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Don’t Force Them: PS Bitok tells school heads to negotiate with students amid unrest

Amidst rising school unrest, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Julius Bitok, has instructed school heads to prioritize dialogue over force when addressing student concerns, particularly regarding examinations.

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top9h ago

Ex-DP Gachagua vows to appeal if court upholds his impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated his intention to appeal to the Court of Appeal if the High Court rules against him in his impeachment challenge. The ruling is expected tomorrow.

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top1d ago

Dr. Joyce Kithure calls for climate solutions that improve livelihoods

Dr. Joyce Kithure, spouse to the Deputy President, emphasized that climate action must prioritize food security and economic empowerment to build community resilience.

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top14h ago

Kalonzo unveils ‘Komboa Kenya’ campaign platform for 2027 State House bid

Kalonzo Musyoka has launched his 2027 presidential campaign platform, titled 'Komboa Kenya,' positioning it as a national liberation movement aimed at addressing the country's leadership and economic challenges.

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top13h ago

Over 3,000 families displaced by floods in Tarasaa, Tana Delta

Floods have wreaked havoc in Tarasaa and Tana Delta Sub-Counties, Tana River County, displacing over 3,127 families and triggering a humanitarian crisis.

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top1d ago

Kenya races to keep Ebola out as Muthoni sounds alarm over quarantine gaps

Kenya is intensifying efforts to prevent the importation of Ebola, with Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni highlighting concerns even as all 59 suspected cases tested negative.

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top1d ago

Western Kenya sets sights on 2032 presidency as leaders rally behind Ruto’s re-election bid

Leaders from Kenya’s Western region are actively campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election, with the strategic goal of positioning a candidate from their community for the presidency in 2032.

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top1d ago

Ida Odinga rallies behind former student Njoki Ndung’u for ICC seat

Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Ambassador Ida Odinga, has thrown her weight behind Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u’s qualifications and suitability for election as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Spe

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top1d ago

Manzil Towers Collapse: Public officials, developers face manslaughter charges

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges, including manslaughter, against public officials, developers, and professionals following the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi, on January 2, 2026.

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top2d ago

Ebola: Kenya screens 80,000 travelers, 56 suspected samples test negative

Kenya is intensifying its surveillance and preparedness measures against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), having screened over 80,000 travelers at various points of entry. To date, all 56 suspected samples tested have been negative for the virus.

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top2d ago

MPs approve 2026/27 budget, prioritizing health, education sectors

The National Assembly has approved the 2026/2027 budget, a people-centred plan prioritizing key sectors and social protection initiatives.

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top2d ago

Ruto challenges African entrepreneurs to prioritize Intra-Africa trade

President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa.

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top2d ago

PS Oluga seeks stronger Novartis partnership for NCDs, cancer care

Kenya's Ministry of Health is seeking to deepen its partnership with Novartis to bolster efforts in combating non-communicable diseases, cancer, sickle cell disease, and advancing palliative care across the nation.

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top3d ago

Public order, protection of business key roles of new police unit, Murkomen says

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is establishing the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit with a focus on public order and business protection, drawing inspiration from the City of London Police.

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top3d ago

Kenya, South Africa sign six deals as Ruto calls for united Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto concluded a two-day State Visit to South Africa by signing six agreements aimed at deepening economic, diplomatic, and strategic ties, emphasizing the need for a united Africa on the global stage.

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top3d ago

PS Oluga calls for innovation driven health solutions

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has urged Kenyan institutions of higher learning to champion local health product manufacturing by translating research into practical solutions.

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top3d ago

Murkomen: Kenya’s major cities to get their own metro police units

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to establish metro police units in major cities across the country, mirroring a model to be first implemented in Nairobi.

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top3d ago

PS Ng’eno rallies support for Mau Forest restoration amidst climate crisis

Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Dr Eng Festus Ng’eno is rallying support for the restoration of the Mau Forest Complex, highlighting significant community-led conservation achievements.

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top3d ago

Kenya eager for partnerships that will create jobs, transfer skills-Mudavadi

Kenya is actively seeking transformative partnerships with South Korean companies, focusing on job creation and skills transfer, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

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top3d ago

Ruto begins South Africa State Visit

President William Ruto has commenced a two-day State Visit to South Africa, aiming to deepen the existing strategic partnership between the two nations.

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top4d ago

Murkomen in United States for NYPD security benchmarking tour

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, is in the United States on a security benchmarking tour with the New York Police Department (NYPD).

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top4d ago

Health Ministry dismisses reports of Ebola case in Kenya

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has officially debunked claims of a suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case originating from AAR Hospital in Kiambu County.

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top4d ago

Utumishi girls school fire: Nine students remanded for 21 days

Nine students from Utumishi Girls’ Senior School have been remanded for 21 days following a dormitory fire that tragically killed 16 of their schoolmates.

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top4d ago

Mudavadi calls for global south unity as Kenya positions itself as a strategic player

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for renewed multilateralism and stronger Global South solidarity, positioning Kenya as a strategic player amidst a fragmented world order.

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top4d ago

DPP secures conviction of three terrorists in Kamiti Prison escape

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced the conviction of three terrorists, Musharaf Abdala, Mohamed Ali Abikar, and Joseph Juma Odhiambo, who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.

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top4d ago

Duale to face MPs over proposed Ebola facility in Laikipia

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will face Kenya's National Assembly Departmental Health Committee to address concerns surrounding a proposed quarantine facility for US citizens exposed to Ebola in Laikipia.

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top5d ago

Heavy security as 9 students arraigned over Utumishi Fire

Nine students have been arraigned in court following a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The fire, which occurred on May 28, 2026, resulted in the deaths of 16 students.

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top5d ago

Ruto pledges more resources for Northern Kenya as three-day tour ends

President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Northern Kenya by pledging increased resources and attention to the region, aiming to correct historical marginalization and unlock its untapped potential.

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top5d ago

Eight students to take plea over deadly Utumishi girls dormitory fire

Eight students are set to enter pleas in relation to the May 28, 2026, dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed the lives of 16 students.

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top5d ago

Court orders disclosure of Kenya–US Ebola facility deal

The High Court has ordered the Kenyan government to publicly disclose all details regarding the proposed Kenya–US Ebola quarantine facility within seven days. The court also issued conservatory orders temporarily halting the establishment and operation of the facility.

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