News Tracker - Tuesday, 30 September 2025 - 12:57 pm

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Former Chesumei Member of Parliament and 2000 Boston Marathon winner, Elijah Lagat, has died aged 60. 

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High Court denies bail to former ex-OCS Samson Talaam and five co-accused persons charged over the gruesome murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang at the station in Nairobi.

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Kisii Senator Okong'o Mogeni awarded Ksh6.5 million together with his wife, Lady Justice Jacqueline Mogeni, in a defamation suit against the Nation Media Group over alleged unfair coverage.

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The Office of the Auditor General has announced over 194 job vacancies in various departments, including drivers, office assistants and ICT officers, among others. 

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The Court has released Fighting Brutality and Impunity Movement (FBI) members Patrick Osoi VI, Cop Shakur, and Hiram Kimathi on bail after they were charged at the Kahawa Anti-Terrorism Court with unauthorised wearing of uniforms similar to those of KDF.

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Leaders and Kenyans flock to Don Bosco Catholic Church, Upperhill, for the requiem mass for the late Cabinet Minister Dalmus Otieno.

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The Road Safety Association of Kenya asks NTSA to revoke all driver licences issued over the last six years, saying drivers need to retake driving lessons to stop rising road accidents.

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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei proposes a two-child per family policy, saying it would help ensure a quality, affordable lifestyle for most families.

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The government is to launch the Good Quality Milk certification programme, which will reward farmers who produce quality milk with premium prices, announces Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe.

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A family is seeking answers after their 40-year-old kin died under unclear circumstances in police custody in Migori County just days after his arrest.

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Leaders in Kericho County have proposed a return to corporal punishment and criminal prosecution, as well as transferring students to approved schools, in a bid to address the rising cases of unrest in schools.

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The National Police Service Commission is now clear to conduct the recruitment of 10,000 police officers after a petition challenging the process was withdrawn; recruitment starts on Friday, October 3.

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EACC has arrested a senior clerical officer at the Kericho County Lands Registry for allegedly receiving Ksh210,000 to facilitate the preparation of title deeds for two parcels of land.

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Technical University of Kenya (TUK) lecturer Tom Odhiambo hacked to death by unknown assailants in a land dispute in Kakrigu village, Mbita sub-county, Homa Bay county.

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Ministry of Health strikes a deal with the consortium of faith-based religious organisations (with medical facilities) to strengthen collaboration on the rollout of SHA as well as organising joint clinics to improve service delivery.

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Education CS Julius Ogamba, has dismissed reports that the government has given the green light for the ongoing lecturers' strike to continue until January of next year with students allegedly urged to stay home.

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The United Nations Security Council has agreed to transition the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti to a Gang Suppression Force; approved for 12 months, GSF will comprise a maximum of 5,550 individuals - 5,500 uniformed personnel (comprising both military and police) and 50 civilians.

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Business owners in the Kiambiu area of Eastleigh, Nairobi, counting losses after their shops and business premises were destroyed in a fire that ravaged the area on Tuesday night.

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US government shuts down as lawmakers and President Donald Trump fail to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.

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Counties to receive additional Ksh67.78 billion in new county allocation funds for the 2025/26 financial year, in new bill passed by the National Assembly.

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DCP deputy party leader, Cleophas Malala dismisses allegations by Jubilee SG Jeremiah Kioni that former DP Rigathi Gachagua is secretly working with President William Ruto.

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Nairobi County government arrests 10 business traders for allegedly being involved in the unlawful dumping of waste along Jogoo Road.

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All alcohol importers in Kenya to use the National Electronic Single Window system for import and export licenses and permits, starting Wednesday, October 1, NACADA announces.

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Govt set to authorise more international companies in Kenya as the economy continues to pick up pace and attract increased interest from international investors seeking to establish a presence in the country, reveals Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui.

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US President Donald Trump questions continued military operations by American defence forces in Kenya and Somalia; calls on US defence forces to focus on dealing with ‘enemies’ from within America.