News Tracker - Thursday, 3 April 2025 - 7:55 am

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The Ministry of Education has launched a probe following a fatal accident that claimed three students and another left with scores injuried on Wednesday.

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Kenya exports to the US face the baseline 10% tariff after Trump announces reciprocal tariffs; Kenya's exports include textiles, tea, and coffee.

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Moi University announces plans to lay-off staff months after the new council took office.

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The Mombasa County government conducted a night evacuation on an 11-storey building near Coast General Hospital after cracks appeared in a residential building, sparking fears of collapse.

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The newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries George Ruku (Public Service) and Hanna Cheptum (Gender and Culture) will be vetted on April 14, the National Assembly has announced.

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Thousands of Haitians protested Wednesday, demanding an end to rampant gang violence as Kenyan police officers struggle to contain the crisis.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE has cancelled two US contracts in Kenya worth over Ksh10 billion, saying it is in line with the department's mandate to do away with "wasteful" contracts.

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MPs have summoned Treasury CS John Mbadi and his Education counterpart, Julius Ogamba, to address the looming dangers of the delayed and late disbursement of the student capitation to schools.

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Ruto has announced plans to gazette the establishment of Nyandarua University, which is set to accept students in September.

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Kenya is set to pay Ksh1.6 billion in hosting fees for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) before Thursday’s April 3 deadline.

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Residents of Ol Kalou have heckled Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah in the presence of President Ruto, denying him the opportunity to address them.

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Indian customs officials have arrested a 43-year-old Kenyan woman for smuggling 1.7 kilogrammes of cocaine valued between Ksh225 million and Ksh300 million.  

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The son of a Kenyan diplomat accused of allegedly defiling a minor in India has reportedly left the Asian country without facing trial.

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The South African and Kenyan governments on Thursday, April 3, responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on countries that apply Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported U.S. products.

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Seasoned journalist Chaacha Mwita has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Editor (CEE) for the Standard Group.

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Catholic Diocese of Malindi Bishop Willybard Lagho has banned all politicians from receiving any special treatment or addressing the congregants during Holy Mass.

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Harambee Stars have dropped three spots in the latest FIFA rankings after a torrid few months.

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Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui has said that the 10% tariffs imposed on Kenyan exports by the United States provide the country with a unique opportunity to expand its market.

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Police are investigating active cases of insecurity in Kakuma, Turkana West, after reports of clashes between refugees in the camp.

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The High Court has ordered the principal of Butere Girls' High School to recall 50 students and allow them to participate in an upcoming drama festival.

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A non-governmental organisation based in Malindi has launched a programme to bring Americans with African roots to Kenya as part of a broader plan to help foreign citizens reconnect with their roots.

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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has ordered Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to either offer a public apology or resign after he was spotted attending a political rally hosted by President William Ruto on Wednesday, April 2.

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka now says he will never attack former Prime Minister Raila Odinga despite the latter’s decision to join forces with President William Ruto.

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Two Ministry of Lands employees were among eight people arrested in a multi-agency operation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) that brought down a land fraud syndicate on Thursday, April 3.

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The National Police Service (NPS) has said that IG Kanja's presence in Nyeri alongside President Ruto was in line with his official duties, which include overseeing enhanced security for the Head of State as he tours Central Kenya.

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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced new measures to curb road accidents during the holiday period following a string of accidents involving school-going children.