An opinion piece argues that Kenya's opposition, led by figures including Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i, Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka, is gaining strategic advantage against President Ruto, citing their familiarity with his political methods and the Kenya Kwanza government's shortfalls.
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An opinion piece argues that Kenya's opposition, led by figures including Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i, Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka, is gaining strategic advantage against President Ruto, citing their familiarity with his political methods and the Kenya Kwanza government's shortfalls.
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo have alleged that the government and hired goons are intimidating and harassing supporters and mobilisers of the ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu since the group held a rally there two weeks ago.
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The Judicial Service Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, has announced new faces entering the Judiciary following historic picks, including the nomination of Justice Mohamed Warsame for Supreme Court judge.
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The High Court declined to hold political parties accountable for illegally registering persons as members, ruling that petitioners had not attached an electronic evidence certificate to authenticate the data. Four petitioners had sued UDA, Jubilee and Farmers parties after finding themselves affiliated with the parties in June 2021 without having registered or given consent.
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Human rights defenders and politicians have accused President William Ruto of prioritising diplomatic relations with Tanzania over the safety of Kenyans, saying it is unpatriotic that he visited Tanzania without defending Kenyans who were killed, tortured, or deported last year.
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Gulf Energy Limited faces another controversy weeks after being linked to a near-catastrophic fuel shortage that forced Kenya into an emergency oil deal. State agencies have denied entry to a contaminated fuel consignment involving the company.
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Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has defended the government's decision to reintroduce higher-sulphur fuel into the Kenyan market, stating the country relied on the same fuel standards for many years before adopting cleaner standards in 2025.
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The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority revoked the accreditation of all Kenya Institute of Management campuses and declared certificates issued since 2018 null and void, citing unapproved programmes, unaccredited qualifications, and unlicensed trainers. The article questions why TVETA took years to act despite violations appearing to be ongoing since 2018.
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Kenyans face health hazards that could lead to early deaths after the government lowered standards for petroleum imports.
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A 45-year-old Chinese national was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a JKIA magistrate for committing an indecent act with a 17-year-old girl aboard a China Southern Airlines flight on December 7, 2025. The magistrate noted it was the first case of its kind in the country, with the victim testifying that she was touched inappropriately while asleep during the overnight flight.
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The Kenya National Examination Council has introduced a digital certification system to strengthen document security and improve public access to academic record verification.
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Paris Saint-Germain knocked out Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in their semi-final, winning the second leg 1-1 in Munich on May 6, 2026, to set up a Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
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Venezuela told the International Court of Justice that it rejects the court's jurisdiction over a century-old dispute with Guyana regarding a 160,000-square-km border territory around the Esequibo river and an offshore area where significant oil and gas discoveries have been made.
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An opinion piece argues that a Court of Appeal judgment on abortion creates barriers to safe care, citing the case of a 16-year-old who died from unsafe abortion complications and a healthcare worker prosecuted for providing emergency care. The author notes that an estimated 464,000 women have induced abortions annually in Kenya, with over 119,000 treated for complications in health facilities.
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An opinion piece argues that despite shared economic realities across African countries, states operate in isolation reinforced through education and media narratives that prioritise national over continental identity. The author contends that meaningful African integration requires overcoming these learned divisions.
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