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20 flights so far: US experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Despite Kenyan court orders and protests, US experts and medical equipment continue to arrive at a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, Kenya.

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top10h ago

Schools unrest: State rules out early midterm break

Kenya's Principal Secretary for the State Department for Basic Education, Prof Julius Bitok, has stated that the government is not considering an early midterm break for schools, asserting that learning remains uninterrupted in most institutions despite isolated incidents.

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top16h ago

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images

British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, alleging that its chatbot Grok was used to create fake sexualised images of her.

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top14h ago

Why Somali piracy is back

There are growing concerns over a potential resurgence of Somali piracy following the hijackings of several merchant vessels, including the Egyptian vessel Sward, off the coast of Somalia in April 2026.

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top14h ago

Alliance High School fire: Parents ordered to collect children

Alliance High School experienced a fire on Thursday morning, prompting the urgent request for parents to collect their children.

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top1d ago

Review boarding schools

Recent school fires, including one at Utumishi Girls Academy claiming 16 students and another at Hillside Endarasha Academy with 21 pupils, have reignited a debate on the safety and management of Kenyan boarding schools.

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top1d ago

Heed alert over new deadly El Niño threat

Kenyan communities are facing a new, deadly El Niño threat, accompanied by rising sea levels along the coast. The United Nations is urging global preparation for the disruptive weather pattern.

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top1d ago

Pascal Mwakio: Power imbalance at play in Kenya-US Ebola deal

Kenya is reportedly considering a deal to host a 50-bed quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base for American citizens exposed to Ebola in neighboring countries.

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top1d ago

Hesbon Omollo: NSSF case must be about lives, not just law

The Court of Appeal's decision to revert the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution to an old Sh200 flat rate is being criticized for jeopardizing retirement security in Kenya.

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top1d ago

Schools: No longer at ease

A disturbing wave of unrest and fires is sweeping across Kenyan schools, leading to destruction, injuries, and deaths, prompting nationwide concern and government intervention.

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top1d ago

State ready to compensate protests victims, 1,800 identified

The Kenyan government is ready to compensate victims of protests, with at least 1,800 individuals who were killed or maimed identified. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has submitted a list of these victims to the state for compensation programs.

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top1d ago

High Court declines to compel IG, DCI to produce Mwenda Mbijjiwe

The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to compel the Inspector General (IG) of Police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to produce security analyst Mwenda Mbijjiwe, who disappeared five years ago.

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top1d ago

Inside Kenya’s police accountability crisis

Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is grappling with a significant accountability crisis, marked by strained relations with security agencies and a large backlog of unresolved complaints.

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top1d ago

CS Duale in Parliament to answer queries over US-Kenya Ebola deal

CS Duale denies reports that Laikipia centre is for Americans only.

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top1d ago

Munya-Linturi rivalry threatens opposition rallies in Meru and Isiolo

A rivalry between Peter Munya and Mithika Linturi is jeopardizing planned opposition rallies in Meru and Isiolo counties.

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top1d ago

Inside Kenya's climate governance gridlock

Kenya boasts a strong climate legal framework, but faces significant challenges in translating these laws into effective action, a gap highlighted by Senator Mohamed Faki at the African Parliaments for Climate Action forum.

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top1d ago

Brace for El Nino, UN warns

The United Nations is warning of a potentially strong El Niño event expected in the coming months, urging Kenya to prepare for its impacts. This follows devastating floods in late 2023 and 2024 that claimed 245 lives and displaced tens of thousands.

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top1d ago

Starlets coach calls on clubs to release players on time

Odemba has openly called on fans to stop harsh social media trolling, because players are falling apart under brutal online criticism.

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top1d ago

Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is reducing its contributions to some intelligence assessments due to disputes with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) over intelligence sharing and responsibilities.

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top1d ago

Kenyans in Australia protest against the death of Sheila Chebii

Kenyans in Australia held a demonstration in Sydney calling for justice and transparency following the death of fellow student Sheila Chebii under unclear circumstances.

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top2d ago

Sifuna wave rattles Old Guard in Western

A new political wave, spearheaded by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and his 'Linda Mwananchi' faction, is significantly impacting the political landscape of Western Kenya, challenging the established "old guard" politicians.

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top2d ago

Sh5.3bn TSC funding gap leaves teachers without insurance cover

Kenyan teachers are facing an insurance cover gap due to a Sh5.3 billion funding shortfall for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), leaving them exposed despite ongoing deductions for health schemes.

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top2d ago

Utumishi fire: MPs mull abolishing boarding schools

Following a tragic fire at Utumishi Academy that claimed the lives of 16 learners, Kenyan Members of Parliament are considering abolishing boarding schools and re-evaluating the 100 percent transition policy.

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top2d ago

TSC win as court freezes teacher’s reinstatement over exam cheating dispute

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has secured a temporary win as the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Machakos halted the reinstatement of a teacher, Mr Kennedy Odhiambo Akongo, pending the TSC's appeal.

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top2d ago

Live blog: Utumishi Girls arson suspects in court

Suspects in the deadly Utumishi Girls Senior School arson appeared in court on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The fire tragically claimed the lives of 16 students.

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top2d ago

Bill: No more than 8 hours of work for chopper pilots

New proposed regulations in Kenya aim to enhance aviation safety by limiting the flight hours for helicopter pilots and crew. If approved, these rules will cap operational duties to ensure pilot well-being.

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top3d ago

Why activists want State to declare femicide a national crisis

Hundreds of activists and citizens marched in Nairobi on June 1, 2026, to protest the escalating rates of femicide and child disappearances in Kenya.

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top2d ago

MPs' warn over funding gaps in varsities as pending bills cross Sh100bn mark

Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have issued a stark warning regarding significant funding shortfalls in Kenyan public universities, projecting that pending bills will exceed Sh100 billion.

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top3d ago

Why young Kibra mothers remain in violent relationships

Young mothers in Kibra, Nairobi, are facing severe challenges including early pregnancies, forced unions, and intimate partner violence, often exacerbated by poverty and lack of support systems.

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top3d ago

Teen mothers detained in hospitals over bills they cannot afford to pay

Teenage mothers in Kenya are reportedly being detained in hospitals due to unpaid medical bills, despite the launch of a government program to assist them. The system, intended to provide coverage, is failing to reach vulnerable young mothers.

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