Ruto strips agriculture body of coffee role in sector shake-up

President Ruto has signed three Bills into law, stripping the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) of its role regulating the coffee sector and handing power to a revamped Coffee Board of Kenya.

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Mombasa port not for sale, KPA boss says as gov't eyes private investment

KPA dismisses claims that the ports of Mombasa and Lamu are being privatised, says ongoing reforms are aimed at drawing private investment without transferring ownership of state assets.

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New digital tax risks pushing traders off e-commerce platforms, report warns

A tax law that took effect in December 2024 risks driving small traders off formal e-commerce platforms and back into informal markets, undermining the very revenue base it was designed to grow.

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Gov't defends Karura Forest works amid uproar over alleged clearing

The government has dismissed public outrage over activities at Karura Forest, saying the work involves renovation of an existing tree nursery on land already set aside for the purpose.

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Koskei to administrators: stop being bystanders in government delivery

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has told National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) they have been too passive in driving government programmes at the grassroots.

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IEBC seeks Sh888m for ex-CEO Marjan exit package, by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wants Parliament to approve Sh887.95 million in additional funding, partly to settle its former chief executive's exit package.

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Gitaru interchange 85pc complete after stalling, KeNHA says

Motorists plying the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway will soon experience faster and uninterrupted travel as the Gitaru Interchange, once grounded by a funding crisis, nears completion at 85 per cent.

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Nadco report: Sh2bn set aside for protest victims

The committee overseeing implementation of the Nadco 10-point agenda (COIN-10) says victims of protests have been identified and Sh2 billion set aside for compensation.

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MPs approve new retirement benefits law for judges

The National Assembly has passed the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill, creating a pension and contributory retirement scheme for judges. The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s assent.

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Sakaja presses on with Nairobi cooperation pact as court test closes in

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has begun implementing a cooperation agreement with the national government even as a High Court prepares to rule on its legality.

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Nairobi floods expose lack of climate-resilient building standards

Flooding that swept through Nairobi on Friday, March 6, killing 23 people and submerging major roads, has highlighted gaps in the city’s drainage infrastructure and building standards.

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Health ministry warns long rains may trigger cholera, malaria

 Ministry of Health warns ongoing long rains may cause a surge in disease outbreaks, even as cholera burns through four counties and floods have already killed at least 25 people across 11 others.

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China targets steady growth as it charts new economic course

China has set its lowest economic growth target in 35 years, aiming for between 4.5 and 5 per cent GDP expansion in 2026.

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Femicide cases expose deepening crisis of violence against women

Persistent gender-based violence and harmful traditions targeting women and girls are driving renewed campaigns to push communities to abandon the practices.

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Kenya bets on dual training curriculum at workplace to fix skills gap

Kenya has launched a training curriculum that places young people in workplaces for 75 per cent of their learning, upending the traditional classroom model.

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Flu season is here: Kenya sounds alarm as influenza cases rise

The Ministry of Health has warned of a rise in influenza cases across several parts of the country, raising concern as the country enters its peak flu season.

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Orengo labels Ruto a 'dictator,' warns ODM revolution has been hijacked

Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lost its soul, likening President William Ruto to a dictator as a power struggle threatens to tear the party apart.

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KQ picks NSE boss Kiprono Kittony, David Ndii in Board shake-up

Kenya Airways has appointed four new board members, including President Ruto's former chief economic adviser, to steady a troubled airline he personally pledged to revive.

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Kenya takes over Africa youth jobs chairmanship

Kenya has assumed the chairmanship of the Jobs for Youth in Africa (JfYA) Community of Practice (CoP) from Rwanda, stepping into a continental leadership role.

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Rwanda hits back at US sanctions over M23 support in DR Congo

Rwanda has rejected US sanctions targeting its military as "unjust" and one-sided, accusing Washington of distorting the reality of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

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Sifuna: ODM-Ruto pact will send party 'straight to the opposition'

Embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has warned that any coalition between ODM and President William Ruto will send the party back to opposition and not to power.

