Delegations including teachers, elders, security officers, religious leaders, mechanics, artisans and county representatives have visited President William Ruto's State House, with members receiving between Sh3,000 to Sh10,000 in cash, totalling over Sh1 billion in handouts since last year.
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Delegations including teachers, elders, security officers, religious leaders, mechanics, artisans and county representatives have visited President William Ruto's State House, with members receiving between Sh3,000 to Sh10,000 in cash, totalling over Sh1 billion in handouts since last year.
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A parliamentary group meeting intended to resolve tensions over the Broad-Based Government escalated into a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs protesting what they called the humiliation of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, triggered by outbursts from Kisii Governor Simba Arati.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto's four-year performance, accusing him of state capture. Over 50 Kenya Kwanza-allied MPs left afternoon plenary to respond, calling Gachagua the "biggest goon" and most "unpatriotic person."
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of betraying his electoral commitments, claiming the President has presided over human rights violations, corruption, wastage of public resources, and weaponisation of State agencies—the vices Ruto vowed to fight.
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Kenya's three-day broad-based government leadership retreat in Naivasha brought together President William Ruto, ODM and UDA leaders to discuss the coalition framework, address political issues, and review the government agenda, signaling that the coalition is increasingly being shaped into a political vehicle for next year's General Election rather than merely an arrangement for sharing power.
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched the tendering process for multi-billion-shilling election technology and materials ahead of the August 10, 2027 elections. The procurement comes under political scrutiny, with opposition leaders criticizing the commission's adherence to timelines and process transparency, and warning that delays risk system failures in voter identification and results transmission.
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The High Court in Nairobi has called out President William Ruto's compensation team for leaving out 35 persons abducted during Gen-Z protests from the compensation list during verification. Justice Gregory Mutai ordered the team to set aside Sh 105 million for compensating abduction victims, noting that torture and abductions were more severe than minor injuries of listed victims.
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The Council of Governors has disputed the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI) launched by the Parliamentary Budget Office, arguing that its methodology fails to provide a fair and comprehensive assessment of county government performance. The index ranked Embu as the best-managed county while placing Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bomet and Nairobi among the poorest fiscal performers.
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Under the Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement effective March 2026, Kenyan exporters enjoy duty-free access to approximately 98.2 per cent of Chinese tariff lines, enabling increased agricultural exports.
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Kenya's small traders have opposed a planned 28 per cent increase in consolidated cargo customs costs, which will take effect on August 21 and increase costs from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million.
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Kenya's digital lending sector has thrived as an alternative for workers in an economy struggling to create jobs and improve incomes, but faces structural challenges in transforming the broader economy from consumption-driven to production-focused.
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The Cereal Millers Association warns that delays in releasing C60 wheat import approvals could lead to increased prices for wheat flour and other wheat-based products.
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The Central Bank of Kenya has retained the benchmark lending rate at 8.75 per cent for the third consecutive time since February, citing a positive outlook on the country's economic growth.
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Spotify said it will launch an "AI Persona" badge in mid-September to clearly identify content producers that are AI-generated rather than real people. The move aims to increase transparency about how music on its platform was made, as the music industry faces growing concern over AI-generated content overwhelming streaming catalogues.
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Kenya Power has expressed concern that the growing share of wind and solar power supplied to the national grid is undermining electricity supply quality, as the intermittent nature of these sources requires more costly monitoring compared to baseload power sources.
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Mount Carmel Convent Farm expanded beyond passion fruit production on its 0.9-acre plot to establish a diversified model farm supplying food for the Sisters and surrounding community, with surplus sold in nearby markets to generate income for the convent.
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Despite Kenya removing VAT on sanitary towels in 2004—a globally applauded first—hidden taxes continue to keep menstrual hygiene products unaffordable for many Kenyans. The article examines ongoing tax barriers that undermine the original reform's intent.
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The Kenya Music Festival's Winners' Concert at Kibabii University in Bungoma brought together young musical and artistic talent in a celebration of faith, culture, education, unity and social responsibility, with performances carrying messages about values that hold communities together.
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Elderly women in Elgeyo Marakwet County have formed football squads that play at the edge of Kaptagat Forest, combining their love of the sport with forest conservation efforts.
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US rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.
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The EU said Meta and TikTok agreed to boost fact-checking of disinformation linked to a recent Ceuta migrant rush, where experts say social media false claims about an open border helped drive 72,000 migrants from Morocco into Spain's territory. The European Commission set up a coordination mechanism with the platforms and fact-checkers, though it did not rule out compelling the tech giants to do more.
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Eleven French nationals have been detained in Thailand since the start of the summer after being arrested with several kilogrammes of cannabis in their luggage. According to accounts from relatives, they may have been duped by traffickers to act as drug mules in exchange for free vacations.
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The Uganda People's Defence Force has given Turkana pastoralists 14 days to recover and return 12 cattle allegedly stolen from Dodoth communities in Uganda, warning that failure to comply could trigger unspecified measures against the herders within Ugandan territory.
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Ebola has killed more than 2,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest outbreak, which is the country's 17th surge of the disease and is already considered the largest in the country's history. According to Congolese health authorities, 2,011 people have died out of 4,381 confirmed cases, putting it close behind the DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak in 2018 to 2020.
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Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that Moscow was receiving more ballistic projectiles and troops from North Korea.
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An opinion piece argues that Edwin Sifuna has unexpectedly become one of Kenya's most talked-about political figures, shifting the country's political landscape and catching many off guard.
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An opinion piece argues that while Kenya's 2022 elections were initially seen as a triumph of issue-driven politics over ethnic loyalty, resurgent ethnic nationalism now threatens the country's democratic gains.
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