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Gachagua Remains Impeached, Kindiki Dully Appointed DP
The High Court has confirmed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after dismissing multiple petitions that sought to overturn Parliament’s decision to remove him from office. In a ruling issued on Monday, June 8, 2026, a three-judge bench made up of Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Murima, and Fridah Mugambi found that the impeachment…
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Maraga Arrested as Activists Protest Nairobi National Park Development Plans
Former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga, was reportedly arrested on Monday morning during a protest against a controversial plan to develop infrastructure within Nairobi National Park. According to footage circulating online, #Maraga was bundled into a police vehicle shortly after joining demonstrators who were opposing the proposed construction project. The former Chief Justice had…
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IEBC Seeks Additional Ksh33.5 Billion for 2027 Election Preparations
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns over a major funding shortfall as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election, urging the National Treasury to increase its budget allocation. With less than 14 months remaining before Kenyans head to the ballot, the electoral agency says the resources currently allocated are insufficient…
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US Defends Kenya Choice for Ebola Quarantine Facility as Ruto Confirms Trump Request
The United States government has defended its decision to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya, saying the country was selected due to its strategic proximity to affected patients and the need for a faster medical response. Speaking during a media interview, Dr. Mehmet Oz said Kenya emerged as the preferred location after…
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Education Ministry Orders Nationwide Safety Inspections in Boarding Schools After Nakuru Fire
The government has launched an urgent nationwide safety audit of all boarding schools following the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru, which has raised fresh concerns about student safety in learning institutions across the country. Speaking during the Elimu Mashinani education programme in Wajir County on Sunday, May 31, Basic Education Principal…
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EAC Health Ministers Convene Emergency Ebola Summit as Death Toll Surpasses 130
East African Community (EAC) health ministers are set to hold an emergency meeting on June 1 and 2, 2026, amid growing concerns over an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 130 people and infected over 1,000 others in the region. The virtual meeting, convened by the EAC Secretariat, will bring together senior health officials…
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MOH Reassures Kenyans Over Ebola Preparedness Amid Reports of US Patient Transfers
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has moved to reassure the public that the country remains fully prepared to handle any Ebola-related threats amid reports that the United States could send Ebola-exposed patients to Kenya for specialised monitoring and treatment. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, the Ministry stopped short of confirming any such arrangement,…
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Uhuru Kenyatta Slams Divisive Politics, Faults William Ruto Allies Over Ethnic Remarks Ahead of 2027 Polls
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticised President William Ruto and leaders allied to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing them of promoting divisive ethnic politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a Jubilee Party delegates’ meeting in Kiambu on Monday, May 25, #Uhuru condemned recent political remarks he described as dangerous to…
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Security Shake-Up as DIG Eliud Lagat Transfers Senior Officers After Ruto Security Breach in Kilifi
The Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, has announced a series of changes within the police service following what authorities described as a “serious security breach” involving President William Ruto during a thanksgiving event held in Ganze, Kilifi County. In a statement issued on Monday, the changes affected senior officers attached…
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Radio Jambo Sports Commentator Diblo Kaberia Dies After Illness
Media personality Diblo Kaberia, a longtime sports commentator and presenter at Radio Africa Group, has passed away, leaving colleagues, fans, and the wider broadcasting industry in mourning. Until his death on Sunday, May 24, Kaberia served as a Swahili football commentator and presenter at Radio Jambo, one of the leading stations under the Radio Africa…