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Why Mbadi wants IEBC to reduce Sh64b election budget

CS John Mbadi tells IEBC to cut proposed budget for 2027 General Election, questioning Sh3.6 billion in pending bills the commission has raised and pushing back on its request for extra funding.

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Ruto orders traffic law reforms as road fatalities rise to 5,009

Kenya recorded 5,009 road deaths in 2025, up 261 from 2024, as corruption, boda boda crashes and drunk driving continued to undermine efforts to curb road carnage.

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Kenya warns nationals in Kuwait, Bahrain to keep off airports

The Kenya Embassy in Kuwait has warned Kenyan nationals in Kuwait and Bahrain to stay calm and avoid airports after authorities shut the airspace over both countries.

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Kenyan startups outshine Africa with three major innovation wins

Three Kenyan startups have won top continental honours at awards that recognise enterprises tackling Africa's social and economic challenges.

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How AI is solving motor fraud crisis for Kenyan motorists

Every time a Kenyan motorist files an insurance claim, the clock starts ticking, not toward a quick resolution, but toward five days of waiting, paperwork and uncertainty.

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Violence claims and low turnout mark Isiolo, Kakamega mini-polls

Voters in Isiolo, Kakamega and Embu counties went to the polls Thursday in by-elections marked by a sibling rivalry in Isiolo South and allegations of violence in West Kabras ward.

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Youth to policymakers: Stop selling gig work as progress

 Kenyan youth are turning tables on policymakers and development organisations, accusing them of recycling short-term fixes while ignoring unstable jobs, voter apathy and a mental health crisis.

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Green housing: New roadmap targets 50pc cut in Kenya power bills

A roadmap to reduce Kenya's building sector emissions by 67 per cent and cut household energy bills nearly in half has been launched.

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Weatherman: Heavy rains to continue in over 40 counties until March 3

Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall of more than 20 millimetres within 24 hours will continue battering more than 40 counties until February 28.

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KWS warns against bushmeat after zebra meat seized in Nairobi

KWS warns the public against consuming illegal bushmeat after officers recovered more than 2,000 kilogrammes of suspected zebra meat in an operation.

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Murkomen to Senate: Kitengela gangs have powerful patrons

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen claims politicians are hiring and arming criminal gangs in Kitengela, posing a threat to national security.

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Why tougher capital rules are reshaping Kenya's insurance industry

Insurance sector is entering a stricter regulatory phase as the Insurance Regulatory Authority tightens risk-based capital requirements, forcing insurers to prove they can withstand financial shocks.

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Mombasa county doctors issue strike notice over unpaid dues

Mombasa County doctors will down tools on March 3 unless the county government resolves a raft of labour grievances, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has warned.

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IEBC warns against voter intimidation ahead of Thursday's by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned it will not tolerate voter intimidation or interference with election officials during Thursday’s by-elections.

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3 per cent: The damning number driving construction's gender push

Women make up less than 3 per cent of Kenya's construction workforce, industry leaders have warned, as they unveiled tools to dismantle barriers shutting out half the population.

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KMPDU threaten strike over interdiction of Coast General Hospital CEO in Mombasa

Doctors' union has threatened to strike within seven days after Mombasa County interdicted the chief executive of Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital without due process.

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Report: Why inefficient buildings are costing Kenya billions

Inefficient buildings are draining billions from the economy, and every household with a poorly built home is paying the price month after month, a new report has revealed.

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Meru doctors set to strike over 'exploitative' contracts, stalled promotions

Doctors in Meru County could walk off the job after KMPDU issued a 14-day strike notice to the county government over what it calls years of ignored labour obligations.

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Koskei to opposition: You built this government- now save it

 Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for renewed commitment to public service, warning that political theatrics risk destroying the very government Kenyans bled for.

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