'We misled the country on Ojwang's death' Kanja tells senators

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Wednesday apologised to the Senate and the public for an earlier claim that Albert Ojwang died by suicide while in police custody.

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'Don't rush to blame Lagat,' says DCI chief Amin in Albert Ojwang's death

DCI boss Mohamed Amin has defended Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, urging the public and lawmakers not to rush to judgment over the death of Albert Ojwang in custody.

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Busia, Mombasa, Nakuru lead as Mpox cases hit 137

At least 137 people have been infected with Mpox across 17 counties as the outbreak spreads beyond previously affected areas.

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Arrest DIG Lagat, senators say after Albert Ojwang's autopsy report

Senators have demanded the immediate arrest of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of influencer Albert Ojwang in police custody.

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Ruto gazettes IEBC chair Ethekon, six others despite court order

President Ruto has gazetted IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon, six others despite a court order halting their appointment and swearing-in.

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KMPDU blames police for Albert Ojwang's death, demands DIG arrest

KMPDU has linked police brutality to the death of Albert Ojwang in custody and called for the arrest of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat.

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Machakos inks industrial park deal with US-China group to revive stalled city project

Machakos has struck a deal with a Chinese-American investors' group to build a state-of-the-art industrial park in the long-delayed Machakos City project.

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Hindu group turns prayer into school aid for Kenyan children

A Hindu charity group in Nairobi is helping educate more than 20,000 Kenyan children using funds raised from religious music events featuring Indian artists.

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ICJ Kenya demands answers after digital influencer Albert Ojwang dies in police custody

ICJ Kenya has demanded urgent investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang, a digital influencer who died in police custody after being arrested over a social media post critical of the government.

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X influencer dies in police custody after arrest over social media post

Police are investigating the death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and social media influencer who died in custody days after his arrest in Migori town on Saturday, June 7, over a post on X.

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Free medical camp treats thousands in Narok, exposes rural care gaps

At least 4,000 people have received free treatment in Narok County through a new initiative seeking to bridge healthcare gaps in remote communities.

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COTU hits back at Gachagua over NSSF claims

COTU has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of misleading the public over how the National Social Security Fund manages workers’ money.

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Congress faction condemns attack on WFP convoy amid Darfur crisis

The National Congress Party (NCP) has condemned what it termed a deliberate attack on World Food Programme (WFP) aid trucks in the Al-Kuma area east of El Fasher in North Darfur State, Sudan.

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Omollo calls for public input as Kenya enforces dormant civil society law

Internal Security PS Omollo calls for public input as Kenya starts enforcing the 2013 civil society law; draft rules launched in Nairobi after President Ruto ordered operationalisation in 2024.

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Ngugi wa Thiong'o cremated in US as family honours last wish

Renowned Kenyan author and scholar Ngugi wa Thiong’o has been cremated in the United States, eight days after his death, in accordance with his final wishes, his family has said

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Kenya ranked top in Africa in ICT regulation by UN agency

Kenya has topped Africa in the latest International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ranking of information and communication technology regulation, placing 20th globally out of 194 countries.

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High Court halts health ministry's nicotine ban directive

The High Court in Nairobi has suspended a recent directive by the Ministry of Health that revoked all existing licences and import permits for nicotine and related products.

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Court blocks National Assembly from cutting counties out of road fund

The High Court in Nairobi has ruled the National Assembly’s exclusion of county governments from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund unconstitutional.

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National Assembly approves Ethekon as IEBC chairperson

National Assembly has approved Erastus Edung Ethekon as chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, alongside six commissioners.

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AU backs DR Congo, Liberia to push Africa's agenda at UN Security Council

The African Union Commission has welcomed the election of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term.

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Car importers warn of industry collapse over new KRA vehicle tax valuations

Car importers have opposed the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) new valuation list set to take effect from July 1.

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African universities target foreign students as West tightens access

Universities in Africa are repositioning to attract foreign students as Western countries tighten access to higher education, creating new opportunities on the continent.

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Data protection office rolls out sector-wide compliance inspections

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner will begin nationwide inspections targeting the education, hospitality and property management sectors to enforce compliance with data protection laws.

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AI drives rise in online child abuse as justice system scrambles to respond

Authorities are sounding the alarm over a rise in online child exploitation, warning that artificial intelligence is fuelling dangerous new forms of abuse.

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Sifuna to Ruto: Kick out Tanzania leaders after activists' torture claims

Edwin Sifuna urges President Ruto to take retaliatory action against Tanzania, including banning its ruling party leaders from Kenya and withdrawing from joint hosting of the 2027 CAF tournament.

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Government suspends tobacco licences in crackdown on youth nicotine use

Kenya has suspended all licences for the manufacture, importation, sale and promotion of nicotine products, ordering vendors to reapply within 21 days under stricter conditions.

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Gachagua: Activist Rose Njeri's arrest shows state silencing GenZ voices

Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of targeting young people, saying the arrest of activist Rose Njeri over a tool opposing the Finance Bill 2025 was an attempt to crush civic expression.

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Engineers raise alarm over rise in quacks, exclusion from major projects

A sharp rise in unqualified engineers is fuelling a crisis in Kenya’s construction sector, with professional bodies linking the trend to recent building and infrastructure collapses.

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Kindiki pledges economic freedom to honour Kenya's freedom fighters

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to pay Kenya’s debt to freedom fighters by driving economic freedom and uniting the country beyond tribe and politics.

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Task force blames engineering failures in Mombasa building collapse

A task force investigating the collapse of an 11-storey building in Mombasa has blamed the disaster on engineering and regulatory failures.

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Government eyes Luxembourg tech jobs in new diaspora deal

The government is eyeing emerging job opportunities in Luxembourg’s digital economy through new diaspora partnerships focused on skills transfer and labour mobility.

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KMPDU warns against dismissal threats as doctors strike in Kiambu

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has warned against what it called unlawful threats by Kiambu County to dismiss striking doctors.

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Madaraka Day shifts focus to Kenya's overlooked EPZ workers

As Kenya marks Madaraka Day, attention turns to the thousands of workers powering the country’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs), a sector long marked by low wages and high staff turnover.

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Madaraka Day: President Ruto hails 20pc rise in shilling as sign of Kenya's economic strength

President Ruto has announced Kenya has maintained an average annual growth rate of 5 per cent since August 2022, surpassing the global average of 3.3 per cent and the regional average of 3.8 per cent.

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Somaliland president urges world to recognise sovereignty

 Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi, has urged the international community to recognise Somaliland’s sovereignty, saying the self-declared republic operates as a stable democratic state.

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Homa Bay housing project earns Africa's first green building certification

 A housing project in Homa Bay has become the first in Africa to receive certification for meeting green building standards.

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Lights, drones, action as Nairobi welcomes green tower with aerial show

Nairobi lit up Monday night as Kenya held its first-ever drone light show during the official opening of the eco-certified tower along Mombasa Road.

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Kenya's tea industry tackles skills shortage with dual TVET model

Kenya’s tea industry is tackling skills shortages by adopting a dual TVET model that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in factories and farms.

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Ngugi wa Thiong'o, celebrated Kenyan author, dies aged 87

Renowned Kenyan author and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has died aged 87 after a long battle with health complications, his family has announced.

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Speaker directs Parliament to proceed with IEBC vetting after court order

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula directs Parliament to vet IEBC nominees without delay; says no law allows courts to block House duties, despite ongoing legal challenge

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