New insurance plan targets healthcare gaps for Kenyan women

A new insurance product aimed at easing the dual health and financial burden on Kenyan women has been launched.

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Tigray forces resurface in Sudan amid fragile Ethiopia peace

Former Tigray rebel fighters have reportedly reappeared in eastern Sudan, raising fears of renewed tensions with Ethiopia and potential instability in the Horn of Africa.

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High Court bans music charges in health facilities

A High Court judge has quashed regulations allowing copyright fees for playing music or showing television in hospitals, ruling the charges unconstitutional.

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ODM affirms 'unity of purpose' amid differences over pact with Ruto's party

The Orange Democratic Movement affirms internal unity and commitment to national agenda after Secretary General Edwin Sifuna criticised its pact with President Ruto's government.

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Munyakho returns home after Saudi Arabia death sentence lifted

Stephen Munyakho returns home tonight after Saudi Arabia death sentence lifted, following Sh 129m blood money deal and diplomatic push by Kenya, Mudavadi and President Ruto.

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Ruto: Global food crisis now eating into 12pc of world economy

President William Ruto says climate change, biodiversity loss and weak governance are crippling food systems, causing losses nearly equal to 12pc of global GDP at UN summit in Ethiopia.

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Youth push for debt justice as Kenya's tax burden grows

Youth leaders are demanding a debt audit and the cancellation of costly loans, saying Kenyans are paying higher taxes while services stall and corruption drains public funds.

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Ruto launches wildebeest migration, says Kenya ready to welcome the world

President William Ruto has launched the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara, urging tourists to “come home” to Kenya and witness the world’s most dramatic wildlife spectacle.

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No Kenyan will die of hunger, Ruku vows as aid trucks roll into Moyale

The government has pledged that no Kenyan will die of hunger as Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku flagged off relief food distribution in Moyale, Marsabit County.

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'Not on my word': Koome distances self from terror charges filed by DPP

CJ Koome distances herself from DPP terror charges, says decisions must be based on evidence and law, not on her past remarks or public sentiment, affirming the judiciary’s independence.

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Sifuna warns ODM may miss 2027 if it stays yoked to Ruto

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) SG Edwin Sifuna warns the party risks losing 2027 if it backs President Ruto until then, exposing cracks over ODM’s coalition path with Kenya Kwanza.

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Duale moves to shield ex-NHIF staff from pay cuts in SHA transition

Health CS Aden Duale assures NHIF staff moving to SHA none will lose jobs, says those redeployed to PSC will retain current salaries and grades, easing fears of sharp pay cuts during transition.

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MTRH doctors demand medical cover, pay arrears in fresh welfare push

Doctors at MTRH are seeking comprehensive medical cover, payment of salary arrears and the conversion of contract doctors to permanent and pensionable terms.

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New nitrogen-preserved iced tea bets on consumers seeking less sugar

Kenya’s soft drinks market is facing pressure as consumers seek healthier, lower-sugar options in a landscape dominated by sodas and sugary juice powders.

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Police probe murder of another patient in ward at KNH

Police have launched a murder probe after a patient was found dead with his throat cut in a ward at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Thursday, July 17.

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Maraga: Bullets won't fix Kenya's broken politics

Former CJ David Maraga accuses President Ruto's government of weaponising justice and ordering police to shoot unarmed youth, warning Kenya will collapse if leaders fail to act.

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President Ruto's 'shoot in the leg' order puts Kenya on the brink, experts warn

Ruto’s order for police to shoot protesters in the legs sparks warnings from lawyers, activists and IPOA, who say the directive risks pushing Kenya towards collapse.

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New platform enters Kenyan market as betting ad rules tighten

Kenya’s betting market is testing the impact of a recent tax cut even as authorities roll out tougher advertising rules to curb addiction and protect minors.

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Unbanked Kenyans create billion-shilling credit system

Thousands of Kenyans living in informal settlements are borrowing and saving billions, rewriting who can access credit in a country where many remain unbanked.

