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Bitok Moved to Tourism as Ruto Reshuffles Two Principal Secretaries

President William Ruto has reshuffled two Principal Secretaries, swapping roles between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. Prof. Julius Bitok has been moved from the Basic Education docket to the Tourism portfolio in what is described as a significant shake-up. This cabinet reshuffle marks another administrative change within the Ruto administration, affecting the leadership structure of two key ministries.

Bitok moved to Tourism as Ruto reshuffles two departments

Bitok moved to Tourism as Ruto reshuffles two departments

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PS Bitok moved from Education docket in latest shake-up

PS Bitok moved from Education docket in latest shake-up

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Ruto Reshuffles PSs

Ruto Reshuffles PSs

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‘Unruly behaviour in schools is intoleratable,’ DP Kindiki warns

‘Unruly behaviour in schools is intoleratable,’ DP Kindiki warns

Following a recent spate of deadly school unrests, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning, stating that unruly behaviour in learning institutions is "intolerable" and the government will not stand for any criminal activity, regardless of the grievances raised.

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Gachagua to appeal High Court ruling upholding impeachment

Gachagua to appeal High Court ruling upholding impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to appeal a High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment.

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Protester shot dead, 19 arrested in Nanyuki Ebola facility protests

Protester shot dead, 19 arrested in Nanyuki Ebola facility protests

One protester was shot dead and at least 19 others arrested in Nanyuki on Tuesday during demonstrations against a proposed US-run Ebola facility.

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Bitok moved to Tourism as Ruto reshuffles two departments

Bitok moved to Tourism as Ruto reshuffles two departments

President William Ruto has reshuffled two Principal Secretaries, swapping roles between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife.

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Serbian, Tanzanian among 4 arrested in Nairobi anti-narcotics raid

Serbian, Tanzanian among 4 arrested in Nairobi anti-narcotics raid

Anti-narcotics detectives in Nairobi have arrested four individuals, including a Serbian man and a Tanzanian woman, during an intelligence-led raid on an apartment suspected of being a drug distribution hub.

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DCI Arrests Ex-Tigania East MP in Sh56 Million Property Fraud Probe

DCI Arrests Ex-Tigania East MP in Sh56 Million Property Fraud Probe

A former Tigania East MP and ex-chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, Josphat Gichuge Mwirabua (known as Kabeabea), has been arrested over alleged land fraud totaling Sh56 million.

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Slovakia bets on Kenya as East Africa gateway in new trade framework

Slovakia bets on Kenya as East Africa gateway in new trade framework

Slovakia has designated Kenya as its strategic gateway to East and Central Africa, signaling a significant deepening of bilateral trade and investment ties.

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Ruto moves embattled Education PS Bitok amid schools unrest crisis

Ruto moves embattled Education PS Bitok amid schools unrest crisis

President William Ruto has reshuffled the Ministry of Education leadership, moving Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok to the Ministry of Tourism amidst a crisis of student unrest in schools.

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Kenya becomes first African country to receive crucial climate funding

Kenya becomes first African country to receive crucial climate funding

Kenya has become the first African nation to receive crucial technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, a significant step in addressing climate change impacts.

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Ruto pitches Kenya to EU investors

Ruto pitches Kenya to EU investors

President William Ruto is actively seeking to deepen trade ties with the European Union, advocating for expanded duty-free market access for Kenyan exports and attracting significant new investments.

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Inside Gachagua's New Strategy to Unseat Ruto After Impeachment Setback

Inside Gachagua's New Strategy to Unseat Ruto After Impeachment Setback

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced a 45-day seclusion at his Wamunyoro home to strategize for uniting the opposition and selecting a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

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Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola centre

Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola centre

Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday during protests against a US-funded Ebola quarantine centre being built at the Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki.

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Africa is not the problem, Ruto says

Africa is not the problem, Ruto says

President William Ruto has challenged the narrative that Africa is a problem, asserting it is a vast opportunity for global solutions and investment.

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PS Bitok moved from Education docket in latest shake-up

PS Bitok moved from Education docket in latest shake-up

In a significant shake-up, President William Ruto has reassigned Principal Secretaries, moving Prof. Julius Bitok from the Basic Education docket to Tourism.

