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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to widespread criticism over his absence during Thursday’s parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill 2026, admitting he was out of the country and accepting responsibility for missing the crucial sitting. In a statement addressed to Kenyans, Nyoro said he travelled outside the country on …

Mike Sonko has stepped in to support the family of the late Eugene Malivi Mutuku, a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student who died after allegedly being pushed from a moving bus along Thika Road. According to a statement shared on his Facebook page, the former Nairobi governor said his …

The High Court has ordered the government to urgently review and vet all licensed local recruitment agencies involved in overseas job placement, particularly those sending Kenyans to Middle Eastern countries, in an effort to strengthen protection for migrant workers. In its decision, the court dismissed calls for a blanket ban …

President William Ruto has cautioned against any unlawful conduct during the upcoming June 25 memorial march set to honour victims of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests. Speaking on Friday at the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Ruto stressed …

Kenyan Members of Parliament have removed several controversial tax proposals from the Finance Bill 2026, reducing the government’s expected additional revenue from about Sh129 billion to Sh98 billion. The changes follow parliamentary scrutiny and public concerns over the potential impact of some of the proposed measures on households, businesses, and …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has applauded 40 Members of the National Assembly who voted against the 2026/27 Finance Bill during the parliamentary session held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, saying they demonstrated loyalty to the people. In a statement, Gachagua said the lawmakers aligned themselves with the interests of …

Detectives in Etago, Kisii County have opened a murder investigation after a family searching for their missing relative discovered her body at the Tabaka Mission Hospital mortuary. The case was reported on Wednesday, June 17, when relatives of 37-year-old Lenah Maireri traced her remains to the facility. The family told …

Detectives in Machakos County have launched investigations into the murder of an unidentified man whose body was discovered dumped near a ranch along Machakos Road in Kyumbi. Police reported that members of the public alerted officers on Wednesday, June 17, after spotting the body in the area. Upon arrival, officers …

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has launched a new digital security mark designed to help consumers distinguish genuine products from counterfeit ones, as part of renewed efforts to crack down on fake goods circulating in Kenya. Dubbed the Anti-Counterfeit Security Device, the digital verification system will enable consumers, regulators and enforcement …

More than half of the members of the National Assembly failed to take part in the final vote on the Finance Bill, 2026, raising concerns over their commitment to representing Kenyans during one of the most important legislative processes of the year. Out of the 349 elected and nominated lawmakers, …