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Constituencies to Share Sh58.7bn NG-CDF Allocation as Funding Rises by 5.1pc

Kenya's 290 constituencies will share Sh58.7 billion for the 2026/27 financial year under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), following a 5.1 per cent increase approved by Parliament.

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Communication Authority Tightens Rules on Importation for ICT Equipment Distributors

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced new licensing requirements for companies importing and distributing communications equipment, effective immediately.

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Tributes Pour In After Former TUM Student Leader Dies Following Medical Emergency

The Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) community is mourning the death of former student leader and youth mobiliser, Elvis, popularly known as "Beast." He passed away following a medical emergency described as an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall.

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Witness Tells Court How Father’s Faith Led Him to Quit Prison Job in Shakahola Manslaughter Trial

A witness in the Shakahola manslaughter trial testified that his father quit his job with the Kenya Prisons Service due to his devout belief in Pastor Paul Mackenzie's teachings, which ultimately led to his family's disappearance.

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Nairobi Governor Hopeful Pauline Njoroge Quits Jubilee, Signals Move to Linda Mwananchi Outfit

Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party after 14 years, indicating a move to the emerging Linda Mwananchi Party.

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top17h ago

Ruto bids farewell to Belgian envoy, eyes expanded trade and agribusiness investment

President William Ruto met with Belgium's Ambassador to Kenya, Peter Maddens, to discuss expanding trade and investment, particularly in agribusiness.

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Protected witness tells court OCS ordered CCTV footage formatted after Albert Ojwang’s death

A protected witness has testified in the High Court that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nairobi's Central Police Station ordered the formatting of CCTV footage around the time of detainee Albert Ojwang’s death in custody.

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INTERPOL Taskforce meets in Nairobi to strengthen Africa’s fight against child sexual abuse

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Kenya has convened investigators from 21 African countries for a major INTERPOL operation aimed at identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and dismantling transnational abuse…

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top16h ago

Ruto congratulates UK’s new PM Andy Burnham, seeks deeper trade and strategic partnership

President William Ruto has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, signalling hopes for an enhanced trade and strategic partnership between Kenya and the UK.

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top6h ago

West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan

West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a $25 billion project spanning 6,000 km across 14 African nations.

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State-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum enters construction phase after site handover

Construction has officially commenced on the state-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum in Siaya County following the handover of the Kang’o ka Jaramogi site to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

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Gachagua says critics miss the point of DCP’s Ol Kalou celebrations

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua defended the extensive celebrations for the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, characterizing it as a significant political turning point rather than just a win.

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top18h ago

Tourism PS slams Gachagua’s call for tourists, investors to shun Kenya

Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has strongly criticized Rigathi Gachagua for urging tourists and investors to avoid Kenya due to alleged insecurity.

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top18h ago

Duale holds talks with UK envoy on strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system

Kenya and the United Kingdom have pledged to enhance their collaboration in strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system. Discussions focused on various aspects, including universal health coverage, workforce development, and digital health transformation.

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top23h ago

Ahmednasir claims judges sit just 54 days a year as Judiciary faces fresh scrutiny

Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has sparked fresh debate by claiming Kenyan judges sit for only 54 days a year, amid planned nationwide protests by lawyers over judicial inefficiency.

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top23h ago

Judiciary rejects LSK boycott, says all courts will sit as scheduled on Wednesday

The Kenyan Judiciary has rejected the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)'s planned nationwide boycott of court proceedings scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, stating all courts will remain open.

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top22h ago

Government Extends Operating Hours at 21 Huduma Centres

Huduma Kenya has extended operating hours at 21 of its centres nationwide, including the newly added Makueni Huduma Centre, to improve public service accessibility.

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top22h ago

Health workers commence nationwide strike over welfare and job security concerns

Health workers across Kenya have commenced a nationwide strike starting July 20, 2026, citing the Council of Governors' failure to address critical welfare, job security, and employment terms.

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top21h ago

DIG Lagat reviews recovery plans as Utumishi Girls Academy moves closer to full normalcy after deadly fire

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has reviewed recovery plans for Utumishi Girls Academy, aiming for a return to normalcy after a devastating dormitory fire.

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top1d ago

PS Karugu: Kenya’s Borderlands Will Drive Cross-Border Industry and Regional Integration

Kenya's Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), and Regional Development, Caroline W. Karugu, has announced a government strategy to transform border regions into hubs for cross-border trade and regional integration.

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top1d ago

CS Ruku: UDA Spent About Sh100 Million on Ol Kalou Campaign

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku defended the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) campaign spending in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, stating it was financed by the party and not taxpayer money.

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top1d ago

Kanini Kega Says State Security Withdrawn Days After Alleged Armed Attack

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega has announced that his government security detail has been withdrawn, days after alleging he survived an armed attack during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign.

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top1d ago

Former PSC Chair and IEBC Commissioner Mohamed Sharawe Dies

Veteran civil servant and former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner Mohamed Abdullahi Sharawe has passed away.

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top1d ago

KEPSA Unveils Roadmap to Help Kenyan SMEs Build Resilience at 2026 Conference

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is set to host its third annual SME Conference, Awards and Exhibition on July 23-24 in Nairobi, aiming to equip Kenyan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with strategies to build resilience.

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top1d ago

President Ruto’s Website Restored as Government Rules Out Data Breach

President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, has been restored after a cyberattack forced its temporary shutdown. The government maintains that no sensitive data was compromised during the incident.

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Former Garissa Assembly Speaker Reports Missing Firearm in Nairobi, Police Launch Probe

A former Garissa County Assembly Speaker, Mathew Loltome, reported his licensed firearm missing in Nairobi's central business district after an encounter with two women.

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Police Investigate Murder After Shallow Grave With Human Remains Found in Machakos

Police in Machakos County are investigating a murder after a herder discovered a partially decomposed human body in a shallow grave near the Mukengesya River in Kithyoko. The discovery was made on Friday.

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top1d ago

DCI Launches Investigation Into Violence During Ol Kalou By-Election

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has initiated an investigation into violence that marred the Ol Kalou by-election on July 20th, 2026, reportedly involving armed and hooded individuals.

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Makau Mutua Dismisses DCP’s Ol Kalou By-Election Win as ‘Nothingburger’

Political analyst Makau Mutua has dismissed the Democratic Congress Party (DCP)'s win in the Ol Kalou by-election, calling it a "NOTHINGBURGER" and urging supporters not to overreact.

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top2d ago

ODM Hands Ottichilo Key Vihiga Role in Fresh Leadership Overhaul

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has reshuffled its leadership in Vihiga County, appointing Governor Wilber Ottichilo as the new county patron. This move sees Senator Godfrey Osotsi removed from a key role as the party reorganizes ahead of the 2027 elections.

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