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Ruto Promises Direct Flights from Kisii by December

President William Ruto has confirmed that the plan to upgrade Suneka Airstrip into a fully functional airport is on course, a move expected to make air travel more accessible for residents of Kisii and nearby areas. While touring development projects in Kisii County, Ruto said the upgrade will eliminate the …

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KNH Strike Finally Called Off

Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have officially called off their strike following a return-to-work agreement reached after lengthy negotiations between hospital management and union representatives. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday that the industrial action was resolved through intensive talks involving the Kenya National Union of Nurses …

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Taxpayers Face Ksh3.2B Loss in Fuel Deal Fallout

Kenyan taxpayers are facing a possible Ksh.3.2 billion compensation bill following the cancellation of a multi-billion shilling fuel shipment contract just hours before the cargo was due to dock at the Port of Mombasa. The Senate Energy Committee has launched investigations into how the contract was awarded and later abruptly …

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Why EACC Won’t Investigate Oil Import Scandal

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has explained that it will not directly investigate the ongoing oil importation scandal to avoid duplicating efforts with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the commission will allow the DCI to complete its investigations first before deciding whether any …

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“Protect Us!” Journalists Demand Urgent Reforms

Media stakeholders are pushing for urgent legal changes to better protect whistleblowers and investigative journalists, warning that increasing threats, intimidation, and strategic lawsuits are weakening efforts to fight corruption. Speaking at an anti-corruption workshop for journalists in Nairobi, Zubeida Kananu said the current environment leaves both reporters and their sources …

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End of Traffic Jam? Gitaru Interchange Almost Done

Construction of the Gitaru Interchange has reached 90 per cent, with works still ongoing as the project nears completion. Kenya National Highways Authority Director General Luka Kimeli recently inspected progress at the site, where bitumen surfacing is currently in progress. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He called on …

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Nairobi, Coast Brace for Rain as Temperatures Rise

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast increased rainfall across several parts of the country for the week of April 14 to 20, even as hot weather conditions continue in arid and coastal regions. According to the weekly outlook, showers are expected in areas east and west of the Rift Valley, …

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MPs Sound Alarm Over Rising Political Gangs

A parliamentary committee has raised concern over the increasing use of organised gangs in Kenya’s politics, warning that the trend could threaten national security as the country heads toward the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security cautioned that politically linked gangs are becoming …

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Ex-Boyfriend Confesses to Killing RIAT Student

Shock has gripped the public after detectives uncovered details surrounding the brutal killing of 21-year-old student Rose Benter Apondi, allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend in what investigators believe was a planned revenge attack. The case began as a missing person report filed on April 6 at Maseno Police Station, but …

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Omtatah: Dark Days of Violence Returning

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has warned that politically driven violence is making a comeback, cautioning that the country could be heading into a tense and dangerous period ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a strongly worded statement, Omtatah reflected on his own experience, recalling a 2012 attack in Nairobi …

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