Education PS Julius Bitok was campaigning for President Ruto's re-election in Baringo on Thursday, the same day Parliament observed a moment of silence for 16 learners who died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.
PS Bitok's campaign appearances while the nation mourns 16 schoolgirls raises questions about government priorities and proper conduct during mourning.
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Education PS Julius Bitok was campaigning for President Ruto's re-election in Baringo on Thursday, the same day Parliament observed a moment of silence for 16 learners who died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.
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The High Court in Nairobi declined to find that National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula violated the law and should be removed for declaring Kenya Kwanza as the majority party, despite the court finding that Azimio was the majority. The judges ruled there was no evidence the speaker violated any of their orders.
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Kadu Asili has criticized President Ruto's Coast region development plan, claiming the administration is relying on projects initiated under President Kenyatta's regime and has not launched any landmark projects of its own. The party also contested the Ruto government's recruitment at Kenya Ports Authority, stating that over 80 per cent of about 290 positions went to the Rift Valley region.
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Senator Okiya Omtatah has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to remove three Court of Appeal judges—Luka Kimaru, Sila Munyao, and Johnson Ogolla—for lifting High Court orders that had suspended a Kenya-US health cooperation deal worth Sh208 million and blocked sharing of Kenya's health data with the United States.
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating violence that disrupted his political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, claiming his convoy was attacked at multiple locations by "hired goons" who damaged vehicles in Mbita and other areas.
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President William Ruto will undertake a three-day state visit to South Africa from June 3 to June 5, 2026, at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, aimed at strengthening diplomatic, trade and investment ties. The visit will include a formal welcome ceremony at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on June 4, bilateral talks between the two heads of state, and a business forum bringing together stakeholders from both countries.
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The National Assembly Finance Committee has warned that misinformation and unofficial documents are shaping public debate on the Finance Bill 2026, noting confusion over provisions such as rental income tax and Mitumba taxation. Parliament issued clarifications debunking claims that the bill requires annual land rent payments on freehold land, urging the public to verify information using the official version.
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Youth in Nanyuki have vowed to stage demonstrations on Madaraka Day (Monday) to demand cancellation of plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of public participation in the decision-making process and concerns about resident safety and tourism impact. The protests follow a High Court halt to the facility's establishment.
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned Western Kenya politicians against associating with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming Uhuru failed to fully support Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga in the 2022 presidential race. Atwoli alleged that Uhuru promised but never delivered Ksh.400 million for polling agents, resulting in Odinga's campaign lacking agents at polling stations.
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The UDA Homa Bay Secretary Silas Jakakimba has condemned violence that occurred during Siaya Governor James Orengo's political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, warning against political intolerance and calling for leaders to compete through ideas and development agendas rather than confrontation.
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The Kenya Kwanza administration has accelerated the creation and operationalisation of new sub-counties, divisions, locations and sub-locations in Wajir, Mandera and Garissa counties, deploying National Government Administration Officers to underserved areas to improve governance, security and service delivery in a region historically challenged by distance and sparse populations.
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Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,519.64 per ounce on Friday after news of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension, though prices remain set for a monthly decline amid inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates.
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The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued a 30-day ultimatum (expiring June 29, 2026) for hundreds of traders operating along the Kamulu–Joska–Malaa–Tala–Kangundo corridor to remove all illegal structures and roadside businesses from the road reserve, to enable infrastructure upgrades including service roads, bus bays, and drainage systems.
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Mitumba traders have proposed a simplified 5 percent final tax at importation to replace the current system (16% VAT, 60% Corporation Tax, and 30% trader tax), arguing it will ease compliance and maintain affordability of second-hand clothes. The proposal comes as the National Treasury currently proposes exempting Mitumba under the Finance Bill.
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe will travel to South Africa on June 4 for high-level discussions aimed at removing non-tariff barriers to agricultural trade and signing a Memorandum of Cooperation covering agricultural trade, research, technology transfer, value addition, food security and investment.
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Kenya's government has approved setting up an isolation center to treat Americans infected with Ebola, a move that has been rejected by the public and blocked by courts but proceeded despite this opposition.
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A deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School claimed 16 lives. More than 48 hours after the tragedy, Kenyans await decisive government action to end the cycle of school disasters.
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Concerns over rising cases of missing and murdered children have been compounded by conflicting statements from government officials, raising questions about the country's preparedness and commitment to child protection.
