki's defense of a 'first-world' development model (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). This aspirational narrative contrasts with ongoing reporting on state neglect, exemplified by the Mai Mahiu survivors' grievances (Taifaleo). While the Jirongo death investigation continues to generate human-interest angles (Standard Media, Tuko), the media is increasingly evaluating the government’s 2025 performance (Citizen).
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US Secretary of State Rubio threatens unspecified action after SA raid at a US embassy nabbed seven Kenyans
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First thing learners must understand is that their placement is determined by the analysis at the bottom of their results slips.
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Duale praised WHO’s continued technical and political backing to President William Ruto, noting that early high-level engagements with the UN health agency had strengthened...
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India and Kenya’s relationship continues to be rooted in centuries of shared history, sacrifice, and people-to-people ties is today evolving into a broad-based strategic partnership spanning trade, defence, development cooperation,…
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First thing learners must understand is that their placement is determined by the analysis at the bottom of their results slips.
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The Kenya Times
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Her message comes after her release from a legal ordeal following Tanzania's elections
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The suspension is expected to affect thousands of hopeful applicants, particularly from African countries such as Kenya, which have historically benefited from the program.
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Her message comes after her release from a legal ordeal following Tanzania's elections
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Capital FM
Speaking at the launch of the strategy in March, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo said its success would...
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TV47 Digital
A quiet evening in Pamba Village, Kajulu East Location, Kisumu East Sub-County, turned into a scene of heartbreak after violent winds and pounding rain unleashed a deadly force on a…
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The Court found the Public Security Orders of May 2, 2024, were issued without lawful authority, inspection, or notice…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized Citizen TV Journalist Linus Kaikai after he questioned the relevance of using Singapore as a direct model for Kenya....
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A win by a Kenyan at a major tournament sparked widespread curiosity about the sport
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The family of Kapsaret Member of Parliament (MP) Oscar Sudi is celebrating after his wife, Lilian Sudi, graduated from Moi University. Lilian was among the thousands of graduates during the…
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13:20⇢American Dream on Hold
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting from internal political mourning toward institutional milestones and geopolitical impacts. Educational placement criteria and university graduations dominate the domestic front (Daily Nation, People Daily, TV47 Digital), while the sudden US suspension of the Green Card lottery following a campus shooting has emerged as a high-priority concern for its potential impact on the Kenyan diaspora (Eastleigh Voice).
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Presenter Betty Kyalo has joyfully announced that she is expecting a child with her boyfriend, Charlie, a moment that has send her fans on social media in a frenzy.…
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The lottery was created by Congress, and the move is almost certain to invite legal challenges
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Central Bank of Kenya’s November Market Perception Survey shows a majority, 58 per cent, of non-bank firms in the country do not expect to expand their workforce in 2026.
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Secret of success: never copy or imitate but innovate and germinate, identify gaps and fill them, don’t fear failure but learn from it
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The party said Kalonzo’s integrity “proven over decades of public service, is not for sale".
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The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Secretary-General, Rev. Dr. Patrick Waihenya, and the church’s Moderator, Rev. Dr. Thegu Mutahi, have been fined KSh150,000 and KSh100,000 respectively for disobeying court…
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The project will be ready for handover in June 2026.
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TV47 Digital
The passing of celebrated Kenyan writer and scholar Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on 28 May 2025 marks the end of a remarkable period in African literary history – the fabulous decades…
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DP party summoned Senator Mundigu for backing a UDA candidate in the Mbeere North by-election
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TV47 Digital
Amadou Bagayoko (1954-2025), iconic Malian guitarist, singer and composer of the famed duo Amadou & Mariam – known as “the blind couple of Mali” – passed away on 4 April…
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DP party summoned Senator Mundigu for backing a UDA candidate in the Mbeere North by-election
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Judicial officers freed eligible inmates after a review of over 350 case files.
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15:09⇢Mercy at the Prison Gates
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward year-end institutional and social transitions. Media coverage focuses on judicial actions, including the early release of inmates for the holidays (The Star) and the legal procedures following a Supreme Court vacancy (Standard Media). Additionally, security agencies have begun coordinating Christmas safety operations (YNews Digital), while economic forecasts suggest a stagnation in private sector hiring for the coming year (Eastleigh Voice).
