Ruto Rallies Broad-Based Cabinet Behind Reform Plan
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President William Ruto chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Cabinet at State House Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya Could Run Out of Money to Repay Massive Debts - How to Avoid This [analysis]
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Data from Kenya's central bank show that public debt (total money owed) declined between December 2023 and June 2024. Read more »
Kenya's Femicide Cases - 'Declare a Crisis Now' [analysis]
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Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei's murder was reported to have been about… Read more »
Cabinet Ratifies SHA Transition Beginning October 1
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The Cabinet has ratified the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), effective October 1, 2024. Read more »
Comesa Greenlights Acquisition of NBK By Nigerian Lender Access Bank
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The COMESA Competition Commission has approved a merger between Access Bank and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), providing the Nigerian lender with a platform for East African… Read more »
National Assembly Approves Nomination of Kanja As IG
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President William Ruto's nominee for the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja now awaits swearing in after parliament unanimously approved his nomination. Read more »
President Ruto to Launch Strategic Framework for Implementation of Security Reforms
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President William Ruto will on Wednesday preside over the official launch of the Strategic Framework for the Implementation of Reforms in the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons… Read more »
Appeal Court Rejects Bid to Suspend Masengeli Jail Term
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The Court of Appeal has declined an application to suspend a 6-month jail sentence imposed on Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli pending a hearing slated for next… Read more »
Nairobi City Expressway Marathoner Found Dead At His Iten Home
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Kenyan athletics is mourning once again following the death of marathoner Willy Kipruto Chelewa in unclear circumstances. Read more »
Rogue Clerics On the Radar As Bill With Proposed Regulations
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A new proposed bill now seeks to regulate religious organizations with religious leaders who operate an unregistered religious organization, risking a Sh5 million fine, three years… Read more »
Nairobi, Mombasa Among 25 African Cities Facing Water Scarcity
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Nairobi and Mombasa are some of the African cities that are grappling with water shortages, a new report reveals, highlighting the impact of urbanization on meager resources. Read more »
University Staff Go On Strike Over Delayed Salaries, Medical Cover
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University staff members under the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Union have kicked off a nationwide strike across public universities over… Read more »
Saudi Arabia, Canada, China Top Visa Destinations for Kenyans - VFS Global
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Visa applications processed by VFS Global in the country have now reached 80 percent of the total requests done by the global firm in 2023. Read more »
Legal Loopholes,Budgetary Issues Hamper Controller of Budget Mandate
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Legal loopholes and budgetary constraints have been highlighted as stumbling blocks for the Office of the Controller of Budget to effectively execute its mandate. Read more »
Govt to Spend Sh106bn to Implement Maraga Taskforce Reforms
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The government will spend Sh106 billion to implement various reforms recommended by the David Maraga led taskforce on terms and conditions of service for the National Police… Read more »