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Inside Kenya’s Sh15,000 ID and Passport Black Market

Patricia Waigwa June 16, 2026

A sweeping investigative exposé has exposed a major national security threat. Specifically, KTN News’s investigation titled “Uraia Wa Kuuzwa,” meaning Citizenship for Sale, uncovered a black-market syndicate where rogue officials illegally issue Kenyan National Identity Cards,

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Court Holds 3 More Suspects for 10 Days Over All Saints Cathedral Attack

Patricia Waigwa June 16, 2026

A Nairobi court has extended detention for three more suspects connected to a violent church invasion. Specifically, the Kibera Law Court officially granted police 10 working days to detain George Omondi Otieno, Effenburg Wanyama Khisa and Melvin Alumasa Bwani. Furthermore, Kibera Magistrate Stella Atambo allowed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to hold them at

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Nairobi Official’s Assets Frozen After EACC Finds Ksh65 Million Cash in His House

Patricia Waigwa June 16, 2026

A major corruption investigation has escalated significantly in Nairobi. Specifically, the High Court of Kenya has officially frozen assets and bank accounts belonging to Patrick Analoh Akivaga, the suspended Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning, and his wife. Furthermore, this action comes amid a massive corruption and unexplained wealth investigation. The

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Kenya Marks Domestic Workers Day With Football, Health Drives and Rights Push

Patricia Waigwa June 16, 2026

Kenya marked International Domestic Workers Day with action rather than just acknowledgment. Specifically, Kenyans celebrated the day on June 16, 2026, through sports tournaments, medical camps and strong policy advocacy led by human rights organisations and labour unions. Furthermore, the celebrations focused heavily on expanding financial literacy, safety and labour

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NTSA Makes Driver Refresher Training Mandatory From July

Patricia Waigwa June 16, 2026

Kenyan motorists are about to face a new compliance requirement. Specifically, the National Transport and Safety Authority Director General Nashon Kondiwa has officially announced mandatory refresher training for regular drivers starting in July 2026. Furthermore, the directive aims to curb rising road carnage, which has seen fatalities increase by 11 percent this year.

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Search Intensifies for Missing KFS Legal Manager Esther Wairimu

Patricia Waigwa June 16, 2026

A family is desperately searching for their loved one. Specifically, Esther Wairimu Keige, the 54-year-old Manager of Legal Services for the Kenya Forest Service, was last seen on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, 2026, at the Senate Hotel & Gym in Juja Town. Furthermore, she was wearing a black dress and black shoes, with her hair […]

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Michuki National Polytechnic Closed Indefinitely After Student Unrest

Patricia Waigwa June 15, 2026

Michuki National Polytechnic has closed indefinitely after student unrest erupted at the institution. The administration directed all learners to vacate the campus immediately. The move aims to prevent further escalation and restore calm. School officials have not disclosed the exact cause of the unrest. However, the closure highlights growing tensions in learning

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KeNHA Shuts Mombasa Road Overnight This Weekend

Patricia Waigwa June 15, 2026

Motorists using Mombasa Road this weekend need to plan ahead. Specifically, the Kenya National Highways Authority is closing a section of the highway to safely install heavy steel footbridge beams. Furthermore, this closure forms part of ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety along one of Kenya’s busiest economic corridors. Closure Details The closure targets a

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Ruto Signs Sh428 Billion Counties Allocation Into Law

Patricia Waigwa June 15, 2026

Kenya’s county governments now have budget certainty heading into the new financial year. Specifically, President William Ruto signed the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 into law on June 15, 2026. Furthermore, this officially authorises the sharing of nationally raised revenue for the 2026/27 financial year, providing Sh428 billion to Kenya’s 47 counties as their

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US and Iran Agree to End War as Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen This Friday

Patricia Waigwa June 15, 2026

A months-long war that disrupted global energy markets appears to be heading toward an end. The war began on February 28, 2026, when the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, with a fragile ceasefire holding since April 7. Now, both sides have announced a framework agreement to halt fighting permanently. How the Announcement […]