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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'Mind your lane': CS Ruku tells Oburu to back off over DP seat push

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku tells ODM party leader Oburu Odinga to stop demanding the Deputy President's seat, warns his persistence risks breaking the broad-based government.

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Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general was unprocedural, Ruth Odinga speaks

ODM Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has challenged the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, describing the process as flawed and calling for internal mediation.

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Russia denies recruiting Kenyans for Ukraine war, terms NIS report propaganda

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has dismissed as "dangerous and misleading propaganda" allegations that it recruited Kenyan citizens to fight in its war against Ukraine.

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CMA extends Kenya Pipeline Company IPO deadline to February 24

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has extended the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) closing date by three working days to Tuesday, February 24, at 5 p.m.

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Opposition abandons IG Kanja talks, targets 12 officers over Witima attack

The opposition has abandoned talks with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the Witima ACK Church attack, accusing him of shielding 12 officers and two members of parliament.

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Dermatologists warn why your skincare routine is harming your skin

Viral skincare trends are damaging more Kenyan skin than sun exposure, pollution or genetics, dermatologists have warned.

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Banks target Kenya's Sh1 trillion SACCO sector as regulation tightens

Kenya's mid-tier banks are strengthening ties with savings cooperatives as tighter regulation raises compliance costs for smaller SACCOs.

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'30 pieces of silver?' All eyes on State House as Nairobi County, national gov't sign deal

Nairobi County and the National Government are set to sign a cooperation agreement at State House this afternoon, a week after Governor Johnson Sakaja denied transferring any county roles.

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I have no interest in running Nairobi, says Ruto after pact signed

Ruto says he has no interest in running Nairobi, insists cooperation agreement signed at State House between the national government and Nairobi County a constitutional obligation, not a takeover.

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Turkish Airlines Kenya workers threaten strike as aviation chaos deepens at JKIA

The Transport Workers Union - Kenya (TAWU) has issued a 21-day strike notice to Turkish Airlines over a stalled Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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Russia job fraud: Embassy reissues warning amid growing cases

Kenya's embassy in Moscow has cautioned citizens against travelling to Russia through unverified recruitment channels after receiving reports of nationals trapped in exploitative conditions.

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Flights at JKIA disrupted as aviation workers down tools

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been disrupted after aviation workers commenced industrial action on Monday morning despite a court injunction blocking the strike.

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Youth council, NCIC seal pact to curb election violence

The National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have signed a two-year deal to counter youth-driven election violence and hate speech across 47 counties.

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KMPDU brokers deal with Murang'a County to clear doctors' promotions

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has brokered a deal with Murang'a County Government to address longstanding grievances affecting doctors in the county.

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Ruto to reopen Kenya-Somalia border in April after 15 years

President William Ruto will officiate the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a 15-year closure imposed during the Al-Shabaab insurgency.

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Government launches fertiliser drive as 3.3 million face hunger

The Government has flagged off the 2026 Long Rains National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme, aiming to support farmers during the planting season as drought pushes millions into acute food insecurity.

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ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General, cites indiscipline

ODM National Executive Committee removes Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General with immediate effect, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol.

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KNCHR condemns Coast police boss over unconstitutional kill order

KNCHR has condemns controversial directive by Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno authorising officers to shoot suspected gang members, terms it unconstitutional and threat to the rule of law.

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Cabinet approves reforms after audit finds 4.7m altered payroll records

Cabinet approves payroll reforms following a special audit that uncovered widespread manipulation of 4.7 million records by 720 system editors within the Government Human Resource Information System.

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Counties to receive Sh495.7bn as Cabinet approves Sh4.7trn budget

Cabinet endorses financial year 2026-27 budget totalling Sh4.7 trillion, allocating Sh495.7 billion in transfers to county governments.

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'Ethics, integrity bedrock of governance,' Koskei says at Italy palace forum

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called on African governments to anchor reform on ethics, integrity and professional standards, saying values-driven institutions rebuild citizen trust.

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Cabinet releases Sh4.1bn as 3.3m Kenyans face starvation

Cabinet has authorises release of Sh4.1 billion to scale up drought response interventions as 3.3 million people face acute food insecurity.

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Report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globally

A new report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globally, with the country scoring 30 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday.

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Government seeks Sh2b to rescue 3 million Kenyans facing starvation

Gov't to spend Sh4 billion monthly to provide food and water to 3.3 million people facing acute food insecurity across 23 counties as drought conditions worsen following failed October-December rains.

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Boniface Mwangi: Why I want all private schools abolished

Activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has called for the abolition of private schools in Kenya, arguing that only fully funded public schools should exist from kindergarten to university.

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Kanja gazettes specialised police unit to protect chiefs

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has established a specialised police unit to support local chiefs and assistant chiefs in performing their duties and enforcing government policies.

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Ruto pitches Sh5 trillion debt-free fund to foreign diplomats

President William Ruto urged diplomats and investors to back Kenya’s Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund to finance roads, energy, irrigation and schools without new taxes or debt.

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Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over CBA stalemate

Kenya's aviation workers have threatened to down tools in seven days unless the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) addresses labour grievances that have festered for more than a decade.

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19 Kenyan students land German hospitality training slots

German hotels have selected 19 Kenyan students for vocational training positions after what organisers describe as a competitive selection process.

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Digital credit targets 5,000 herders in financing push

 Kenya disburses Sh852 million in livestock financing across 15 counties over three years through a government-backed initiative seeking to attract private capital.

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