News Tracker - Saturday, 8 March 2025 - 7:38 am

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A government autopsy confirmed Dennis Muthui, a man killed in Majengo protests on Wednesday, was shot at close range, contradicting police claims he died from a stabbing.

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A Nairobi County official, Geoffrey Mosiria, has urged residents near riparian areas to move 30 meters away as rains begin to prevent flooding.

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MPs have backed TSC’s Ksh382.3 billion budget request to support, among other things, the hiring of 18,000 intern teachers, recruiting 18,000 permanent teachers, and promoting 20,000 others.

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The government seeks an extra Ksh100 million to deport illegal migrants, citing rising repatriation costs and court-ordered removals.

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Michael Jordan’s family has launched a Ksh1.3 billion gender-based violence recovery center in Narok, aimed at supporting survivors with comprehensive services.

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President Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering women and girls, emphasising their role in fostering a stronger, more inclusive society in his message on International Women's Day.

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PS Bitok reveals that the government generates between Ksh700 million and Ksh900 million daily from the eCitizen service, contributing Ksh24 billion annually to the National Treasury.

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Ruto has awarded the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart to Prince Rahim and Princess Zahra Aga Khan for their distinguished services through the Aga Khan Development Network.

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Kenya Forest Service has warned Kenyans about fraudsters extorting bribes by falsely promising jobs and promotions within the agency.

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Treasury CS John Mbadi has revoked Stephen Ogenga’s appointment to the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) after over three years of service.

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KUCCPS has warned applicants against fraudsters posing as placement agents and urged them to use the official portal for Teacher Training College applications.

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Wafula Chebukati's daughter, Nekesa, has revealed that there was an attempt on his life during the 2022 elections to stop him from announcing the results.

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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s convoy was attacked by a mob after attending Wafula Chebukati’s requiem mass on Friday, leaving his driver and two officers injured.

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Wafula Chebukati’s widow, Mary Wanyonyi, has revealed how Citizen TV’s Sam Gituku helped her seek intervention as chaos erupted at Bomas during the 2022 presidential results announcement.

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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya challenges the abolition of ID vetting, warns it could jeopardise the country’s security.

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Ruto dismisses calls to resume the ID vetting process in northern Kenya and says no citizen will face discrimination based on religion or tribe.

 

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Light aircraft with two onboard crashes in Ikanga village, Voi, Taita Taveta, eyewitnesses say.

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Ruto orders Sabata Secondary School in Trans Nzoia County to be renamed after former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati.

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Two killed, several trapped as gold mine collapses in Kambi Karaya, West Pokot; rescue efforts underway – County Commissioner Khalif Abdulahi.

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CS Hassan Joho orders developers to vacate illegally acquired fish landing sites along the Indian Ocean or face eviction.

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Health Ministry to roll out the second round of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Turkana to fight rising cases in June.

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PS Umma Bashir reveals that underfunding and court battles against KECOBO are delaying payments to creatives, with over Ksh103 million in royalties withheld.

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Mumias farmers demand financial transparency, issue a two-week ultimatum over unpaid debts, and raise concerns about asset management.

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16 injured in a head-on collision between a personal car and a matatu on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway at Kinungi; no deaths were reported.

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Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has given individuals in possession of illegal firearms in Tot, Kerio Valley, a 24-hour ultimatum to surrender their weapons.

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