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Incumbent Sassou favoured in Congo Republic ballot amid rights concerns

Longtime ruler Denis Sassou Nguesso is widely favored to win re-election in the Republic of Congo's presidential vote on Sunday. However, the election is overshadowed by voter apathy and accusations of repression from rights groups.

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Brazil's jailed ex-president Bolsonaro hospitalized in ICU with pneumonia

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized in an intensive care unit and diagnosed with bronchopneumonia.

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Trump vows intense strikes as Iran war heads into third week

U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed "intense strikes" against Iran in the coming days, as the conflict enters its third week following a joint U.S.-Israeli offensive launched on February 28.

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Gov’t to give flood victims’ families Ksh.200K, cover hospital and mortuary bills

The Kenyan government announced financial and logistical support for families affected by recent floods, including a Ksh.200,000 payout for each family that lost loved ones.

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Supreme Court Judge Lenaola warns AI, deepfakes could undermine elections

Kenyan Supreme Court Judge Justice Isaac Lenaola has warned that emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes pose a significant threat to democratic processes and elections.

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Ksh.100M for choppers, Ksh.350M for hospitality: Kindiki's office seeks Ksh1.8B in supplementary budget

The Office of the Deputy President is requesting an additional Ksh.1.8 billion in a supplementary budget, prompting scrutiny from Members of Parliament over significant spending allocations.

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Tuju writes to CJ Koome over Karen property dispute, claims judge demanded bribe

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome, alleging corruption within the Judiciary and a forceful attempt to take over his Karen property.

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11h ago

MP Ndindi Nyoro now claims Turkana oil project has been 'personalised'

Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has accused some leaders of attempting to 'personalise' the Turkana oil development project, urging them to prioritize national interests.

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Court of Appeal suspends ruling declaring Ruto advisors' offices unconstitutional

The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended a High Court ruling that declared several advisory positions in the Office of the President unconstitutional. This halt is in place pending the hearing of the government's intended appeal.

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12h ago

IG Kanja vows firm action against goons as election preparations begin

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has vowed firm action against political goons as Kenya gears up for upcoming elections, stating they will be treated strictly as criminals.

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12h ago

‘Snake under the bed!’ EACC boss Oginde warns on normalising corruption

EACC Chairperson David Oginde has issued a stern warning against normalizing corruption, likening the societal ill to a dangerous "snake under the bed" that threatens overall safety.

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KNCHR invites protest victims to file compensation claims by April 3

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is inviting victims of past protests and human rights violations, or their families, to file compensation claims by April 3, 2026.

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13h ago

Flood death toll rises to 62 as Nairobi records highest fatalities

The death toll from recent floods across Kenya has tragically risen to 62, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of the fatalities. The devastating rains, which struck on Friday night, have resulted in widespread damage and disruption.

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Owalo promises to lower income tax, VAT if elected president in 2027

Presidential hopeful Eliud Owalo has unveiled an economic reform agenda focused on tax relief, vowing to lower income tax and VAT if elected president in 2027.

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14h ago

Gangsta's Paradise: How goons are quickly becoming Kenya's alternative law enforcement

During recent anti-government protests, Kenyan authorities reportedly deployed "hired goons" to counter street demonstrations, leading to a troubling increase in their use as an alternative form of law enforcement.

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Six found guilty in robbery with violence case linked to MP George Muchai’s murder

Six individuals have been found guilty in a robbery with violence case connected to the 2015 murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai. The convictions follow a court ruling that the prosecution successfully proved its case linking the accused to violent robberies, including the one that resulted in Muchai's death.

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Jubilee calls for scientific method in picking Opposition's presidential candidate

The Jubilee Party is advocating for the opposition to adopt a scientific method in selecting its presidential candidate, rejecting the idea of a "boardroom meeting."

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Ruto, Kindiki offices spent Ksh.298M on fuel in six months - Report

A new audit report reveals that President William Ruto's and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's offices, along with State House, spent a combined Ksh.298.58 million on fuel in the first six months of the 2025/26 Financial Year, raising concerns about austerity measures.

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'It's a gift from God!' Rastafarians defend religious use of bhang in court petition

Members of the Rastafarian community are defending their religious use of cannabis in a Kenyan court, arguing that the plant is sacred and integral to their spiritual practices.

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17h ago

'We have enough fuel!' Energy CS Wandayi dismisses Kenyans' concern on Iran war

Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reassured the public that there is an adequate supply of petroleum fuel, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

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18h ago

Relief for Kahawa Sukari residents as court bars Kiambu County from increasing land rates

Residents of Kahawa Sukari Estate have won a temporary legal victory as the High Court has halted Kiambu County's increased land rates. The court issued an order preventing the enforcement of the new charges pending a full hearing of the case.

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18h ago

President Ruto signs 3 Bills into law

President William Ruto has signed three significant Bills into law at State House, Nairobi, aiming to reform key sectors in Kenya.

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19h ago

'We're not wombs': Japan women seek rights to sterilisation

Four women are challenging Japan's strict laws on sterilisation, arguing they violate women's constitutional rights to bodily autonomy.

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US carries out rescue efforts after military aircraft crash in Iraq

A U.S. military KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, with rescue efforts underway. The U.S. Central Command stated the incident involved another aircraft but was not hostile fire.

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20h ago

Tana River: Man sentenced to life for repeated incest with teenage daughter

A man in Tana River County has been sentenced to life imprisonment for committing repeated incest with his teenage daughter. The court found the accused, Hussein Buya Omar, guilty of offences under the Sexual Offences Act.

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Israeli strike hits Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon

An Israeli strike targeted a member of Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital early Friday, amidst escalating regional tensions following recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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21h ago

Two suspects arrested in Runda as detectives crack down on mobile phone theft syndicate

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two suspects in Runda, Nairobi, in a crackdown on a mobile phone theft syndicate.

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21h ago

KeNHA announces one-week closure of Thika Superhighway at Globe Roundabout

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a partial closure of the Thika Superhighway at the Globe Roundabout for one week to allow for reinstatement works at the Nairobi River Bridge.

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22h ago

China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Recent fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has reportedly eased due to diplomatic efforts, including mediation by China.

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23h ago

Senegalese MPs pass bill to increase jail term for same sex acts

Senegal's National Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a bill that significantly increases the jail term for same-sex sexual acts to a maximum of 10 years and criminalizes the promotion of homosexuality.

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