March 14
Africa: Trump's Tariffs Aren't Just About China - Africa and Kenya Will Feel the Impact Too
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When Donald Trump introduced tariffs during his second presidency, many assumed they were primarily aimed at China, Canada, and Mexico. However, with his return to the White House,… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Strikes Out Petition to Rescind Ban On Ahmednasir
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The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an application by lawyer Julius Miiri seeking a review of its decision barring Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi's law firm from handling… Read more »
Kenya: Fugitive in British Businessman's Murder Dies By Suicide in Nairobi Hideout
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Samuel Musembi Kamitu, the man police had been hunting for weeks in connection with the brutal murder of British businessman Campbell Scott, has taken his own life. Read more »
Kenya: Panel to Interview 11 Candidates for IEBC Chairperson Slot From March 24
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel has shortlisted 11 candidates from a pool of 37 applicants for the position of Chairperson, with… Read more »
Kenya: MP Mogaka Warns of 'Judicial Sanctioned Theft' in Nyamira County
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West Mugirango Member of Parliament Stephen Mogaka is now seeking the intervention of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following two conflicting orders issued regarding the… Read more »
Kenya: Chief Magistrate Stellah Atambo Denies Graft Claims, Wants Seized Sh2mn Returned
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Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has denied corruption allegations leveled against her by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and called for the return of Sh2 million… Read more »
Kenya: Former Nyandarua Governor Convicted in Procurement Fraud Case
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The Nyahururu Anti-Corruption Court has convicted former Nyandarua County Governor Daniel Waithaka of procurement irregularities after finding him guilty of willfully failing to… Read more »
Kenya: Blow to Mwangaza As High Court Upholds Senate Impeachment
Capital FM
The High Court has upheld the Senate impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Read more »
Kenya: Karua Signals 2027 Presidential Bid, Pledges to Free Kenya
Capital FM
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has hinted at a second bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, vowing to liberate Kenya from "all oppression." Read more »
Kenya: Govt Takes Over Kuscco Lending Unit to Recover Lost Sacco Billions
Capital FM
The government has taken control of the lending unit of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) to recover lost funds and strengthen the cooperative sector. Read more »
Kenya: Fake Graphic Alert - Kenyan Senator Wambua Didn't Say Former Deputy President Gachagua Couldn't Be Trusted
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Fake graphic alert: Kenyan senator Wambua didn't say former deputy president Gachagua couldn't be trusted Read more »
Kenya: 73 Police Officers Injured in the Line of Duty to Benefit From Assistive Devices From Kenya Re
Capital FM
At least 73 police officers who sustained injuries while in the line of duty will receive assistive devices donated from the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re). Read more »
Kenya: 14 Killed in Migaa Crash As Trailer Rams Matatu On Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
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At least 14 people were killed early Friday morning in a tragic road accident at Migaa, a known black spot on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Shuts Borders to Kenyan Goods in Escalating RSF Dispute
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Sudan's Ministry of Trade and Supply has suspended all imports from Kenya, citing national security concerns. Read more »
Kenya: Police Inspector Susan Muiruri Jailed for 2yrs Over Bribe to Free Suspects
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A Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced Police Inspector Susan Muiruri to two years in prison after she was found guilty of soliciting and receiving a Sh10,000 bribe to… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi to Host East Africa Somali Awards 2025 in April
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A celebration of figures credited for Somali excellence will take center stage in Nairobi on April 15 as the city plays host to the East Africa Somali Awards 2025. Read more »
March 13
Kenya: Kenya's Delayed R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout - A Costly Gamble [guest column]
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Malaria remains one of Kenya's greatest public health challenges, with children under five bearing the heaviest burden. The country has been at the forefront of malaria vaccine… Read more »
Kenya: 18 Arrested in Eastleigh Over Multi-Million-Shilling Tax Evasion Scheme
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The Kenya Revenue Authorities investigators have arrested 18 suspects in Eastleigh, Nairobi, for orchestrating a sophisticated cargo dumping scheme to evade taxes in a major… Read more »
Kenya: Activists Fear Kenya Forests Threatened Due to Government Development
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After the controversial lifting of a six-year moratorium or temporary ban on logging activities in public and community forests by the Kenyan government in July 2023, trucks… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Sifuna Among African Leaders Denied Entry Into Angola
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Kenya's Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was among a group of senior political leaders from across Africa denied entry into Angola on Thursday, despite being invited by the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Foreign National Killed By Vehicle in President Ruto's Motorcade On Ngong Road
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A foreign national was killed on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle in President William Ruto's motorcade along Ngong Road, sparking investigations by the National… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Additional Sh2.5bn for Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
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The government has put forward a fresh request for Ksh. 2.5 billion to finance its ongoing peacekeeping mission in Haiti, as outlined in a supplementary budget currently under… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Issue ID Cards to Prisoners, Students to Boost SHA Access
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The government is set to issue ID Cards to prisoners, border counties, students to boost health insurance access to the Social Health Authority (SHA). Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Govt to Pay Sh39mn for Unlawful KICC Contract Termination
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The High Court has directed the government to compensate Parbat Siyani Construction Limited company over Sh39 million for unlawfully terminating a contract related to the setup of… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake Graphic Claiming Kenyan Presidential Adviser Moses Kuria Confessed to Election Rigging
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Ignore fake graphic claiming Kenyan presidential adviser Moses Kuria confessed to election rigging Read more »
