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Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin has appeared in court in obedience to a directive issued by Justice Chacha Mwita regarding the alleged abduction of Ndiangui Kinyangia.
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President William Ruto has announced that the government has shut down over 1,000 health facilities in a nationwide crackdown targeting fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Speaking in response to mounting concerns over corruption in the SHA Fund, Ruto said the closures were triggered by rampant fraud, including double-claiming, inflated patient numbers, and falsified documentation. The move comes after extensive audits led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who has already ordered the closure of several private hospitals found guilty of malpractice and abuse of the health fund.
Missing blogger Ndiangui Kinyangia has finally appeared before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, just moments after his family denied reports that he had been found.
Ndiangui resurfaced after personally informing his family of his whereabouts. According to the family’s lawyer, Wahome Thuku, the activist—who had been missing for over 10 days—said he had gone into hiding at an undisclosed location, fearing for his life.
Missing Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia Alive and in Hiding, Says Family Lawyer
Missing blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia is alive and in hiding, according to the family’s lawyer, Wahome Thuku.
Thuku revealed in a Facebook statement on Thursday, July 3, that Ndiangui had contacted a family member on Tuesday evening, confirming he was safe.
The activist, who has been missing for over 10 days, reportedly went into hiding due to threats to his life. His current location remains undisclosed for security reasons.
Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera has disclosed that none of the 54 schools in his constituency will offer the Arts and Sports Pathway under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system. He cited a lack of infrastructure as the main reason, warning of a looming crisis as Grade 10 learners prepare to transition.
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The High Court has extended orders barring the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) from blocking media houses from airing live coverage of protests.
Justice Chacha Mwita, during a mention held on Wednesday, July 2, directed that the case be mentioned again on October 27, 2025.
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The Ministry of Water has announced internship opportunities for young professionals following funding from the World Bank. The interns will be deployed to regions implementing the World Bank’s Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project.
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Kalonzo Musyoka's Wiper Party has officially changed its name to the Wiper Patriotic Front, Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu has confirmed.
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The Registrar of Political Parties has confirmed Uhuru Kenyatta as the legitimate leader of the Jubilee Party and Jeremiah Kioni as its Secretary-General, effectively dismissing leadership claims by Kanini Kega and Sabina Chege.
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Amidst challenges with the iTax system on the sunset date filing of returns (June 30th), the Kenya Revenue Authority has extended the timeline to July 1st, 2025.
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Kenya has recorded a significant drop in the number of birth certificates issued, falling from 1.9 million in 2022 to 1.3 million in 2024, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The decline is attributed to a combination of falling fertility rates and a shortage of official birth certificate booklets, which has disrupted registration services across the country.
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BREAKING: Liverpool star Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a tragic car crash in Spain. His 26-year-old brother also perished in the accident. The crash occurred just two weeks after Jota’s wedding.
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is now free to resume his duties after a court application seeking to block him from accessing his office and National Police Service facilities was withdrawn on Wednesday.
The petition, which was linked to ongoing investigations into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody, was dismissed after the court heard that the matter had progressed beyond the scope of the original application.
The Ministry of Health is set to employ over 8,000 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff on permanent terms following a verification exercise conducted in July. The process involved collaboration between the national government, the Council of Governors, and health workers' union representatives.
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The Ministry of Health has announced a nationwide immunisation campaign against typhoid and measles-rubella, set to run from July 5 to July 14. The campaign will target children under the age of 15.
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A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the removal of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen from office.
The petition, filed on July 2 by the Katiba Institute, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and other civil society organisations, argues that Murkomen is unfit to hold public office due to his alleged 'shoot-to-kill' orders.
The groups claim that his remarks constitute incitement to violence and violate the ethical and legal standards required of public officers, and are asking the court to declare him unfit for office.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has released the 2025 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) results, with nursing courses at KMTC emerging among the most sought after.
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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will conduct training for examiners ahead of the upcoming Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) between July and August. Shortlisted teachers will be required to pay Ksh10,500 for the training.
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The Ministry of Health has waived all medical bills for victims of the recent protests, including the Ksh815,805 bill for Boniface Kariuki, who died from a gunshot wound sustained during the June 25 demonstrations in Nairobi’s CBD.
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Director of Criminal Investigations Amin Mohammed has denied claims that police are holding missing activist and blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia.
Addressing the media on Monday outside DCI headquarters, Amin dismissed reports linking the police to Kinyagia’s disappearance. The blogger is suspected of planning the Gen Z commemoration protests.
Amin insisted that neither the police nor DCI officers have Kinyagia in their custody and said they have no information on his whereabouts.
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Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the vendor who was shot during the June 17 protests, has died.
He passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, June 30, while receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta National Hospital, nearly two weeks after the incident.
His death comes just a day after his family revealed he had been declared brain dead around midnight on Sunday.
The family spokesperson said that with no brainstem activity, they were waiting for doctors to confirm clinical death. However, legal restrictions prevented them from removing him from life support until his heart stopped beating.