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Survivors of an incident at Utumishi Girls Academy on Wednesday night recount the trauma of an event that claimed 16 lives, with one student describing her fear that she would not survive.
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Families of 16 girls who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, have blamed both the Ministry of Education and the school, questioning why students were locked in despite safety guidelines in the Ministry's Safety Standards Manual. Relatives accused the government of failing to learn from past fire incidents as identification and DNA sampling of victims began.
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A 45-year-old man, Fredrick Warui, was attacked by a hippopotamus near his home in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County on Friday night and died from severe injuries while being transferred to hospital. The incident has raised concerns among residents about increasing hippo activity in villages at night.
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Kenya's Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni visited Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to review Ebola containment measures at border entry points and assured that robust protocols are in place. She defended ongoing Kenya-US discussions about establishing an isolation facility, noting that such international cooperation and isolation centers are standard practice and were used during COVID-19.
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A 52-year-old man identified as Kipkirui Sitonik is being held at Longisa Police Station after allegedly defiling two school children, aged 6 and 10, during lunch break on Friday. According to police, he accosted them as they were heading home from school, dragged them into a maize plantation in the Murany area, and gave each child Ksh.50 afterwards.
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Kenya has expanded its cross-border disease surveillance framework and introduced mandatory screening measures at major entry points, including a designated gate at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for flights from countries experiencing Ebola-related challenges, as part of heightened regional preparedness.
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An Aga Khan University study of 514 healthcare workers across five Nairobi hospitals found 43.1% experienced depressive symptoms, with 16.9% reporting moderately severe and 5.5% severe symptoms, pointing to significant mental health challenges among medical personnel.
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The Kenyan government has designated Gate 16 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for passengers arriving from countries at high risk of Ebola transmission, particularly Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of intensified preparedness measures announced by Public Health PS Mary Muthoni.
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David Onyango Elgon, known online as MC Adek Tatu, was arrested in Mombasa County after publishing inflammatory posts on Facebook that authorities said were insensitive and capable of disrupting public order. The content went viral across multiple social media platforms, triggering widespread public outrage.
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on churches and faith-based institutions to help address growing spiritual, psychological and social challenges facing young people in Kenya. He praised the Anglican Church of Kenya for its contributions to education, healthcare and community development, and said the government views the Church as an important partner in building the nation.
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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has urged the government and regional partners to concentrate Ebola containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo rather than establish treatment and quarantine facilities in Kenya, arguing that resources are most effective at the outbreak's epicentre.
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is intensifying community engagement forums to strengthen relations between police and the public, promote accountability and professional policing. IPOA leadership called for stronger community policing initiatives and urged residents to report police misconduct via the toll-free hotline 1559.
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched investigations into multiple deaths linked to recent fuel price protests, including the death of 23-year-old Brian Ndung'u Njung'e in police custody at Kiambu Police Station (confirmed as suicide by post-mortem) and the fatal shooting of Martin Rigii Karuu during protests in Kiambu Town. IPOA is examining whether proper custodial procedures were followed and investigating the legality, proportionality, and command responsibility surrounding police use of force.
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The article captures the enthusiasm and fanaticism of Arsenal supporters in Nairobi, describing their celebrations involving vuvuzelas, religious vows, and pilgrimages as expressions of their deep love for the club.
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Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest man in the 100m, is chasing both Usain Bolt's 9:58-second world record and his iconic showmanship in the sprint event. The Kenyan athlete is building global fan appeal through vibrant personality and performances, drawing comparisons to Bolt's charisma and crowd connection.
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In Rio de Janeiro, locals gather on beaches and courts to play altinha, a game where players keep a ball in the air without using hands. The practice, which spread on Rio's beaches in the 1960s during beach soccer's boom, is said to offer both collective challenge and a chance for individual players to showcase their skills.
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Argentine footballer Daniel Bertoni warns that coach Lionel Scaloni should not rely too heavily on the players who won the 2022 World Cup, as loyalty to that squad could undermine Argentina's chances of successfully defending their title in the 2026 tournament.
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France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.
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PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.
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Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after 52 years away, even as the country grapples with a deadly Ebola outbreak in its east that had recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths by May 24.
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Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.
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Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
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Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.
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Kenya's David Ngati won gold in both Senior Men's Individual Kata and Team Kata at the Union of African Karate Federations Region East Karate Championships held in Nairobi at Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena, with the Individual Kata victory coming against compatriot Daniel Vaati in a judges' decision.
