News Tracker - Thursday, 13 March 2025 - 7:08 am

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Kalonzo Musyoka has denied claims of a handshake with President Ruto, insisting he won't betray Kenyans after a viral video showed him at State House shaking hands with Ruto, sparking speculation of a deal with Kenya Kwanza.

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The Ministry of Health has confirmed 11 new cases of a mysterious disease in Kisii, raising the total to 168; according to Public Health PS, Mary Muthoni, the outbreak was linked to contaminated water.

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A dawn fire at Limuru Bus Park has destroyed businesses and property worth millions, authorities confirmed; no injuries were reported.

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EPRA has announced plans to adjust margins for oil marketers, which will push petrol prices by Ksh7.80 per litre, with retailers’ margins increasing by Ksh4.59 and financing surcharges by Ksh0.69.

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Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe orders the destruction of 27,518 bags of expired fertiliser at various NCPB stores and orders suppliers to bear costs.

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The Supreme Court will rule on Friday whether or not to uphold a ban against lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi and his firm from appearing before it.

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A public inquest into the fatal shooting of Rex Masai is to resume today and proceed until tomorrow.

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The National Assembly's Liaison Committee has directed the Education Ministry to finalise reports on higher education funding and TVET instructor guidelines by June 30; this is amid uproar over the new funding scheme.

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Tinderet MP Julius Melly retains National Assembly's Education Committee chairperson post, to be deputised by Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara.

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Seme MP James Nyikal elected National Assembly's Health Committee chairperson, to be deputised by Chuka Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene.

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Meru MCAs introduce motions to oust and censure Governor Kawira Mwangaza's nine executive members, just days before a court ruling on her impeachment.

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A police officer assigned to the VIP protection detail has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a fellow officer during a bar brawl in Ruaraka. 

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The government has announced a three-year plan to reimburse the over Ksh13 billion lost by SACCOs in the KUSCCO scandal.

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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced new measures to boost efficiency at the Port of Mombasa, including full automation and infrastructure upgrades, system upgrades to speed up cargo processing and waiver approvals. 

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The National Police Service Commission has promoted 738 police officers in the National Police Service to various ranks. 

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Youths momentarily disrupted Ruto's motorcade in Kibera, Nairobi County; the youth are said to have sought his audience.

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A foreign national has been hit and killed this afternoon by a speeding presidential convoy on Ngong Road near Adams Arcade; the convoy was travelling from Lang’ata to Kibra.

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Ruto has removed the national identification (ID) charges introduced in 2023; the government charges Ksh300 for new applications and Ksh1,000 for renewals.

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