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Western envoys press Kenya to fund polls as new IEBC team takes charge

Western envoys have welcomed the appointment of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) team and urged Kenya to fund the body to ensure credible elections.

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Justice sector warns of unrest risks, urges calm after at least 42 killed

NCAJ has called for calm, unity and police reforms following protests that left at least 42 people dead, hundreds injured and widespread property damage across the country.

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Training offers hope as Kenya's youth face job crisis

Nearly 40 per cent of Kenyan youth are unemployed as the country struggles with a persistent jobs crisis.

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Defiant cop Hiram Kimathi now says life in danger after TV interview

Police Constable Hiram Kimathi has claimed his life is in danger following a KTN interview, saying he fears abduction rather than lawful arrest.

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Visually impaired Kenyans land AI scholarships

Twenty-five visually impaired students will join an online scholarship programme next term under a plan to empower persons with disabilities through business and artificial intelligence training.

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Bishops warn Kenya slipping into chaos, urge peace over protests

Anglican bishops have called for an end to protests, warning that Kenya is slipping into chaos and lawlessness as violence and political thuggery rise.

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Raila warns against 'shoot to kill' orders, urges rule of law

Raila warns against giving police power to shoot or maim protesters, urges government to prioritise arrests and due process over militarised policing during demonstrations.

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Chief Kadhi Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein dies in Mombasa

Kenya's Chief Kadhi Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein is dead.

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New insurance push targets Kenya's informal sector

Brokers shift to microinsurance to reach millions of uninsured informal workers as Kenya’s insurance market stalls despite years of policy efforts and industry lobbying.

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Calls for fresh protests flood online after Saba Saba demos

Social media platforms were on Monday flooded with calls for more protests today as Kenyans marked Saba Saba with demonstrations demanding accountability from leaders.

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'Respect protests, not power': Justice and Equity Council warns police

A lobby group has urged the National Police Service to protect peaceful protesters during the Saba Saba commemorations and to uphold the Constitution.

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Kenya faces looming health worker shortage as demand outpaces supply

Kenya is facing shortage of healthcare workers that threatens to derail the country’s plan to deliver universal health coverage, according to a recent assessment by the World Health Organization.

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Counties free to use local materials under new building code

Counties can now use local materials such as fluorspar, sand and cement in construction under a new building code aimed at cutting costs and supporting climate resilience.

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Kenya to host Africa women in STEM summit amid gender gap push

Kenya is set to host the first continent-wide women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics summit as Africa seeks to close gender gaps in the fast-growing technology sector.

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JSC condemns police gun drama during Ruiru court arrest

The Judicial Service Commission has condemned police for firing gunshots while re-arresting a suspect inside the Ruiru Law Courts on Friday, July 4.

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Somali journalist wins global award as crackdown on media intensifies

A Somali journalist forced into exile after exposing corruption has won a prestigious global anti-corruption award as Somalia continues to target journalists and media groups.

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Data protection office launches Sh12.6 billion privacy plan

Kenya has launched a Sh 12.6 billion data protection plan and opened a regional office in Nyeri as it expands digital services across the country.

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Kenya risks missing road safety targets as fatalities rise

Kenya risks missing its targets to cut road crash deaths as fatalities continue to rise, with more than 4,700 people killed on the roads in 2024, according to official data.

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Mt Kenya elders back Kamba presidential bid for 2027

The Agikuyu Council of Elders has endorsed National Liberal Party (NLP) Leader Augustus Kyalo Muli to seek support in the Mt. Kenya region for his 2027 presidential bid.

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Passaris defends protest bill as critics warn of rights claw-back

Passaris defends her bill to ban protests within 100m of Parliament, courts, State House as critics warn it threatens Kenyans’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly under Article 37.

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This is my money, Ruto says over Sh1.2b State House church

While reacting to media reports, Ruto said no amount of criticism will block the ambition to construct the Sh1.2 billion church.

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