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  The Treasury CS stated that if at least half of the estimated Sh2 billion daily losses to graft is curbed, the country could save Sh365 billion annually—a figure that far exceeds the Sh280 billion in external debt maturing in 2025. Read More

  Protests have erupted in Turkey after authorities detained the mayor of Istanbul, just days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate. Ekrem Imamoglu, from the secular Republican People’s Party (CHP), is seen as one of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s strongest political rivals. Prosecutors accused him of corruption and aiding a terrorist […]
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  An activist, backed by a human rights lobby group, has taken legal action against the continued concealment of police officers’ identities during patrols, arguing that the practice violates constitutional rights. Khelef Khalifa, in collaboration with Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), has filed a petition in the High Court in Mombasa, challenging the failure of officers to wear official uniforms while carrying firearms. They claim that members of the public have been subjected to unconstitutional conduct, infringing on the Bill of Rights. The petition seeks a declaration that any arrest made by officers without official uniforms, visible name tags, and force
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  The growing unemployment crisis among young people in Kenya is reaching alarming levels, University of Nairobi Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen has warned. Speaking at a State Banquet at State House Nairobi, held in honor of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Verkooijen highlighted the struggles graduates face in securing jobs. Kenya produces nearly one million graduates annually, yet only one in four land formal employment. “But what about the rest? Where do they go?” Verkooijen posed, referencing the 2024 youth-led demonstrations as a sign of mounting frustration. “Some took to the streets, as we witnessed last year. Others managed to reach Europe.
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  David Oaga Mokaya, a fourth-year student at Moi University, will face trial for allegedly misusing a computer system and spreading false information on Twitter (X) about President William Ruto’s death. The court confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has not issued any directives to withdraw the case, clearing the way for a full trial. Last December, Mokaya sought a review of the charges against him and questioned whether President Ruto would be called to testify. Represented by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) through lawyers Ian Mutiso and Danstan Omari, the defense urged the court to compel DPP
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  The government has officially scrapped application fees for Identification Cards (IDs) and verification fees for passports, making the process completely free for all citizens. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the move following the gazettement of a notice implementing President William Ruto’s directive to eliminate the charges. “I want to announce that there will be no fees required for ID applications. It will be free,” Murkomen stated. He also assured passport applicants that they should not pay any verification fees. “Even for those looking for passports, if you go anywhere and are asked to pay Ksh500 for passport verification, do
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  Senators have urged Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to suspend the Urban Regeneration project until all stakeholders are fully consulted. Their demand comes after residents of Jericho Estate rejected plans to use part of their land for housing construction under the Urban Renewal project. The Nairobi City County has already signed agreements with private developers to build thousands of housing units. Once completed, some units will be allocated to long-term estate residents, while others will be rented or sold. Under the Urban Renewal framework, the county government provides land to private developers, who, in turn, finance the construction. The completed units
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  Schoolchildren in Nairobi will soon enjoy safer journeys to and from school, thanks to a new road safety initiative aimed at reducing risks around school zones. AA Kenya, in partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has launched the Safe-to-School Project, an initiative designed to improve safety infrastructure and protect young pedestrians. Kilimani Primary School has been selected for the latest phase of the project, following similar upgrades at Kayole One Primary School last year. The school, which serves 1,650 students aged between 3 and 15, sits in a high-traffic area where road safety remains a major concern. To enhance protection, AA Kenya and the
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  Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has told his political detractors that he will not back down…
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  The Kafue River in Zambia, once a vital source of life, now lies silent and dead. On February 18, a catastrophic acid leak from the Chinese-owned Sino-Metals Leach Zambia mine turned this crucial waterway into a toxic wasteland overnight. “Now everything is dead. Overnight, this river died,” lamented Sean Cornelius, a local resident, as he Read More