How drones are taking over disaster frontlines, key sectors
Drones have developed over the past century, even acquiring civilian uses, including in agriculture, logistics, videography and land surveying, among other creative uses.
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How drones are taking over disaster frontlines, key sectors
Police pursuing protest goons, says acting IG Kanja
Police have launched investigations to unveil individuals behind destruction of property witnessed in some parts of Nairobi and Kakamega on Tuesday, during anti-government protests.
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Police pursuing protest goons, says acting IG Kanja
Corruption is more expensive than the protests - Expert
Weeks of sustained anti-government protests have elicited concerns over the financial cost of the unrest as government supporters allege economic sabotage.
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Corruption is more expensive than the protests - Expert
ODM reaps big as dismissed CSs pull comebacks
President William Ruto has unveiled the second batch of his picks for the new Cabinet, featuring names from his previous cabinet, and others from the Raila Odinga-led ODM Party.
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ODM reaps big as dismissed CSs pull comebacks
JKIA deploys ground and aerial surveillance ahead of protests
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is under heightened security ahead of the planned anti-government protests.
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JKIA deploys ground and aerial surveillance ahead of protests
ODM not in talks with Ruto's Kenya Kwanza for Cabinet slots
The ODM Party has denied allegations that it is in talks with President William Ruto to join the Kenya Kwanza government by fronting members to the new Cabinet.
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ODM not in talks with Ruto's Kenya Kwanza for Cabinet slots
Toxic chemical spill in Kiambu contained, Health ministry says
A toxic sodium cyanide spill in Kambembe, Kiambu has been contained following a multi-agency response, with the Ministry of Health confirming that the area is now safe for normal use.
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Toxic chemical spill in Kiambu contained, Health ministry says
Mutahi Kahiga draws more criticism over '8 CS positions' ultimatum
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has earned himself mounting criticism following his recent demand that President William Ruto reserves at least eight slots to the Mount Kenya region in his new cabinet.
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Mutahi Kahiga draws more criticism over '8 CS positions' ultimatum
Who is the Ford Foundation?
Kenya on the edge since Tuesday, June 18, when anti-government protests began, to oppose the unpopular Finance Bill 2024.
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Who is the Ford Foundation?
Seven Kenyans in court to contest AG Muturi's dismissal
Seven Kenyans, led by Nakuru based doctor Magare Gikenyi, have  filed a petition  at the High Court in Nairobi challenging the dismissal of Attorney General Justin Muturi.
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Seven Kenyans in court to contest AG Muturi's dismissal
DCI denies cover up in Kware murders investigation
DCI boss Mohamed Amin has denied online reports alleging that the agency may have released misleading details of the prime suspect in the ongoing Kware murders probe.
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DCI denies cover up in Kware murders investigation
DCI refutes cover up claims in Kware murders investigation
DCI boss Mohamed Amin has denied online reports alleging that the agency may have released misleading details of the prime suspect in the ongoing Kware murders probe.
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DCI refutes cover up claims in Kware murders investigation
New cabinet to transform Kenya, says Ruto
President William Ruto has reiterated his resolve to form a more effective new cabinet to help put Kenya on a path of economic recovery.
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New cabinet to transform Kenya, says Ruto
Road maintenance levy up as fuel prices reduce in EPRA's July review
The Energy and Petroleum Regulation Authority (EPRA), has reduced the pump prices for major petroleum products in its July review.
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Road maintenance levy up as fuel prices reduce in EPRA's July review
Obasanjo: African youth are a ticking time bomb
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned African governments against the continued neglect of their youthful majority, likening the situation to a ticking time bomb.
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Obasanjo: African youth are a ticking time bomb
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Kenya's Gen Z inspire youthful nationalism, zeal across Africa
The protests have reverberated across the continent, triggering a renewal of nationalism among youth, while sending cold chills down the spine of leaders running down their governments.
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Kenya's Gen Z inspire youthful nationalism, zeal across Africa
Ababu bows to pressure, tells NOCK to release names of Paris Olympics delegation
Sports CS Ababu Namwamba directs NOCK to publicise names of Kenyan delegation to 2024 Paris Olympics following sustained pressure online; says priority is athletes, coaches and medics.
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Ababu bows to pressure, tells NOCK to release names of Paris Olympics delegation
List of allies fired in Ruto purge
President William Ruto has dissolved his first Cabinet, while choosing to retain only his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi who doubles up as the CS Foreign Affairs.
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List of allies fired in Ruto purge
Murkomen rules out 'Uhuru-style' mega road projects in Ruto's first term
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has watered down any possibility of new mega road infrastructure projects within the remainder of President William Ruto’s first term in office.
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Murkomen rules out 'Uhuru-style' mega road projects in Ruto's first term
"Not my words, they were edited," Farah Maalim on viral video mess
Dadaab MP Farah Maalim has distanced himself from an undated viral video depicting him making inflammatory statements while discrediting the Kenyan Gen Z movement.
