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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, July 9, 2025
Kenya News - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Kenya News - Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Medics at Kitengela Hospital threaten to quit services as protests escalate, leading to 31 deaths and over 500 arrests. President Ruto insists on a zero-tolerance stance against unrest, while unveiling new funding for airport projects. Meanwhile, dissatisfaction with leadership is voiced by Deputy President Gachagua.

350 stories across 17 topics
Updated 7:22 PM

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MPs Give TSC 14-Day Ultimatum Over Hiring of 39,000 Jobless Teachers
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Education Updates and Controversies in Kenya

Teachers Service Commission introduces automatic promotions and faces investigation into hiring practices.

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Fire Razes Over 20 Homes, Businesses
KeNHA Warns of 10-Day Traffic Disruption Along Busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
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Emergency Incidents and Safety Concerns

Fire incident destroys over 20 homes and businesses, while KeNHA warns of traffic disruptions on key highways.

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Unemployment didn’t start with me, but I’m fixing it – Ruto
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Kenyan Politics: Gachagua's Controversies and Ruto's Leadership

Gachagua faces allegations of plots and suppression in Mt. Kenya as Ruto addresses protests and unemployment.

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Ex-KFCB Boss Ezekiel Mutua Ordered to Pay Back Millions
MPs renew probe into ‘secretive’ power purchase deals
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Legal and Financial Accountability Issues in Kenya

Ex-KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua ordered to pay back millions; MPs renew probe into secrecy in power purchase deals.

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Russia labels Yale University as “undesirable organization”
US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says
Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK
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Geopolitical Policies and International Relations

Russia labels Yale University as 'undesirable organization'. US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says. Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK.

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Govt halts sugarcane milling in Western region amid shortage
Moses Kuria resigns as President Ruto’s Economic Advisor
Former PM Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs
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Governmental Actions and Economic Adjustments

Govt halts sugarcane milling in Western region amid shortage. Moses Kuria resigns as President Ruto’s Economic Advisor. Former PM Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs.

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CFAO introduces an upgraded 2.8L engine for Toyota Land Cruiser
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Automotive Developments and Innovations

CFAO introduces an upgraded 2.8L engine for Toyota Land Cruiser. Car & General bets on tech to curb counterfeit motor oil sales.

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KCAA okays Kenya’s first drone corridor at Konza Technopolis
Musk’s AI firm says it’s removing ‘inappropriate’ chatbot posts
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Drone Technology Advances in Kenya

KCAA okays Kenya’s first drone corridor at Konza Technopolis. Musk’s AI firm says it’s removing ‘inappropriate’ chatbot posts.

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Vivo Y29 Launches in Kenya with 6500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display Priced from KES 23,999
Samsung Swaps Microsoft OneDrive Integration for Google Photos on 2021 QLED TVs
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Technological Advancements and Product Launches

Red Hat launches free enterprise Linux access for business developers. Vivo Y29 launches in Kenya with 6500mAh battery and 120Hz display priced from KES 23,999. Samsung swaps Microsoft OneDrive for Google Photos integration on 2021 QLED TVs.

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Emerging Markets and Investment Initiatives in 2024 and 2025

BII commits £1.09 billion to African companies for jobs, climate action, and growth. dLocal launches 2025 Emerging Markets Payments Handbook to guide global expansion.

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115 killed in anti-government protests in one year
Families of those killed and injured during Saba Saba protests demand for justice
Clergy, FIDA condemn killing of protesters by police
Nyamira North protesters angered by killing of 19-year-old
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Government Response to Protests and Public Safety Issues in Kenya

High Court bars police from blocking roads during protests; escalating violence and killing of protesters prompt national outcry.

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President Ruto Orders Police To Shoot Goons Who Interfere With Businesses
Akothee pens heartfelt letter against police brutality
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Government Response to Lawlessness and Police Brutality

President Ruto directs police to take lethal action against lawbreakers, while Akothee speaks out against police brutality.

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Ichung’wah criticizes Gachagua for suggesting recent violence was staged. Meanwhile, President Ruto commits to better housing for police officers. Ezekiel Mutua must refund 27 million Kenyan Shillings from his salary increase.

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New sugar millers are diversifying into cane by-products, focusing on ethanol production, a sector primarily led by Agro Chemical and Food Company Ltd. KCAA has approved Kenya's first drone corridor at Konza Technopolis to enhance the aviation sector.

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High Court denies bail to Sarah Wairimu again in Tob Cohen murder case, as she awaits trial. Justice Mochache presides over the case in Kibera.

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politics

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Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Hassan welcomed the Senate's dismissal of his impeachment motion, stating "truth and justice won." President William Ruto warned that unrest and attacks on police will be met with force, asserting they threaten stability. Activist Omtatah is attempting to block a 17-storey affordable housing project in Lang'ata due to concerns over water provision, which could lead to a humanitarian crisis. The youth express frustration over ongoing national dialogue efforts, feeling trapped in a cycle of failed negotiations. The opposition is planning private prosecutions for victims of state abuse and is calling for public inquiries into deaths and disappearances linked to protests.

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Christian Horner leaves his role as Red Bull team principal after 20 years. Sawagongo High School and Ng'iya Girls prepare for the Nyanza regional games in Siaya County. Sirakaru Salvation Army Secondary School confident as they head into the Western Region finals against Butere Girls. Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 next season after winning their appeal against relegation.

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President Ruto addresses youth unemployment, stating it has persisted for years due to lack of structured intervention. Gachagua denies allegations of the opposition planning an unconstitutional power takeover.

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President Ruto accuses opposition leaders of instigating violence to destabilize his government, promising to crack down on protests and hold perpetrators accountable.

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Guyo celebrates Senate's decision to throw out impeachment while Isiolo Governor survives impeachment bid.

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Ruto issues tough warning to protesters attacking police
Ruto declares war on chaos, says protests threaten stability
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Ruto Addresses Protests and Political Instability

President Ruto issues a warning to protesters and declares war on chaos affecting stability.

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'Bread-based, not broad-based': Natembeya tears into government hypocrisy
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Political Critiques and Allegations of Corruption

Natembeya criticizes government hypocrisy while Muturi claims Parliament is a house of transaction.

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Moses Kuria Resigns as President Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor
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Economic and Power Management Changes

Moses Kuria resigns from his position as Senior Economic Advisor to President Ruto; power interruptions announced for July 9, 2025.

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Unilever, Equity Bank unveil Sh2.4bn SME financing initiative
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Economic Initiatives and Business Collaborations

Unilever and Equity Bank unveil Sh2.4bn SME financing initiative. China trade week opens in Kenya amid growing commercial links.

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