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Murkomen orders transfer of all Keringet Police Station officers

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County as part of a security intervention.

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Ruto orders SHA enrolment for health promoters

President William Ruto has ordered that all Community Health Promoters (CHPs) receive new screening kits and smartphones within 90 days as part of a government digitisation effort.

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Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has denied claims of ethnic incitement, stating his recent remarks in Lafey Constituency were taken out of context and were based on a Somali proverb.

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48 women rescued from sexual exploitation in Kajiado County

Detectives have rescued 48 women from alleged sexual exploitation and the commercial production of obscene content in two separate operations in Kajiado County.

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Police face hard time while booking body at Tigoni mortuary

Police officers in Limuru faced a nine-hour ordeal on Friday morning when trying to book an unidentified body at Tigoni mortuary. The mortuary initially refused to accept the body, leading to a frustrating search for an alternative facility.

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Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them

A recent mining shaft collapse in Lolgorian, Narok County, tragically killed five artisanal miners and led to the shutdown of four mining sites. Despite the area's gold deposits, residents face persistent poverty and dangerous working conditions.

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Ruto seeks permanent internship framework for graduates

President William Ruto is advocating for a permanent internship framework to ease the transition of Kenyan graduates into the workforce.

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Kenya denies end of UK military deal after BATUK training row

Kenya has officially denied reports of the termination of its defence partnership with the United Kingdom, stating that the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) arrangement remains active following a dispute over a planned military exercise.

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Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarks

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched an investigation into alleged ethnic remarks made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

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'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS plan

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU) has strongly opposed a reported plan by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to deploy National Youth Service (NYS) personnel for airport security roles.

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Revealed: How much 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayers

The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayers Sh26,328,500. This disclosure followed a year-long legal battle with an advocate seeking the information.

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Ruto launches 30,000 youth internship programme

President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE), an initiative designed to connect 30,000 young Kenyans with private-sector internships and skills training.

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top1d ago

Plan ahead! NTSA system to go offline for hours

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will temporarily shut down its online systems for scheduled maintenance tonight, July 24, 2026.

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FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has lauded the High Court's conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others for the murder of Sharon Otieno, stating it restores faith in the justice system after an almost eight-year wait.

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State to turn failed maize crop into animal feed to cushion farmers

The Kenyan government will convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recover from losses due to insufficient rainfall.

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Ruto to certify 40,000 skilled youth without formal qualifications

President William Ruto has announced an initiative to formally certify 40,000 skilled young Kenyans who lack formal academic qualifications, recognizing skills acquired through prior learning and work experience.

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KDA opposes scope-of-practice rules over patient safety concerns

The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) is in a dispute with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) over a newly published scope-of-practice document that the KDA claims jeopardizes patient safety by allowing unqualified individuals to perform advanced dental procedures.

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'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja pledged compliance before the High Court regarding the ongoing standoff at Gatoto Community School, stating he was unaware of previous court orders until he received a summons.

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UK moves BATUK training to Tanzania after Kenya 'delays' to renew licenses

The United Kingdom has relocated a military training exercise from Kenya to Tanzania due to the Kenyan government's failure to renew licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK).

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top2d ago

MPs push for accountability to empower women economically

Members of Parliament are urging for enhanced accountability and increased funding to effectively empower women economically in Kenya.

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India donates 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness

Kenya has received a significant donation of 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India to bolster its preparedness against the Ebola virus.

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top2d ago

Linda Mama was expanded into Linda Jamii, Ruto says

President William Ruto announced that the Linda Mama program has been expanded and renamed Linda Jamii, offering broader healthcare services under the Social Health Authority (SHA).

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NTSA intensifies road safety crackdown as school holiday begins

Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched a nationwide road safety campaign, Operation Watoto Wafike Salama, to enhance safety for learners travelling during the August school holidays.

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Murkomen: Police no longer rely on Gachagua's 'gossip'

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen asserted that the Kenyan police force now relies on technology rather than "gossip-based" information, directly refuting claims made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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CoG tells county boards to ignore Health Ministry directive to absorb UHC workers

The Council of Governors (CoG) has instructed County Public Service Boards to disregard a directive from the Ministry of Health to absorb Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers. CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi stated that the Principal Secretaries lack the legal authority to mandate the absorption onto permanent and pensionable terms.

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Ronald Ngala Utalii College to open on September 1

The Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County is set to admit its first 1,000 students on September 1, 2026, marking a significant step in Kenya's hospitality training sector.

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Pamoja Mashujaa Day in the Rift Valley

In a historic first, three neighboring counties in the Rift Valley – Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Nandi – will jointly host Kenya's Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2026. This move aims to promote inclusivity, regional development, and national unity.

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Applying for a Good Conduct certificate? New DCI system cuts wait to 24 hours

Kenyans can now obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct within 24 hours thanks to a new Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) launched by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

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Why UK moved BATUK training to Tanzania

The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise, 'Haraka Storm', from Kenya to Tanzania after the required licences were not approved.

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Why nurses are threatening a nationwide strike from July 29

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has issued a seven-day strike notice, threatening a nationwide withdrawal of services starting July 29, 2026, if their labor grievances are not addressed.

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