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Mount Kenya wildfire: What 8,700 burnt hectares reveal about the crisis

A week-long wildfire on Mount Kenya has burned an estimated 8,700 hectares of moorland, exposing critical gaps in Kenya's firefighting capabilities in remote forest areas.

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Political analyst Zuena poses tough question ahead of 2027

Political analyst Abbie Zuena is urging Kenyans to drive systemic political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that shifting alliances alone are insufficient.

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top6h ago

Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to halt payments to Savola Investment Limited under a multi-billion shilling Affordable Housing project.

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top10h ago

Senate resumes sittings with full in-tray

The Kenyan Senate is set to resume sittings after a month-long recess, facing a substantial agenda of Bills, Motions, and statements. The Senate Majority Leader, Aaron Cheruiyot, will lead the tabling of several key legislative proposals.

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Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ developers to build factories, create jobs

President William Ruto has urged developers of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to prioritize building factories and creating jobs, moving beyond mere agreements.

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Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others were released on bond by a Nairobi court after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic on Moi Avenue on Monday.

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top8h ago

Kenya seeks to reopen Vancouver consulate to ease services for diaspora

Kenya is seeking to reopen its consulate in Vancouver to improve government services for its diaspora in western Canada. This move aims to reduce the burden of long and expensive travel to Ottawa for essential documentation.

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top10h ago

Relief to youth and PWDs as poultry rearing kicks off to reduce unemployment

Youth and persons with disabilities in Homa Bay County are set to benefit from a new poultry rearing initiative aimed at tackling unemployment. The project, spearheaded by the Kind Heart Organisation Kenya, has provided essential resources to kickstart the venture.

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top15h ago

Ruto signs law targeting officials who ignore audit findings

President William Ruto has signed into law significant amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, introducing penalties for public entities that disregard audit findings.

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top1d ago

KRA defends cargo clearance rules

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended its cargo clearance requirements, including the mandatory export declaration for imported goods, following concerns from clearing agents, motor vehicle dealers, and other logistics stakeholders about operational challenges and delays.

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top1d ago

Senate Majority Leader calls for speedy probe into Standard Editor's abduction

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot is demanding a swift investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. He urges the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure the culprits are apprehended and prosecuted.

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top1d ago

Robert Kibor appointed JSC's Registrar, ending two year vacany

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed Robert Kibet Kibor as its new Registrar, filling a vacancy that has existed for over two years.

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top2d ago

Kisii kitchen draws crowds over 'Mother Mary' image

A kitchen in Kisii County has become an impromptu pilgrimage site after hundreds flocked to see what many believe is an image of the Virgin Mary on a mud wall.

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top1d ago

Tension mounts as Ruto's crackdown on foreign traders takes effect

Tension is rising in Nairobi following President William Ruto's directive against foreigners operating small businesses, leading to an increase in Burundians seeking embassy assistance to return home.

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top1d ago

Get a valid work permit or risk visa revocation, Kenya warns foreigners

Kenya's Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has issued a stern warning to foreign nationals, stating that visa-free entry does not grant the right to work or operate businesses in the country.

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top2d ago

Duale tells IEBC to ignore political noise and focus on 2027 poll

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to disregard political distractions and focus on ensuring a free, fair, and credible 2027 General Election.

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top2d ago

Two women arrested at JKIA smuggling gold

Two women were apprehended at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on September 4, 2026, by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) with approximately 658 grams of suspected gold concealed on their bodies.

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Activists want NCIC disbanded for failing to tame hate speech

Human rights defenders in Homa Bay are calling for the disbandment of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), accusing it of failing to address rising hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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top2d ago

DCI detectives reconstruct Standard Editor's abduction scene days later

DCI detectives are reconstructing the abduction scene of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found abandoned near Masinga Dam in Machakos County on September 5, 2026.

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top3d ago

New police rules set limits on political rallies ahead of 2027 polls

Ahead of the 2027 General Election, the National Police Service (NPS) has issued new regulations requiring political organisers to notify the police at least three days, but no more than 14 days, before holding rallies or processions.

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top3d ago

Sifuna condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has strongly condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, vowing that the fight for democracy and media freedom will be central to the Linda Mwananchi government's agenda in their bid to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

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top3d ago

Five people killed, eight injured in Saturday morning road accident

Tragedy struck the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Saturday morning when a matatu collided with a stalled truck, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

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top3d ago

Saw-millers in Baringo protest alleged discrimination in forest resource distribution

Saw-millers in Baringo County are protesting alleged discrimination and irregularities in the distribution of forest harvesting and saw-milling tenders, claiming that outsiders are unfairly benefiting from forest resources.

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top3d ago

The Standard criticises delay in investigating Alex Kiprotich abduction

The Standard Group has publicly criticized the authorities for the significant delay in investigating the abduction of its Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, and his driver.

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top4d ago

Murkomen reaffirms IG Kanja's command of National Police Service

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed that the Inspector General of Police holds constitutional command over the National Police Service, assuring that the government respects the office's independence.

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top4d ago

KNCHR declares nurses' strike a human rights crisis as maternal deaths rise

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has declared the ongoing nurses' strike a national public health and human rights crisis, with essential health services severely disrupted.

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top4d ago

Police say Nairobi Expressway incident involving MP Karauri not robbery

Police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have debunked claims of a robbery on the Nairobi Expressway, clarifying that an incident involving Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri was not a highway robbery.

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top4d ago

79 reported dead as nurses' strike persists

A prolonged nurses' strike in Kenya, now in its 37th day, has led to a significant rise in maternal and newborn deaths, prompting health professionals to warn of a growing public health crisis.

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top5d ago

Murkomen condemns abduction of Standard Group journalist

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, labeling the incident as "embarrassing and barbaric" and demanding accountability for those responsible.

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top5d ago

Oburu hosts Senators at Nairobi home as he recovers

Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence while recovering at home after a recent hospital visit.

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