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COFEK has taken legal action to challenge the governance and oversight terms of Kenya’s new Ksh 200 billion health partnership with the United States. The Consumer Federation of Kenya argues that the agreement, signed on 4 December 2025 in Nairobi by President William Ruto and US Secretary of State…
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A 22-year-old Kenyan environmental activist, Truphena Muthoni, is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for 72 hours in Nyeri County. Muthoni’s effort has become a focal point for a nationwide conservation campaign, gaining support from senior public figures and community…
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Moses Kuria, former Senior Economic Adviser to the President, has called for a broader focus on the structural issues within Kenya’s capital markets. Kuria dismissed the focus on Safaricom, arguing that the real concern lies in the systemic undervaluation of companies listed on the Nairobi…
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Kenya’s police service will honour its first contingent of officers returning from Haiti during the Jamhuri Day parade on Friday, recognising their service abroad and reintegrating them into national life. The 230 officers, who completed an 18‑month deployment under the Multinational Security…
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Veteran educator James Mukhwana Wetang'ula, elder brother to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, has died. In a statement released on Wednesday, Speaker Wetang'ula described his brother as a man whose influence extended far beyond the classroom, touching countless lives through mentorship…
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President William Ruto has directed his Cabinet Secretaries to take prominent roles in his re-election campaign, with senior ministers now spearheading political efforts across the country.  This move has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between government duties and partisan…
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An American man detained in Nairobi has agreed to be extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of third-degree murder, manslaughter and drug offences. The suspect, who entered Kenya in 2022, has been held at Gigiri Police Station while his legal case was processed through the Milimani…
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Raila Odinga Junior has announced plans to restore the iconic "Hammer Car", a red Hummer H3, and display it at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, the family mausoleum in Bondo. The vehicle, gifted to Raila Odinga by businessman Don Bosco Gichana ahead of the 2007 general election, became a symbol of his…
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Ndegwa Njiru has declared his loyalty to Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Party, distancing himself from Rigathi Gachagua’s Democratic Congress Party (DCP) despite his previous involvement in Gachagua’s legal defence. In a televised interview on Obina TV, Njiru confirmed his allegiance to the United…
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President William Ruto has approved a plan to transform Tsavo National Park into a high-end tourism destination, with new luxury hotels and higher park fees aimed at boosting government revenue. The new pricing structure, which will charge tourists between USD 500 and USD 1,000 (Ksh64,625–129,250)…