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HOSPITALI ya Mafunzo na Rufaa ya Jaramogi Oginga Odinga (JOOTRH) Kaunti ya Kisumu inatarajiwa...
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American rapper Wiz Khalifa has reportedly been sentenced to nine months in prison following an incident in which he was accused of smoking cannabis on stage during a performance in…
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WANAMGAMBO wa kikosi cha RSF ambao wamekuwa wakipambana na jeshi la serikali kwa muda wa miaka...
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The suspect in the university shooting and the murder of an MIT professor entered the US via the scheme.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 — Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi, Geoffrey Ruku and Kipchumba Murkomen have emerged as the top-performing members of President William Ruto’s...
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Kindiki said pessimistic comparisons that cite Singapore’s small size to argue Kenya cannot follow a similar path miss the broader context of the country’s...
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People Daily
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WANA wawili wa aliyekuwa mwanasheria mkuu nyakati za utawala wa hayati Daniel arap Moi , James...
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The ex-President told 2,390 Kabarak University graduands to leverage skills in STEM, ICT and renewable energy for international competitiveness.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The Ministry of Education released the results of the 2025 KJSEA examination on Thursday, December 11, and students are…
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The ministry projects that tourism will contribute up to Sh1.2 trillion to Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product by the end of 2025.
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17:05⇢The First World Mirage Beckons
⌨Kenyan editors are shifting focus to national progress and educational transitions. Deputy President Kindiki and Cabinet Secretary Miano are framing the nation’s path through 2025 by defending the Singapore development model and projecting record tourism growth (Capital FM, Nairobi Leo, The Star). Simultaneously, the Ministry of Education has prioritized administrative clarity by releasing Grade 10 school placement results (Kenyans, Daily Nation).
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Nairobi residents and civic groups welcome CBD upgrades but urge Governor Sakaja to extend waste, drainage and walkway improvements to estates, warning against concentrating projects only in the city centre.
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MAAFISA watatu wa chama cha ushirika cha wahudumu wa afya –Afya Sacco) wameshtakiwa kwa wizi wa...
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South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.
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The festive season is a time for celebration, but without a clear plan, it can easily lead to a financial hangover.
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Kindiki links growth to stronger security and tighter management systems at KWS.
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Kenya Power has scheduled power interruptions in parts of Kisumu and Kakamega counties on Saturday....
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Officers recovered military-style clothing and a dagger.
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The quiet visit affirmed the decades long political linkage between the Moi and Kenyatta families.
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“I am grateful that my brother left after living a good and dignified life.”
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Eastleigh Voice
The ruling arose from a civil suit filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which sought the recovery of properties it alleged were unlawfully acquired during Waititu’s tenure as Kiambu governor.
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Envoy's focus will be on translating strong political trust into tangible benefits for the people of the two states.
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Nyoro described the experience of pursuing two masters degrees concurrently as demanding but enriching.
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Nyoro described the experience of pursuing two masters degrees concurrently as demanding but enriching.
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Three others seriously injured and airlifted to Nairobi for specialised care.
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21:25⇢Waititu's Ill-Gotten Millions Forfeited
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward accountability and fiscal transparency. Coverage highlights the High Court's seizure of multi-million shilling assets linked to former Governor Ferdinand Waititu (Eastleigh Voice) and criminal charges against Sacco officials for multi-million theft (Taifaleo). Simultaneously, the media is scrutinizing infrastructure failures, specifically the fluctuating electricity bills and scheduled power disruptions affecting Western Kenya (The Kenya Times, Nairobi Leo).
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Wanga takes over from Paul Kibet who had been serving in an acting capacity.
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The 61-year-old has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after posting the videos online.
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Two church leaders convicted of disobeying a court order in 2024.
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Eastleigh Voice
Referencing the Summit’s theme, “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being,” Duale noted that it closely aligns with Kenya’s ongoing health sector reforms, which are anchored on UHC and guided by the Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.
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The authority said overloading affects vehicle performance and places passengers at serious risk, particularly those seated on unsafe makeshift platforms commonly known as “sambaza.”
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