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"Not my words, they were edited," Farah Maalim on viral video mess
Wanjigi faults Ruto's public debt taskforce, demands public inquiry
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has faulted President Ruto for appointing a public debt audit taskforce to establish Kenya’s debt situation.
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Wanjigi faults Ruto's public debt taskforce, demands public inquiry
KMPDU alleges hacking on suspension of Occupy MOH protests
KMPDU SG Davji Atellah alleges hacking of their official X account, following a Monday morning tweet suspending union's the planned #OccupyMoH demonstration.
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KMPDU alleges hacking on suspension of Occupy MOH protests
Clinical officers strike called off after agreement with CoG
Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has called off their ninety-nine days long strike and instructed all the members to report back to their work stations within the next twenty-four hours.
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Clinical officers strike called off after agreement with CoG
PHOTOS: Memorial concert honours lives lost in protests
Hundreds attend memorial concert at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, in honour of victims of police brutality during anti-government protests, as Kenyans mark Saba Saba Day.
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PHOTOS: Memorial concert honours lives lost in protests
No 'shoot-to-kill' orders were issued during protests- Kindiki
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has promised to punish the alleged planners, financiers, and executors of the mayhem witnessed during the anti-government protests last three weeks.
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No 'shoot-to-kill' orders were issued during protests- Kindiki
Dilemma as Ruto's target audience plans rival X Space
President William Ruto’s invite to a scheduled X Space has divided the young Kenyans he hopes to engage, with some planning to have a parallel space to counter his.
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Dilemma as Ruto's target audience plans rival X Space
Ruto reaches out to gunshot victims, families amid apathy accusations
12-year-old Kennedy Onyango was shot by a criminal masquerading as a police officer after snatching gun, President Ruto claims, dismisses police involvement.
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Ruto reaches out to gunshot victims, families amid apathy accusations
Duale: Why June Ruto was selected to Defence college
Defence CS Aden Duale has defended President Ruto’s daughter, June Ruto, enrollment for a one-year National Security Strategy programme offered by the National Defence College.
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Duale: Why June Ruto was selected to Defence college
'I'm ready for the sack,' says Duale as Kenyans turn heat on Ruto cabinet
Defence CS Aden Duale says he is willing to vacate office should his leadership of the Defence docket portfolio be put into question.
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'I'm ready for the sack,' says Duale as Kenyans turn heat on Ruto cabinet
How new medical scheme hopes to evade fraudulent claims
The process of phasing out NHIF is on course after registration of the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) kicked off on Monday, July 1.
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How new medical scheme hopes to evade fraudulent claims
JSC calls off judges' recruitment due to tight budget
JSC suspends recruitment of 11 new Court of Appeal judges after Treasury reduced expenditure to 15pc of Judiciary budget; 29 judges to determine backlog of over 13,000 cases.
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JSC calls off judges' recruitment due to tight budget
Cherargei: Why MPs supported Finance Bill 2024
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended MPs who voted for the controversial Finance Bill 2024 saying that they pursued the party position.
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Cherargei: Why MPs supported Finance Bill 2024
ODM to recall six Finance Bill 2024 'Yes' MPs
ODM to recall 6 MPs who voted in favour of Finance Bill 2024, including Elisha Odhiambo, Caroli Omondi, Memusi Kanchory, Benard Shinali, Emmanuel Wangwe and Gideon Ochanda, Party SG Sifuna says.
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ODM to recall six Finance Bill 2024 'Yes' MPs
Oscar Sudi announces leave, possible retirement
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi says he is contemplating quitting active politics after critics questioned the source of his contributions in church harambees.
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Oscar Sudi announces leave, possible retirement
Inside Pan-African human rights defenders' letter to President Ruto
Four hundred African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have written to President Ruto urging him to prevent further violation of the rights of peaceful protesters.
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Inside Pan-African human rights defenders' letter to President Ruto
Parliament breach was never the plan, claims Boniface Mwangi
Activist Boniface Mwangi has absolved young, and peaceful, protesters of any accusations of runaway looting and arson during the recent anti-tax protests.
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Parliament breach was never the plan, claims Boniface Mwangi
Veteran Journalist Mutegi Njau is dead
Veteran journalist and analyst Mutegi Njau dies, family confirms.
By 5 months ago
Veteran Journalist Mutegi Njau is dead
Ruto's Finance Bill concession divides protesters, politicians
President William Ruto’s Finance Bill 2024 concession has elicited varied reactions from Kenyans and stoked divisions among proponents of the recent protests.
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Ruto's Finance Bill concession divides protesters, politicians
Raila condemns police brutality following deadly protests
Azimio Chief Raila Odinga has called on the government to consider dialogue with Kenyans, over brutality against peaceful anti-tax protestors.
By 5 months ago
Raila condemns police brutality following deadly protests
Ruto cancels event appearance amid protests
President William Ruto has cancelled his attendance at the opening ceremony of the Global Peace Leadership Conference, held in Nairobi.
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Ruto cancels event appearance amid protests
Ruto's frenzy of meetings amid public mistrust
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