KMPDU eyes new CBA, intern postings in health sector drive

KMPDU plans to hire 2,000 doctors and push for fresh salary increases in 2026, building on billions paid in arrears to medics last year.

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Oketch withdraws motion seeking to expel Sifuna from ODM

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking the de-whipping and expulsion of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from the party.

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Africa 2025: The year governments declared war on dissent

African governments escalate brutal crackdown in 2025, abducting, torturing and killing activists across borders, exposing a coordinated assault on dissent that shakes continent’s youth, media.

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Matiang'i beats Kalonzo to emerge as top Ruto challenger for 2027, poll shows

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has emerged as President William Ruto's main challenger in the 2027 presidential race, polling 13 per cent, a new Infotrak survey shows.

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Weatherman: Heavy rains to pound 13 counties from today

Heavy rainfall is expected to affect 13 counties across the country from today through next Tuesday, the Kenya Meteorological Department has warned.

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PHOTOS: Rashid Idi special prayers held in Nairobi as colleagues, family mourn

Standard Group colleagues are mourning the death of senior videographer Rashid Idi, remembered as a quiet professional whose work helped shape Kenyan visual storytelling for more than a decade.

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Road accident-related deaths rise by 3.4pc in 2025

Road fatalities in Kenya increased 3.4 percent to 4,458 deaths in 2025 from 4,311 in 2024, with pedestrians accounting for the highest number of casualties at 1,685 deaths.

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Uhuru warns against road recklessness during festive season

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta calls on Kenyans to exercise caution on roads during the festive season in his Christmas and New Year message.

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Inside 2025: The year of empty pockets and broken promises

 For many Kenyans, 2025 will be remembered as the year of shattered hopes, violent crackdowns and deepening poverty.

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JSC appeals High Court ruling on handling petitions against judges

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has filed an appeal against a High Court ruling, it says, constraining its constitutional mandate to handle petitions seeking the removal of judges.

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Ruto calls for careful driving as December emerges Kenya's deadliest month

President Ruto urges Kenyans to exercise caution on the roads during the festive season as December 2024 emerges as the deadliest month in the country's history, with road crashes claiming 470 lives.

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KMPDU, JOOTRH sign pact to protect doctors in Level 6 upgrade

Doctors on temporary contracts at JOOTRH face an uncertain future as the facility becomes the first county hospital elevated to national referral status.

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119 Kenyans rescued from Myanmar scam camps as 86 resist return

The government has repatriated 119 Kenyans from scam compounds in Myanmar as dozens continue to resist evacuation efforts and demand government-funded travel.

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Ministry opens window to review Grade 9 placements after public outcry

The government will reopen Grade 9 senior school placements for seven days starting Tuesday after widespread complaints from parents over mismatches between learner choices and available slots.

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China's 10-day visa waiver drives 27pc surge in foreign arrivals

China recorded 40.6 million foreign entries over the past year, marking a 27.2 per cent increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the National Immigration Administration.

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How Ruto's storytelling is drowning out protest deaths, dissent- Analysts

President William Ruto's political narrative has shifted attention from deaths, police violence, and economic strain, analysts say, warning storytelling now drives Kenya's politics.

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Rironi-Mau Summit road begins work after years of delays

After years of stalled plans and a controversial switch in contractors, preparatory works have begun on the dualling of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway.

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Report: Boys' secondary enrollment falls to 45 per cent

Boys’ enrollment secondary schools has dropped to 45 per cent, reversing decades of gender parity gains and prompting urgent calls for policy action, a report by the Elimu Yetu Coalition shows.

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We reject 'rigid controls', doctors tell Duale on insurance plan

KMPDU rejects a proposal by Health CS Aden Duale to block insurance claim pre-authorisations by public sector doctors during official working hours.

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EACC recovers Sh21m Mombasa road reserve after 17-year battle

EACC recovers public land valued at Sh21 million in Mombasa Island, after a court cancelled a fraudulently obtained title to the 0.13-acre parcel reserved for Tom Mboya Avenue expansion.

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Relief on the way? Ruto commits to repairing Nairobi's battered roads

President William Ruto has announced plans to revive construction of several stalled roads across Nairobi, including projects in Embakasi South, Embakasi East and Dagoretti South constituencies.

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KJSEA vs KCPE: What you need to know

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is set to release the first Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results today, replacing the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.

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Wamalwa warns of 'neocolonialism' as court blocks Kenya-US health deal

Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of selling national sovereignty through opaque asset deals.

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Why police were not deployed during 2025 KJSEA exams

Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) did not deploy police or other security personnel during the 2025 Kenya Junior School Evaluation Assessment (KJSEA), Chief Executive David Njengere has said.

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Mbadi: Kenya spends half of its tax revenue servicing debt

Treasury CS John Mbadi reveals Kenya can no longer rely on higher taxes or fresh borrowing to fund major infrastructure, warning that nearly half of all tax revenue now goes to debt repayment.

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Who are they? The legal minds joining the Senior Counsel rank

President Ruto gazettes conferment of Senior Counsel rank on 54 advocates, marking Kenya's largest cohort in three years and pushing the country's total number of Senior Counsels from 66 to 120.

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Oluga: Kenya holds full control of data in US deal

Health Ministry says the country retains full control of all patient information under the Kenya–US Health deal, pushing back against rising concerns over how health records will be handled.

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Nominated MP Joseph Hamisi dies

Nominated Member of Parliament Joseph Hamisi Denar is dead.

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Kenya dictated terms in US health deal, Oluga says

Kenya led negotiations for a new health cooperation framework with the United States to protect citizens' interests and secure long-term health services, Health PS Ouma Oluga has said.

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Wanyonyi positions elders as kingmakers in Westlands succession race

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has urged senior citizens to play an active role in selecting future community leaders.

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Omollo: Passport wait time drops from six months to 72 hours

Kenya has cut passport processing time from more than six months to 72 hours and recruited 10,000 police officers, Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has said

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Drought pushes 2.1 million to brink of famine in northern Kenya

More than two million people in arid and semi-arid counties are facing crisis-level hunger as the failed short rains push northern Kenya deeper into drought.

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Universities bank on alumni driving change with direct funding

Universities are channelling resources directly to alumni, driving community impact, and moving beyond traditional scholarships to back graduates with proven track records.

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Why court has halted Sh17 billion Mombasa waste project

High Court certifies as urgent a petition challenging the county government's approval of a Sh17 billion waste management project without county assembly approval or public participation.

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UDA to hold grassroots elections in 20 counties including Nakuru, Kiambu

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will hold grassroots elections in 20 counties on January 10, 2026, party officials have announced.

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Delivery platforms expand protections, training for African riders

Across African cities, digital delivery platforms are reshaping how young people earn, combining flexibility with technology-driven work.

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Seven arrested over violent disruptions in Kariobangi North

Police arrest 7 suspects linked to the violent disruptions at Kariobangi North PCEA Church that forced officers to lob teargas during a thanksgiving ceremony attended by former DP Rigathi Gachagua.

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Youth defy state crackdown, demand accountability at governance summit

Six months after security forces killed at least 60 protesters demanding accountability, hundreds of young Kenyans have intensified calls for civic space protection and an end to state repression.

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Children as young as 5 try tobacco as new nicotine products spread, survey shows

Kenya faces a rise in tobacco use among young children, with new data showing 5-year-olds experimenting with smokeless tobacco and roll-your-own cigarettes as novel nicotine products spread.

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Insurers caught flat-footed ahead of IRA's 24-hour cyber breach deadline

Insurance companies must strengthen their cybersecurity defences to meet regulatory requirements for 24-hour breach reporting, industry experts are warning.

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