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County Official Faces Prosecution Over Refusal to Release Public Records

County Official Faces Prosecution Over Refusal to Release Public Records

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has ordered the Tana River County Government to release information on the Inuka Fund and recommended the Acting County Secretary for prosecution over non-compliance with information requests and official summons.

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Ruto Reshuffles PSs

Ruto Reshuffles PSs

President William Ruto has announced a reshuffling of two Principal Secretaries, impacting the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tourism.

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This is how ‘normal love’ escalates to femicide

This is how ‘normal love’ escalates to femicide

A Kenyan expert outlines critical red flags that indicate a relationship is escalating towards femicide, emphasizing that most fatal incidents begin with insidious control and abuse, not immediate violence.

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Kindiki says Govt ready to respond to Ebola, warns against disease politicization

Kindiki says Govt ready to respond to Ebola, warns against disease politicization

Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated the government is prepared to handle potential Ebola cases and urged against politicizing public health measures.

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Kiambu prosecutor arrested after receiving Sh500,000 bribe to influence case

Kiambu prosecutor arrested after receiving Sh500,000 bribe to influence case

A prosecutor at the Kiambu Law Courts, Beatrice Manyara Chepkemoi, has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for allegedly receiving a bribe to influence a court case.

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NTSA announces portal downtime in transition to QR-verified eLogbook system

NTSA announces portal downtime in transition to QR-verified eLogbook system

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced a temporary system downtime from 4pm Tuesday, Jun 9 to 8am Wednesday, Jun 10 to migrate to a new QR-verified eLogbook system.

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Sudan RSF war crimes case lands in Kenya under universal jurisdiction bid

Sudan RSF war crimes case lands in Kenya under universal jurisdiction bid

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi, Kenya, seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, marking a significant attempt to use universal jurisdiction.

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Gachagua rejects Sh50mn award in impeachment case terming it an insult

Gachagua rejects Sh50mn award in impeachment case terming it an insult

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected a Sh50 million award from the High Court in his impeachment case, deeming it an "insult" and vowing to appeal the ruling.

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Serbian National Among Four Arrested in DCI Raid at Nairobi Apartment

Serbian National Among Four Arrested in DCI Raid at Nairobi Apartment

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested four individuals, including a Serbian national, in Nairobi following an operation targeting narcotics trafficking.

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Gachagua announces 45-day seclusion at Wamunyoro residence to plot Ruto ouster

Gachagua announces 45-day seclusion at Wamunyoro residence to plot Ruto ouster

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has announced a 45-day political retreat at his Wamunyoro residence to strategize for the ousting of President William Ruto in 2027.

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KRA Details Next Steps for Taxpayers Who Fail to File Returns by June 30

KRA Details Next Steps for Taxpayers Who Fail to File Returns by June 30

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it will automatically file tax returns for individuals and businesses who fail to meet the June 30 deadline.

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MP Pushes for Abolition of all Boarding Schools

MP Pushes for Abolition of all Boarding Schools

A Kenyan Member of Parliament is proposing a ban on all boarding schools in the country, advocating for a shift to local day schooling to enhance parental involvement and reduce costs.

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KWS ranger throws boss under the bus in fisherman's abduction trial

KWS ranger throws boss under the bus in fisherman's abduction trial

A Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger, Alexander Lorogoi, has implicated his superior, Senior Sergeant Francis Wachira, in the alleged abduction of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo on January 18, 2025.

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PWDs to access enhanced Sh3 million grants under new plan

PWDs to access enhanced Sh3 million grants under new plan

The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) is enhancing grants for Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) and institutions that care for them, potentially reaching up to Sh3 million per applicant.

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Gachagua Breaks Silence After High Court Upholds Impeachment, Issues Way Forward

Gachagua Breaks Silence After High Court Upholds Impeachment, Issues Way Forward

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to appeal the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment, asserting that the court misinterpreted the law and disregarded natural justice principles.

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Why thousands of white butterflies are filling Kenya's skies

Why thousands of white butterflies are filling Kenya's skies

Thousands of white butterflies, identified as likely white caper butterflies (Belenois aurota), are currently filling Kenyan skies in an unusually large annual migration.

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