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IG Kanja Issues Orders After Alleged Abduction of Standard Group Editor

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Media editor Alex Kiprotich. He was reportedly taken by armed men in Gilgil on Tuesday night.

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top7h ago

Trump's New U.S. Passport Rule Could Affect Kenyan Parents Applying for Children

A new proposed U.S. rule could significantly impact Kenyan parents applying for U.S. passports for their children, requiring them to prove their own citizenship or immigration status.

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top8h ago

Ruto Orders Foreigners to Stop Hawking, Close Small Businesses

President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses and engaging in hawking in Kenya, effective Monday, September 7. The move aims to reserve such trade for Kenyan citizens.

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top9h ago

Ruto Orders KRA to Revert Consolidated Cargo Valuation to Ksh2.5 Million

President William Ruto has ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to revert the minimum customs benchmark for consolidated cargo back to Ksh2.5 million from the previous Ksh3.2 million.

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top9h ago

Court Rules on Banks’ Liability When Customers Lose Money to Fraud

A Nairobi court has ruled that banks can be held liable for customer losses due to weak digital verification systems following a case where a customer was defrauded of Ksh511,000.

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top10h ago

Raila Odinga, Pio Gama Pinto Headline 2026 National Heroes Roll

The National Heroes Council (NHC) has nominated 242 Kenyans for national hero status in 2026, with notable figures like the late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and freedom fighter Pio Gama Pinto among them.

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top11h ago

NTSA on the Spot Over Nicco Sacco Licence Drama

The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticized the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) regarding the recent suspension of Nicco Sacco buses, questioning the consistent application of transport regulations.

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top10h ago

World Bank Reforms Kenya Must Complete to Unlock Ksh94 Billion

Kenya must complete payroll cleanup and other reforms to unlock billions in funding from the World Bank. The National Treasury is working with the World Bank to implement these measures.

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top11h ago

Mumias Sugar Shareholder Demands CMA Explain Prolonged Suspension of Shares

A Mumias Sugar Company shareholder, represented by lawyers, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) demanding an explanation for the prolonged suspension of the company's shares, which has prevented investors from trading since 2019.

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top11h ago

IEBC Boss Hits Back at Gachagua’s Claims of Election Manipulation

IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon has strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleging plans to manipulate the 2027 General Election.

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top11h ago

Matiang’i Issues Appeal to Ruto Over River Yala Killings

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has urged President William Ruto to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate the discovery of bodies in River Yala.

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top12h ago

Kenya, Uganda Move to Ease Travel Barriers as Airfares Hit Ksh103,600

Kenya and Uganda are collaborating to reduce travel barriers and airfares between the two nations, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and business. This initiative comes ahead of the 5th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit in Mombasa on October 26 and 27.

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top12h ago

Four Foreign Nationals Arrested Over Alleged SIM-Swap Fraud Scheme

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested four Chinese nationals in Nairobi in connection with an alleged SIM-swap and money-laundering scheme.

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top12h ago

KURA Announces Partial Closure of Busy Nairobi Road

The Kenya Urban Road Authority (KURA) has announced a partial closure of the Outer Ring Road in Nairobi on Saturday, September 5, to allow for the removal of an overhead gantry.

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top12h ago

NTV Disowns Poster Claiming Sifuna Survived Assassination Attempt

NTV has officially disassociated itself from a viral poster falsely claiming Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna survived an assassination attempt. The media house has labelled the graphic as fake news and urged the public not to share it.

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top12h ago

High Court Issues Fresh Orders Affecting Nicco Movers Matatus

The High Court has temporarily halted the suspension of Nicco Movers Sacco’s operating licence, allowing the company to continue operations until September 22.

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top13h ago

Museveni's Son Officially Declares 2031 Presidential Bid

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, has officially declared his intention to run for president in 2031. The announcement was made by his aide, David Kabanda, who stated the bid has the backing of President Yoweri Museveni.

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top13h ago

County Assembly Launches Probe After Governor Storms Premises, Confronts Officials

The Machakos County Assembly has initiated a probe into an incident where Governor Wavinya Ndeti confronted officials on August 31 over a dispute concerning the county's Ksh17.8 billion budget.

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top13h ago

Court Explains What Land Buyers Can Recover After Fraudulent Deals Collapse

A Kenyan court has clarified what land buyers can recover when fraudulent property deals collapse, emphasizing that only expenses directly linked to the failed transaction are reimbursable.

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top14h ago

Key Products Set to Be Manufactured at Eight County Industrial Parks

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the first eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) will be operational before the end of 2026, revealing specific products to be manufactured.

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top14h ago

Veteran Kenyan Journalist Exits CGTN Africa After 14 Years

Veteran Kenyan journalist Ramah Nyang has departed CGTN Africa after a 14-year tenure, marking the end of a significant chapter in his broadcasting career.

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top14h ago

Editors Pile Pressure on IG Kanja After Alleged Abduction of Journalist

The Kenya Editors Guild is demanding a thorough investigation into the reported abduction of The Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who has since been found safe.

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top15h ago

Kenya Railways Gives Update on Naivasha-Kisumu SGR Months After Land Acquisition Notice

Kenya Railways Corporation has officially begun the land acquisition process for the Naivasha-Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B, a crucial step for the project's construction.

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top15h ago

GSU Officer Detained After Allegedly Firing 10 Bullets at Woman

A General Service Unit (GSU) officer accused of fatally shooting a nurse has been granted an additional 21 days in custody as investigations continue. The incident occurred on August 30 at a GSU officers' mess in Eldoret.

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top15h ago

High School Students to Acquire National IDs in Latest Govt Directive

The Ministry of Education has approved a nationwide initiative allowing National Registration Bureau officers to issue national identity cards to secondary school students aged 18 and above. This measure aims to ensure all eligible Kenyans obtain IDs before the 2027 General Election.

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top16h ago

Gachagua's Party Sets Fees for Kenyans Seeking Elective Seats in 2027

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has announced its nomination fees for aspirants targeting the 2027 General Election.

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top16h ago

Traders Count Losses as Night Fire Destroys Stalls

A fire has destroyed multiple stalls and businesses at the Ruiru Bypass stage, causing significant losses for traders. The blaze broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2.

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top16h ago

Court Rules on Dismissal of Teacher Who Missed Work to Care for Sick Father

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has upheld the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)'s decision to dismiss a teacher who was absent for over two weeks to care for his sick father.

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top17h ago

Activists Threaten Protests, Demand Action From Ruto

Kenyan activists are planning protests in Nairobi on Thursday, September 3, demanding answers and the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who they allege was forcibly rendered from Kenya to Uganda.

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top17h ago

Landlords, Property Caretakers Arrested in County Crackdown

Machakos County has arrested several landlords and property caretakers for illegally discharging untreated sewage and wastewater. The crackdown aims to protect public health and the environment ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains.

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