News Tracker - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 - 1:29 pm

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The Directline Assurance Company says it remains in operation, dismissing claims that it has ceased operating, reports that had sent PSV operators into panic.

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The High Court dismisses a petition seeking to force EPRA to reduce fuel prices, ruling that the case presented by Kituo Cha Sheria did not have enough evidence to show the government went against the Constitution.

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Education CS Julius Ogamba has directed striking university lecturers to immediately resume duty or risk disciplinary action, including being cited for contempt of court.

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Nairobi County asks drivers to switch off their engines after parking to reduce air pollution, while warning that the quality of air around the Fire Station has dropped to risky levels for people with breathing difficulties.

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The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has accused Raila Odinga of attempting to instigate a fresh bid to lease the JKIA to the Adani Group, a year after the failed bid.

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Nigerian prophet Primate Ayodele has advised Rigathi Gachagua to support whichever candidate the Gen Z generation chooses in the 2027 elections and drop his own presidential ambitions.

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KeNHA extends the closure of a section of the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway between Makupa Bridge and Changamwe interchange until October 4.

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Simon Warui, the man who died while in police custody at Mombasa Central Police Station last week, had injuries consistent with a fall from a great height, an autopsy has revealed.

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8 Litein Boys High School students are to be detained for 7 days to allow adequate time for thorough investigations, the court rules.

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Ministry of Agriculture announces plans to certify agripreneurs to ensure professionalism in the agriculture sector.

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Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo hints at introducing a bill to cap the number of times individuals can be appointed as nominated Members of Parliament.

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KRA has directed that all goods imported to Kenya starting October 1 be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin (COO), except in select cases.

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 The Kenya Medical Association has opposed the latest directive by the MSCK requiring health facilities to seek a music license to play copyrighted music in hospitals.

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A petitioner has asked Parliament to review the consumer protection laws to cap loan interest rates and protect borrowers who face mounting interest, penalties and other charges which exceed what they initially borrowed. 

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The Secret Service successfully dismantles a sophisticated criminal network capable of crippling telecommunications systems in New York as world leaders, including President William Ruto, gather for the United Nations General Assembly (UN

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Protesting Tengecha Boys High School students burned down a dormitory on Tuesday night, destroying property of an unknown value just days after neighbouring Litein Boys students went on a rampage over an Arsenal FC match.

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Striking lecturers defy Education CS Ogamba directive to return to work as they demand the full payment of billions of shillings in pending payments.

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The family of Benedict Kabiru, a Kenyan police officer who went missing in Haiti in March, is now demanding answers after President Ruto confirmed that he was among three Kenyan officers who died in the Caribbean nation.

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National Assembly Public Petitions Committee has backed a 2024 petition by Dr Lukoye Atwoli seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide.

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Eight Auctioneers announce the auctioning of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and construction items in Nairobi, Kiambu, Makueni, Machakos, and Kilifi Counties.

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Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrests a senior Busia Land official for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Ksh10,000  bribe from a member of the public.

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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is set to face further scrutiny as senators seek answers regarding potential corruption and mismanagement in the county; the governor admitted his administration has failed to collect revenue as effectively as the previous local authorities.

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has come under fire after Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah expressed concerns about a 'secretive’ Ksh14.5 billion currency printing contract awarded to the German firm, Giesecke & Devrient.

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MPs call for urgent removal of all asbestos roofing nationwide saying despite the government banning the use of asbestos for roofing decades ago, there are still buildings using it.

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Parliament is plan to compel the national and county governments to establish new land zoning laws to protect agricultural land.

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ODM party accuses one of its aspirants for the chaos that delayed its primaries ahead of the Kasipul Parliamentary by-election.