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Family Identifies Body of Teen Shot Dead by Police in Nanyuki

Patricia Waigwa June 12, 2026

A teenage boy lost his life during unrest in Nanyuki Town on Monday. Furthermore, the tragedy has only now come to light after his family identified his body. The victim was a 16-year-old Form Three student whose future was abruptly cut short. What Happened in Nanyuki on Monday Chaos broke out

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KRA Is Watching Every Sale From July 1

Patricia Waigwa June 12, 2026

Kenya’s tax authority is about to change how it catches tax evaders. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed the move during the 2026/2027 Budget presentation on June 11, 2026. Furthermore, he made clear that KRA will not introduce new taxes. Instead, the government will enforce the ones already in place. Why the Government Is Taking […]

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Mbadi Unveils KSh 4.82 Trillion Budget With KSh 1.11 Trillion Deficit

Patricia Waigwa June 11, 2026

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the KSh 4.82 trillion budget before Parliament on June 11, 2026. The budget prioritizes job creation, economic growth, and improved public services. Additionally, it aligns closely with President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The Treasury hopes the spending plan will accelerate

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ACA Targets Kenya Traders Selling Fake Football Jerseys

Patricia Waigwa June 11, 2026

On June 11, 2026, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) issued a strong warning to traders selling counterfeit football jerseys and other fake sports merchandise. Consequently, authorities have announced an aggressive nationwide enforcement campaign targeting illegal products. The agency says many jerseys sold at extremely low prices are counterfeit. Additionally, officials

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Mbadi Unveils KSh 4.8 Trillion Budget

Patricia Waigwa June 11, 2026

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is presenting the 2026/27 national budget before Parliament today, June 11, 2026. The budget outlines government spending plans and revenue strategies for the upcoming financial year. Consequently, lawmakers, businesses, and taxpayers are closely monitoring the proposals. The Treasury has proposed a spending framework of

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Kuwait Issues Major Ban on Kenya Domestic Worker Recruitment

Patricia Waigwa June 10, 2026

Kuwait has officially restricted domestic worker recruitment to only 10 approved countries. Consequently, the Ministry of Interior introduced a sweeping labour policy aimed at tightening oversight and restructuring domestic employment systems. Additionally, the directive bans Kenya and 26 other countries from supplying new domestic workers. Authorities stated that the move

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Ruto Reassigns Bitok, Names Ololtuaa Education PS

Patricia Waigwa June 10, 2026

President William Ruto has reshuffled senior government officials in a strategic exchange affecting the education and tourism sectors. On June 9, 2026, the Head of State reassigned Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok to the State Department for Tourism. Consequently, John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moved to the State Department for Basic Education. The changes took effect immediately following

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US Revokes Iran World Cup Ticket Allocation

Patricia Waigwa June 9, 2026

On June 9, 2026, the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced that its official World Cup ticket allocation had been revoked ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation revealed that it could no longer distribute tickets to Iranian supporters through FIFA’s official allocation system. Consequently, thousands of fans now […]

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Gachagua Heads to Court of Appeal After Impeachment Blow

Patricia Waigwa June 9, 2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed plans to challenge the High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment. Following the June 8, 2026 judgment, Gachagua stated that the court misinterpreted key constitutional principles. Consequently, his legal team is preparing an appeal before the Court of Appeal. Additionally, the lawyers argue that the judgment

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Schools to Remain Open Until June 24

Patricia Waigwa June 9, 2026

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has confirmed that schools will remain open until the scheduled mid-term break on June 24, 2026. On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Education dismissed calls to close schools early following recent student strikes and arson incidents. Consequently, learners across the country will continue with normal academic activities. The