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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How math anxiety quietly wipes out a year of progress for learners

Studies estimate that roughly one quarter to one third of students experience math anxiety, a psychological condition that often goes undetected until it has already undermined their performance.

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MPs review bill to modernise consumer protection standards

The National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) has begun deliberations on a proposed law to replace Kenya's 50-year-old Standards Act with modern consumer protection legislation.

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UDA godfathers have the last laugh as opposition cries

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has emerged victorious in the just-concluded by-elections, sweeping multiple parliamentary and county assembly seats across the country.

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Nairobi Water retirees threaten protests over Sh4 billion pension arrears

Retired and current employees of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company plan mass demonstrations beginning December 2 to demand payment of more than Sh4 billion in pension arrears.

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Embu doctors threaten strike over delayed promotions, staff shortages

Doctors in Embu County have threatened to withdraw their services starting December 1, unless the county government resolves longstanding grievances within 14 days.

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Why Kenyans are willing to pay more taxes but distrust government

Seven out of 10 Kenyans would rather pay higher taxes than see their government borrow more money but an overwhelming majority believe the tax system is unfair and lacks transparency.

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Panyako claims assassination attempt as Wamalwa condemns election violence

DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused police of harassment and violence in Thursday's parliamentary by-elections, warning that intimidation tactics will not overturn the will of voters.

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Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-elections

Violence and bribery claims disrupted by‑elections in several counties on Thursday, November 27, as rival camps accused each other of attempting to sway voters and cause chaos.

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Raila Odinga's sister Beryl Achieng dies

The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has suffered a second blow in just over a month, following the sudden death of his younger sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga

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Ruto: Africa and Europe must act together as equals

 President William Ruto has urged an equal partnership between Africa and Europe, calling for reforms, deeper integration, fair climate finance and dignified migration.

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Marsabit doctors' strike nears resolution after talks with county government

Marsabit County doctors are set to end an ongoing welfare impasse following discussions between the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the county government.

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Ruto rewards Malava UDA aspirants with diplomatic posts ahead of Thursday's by-election

 President Ruto appoints two UDA party aspirants who lost in party primaries to diplomatic positions in Uganda and South Africa, three days before the Malava constituency by-election.

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Standard journalist wins continental biotechnology reporting award

Standard Group journalist Rosa Agutu wins television category at OFAB Media Awards, beating competitors from nine countries in a continental contest that recognises excellence in science journalism.

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Humanoid robot arrives at Kenyan university as Africa joins global AI training race

A humanoid robot now walks the corridors of a Kenyan university, marking what educators say is the first deployment of such technology for student training in the region.

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President Ruto assents to four bills unlocking Sh70.6 billion for counties

President William Ruto has assented to four Bills that seek to unlock Sh70.6 billion for counties including repeal of 1929 tax law.

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