News Tracker - Sunday, 6 July 2025 - 8:25 am

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Kenyan middle- and long-distance runners Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet shattered world records in the 1500m and 5000m races, respectively, on Saturday night; Kipyegon broke her own world record by .36 sec, while Chebet became the first woman to run 5000m under 14 minutes.

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Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria says he was verbally attacked and threatened on Saturday night while responding to a noise complaint at an event on Dennis Pritt Road; he claims organisers became violent after he asked them to reduce the excessive noise.

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The Ministry of Trade has cautioned that ongoing protests could harm Kenya’s economy, stating that repeated protests and property damage may lead to a reduction in foreign investment.

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Residents stormed the local police station in Archers Post, Isiolo, demanding the arrest of an Administration Police officer who hit a woman with a Border Patrol Unit vehicle.

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Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi says the government plans to arrest former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following the detention of his allies linked to recent protests.

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A fire has broken out at the Embakasi Girls High School in Nairobi.

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President William Ruto is attending the 35th Diocesan Anniversary Celebrations at St. Marks Teachers' Training College, Kigari, Embu County.

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Julius Yego finished second at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in India last night with a throw of 84.51m.

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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged security agencies to practice restraint ahead of the planned Saba Saba protests set to be held on Monday, July 7, 2025.

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Nairobi Members of Parliament warn against violent protests; the leaders, including Esther Passaris and George Aladwa, have called on protesters to 'put Kenya first.'

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President William Ruto has led Kenya in mourning the death of Dr J. Roy Stover, a teacher, pastor, and community leader from Eldama Ravine.

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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has instructed all public servants to report to work on Monday, July 8, despite the anticipated Saba Saba Day protests that are expected to disrupt parts of the country.

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 At least 20 schools have sent notices to parents, advising them to keep their children home on Monday, July 7, over safety concerns linked to planned Saba Saba protests.
 

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KHRC says its staffer, Ugandan national Martin Mavenjina, was deported from the JKIA on Saturday night despite holding a valid work visa.

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Armed goons have stormed the Kenya Human Rights Commission offices, disrupting a planned press briefing by Kenyan mothers ahead of Saba Saba Day; the attackers reportedly stole two journalists' laptops before fleeing the scene.

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Tanzania will charge Ksh5,700 for mandatory travel insurance under new rules announced by Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance; the directive, effective January 2026, excludes East African and SADC citizens but may affect Kenyans with dual citizenship.

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Hundreds of youth leaving the Summer Tides Festival in Diani were blocked by police at the Dongo Kundu Bypass, reportedly to stop them from attending the Saba Saba Day protests; many missed their 2pm SGR train back to Nairobi.

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President Ruto has directed all Level 1 to Level 4 hospitals across the country to offer free healthcare to Kenyans who have already registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA).