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2h ago

How Murang'a man's date with girlfriend ended in fatal attack

A Murang'a man, Nelson Irungu, died at Murang'a Level Five Hospital on July 17, 2026, following a brutal assault that occurred after he was allegedly called to meet his girlfriend at a bar.

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3h ago

Three arrested over brazen Kisumu home invasion as police hunt fourth suspect

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion in Chiga, Kisumu East Sub-County, following the circulation of disturbing CCTV footage online. Police are actively hunting for a fourth suspect.

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6h ago

Why Chief who scored D- is still serving despite court nullifying her appointment

A Kenyan Chief, Ms Lea Kalondu Ngutu, continues to serve despite a court ruling declaring her appointment unconstitutional due to a D- in her KCSE. The court found her academic qualifications did not meet the required C (Plain) grade.

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7h ago

Ruto allies to Gachagua: Welcome to the Rift, but…

Allies of President William Ruto have extended a qualified welcome to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to tour the South Rift, warning that large crowds do not equate to political support for the 2027 General Election.

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12h ago

Murder or suicide? Murang’a village demands answers over man’s mysterious death

In Geitwa village, Murang’a County, villagers are demanding answers over the mysterious death of Mr. Mathu Murumbi, found dead on July 17, 2026, with a rope around his neck and a broken leg, rejecting the initial suicide conclusion.

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1d ago

Kibera is getting an upgrade. But who will benefit from new apartments?

Kenya's affordable housing programme is redeveloping parts of Nairobi's Kibera settlement with new apartment blocks, aiming to provide modern housing in an area historically associated with urban poverty.

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2d ago

Seven Nakuru County officials charged with Sh120m graft

Seven current and former senior Nakuru County officials have been charged with 19 counts of corruption, including conflict of interest and procurement irregularities, involving contracts totaling Sh120 million.

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2d ago

Deadly night on Kenya's roads leaves 12 dead in Eldoret, Marsabit

A series of deadly road accidents across Kenya on Thursday night claimed at least 12 lives, with separate incidents in Uasin Gishu and Marsabit counties.

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2d ago

How rivalries, funding and legal gaps crippled county economic blocs

Regional economic blocs in Kenya, intended to drive economic growth, have largely failed to achieve their goals due to a combination of factors.

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2d ago

Dead serious: The funeral horns that refuse to die in Kisii

In Kisii County, Kenya, a traditional method of announcing deaths using loud horns from vehicles persists despite the advent of modern technology. This practice involves two trips: one to the mortuary and another bringing the body home, ensuring the community is prepared.

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2d ago

'Bring our mother home': Sisters in desperate plea as mum lies in Oman ICU

Three sisters in Machakos County are desperately appealing for help to bring their mother, Stella Nabwire, home from an ICU in Oman after she was allegedly abused by her employer.

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3d ago

Court upholds Danish Onyango's appointment as Wanga's deputy

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Danish Onyango as Deputy Governor of Homa Bay County, securing a legal victory for Governor Gladys Wanga.

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3d ago

Former CS Aisha Jumwa exits UDA, cites frustration over Kilifi Governor seat

Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced her exit from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, citing disillusionment over the decision for her to vie for the Kilifi Governor seat.

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3d ago

EACC arrests Nakuru County officials over alleged Sh120m contract fraud

Seven current and former Nakuru County officials have been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in connection with alleged procurement fraud and conflict of interest involving contracts worth Sh120 million.

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3d ago

Final moments of police signaller found dead at Kisii station

The Kenyan police community is in shock following the discovery of police signaller Marjori Bosibori, 42, dead in the communications room at Kisii Central Police Station. Her death, marked by a single gunshot wound to the chest with an AK-47 rifle nearby, is currently being investigated as a suspected suicide.

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4d ago

Sakaja to court: Waikenda is my Nairobi County Secretary nominee

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared in the High Court on Wednesday to assert that he has complied with a court order to appoint a County Secretary, submitting Dr Machel Waikenda's name for vetting.

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4d ago

The mysterious visitor who never left: Charles Edward's final hours

Kenyan businessman Charles Edward was found murdered in his rented house in Mamboleo, Kisumu on Sunday night, an incident that began with a mysterious visitor the previous evening.

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4d ago

Sakaja to court: Wakienda is my Nairobi County Secretary nominee

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has informed the High Court that he has nominated Dr Machel Waikenda as the new County Secretary, asserting compliance with a court order to fill the vacant position.

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4d ago

Rising Lake Baringo pushes hippos and crocodiles into villages

Rising water levels of Lake Baringo in Kenya have forced dangerous wildlife, including crocodiles and hippos, into villages, leading to tragic attacks and displacement.

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5d ago

‘Ghost worker’ label costs Homa Bay County Sh1m in defamation case

A former Homa Bay County employee has been awarded Sh1 million in damages after successfully suing the county for defamation over his inclusion on a 'ghost worker' list.

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4d ago

Five killed in Mandera terror attack

At least five people, including four security officers and a civilian, were killed in a terror attack in the Quraqura-Wante area, Mandera County, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

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5d ago

Mandago acquittal in scholarship case sparks fresh fury in Eldoret

Protests erupted in Eldoret after Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused were acquitted in the Sh1.1 billion Uasin Gishu Finland and Canada education programme case.

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6d ago

Home at last? Not for Lambwe's displaced families

Generations of families in Lambwe Valley, Homa Bay County, face the threat of another forced relocation as the government plans to move inmates from Homa Bay GK Prison to make way for the expansion of Tom Mboya University. This potential displacement echoes past evictions for the creation of Ruma National Park and a National Youth Service camp.

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5d ago

Kerio Valley: Transformation from the 'valley of death'

The Kerio Valley, once infamously known as the 'valley of death' due to decades of conflict and bloodshed, is undergoing a significant transformation with a shift from security operations to development initiatives.

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5d ago

Hope for Mau families after 21 years of evictions

After 21 years of evictions, the Kenyan government is in the final stages of resettling over 21,000 families displaced from the Mau Forest Complex and other landless households in the South Rift.

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6d ago

City Hall ordered to pay Sh218m to ICT supplier Technobrain

The High Court has ordered Nairobi City County to pay over Sh218 million to ICT supplier Technobrain (Kenya) Ltd. This comes after the county failed to honour a court-approved settlement despite repeated demands.

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6d ago

Irish retiree's Kenyan love story ends in multimillion-shilling court fight

An Irish retiree, Joel Patrick Fitzpatrick, faces a complex legal battle in Kenya involving a multimillion-shilling dispute over property and finances with his former partner, Martha Wanjiru Muhoro.

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6d ago

How Sh1.9m job promise ended in murder

A former Kilifi County government employee and two accomplices have been convicted of murdering a businessman who paid over Sh1.9 million in a failed attempt to secure a senior position.

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1w ago

The Mombasa diver Kenya forgot

For decades, Mohamed Salim Ahmed, a veteran diver from Mombasa, has risked his life in numerous maritime disasters and rescue operations across East Africa, yet he feels unrecognized by the state.

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1w ago

The Sh15,000 dowry that sparked a legal battle

A legal battle ignited by a Sh15,000 dowry resulted in a defilement conviction being overturned.

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