Counties to adopt new checklist in bid to stop unsafe buildings

Kenya has moved to curb unsafe construction by rolling out a national site inspection handbook that will require licensed professionals to sign off on all projects.

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Nyamira raid exposes Sh16m fake alcohol network

Authorities have seized counterfeit alcoholic drinks worth Sh 16 million in Nyaigwa Village, Nyamira Town, in one of the largest hauls in the county this year.

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Global storytelling season to spotlight Nairobi voices after two-year break

Nairobi is set to play host to an international storytelling season that will unite 18 cities worldwide for the first time under a shared theme.

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County hospitals cut referrals as CT scanners arrive in 14 regions

Fourteen counties have received new computed tomography (CT) scanners under the government program, in a move officials say is reducing patient referrals to national hospitals.

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Kenya risks having 1 million obese children by 2030, UNICEF warns

Kenya could have more than one million children aged 5–19 living with obesity by 2030, UNICEF has warned.

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Initiative turns schoolgirls from humble backgrounds into university graduates

A new initiative is transforming schoolgirls from low-income backgrounds into university graduates and connecting them with employers.

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'Ignore fraudulent notices': NPSC warns on fake police hiring advert

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has warned against a fake recruitment notice for police constables circulating on social media.

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Israel military says targeted Hamas leaders, after blasts rock Doha

The Israeli military said it targeted senior Hamas leaders after AFP journalists in Doha reported explosions in the Qatari capital, where the Palestinian group's political bureau is based.

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Campaign expands access to rights information in Swahili and online

A Kenyan rights campaign is translating articles into Swahili, training youth fact checkers and documenting local stories to make credible information more accessible online.

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Advocate challenges MCK over Odhiambo's vice-chair role on protests panel

An advocate has rejected the Media Council of Kenya’s (MCK) defence of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo over her appointment as vice chairperson of a presidential panel.

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'Counties spending less on pay,' SRC projects in new data

SRC projects a sharp fall in counties’ wage-bill-to-revenue ratio to 35.38 per cent in the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, down from 43.34 per cent in the previous quarter.

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Kindiki tells employers to let youth drive Africa's business transformation

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urges African employers to prioritise youth in decision-making, saying inclusion can make business a driver of justice and prosperity.

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Court halts Ruto's compensation plan for protest victims

The High Court in Kerugoya has halted the government's implementation of President William Ruto’s plan to compensate victims of demonstrations and public protests.

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NACADA nets Sh12m bhang in dawn Kisumu raid

A dawn raid in Ahero, Kisumu, has dismantled a narcotics supply chain linking Kisumu and Nairobi, with authorities seizing bhang worth Sh 12 million and arresting a suspected key supplier.

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DPP orders arrest of Governor Guyo in kidnap, robbery case

DPP orders arrest, arraignment of Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Abdi Hassan, also known as Guyo, and seven others over the alleged kidnapping and robbery of a former county health chief in Machakos.

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KRA recovers Sh123 million in rice tax fraud probe

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recovered Sh123 million in taxes after uncovering irregular clearance of 161 containers of rice at a Mombasa freight station.

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Schools race to meet data rules as 32,000 comply after audit

Basic Education PS Julius Bitok says 32,000 primary and secondary schools have submitted fresh enrolment data, meeting a government directive after an audit questioned school records.

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High Court blocks arrest of Governor Guyo in kidnap, robbery case

Court stops arrest of Isiolo Governor Guyo, six others, just hours after the DPP ordered they be charged over the alleged kidnapping and robbery of a former county health chief.

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PS Bitok: Only 3,000 schools cleared for capitation after audit

3000 of 32,000 public schools have received government capitation after submitting verified student enrolment data.

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Lawyers demand LSK president quit state panel role

Lawyers have demanded LSK President Faith Odhiambo step down from a government panel on protest victims, citing unconstitutional and a threat to the society’s independence.

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Fire breaks out at Katani Villas estate in Syokimau

Fire rips through Katani Villas estate in Syokimau, forcing residents to flee as firefighters battle blaze; cause and casualties yet to be confirmed.

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UN report cites Turkish-made weapons in Sudan conflict

A United Nations report has cited Turkish-made rifles in Sudan despite a UN arms embargo, according to findings presented to the Security Council in July.

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CJ Koome links sexual violence to harmful norms, urges united action

Chief Justice Martha Koome has warned that sexual violence in Kenya amounts to crimes against humanity and urged citizens to confront the vice.

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'Delete it now,' Kanja warns officers over online misuse

Inspector General of Police Kanja orders officers to delete unauthorised social media posts, warns misuse of platforms will not be tolerated.

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State moves to revive local car assembly with new Bill

Kenya is drafting a Bill linking tax breaks to local car parts sourcing to revive vehicle assembly and speed up the shift to electric mobility.

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Inaugural ewaste summit to turn new producer laws into action

Kenya enforcing new laws making producers manage products from creation to disposal to tackle rising electronic waste and improve recycling infrastructure.

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We will mobilise to defend our people, Mandera senator warns over Jubaland troops

Mandera Senator Ali Roba has warned that county leaders may mobilise residents to defend themselves if Jubaland forces are not removed from Mandera town.

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Six-year wait ends as government clears doctors' training fees

The Ministry of Health has settled postgraduate training fees for 633 doctors, ending a backlog that left some medics paying out of pocket for years.

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Two held as NACADA wipes out Kisumu brew hub

NACADA-led team destroys 40,000 litres of illicit alcohol in Kisumu, arrests two suspects as part of 100-day national crackdown on illegal brews.

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'Do not be misused to ruin your country,' Kindiki warns youth

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged young Kenyans to demand accountability from leaders while resisting political exploitation and violence.

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Private hospitals seek bigger role in SHA rollout to boost access

Private hospitals are urging the government to involve them in the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) to expand access and improve efficiency.

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NACADA raid pours out 20,000 liters of illicit alcohol in Mathare

A multi-agency team led by NACADA has destroyed about 20,000 litres of illicit alcohol and dismantled brewing sites along the Mathare River in Mathare North.

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Want to vie in November mini-polls? What you need to know

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced November 27, 2025 as the date for by-elections in 24 electoral units across the country.

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New literacy paper prompts call for action to reduce learning poverty

Education specialists in Embu are urging the government to implement evidence-based literacy reforms to reduce learning poverty among children.

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Gachagua: Government silent as foreign troops occupy Mandera

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims foreign troops have occupied parts of Mandera, leaving five people dead, several injured, and many residents displaced.

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Secretaries' body seeks repeal of old law to strengthen governance profession

The Institute of Certified Secretaries plans to repeal the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act and replace it with the Certified Governance Secretaries Act to strengthen the profession.

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Britam's half-year profit dips to Sh2.5b despite revenue growth

Listed diversified financial services group Britam Holdings has posted a profit before tax of Sh2.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, down from Sh2.8 billion.

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Coriander boom spices up Yatta farmers' livelihoods

“Most of what we do now, we’ve taught ourselves,” he says.

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Voter registration to resume on September 29 ahead of 2027 polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will resume Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) on Monday, September 29.

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Ministry releases national exams dates, bans third-term school activities

The government has banned all social and extracurricular activities in the third term to allow students to focus on national examinations.

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