Counties to handle fertiliser registration to ease farmer access

Farmers will soon access subsidised fertiliser closer to their farms after the government shifted agro-dealer registration to county governments, CS Mutahi Kagwe has said.

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ODM leaders defend Oburu Oginga choice as divisions simmer

ODM leadership has rallied behind Oburu Oginga as party leader, even as critics question whether he can steer the party through a fractious period.

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Malala: Police behind teargas attack on Gachagua in Othaya

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala alleges police orchestrated the attack on party leader Rigathi Gachagua at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya in Othaya.

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Police probe chaos during church service attended by Gachagua in Othaya

Police launch probe after a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter's ACK in Witima, Othaya, on Sunday, disrupting service.

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LSK condemns police for teargas attack at Othaya church service

LSK condemns police for using teargas to disrupt a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, calling the action unconstitutional.

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Violence has no place in politics, Kindiki says after church attack

DP Kithure Kindiki condemns violence in places of worship, warns political actors who use or stage violence risk replacing democratic competition with criminal behaviour.

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Why Cuba is vowing to resist the Trump regime change pressure

Cuban Ambassador to Kenya Ines Fors Fernandez now says Havana is determined to defend its sovereignty and independence despite escalating threats from the United States.

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'Bring slain Gen Z back to life,' Malala sets tough terms for UDA return

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has ruled out rejoining the ruling Party United Democratic Alliance (UDA), unless slain Gen Z protesters are brought back to life.

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Ruto nominates Francis Meja as PSC Chairperson

President William Ruto has nominated Francis Meja as chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), sending the nomination to Parliament for approval.

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Police investigate murder of toddler found in Migori maize farm

Police are investigating the murder of three-year-old Mishel Mbusiro, found Monday in a maize farm at Kiuruba, Migori, with stab wounds to the chest and burns on the abdomen.

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Uhuru warns against fragmented peace talks for eastern DRC

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined four former African leaders in Lomé, Togo, on Friday to unify fragmented peace efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Opposition coalition accuses Museveni of militarised electoral coup

A coalition of opposition groups and civil society leaders accused President Museveni of orchestrating a "militarised power grab" during the January 15 General Election.

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New access road ends decades of isolation for Kiine Girls students

An 820-metre access road at Kiine Girls High School ends decades of isolation, improving student safety, learning time, and community mobility in Kirinyaga County.

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JSC invites applications for Supreme Court judge after Justice Ibrahim's death

Chief Justice Martha Koome has declared a vacancy in the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in December last year.

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Uganda polls unsafe and unfair, lobby says

Lobby group warns Uganda’s upcoming presidential election on January 15, being held in an unsafe and unfair environment, alleges Electoral Commission favours the ruling party.

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Uganda shuts down internet ahead of polls Thursday

Uganda has ordered a nationwide shutdown of public internet access and selected mobile services during the election period to curb online misinformation and maintain security.

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Davji Atellah: Private hospitals exploit foreign doctors, block Kenyan medics

Private hospitals are exploiting foreign doctors on low wages while excluding Kenyan medics who understand labour law, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has revealed.

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2025 KCSE by the numbers

A total of 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE exams, up from 962,512 in 2024, a 3.19% increase, Education CS Julius Ogamba says.

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Faces of 2025 KCSE top performers

The 2025 KCSE examination saw 993,226 candidates sit the national test compared to 962,512 in 2024, representing a 3.19 per cent increase.

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Ruto extends protest victims panel's term by six months

President Ruto has extended the mandate of an 18-member panel tasked with compensating victims of demonstrations and public protests by 180 days.

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ODM losing ground as rivals exploit internal rifts- analyst

ODM risks losing ground in its traditional strongholds as rival political parties exploit internal divisions to court grassroots supporters, a political analyst now says.

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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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