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President Ruto establishes seven new State departments, codifying government structural changes to improve coordination among Ministries and Government agencies.
Protests in Nakuru continue over Daniel Nderitu's police shooting, demanding justice. Police have made an arrest in the murder of Albert Ojwang, while Safaricom faces inquiries over a death in custody. Nairobi County will launch 50 new air quality sensors, and the government has procured 3 million BCG vaccines for newborns.
The 2025/26 budget sees education receiving the largest share while agriculture faces cuts. CS Mbadi reveals a Sh30bn revenue plan with no new taxes but emphasizes financial discipline.
Medical interns to receive Ksh 4.3B from a Ksh 138B health budget. HELB boosted to Ksh 41.5B as part of a historic Ksh 702.7B education budget.
IPOA declares 17 police officers suspects in the death of blogger Albert Ojwang. Hundreds protest in Nairobi over police custody death and the U.S. and U.K. demand a transparent investigation.
Police make the first arrest in the murder of Albert Ojwang, amid reports of a woman miscarrying in police custody and a government agency's intervention.
US issues warnings following protests in Nairobi; Senator Onyonka makes bold demands ahead of the 2027 elections as various political actions emerge.
Mbadi unveils Sh30bn revenue plan in budget while emphasizing fiscal prudence; education sector benefits.
Partnerships and updates include Khazna Data Centers and NVIDIA's AI infrastructure project, WhatsApp's upcoming feature, and issues reported by TECNO CAMON 30 series users.
Government unveils record budget with no new taxes; education sector receives KSh 701B allocation.
Postmortem reveals tortured deaths of abducted men; protests over Albert Ojwang’s death escalate.
President Ruto establishes seven new State departments, codifying government structural changes to improve coordination among Ministries and Government agencies.
Novotel Nairobi Westlands will host a themed brunch for Father's Day on June 16, 2025, celebrating the bond between fathers and their children. Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has warned against the continued use of banned pesticides, citing the influence of powerful pesticide cartels in the sector. The UK economy experienced a decline in April due to rising taxes for businesses, increased household bills, and a drop in exports to the US, which may have indirect effects on Kenya's trade.
KPLC announces power maintenance on June 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., affecting multiple counties. Dennis Okari shares his daughter's illness struggles, highlighting healthcare challenges. Safaricom addresses Senate inquiry about alleged links to a death in police custody.
Standard Group PLC joins seven other corporates to support Kenya's bid for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Tottenham Hotspur to appoint Brentford boss Thomas Frank as new head coach after parting with Ange Postecoglou. Trent Alexander-Arnold states Real Madrid is the "only" team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, during his presentation.
TECNO CAMON 30 series users report issues with refresh rate, battery drain, and audio after the Android 15 update. Safaricom offers a Ksh 2,000 cashback for flight bookings via Trips on M-PESA app during the Sokoni Festival.
Police have made the first arrest in the murder case of Albert Ojwang as IPOA progresses with its investigation. The 2025/2026 budget is set at 4.29 trillion Kenyan Shillings, impacting income tax rates. The government allocates 4.3 billion Kenyan Shillings from the 138 billion Kenyan Shillings health budget to support medical interns. A water plant was shut down after a university student jumped in, raising mental well-being concerns amid rising suicide cases. Senator Onyonka has made a demand ahead of the 2027 elections following the gazetting of new IEBC commissioners by President Ruto. The government outlines plans for evictions in Ngong Forest, a land dispute ongoing for several years. HELB funding increases to 41.5 billion Kenyan Shillings in a historic 702.7 billion Kenyan Shillings education budget, with allocations for free education and KNEC exams detailed by Mbadi.
Finance Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the 2025/2026 budget in Parliament, with the education sector set to receive the largest allocation of 702.7 billion shillings.
