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12h ago

Court summons Machakos County official over Sh4m debt dispute

Machakos County Secretary, Dr Muya Ndambuki, has been summoned to appear before the High Court on June 11, 2026, over an alleged disobedience of a court order to pay a debt.

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18h ago

Chilling call that lured Siaya couple to Kwa Bi Nzaro, costing six children's lives

A chilling phone call from controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie lured a Siaya couple to Kwa Bi Nzaro forest, leading to the deaths of their six children who were allegedly starved to death.

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13h ago

Counties turn off Kenya Power switches for solar power

Several Kenyan county governments are significantly reducing their electricity expenses by transitioning to solar power. This move aims to decrease reliance on the national grid and alleviate substantial financial burdens from high electricity bills.

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15h ago

Murkomen sacks alcoholic chief in renewed crackdown on illicit brews

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a renewed crackdown on illicit brews in Kerio Valley, involving the deployment of a special police unit and the dismissal of a chief implicated in alcoholism.

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18h ago

Upmarket buildings in Nairobi marked for demolition

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that upmarket buildings, including the Elite Court in Kilimani, situated on riparian land, will be demolished as part of efforts to curb flooding and reclaim riverbanks.

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20h ago

How Ruto’s unfulfilled pledge triggered Meru budget crisis

The National Treasury has frozen 50% of funds to Meru County, sparking a budget crisis amidst a Sh642 million debt dispute and questions over a pledge by President William Ruto.

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1d ago

Grief, fury as seven who died in Mwingi bandit attack laid to rest

Grief and fury marked the joint burial service for seven victims of a brutal bandit attack in Kwa Kamare, Mwingi, on May 2, 2026. The victims were killed on April 25 when unknown militia opened fire.

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2d ago

Kilimani, Westlands, Karen and Kibera hit by temporary water shortage

Parts of Nairobi are experiencing a temporary water shortage following a major pipeline burst in the Gigiri area. The disruption is affecting several key residential and commercial districts.

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2d ago

Kitui killings: Boy, 14, hacked to death by herders he helped

A 14-year-old Grade 7 boy, Joseph Mutemi, was tragically hacked to death by suspected camel herders in Ukasi, Kitui County, after reportedly helping them get water.

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2d ago

Kirandich Dam: From Baringo’s grand dream to neglected drinking den

Kirandich Dam in Baringo County, once a vital water source and scenic spot, has been transformed into a neglected drinking and immoral activity den. Recent events highlight the severe lack of security and the growing danger of water contamination.

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2d ago

Who gets county jobs? Senators push to centralise hiring, transfers

A Senate committee is proposing significant changes to county hiring and employee transfers in Kenya to address ethnic dominance in public service. The proposed amendments aim to create a centralized system for recruitment and deployment of staff across all 47 counties.

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2d ago

Ol Kalou by-election draws 22 contestants

A total of 22 aspirants will vie for party nominations ahead of the July 16, 2026, Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, following the death of area MP David Kiaraho.

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3d ago

How Bamburi grew from swampy, bushy outskirts to Mombasa's economic hub

Bamburi, once a neglected, swampy, and bushy outskirt of Mombasa, has transformed into a vibrant economic hub and a 24-hour city.

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3d ago

Ghost groups, missing funds: Inside Kajiado’s women empowerment scandal

A Kajiado County Assembly probe has uncovered a significant scandal involving the Women Economic Empowerment Fund, revealing ghost beneficiaries, skewed allocations, and mismanagement of millions of shillings meant for women's groups.

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3d ago

Tana River flooding expected this weekend, Interior ministry warns

Residents in Tana River County are being warned to move to higher ground as Tana River flooding is expected this weekend. This comes as authorities manage rising water levels in the Seven Forks dam system due to heavy rainfall.

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3d ago

From guesswork to precision: Smart fishing technology offers lifeline to Coast fishers

Artisanal fishers in Kenya's Coast region are receiving a technological boost with the introduction of Anchored Fish Aggregating Devices (aFADs). This new system aims to replace traditional guesswork with precision, addressing challenges like rising fuel costs and declining fish catches.

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4d ago

Tenants in Nairobi West flat forced to evacuate over dangerous excavation

Tenants in Nairobi West were forced to evacuate their apartments after a neighboring construction site's excavation caused structural damage, raising fears of collapse.

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4d ago

Siaya MCAs reject two Orengo CEC nominees

The Siaya County Assembly has approved a new cohort of nominees for County Executive Committee Members and Chief Officers, following vetting and committee scrutiny.

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4d ago

Travellers in Garissa stranded as bus companies suspend services

Hundreds of travellers in Garissa Town were left stranded on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, after multiple bus companies suspended services to Nairobi.

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5d ago

Built to thrive, left to die: The tragedy of Sh100m Mavivye market

The Sh100 million Mavivye Wholesale Market, built to decongest Machakos Town and boost the local economy, now stands abandoned and overgrown with weeds, a symbol of stalled development.

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5d ago

Ol-Kalou by-election: 'Murima' referendum on who's calling the shots

The Ol Kalou Constituency by-election on July 16, 2026, has become a critical battleground for political supremacy in the Mt Kenya region, testing alliances and future presidential ambitions.

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5d ago

Anti-gang operation brings order to Kitale streets, informal settlements

A multi-agency security operation launched on April 15, 2026, in Kitale town and its informal settlements aims to restore order by dismantling youth gangs blamed for rising insecurity.

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6d ago

Meru leaders banks on police training camps to curb banditry

Meru County leaders are establishing police and military training facilities along the border with Isiolo County as a strategy to combat persistent banditry and cattle rustling.

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6d ago

Two brothers among those killed in Kitui attack

Seven residents, including two brothers identified as Kilonzi Kauni and Mulandi Kauni, were killed in a brutal attack by approximately 40 masked assailants in Kwa Kamari Township, Kitui County, on Saturday. The attackers also set several businesses, motorcycles, and a petrol station ablaze.

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6d ago

The acid attack that stole Mercy Awuor’s independence

A hotel owner in Nyalenda, Kisumu County, Mercy Awuor, had her life shattered when an unknown assailant doused her with acid from a passing motorbike.

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6d ago

Ten-year sentence for man who killed his mother’s attacker

A 30-year-old man, Joseph Mburu Wanyoike, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the manslaughter of his uncle, Peter Mau, on October 5, 2020.

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1w ago

Linda Mwananchi rally: High tension in Kondele

Tension ran high in Kisumu on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as police intervened to disperse clashing youth ahead of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)'s Linda Mwananchi rally.

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1w ago

Bill seeks to bar former Governors from vying for MP, MCA positions

A new bill in the Kenyan Senate proposes to prevent former Governors from running for Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of County Assembly (MCA) positions for five years after leaving office.

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1w ago

Seven gunned down in Kitui-Tana River border clash

Seven people were killed in an attack in the Tseikuru region of Kitui County, near the Tana River border. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Kwa Kamari Township.

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1w ago

Seven killed in Mai Mahiu-Narok road accident

Seven people have died following a tragic head-on collision between a minivan and a truck on the Narok-Mai Mahiu highway on Saturday evening.

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