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A surge in violent crime by juvenile gangs has left five people dead and many others injured in Kitengela over the past two months.
Residents say once-busy neighbourhoods now empty out after dark as criminal groups take control of the streets. The latest killing occurred on Monday morning in…
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The Court of Appeal has paused a petition by former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba while it considers whether the Employment and Labour Relations Court has the authority to hear the case.
The three-judge bench said the dispute raises significant constitutional and institutional questions,…
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The Kakamega County Government has closed the Shiveye gold mine after three miners were killed when part of the site collapsed.
Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, who visited the scene, said the Ministry of Mining will work with county officials to carry out a full safety audit before any decision is…
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Former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenyan lawyers to take a leading role in protecting the country’s democratic institutions following a High Court ruling against political defections.
Speaking on 6 December at the Law Society of Kenya’s Lower Eastern Advocates Forum in…
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has assigned the Mbeere North election petition to the High Court in Embu, appointing Justice Richard Mwongo to preside over the case.
The petition, listed as Election Petition No. E1 of 2025, was filed by Julieta Karigi Kithumbu. The respondents are Patrick Gitonga…
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A Shanzu court has ordered six Iranian nationals to remain in custody for another month pending investigations into a major narcotics seizure valued at Sh8.2 billion.
Chief Magistrate Anthony Mwicigi granted the Anti-Narcotic Police Unit additional time to pursue inquiries into the methamphetamine…
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Nominated Member of Parliament Denar Joseph Hamisi has died at the age of 56, Parliament announced on Saturday.
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula expressed deep sorrow, describing the loss as a significant blow to both the legislature and the nation. Hamisi, who served in Parliament since 2022 under…
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Kenya’s diplomatic relationship with the United States has shifted significantly under President Donald Trump’s second term, as President William Ruto navigates tensions between African unity, Chinese ties, and the US’s evolving strategic priorities.
Trump’s return to the White House has marked a…
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The United States has praised Kenya for its central role in efforts to stabilise Haiti, calling Nairobi’s leadership vital to preventing further security decline in the country.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Washington that Kenya has long been a dependable partner in counterterrorism…
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Kenya’s latest financial inclusion survey shows a sharp drop in the number of adults who meet the threshold for financial health.
New data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), released in the 2024 FinAccess Survey alongside the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) for 2025–2028, indicates…
