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Kenya’s Sh7bn diplomatic property programme faces persistent delays, cost overruns — CoB report

13+ hour, 52+ min ago   (663+ words) The Embassy of Kenya in Washington DCWhile Kenya has committed Sh7.28 billion to diplomatic property projects abroad, several missions are still struggling with delayed renovations and escalating costs, the Controller of Budget has said. The Embassy of Kenya in Washington DC…...

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Kenya follows Uganda in tightening controls on foreign agents

14+ hour, 23+ min ago   (505+ words) Foreign Affairs ministry is considering a Foreign Agents Registration framework - Mudavadi Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi at the Fifth Nairobi Caucus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure Systems and Public Spaces on September 7, 2026Kenya is considering new controls on foreign agents and lobbyists,…...

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PS Omollo: No politics of violence under Ruto government

8+ hour, 13+ min ago   (505+ words) Omollo said politicians should not exploit young people to perpetuate violence Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo speaking in Kisumu on September 13, 2026 / HANDOUT Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged young people to reject political violence, saying the government will not…...

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Garissa develops El Nino advisories as stakeholders step up preparedness

11+ hour, 45+ min ago   (404+ words) Garissa County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Nino rains, with authorities warning residents and pastoralists to take early measures against flooding, disease outbreaks and loss of lives and livestock. The county is preparing advisories to be shared…...

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Student loan terms to be made clearer in England

15+ hour, 2+ min ago   (674+ words) Ministers said they would spell out that governments can change repayment rules. University applicants in England will be given clearer information about student loans before they take them out, the government has said. Ministers said they would spell out that…...

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Sifuna eyes Ruto showdown in 2027, calls for united opposition

13+ hour, 40+ min ago   (480+ words) Sifuna told Nairobi residents that people from other regions want him to take up a bigger political role Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has reiterated his intention to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying the political feedback he…...

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Two arrested after deadly chaos at Kindiki's Embu meeting

12+ hour, 53+ min ago   (382+ words) A torched vehicle during the meeting/Screengrab Two suspects have been arrested following the violent disruption of a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates’ meeting at Nembure Grounds in Embu on Saturday. More arrests are expected as the crackdown on those…...

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KANYADUDI: Crackdown on Burundian refugee-traders in Kenya’s national interest

18+ hour, 33+ min ago   (1199+ words) Situation originally caused by 2015 political crisis in Burundi when 16,000 refugees moved to Kenya for safety and started small businesses. Citizens of Burundi outside their embassy along Dennis Pritt Road in Nairobi /EZEKIEL AMING'A The recent diplomatic tension caused by the…...

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Ruto vows to carry on Raila’s legacy, says ODM and UDA are partners, not rivals

13+ hour, 31+ min ago   (636+ words) “It may not be possible to replace the late Raila Odinga, but we can work to make sure that his legacy is carried on." President William Ruto during a church service at Voice of Salvation and Healing church in Kisumu…...

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MUGWE: The real Magadi question is what comes after mining

21+ hour, 38+ min ago   (1577+ words) The Magadi concession could potentially be reconceived not merely as permission to extract a mineral, but as an industrial compact. President William Ruto’s recent remarks on Tata Chemicals Magadi have called for a review of the contract /FILE In medieval…...