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FIFA has ruled unconstitutional and invalid the nine FKF National Executive Committee members' attempts to force President Hussein Mohammed to step aside, giving him a legal and political lifeline amid Sh42.7 million CHAN 2024 insurance fraud allegations.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.
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World 800m champion Lilian Odira will lead Kenya's campaign at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday night, competing in the women's 800m against an elite field including Olympic silver medallist Tsige Duguma and world indoor champion Prudence Sekgodiso.
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Kenya has partnered with Google to integrate artificial intelligence into tourism marketing and destination management through the Magical Kenya platform, aiming to position the country as a technology-driven tourism destination in Africa and grow tourism revenues and jobs. The collaboration follows recommendations from the Kenya Tourism Rebranding and Repositioning Taskforce and will leverage AI and machine learning to market Kenya to travellers in key international markets.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed Israel's military to seize 70% of Gaza, expanding from the estimated 64% already effectively controlled. This breaks an October U.S.-brokered truce that stipulated Israeli troops should withdraw to a "Yellow Line" demarcating control at roughly 53% of Gaza.
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Bulgaria said Friday it will terminate at the end of June the authorisation for US military KC-135 Stratotanker jets to be based at Sofia airport, citing a visa dispute between the NATO allies over Bulgarian citizens' lack of visa-free US entry.
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Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian military supply routes over recent weeks, including major highways linking Russian-occupied cities, limiting Russia's ability to transport personnel and supplies to the frontline, according to analysts and the Institute for the Study of War.
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Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.
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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on her handling of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, in a closed-door transcribed interview rather than sworn, videotaped deposition. Democrats and Epstein survivors have accused the Trump administration of withholding details in the case, though the Justice Department says it has released everything legally required.
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An opinion piece warns that Somalia is in a critical constitutional crisis with far-reaching implications, as the current administration's constitutional mandate expired on May 15, 2026, leaving the country in a political vacuum without a nationally endorsed path to legitimate leadership.
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The United States government has expressed confidence it will resolve concerns raised over plans to establish an Ebola isolation and treatment facility in Kenya, after the High Court temporarily halted the project following a legal challenge. The U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance said Washington was engaging Kenyan authorities and remained optimistic that objections would be addressed.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the State Department as negotiations to end the war with Iran continue, with Pakistan acting as mediator between the two countries.
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A US federal judge temporarily blocked the White House from moving ahead with a $1.8 billion compensation package for President Donald Trump's political allies, barring transfers of money into the fund, consideration of claims, and disbursement of payments pending further legal review.
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The US has confirmed it is in talks with Kenyan authorities to resolve a court challenge against a controversial Ebola isolation facility in Kenya. A High Court ruling on May 29 temporarily halted the establishment of such facilities under US or foreign arrangements pending a hearing of a petition filed by Katiba Institute.
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A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, ruling that the venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval. Trump's name must be removed from the institution's title, façade, signage, and official materials within 14 days, though the centre said it would appeal the order.
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Ghana's parliament has passed legislation that criminalizes homosexuality and LGBTQ+ activities, with penalties including up to three years' imprisonment for identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. The bill also introduces a duty to report such acts to police and could penalize allies of LGBTQ+ people; it requires presidential ratification before becoming law.
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U.S. President Trump deferred his "final determination" on a draft deal with Iran following a two-hour meeting with his national security team. Trump outlined U.S. conditions including elimination of Iran's enriched nuclear materials, reopening the Hormuz Strait without tolls, and removal of water mines.
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Uganda's Ministry of Health has advised men who recover from Ebola Virus Disease to avoid sexual intercourse for at least six months or use condoms consistently, citing that the virus can remain in semen after recovery. The advisory comes as Uganda deals with a growing Ebola outbreak linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission in Addis Ababa for Ethiopia's upcoming general election. He emphasized the continental importance of the vote given Ethiopia's status as host of the AU headquarters, and called for a peaceful and credible electoral process.
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According to a Capital News opinion piece, Eswatini's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan instead of the People's Republic of China limits the kingdom's access to Chinese trade partnerships and investment that other African nations benefit from, particularly in textiles, sugar, and wood pulp sectors.
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The US, UK and Australia will develop uncrewed undersea vehicle technology to protect submarine cables and enhance defence under their Aukus military alliance, with the UK contributing £150m and the technology expected ready by next year.
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