News Tracker - Wednesday, 10 September 2025 - 8:18 am

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The World Bank has issued a warning to African nations, cautioning them against their debt management practices following Kenya's buyback of the Ksh254 billion Eurobond last year.

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A Nairobi lawyer was on Tuesday evening shot dead in a drive-by attack in the Galleria Brookside area along Magadi Road in Nairobi, sparking outrage from the legal fraternity.

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Former Jubilee Secretary-General Raphael Tuju has said he would turn down a job offer from President William Ruto, stating that he is satisfied with his current status.

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The Senate has formally invited Kenyans to participate in public hearings on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following hours of heated debate and uproar on social media over alleged changes to presidential term limits.

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A parliamentary watchdog has put the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications under scrutiny over the expenditure of more than Ksh500 million on advertising, printing, and distributing the MyGov pullout.

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Several Nairobi estates are set to undergo significant changes through the Nairobi Urban Renewal Project, as the county government warns that the current state of affairs cannot sustain the ballooning population in the city.

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The coalition of small political parties has filed a petition to Parliament to amend the Political Parties Act 2011 to secure their funding ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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The Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph have addressed a widely circulated video showing a regrettable incident in which a nun assaulted another nun at their convent in Asumbi, Homa Bay County.

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The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by former President Uhuru Kenyatta's cousin, Captain (Rtd.) Kung’u Muigai, that judges were bribed in a decades-long commercial dispute, terming the claims malicious and baseless.

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President William Ruto has appointed Sitati Olando as the new acting head of the Government Delivery Unit (GDU), effective immediately.

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Kenyans living in various parts of the country have been warned to brace for a dire food shortage, with the crisis expected to worsen between October and December this year.

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The Law Society of Kenya has filed a petition that seeks to compel several government agencies to strictly enforce consequences for corrupt public officials, as enshrined in the Constitution.

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Kenyans are throwing away billions in food annually, with maize and fruits topping the list of foods most wasted by Kenyans, according to a new report. 

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Kenyans who applied for driving licences, identification cards and birth certificates have been directed to collect their documents from Huduma Centres across the country.

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Teachers aligned to the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) have rejected the move by the government to onboard teachers to the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical insurance scheme.

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) now says that it has commenced investigations into the gruesome murder of Nairobi city lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead on Tuesday evening by unknown people along Magadi Road.

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University academic staff have issued a seven-day strike notice, threatening to paralyse learning in all public universities and colleges across the country if the government fails to heed their demands.

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Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff has threatened to spearhead efforts to blacklist all contractors in Mombasa County who fail to deliver on government projects.

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President William Ruto has directed the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to oversee the construction of 70 Level Four hospitals nationwide

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Most Kenyan schools are one disaster away from complete devastation, a new report has revealed.

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A dormitory at Cheptenye Boys High School in Belgut, Kericho County, was on Thursday afternoon burnt down by a mysterious fire, destroying property of unknown value.

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More than 300 youths in Kisumu County are set to benefit from a new initiative, which will see them receive up to Ksh1 million in loans to start fish cage farming businesses.

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The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) now wants President William Ruto's administration to implement its initial agreement to increase salaries for doctors nationwide.

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CCTV footage showing the last moments of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu has emerged, revealing how his murderers might have trailed him from his office to Magadi Road in Nairobi, where he was shot dead.

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has proposed offering free entry to national parks and reserves to senior citizens aged 70 and above, children under the age of five, and persons with disabilities.

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Hundreds of traders along the Kisumu-Busia highway are counting huge losses following the demolition of their shops and stalls by the national government.

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A new survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) has revealed that nearly one in five Kenyans blame President William Ruto for recent human rights breaches.

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In a puzzling turn of events, details have emerged revealing how slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu was facing multiple court battles and crippling debts, painting a worrying picture of his lifestyle.

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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced over 500 job vacancies across different departments.

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Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang has urged the government to involve content creators in showcasing government projects, policies, and flagship development.

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Police on patrol along the Kamutei–Ndithini–Munguni Road in Ikutha, Kitui, intercepted a Mitsubishi Canter carrying 26 Kenya Power cables, 40 clamps, and two hacksaws.

 
 
 
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have refuted claims of spying on people's phones, terming such allegations as false and sensational.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a nationwide crackdown on rogue boda boda riders in a move aimed at dismantling criminal groups.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has warned schools that require students to report at odd hours.

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The Nairobi County Government has called for a clear definition of boundaries at State House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, the Department of Defence headquarters, and various military barracks in and around the city.