Politics
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High Court to Hear Case on Misbranding of ‘Pishori’ Rice
COFEK challenges KEBS over ‘pishori’ rice branding in a landmark case set for Milimani High Court this September.
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Kenya Meets US Fiscal Transparency Standards in 2026 Report
Kenya is among 73 countries that met US fiscal transparency standards in the 2026 assessment, while Tanzania made progress but fell short.
Politics
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Kenya’s Opposition Faces Crucial Test Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya’s opposition unites ahead of 2027 polls, but sustaining unity beyond winning remains a key challenge, echoing lessons from the 2002 NARC coalition.
Politics
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Oil Prices Dip Amid Lower Demand Outlook Despite US-Iran Negotiation Stalemate
Oil prices declined as global demand forecasts were cut, even as US-Iran talks remain deadlocked and supply risks persist in key Middle East shipping lanes.
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Families Protest Eldoret Cemetery Disturbance Amid Kipchoge Keino Stadium Expansion
Relatives of those buried at Eldoret Christian Cemetery oppose stadium expansion works that have damaged graves and threaten to seek legal action.
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Governors Push for Dedicated Urban Funding in Revenue Sharing Framework
Governors urge Senate to allocate specific funds for municipalities to boost urban services and infrastructure amid rapid city growth.
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HELB to be Replaced by New Tertiary Education Funding Authority Under Proposed 2026 Bill
The Higher Education Loans Board will be dissolved and replaced by a new authority to streamline student placement, loans, and scholarships in Kenya.
Politics
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New Basic Education Bill Proposes Sh1 Million Fine for Illegal School Fees
The Basic Education Bill 2026 targets illegal fees in public schools with fines up to Sh1 million or three years imprisonment for offenders.
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Asati Praises Kenya U20 Chipu’s Triumph at 2026 Barthés Trophy
Simbas captain Samuel Asati applauds Kenya U20 Chipu’s dominant win at the 2026 Barthés Trophy, highlighting a promising future for Kenyan rugby.
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Spectators in Spain Marvel at Rare Total Solar Eclipse
Millions in northern Spain witnessed a rare total solar eclipse, experiencing darkness and sunset-like colors as the moon fully covered the sun.
Politics
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Migrant Deaths Surge on Mediterranean Routes Despite Declining Arrivals
Migrant fatalities doubled on the Central Mediterranean and tripled on the Eastern route in early 2026 amid shifting migration patterns and harsher conditions.
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Mystery Surrounds Death of Elvis Opiyo at Umoja Apartment
Elvis Opiyo, NIS officer and acid attack suspect, found dead in Umoja with suspicious substances and dismissal letter nearby.