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Former Governor Sonko writes to CJ Koome, demands redeployment of Justice Ondieki to conclude Sh20m graft case
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Postmortem on Grade 9 learner at Lakewood Schools, Utawala ongoing at KNH, led by Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor.
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Sonko writes to CJ Koome, demands redeployment of Justice Ondieki to conclude graft case
Mike Sonko has asked Martha Koome to allow newly appointed High Court Judge Charles Ondieki to return temporarily to the lower court and conclude his long-running KSh20 million corruption case.
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Ezekiel Nzyoki, alias 'Mr Speaker Sir', freed on personal bond of Sh100,000; he is accused of destroying Parliament property worth Sh41 million during June 2024 Gen Z protests.
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President Ruto signs the County Allocation of Revenue Act 2026, allocating Sh428 billion to the 47 county governments to strengthen devolution and service delivery.
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Maseno university don killed in suspected land dispute
Police in Homa Bay County have launched investigations into the murder of a Maseno University professor who was hacked to death outside his home.
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Kenya Editors Guild condemns shutdown of Uganda’s Nation Media Group outlets, describes move as a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability.
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President Ruto officially commissions Ngong Road flyover; the Sh3.58 billion KURA project expected to ease traffic congestion in Nairobi.
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About 6,784 healthcare interns to be deployed under 2026/27 plan, government to release Sh9.316 billion to boost healthcare workforce
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001551572/mr-speaker-sir-freed-on-sh100000-bond-in-sh41m-parliament-damage-case
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'Mr Speaker Sir' freed on Sh100,000 bond in Sh41m Parliament damage case
"Mr Speaker Sir," has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to charges of unlawfully accessing Parliament Buildings during the June 25, 2024 Gen Z demonstrations.
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As Kenya confronts growing calls for justice and accountability, what lies ahead for the country's democracy?

Join Jesse Rogers tonight on KTN Prime as he hosts Siaya Governor James Orengo for a timely conversation on the issues shaping the nation.
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Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca appointed Man City manager on a three-year contract until 2029, replacing Pep Guardiola, club confirms.
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NCA cracks down on developers adding illegal floors to buildings
NCA launches fresh crackdown on developers who add unauthorised floors to approved buildings, warning that contractors found culpable risk prosecution and deregistration.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551580/counties-to-share-sh428-billion-as-ruto-signs-county-allocation-of-revenue-bill-2026
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Counties to share Sh428 billion as Ruto signs county allocation of Revenue Bill 2026
County governments are set to receive a record Sh428 billion from the National Treasury after President William Ruto assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551591/igads-accountability-must-be-judged-on-facts-not-anonymous-allegations
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IGAD's accountability must be judged on facts, not anonymous allegations
IGAD operates under established accountability mechanisms, including independent annual external and internal audits whose findings are available to Member States and other stakeholders.
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Mr President, why?

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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 with 5,034 people injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says; tens of thousands still missing.
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WhatsApp opens username reservations globally for 3 billion users, enabling phone number-free connections ahead of launch later this year.
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Late strike dumps Japan out of FIFA World Cup 2026 at Houston Stadium as Brazil recover from 29th-minute shock to win 2-1.
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One person shot dead as protests over Busia Governor Otuoma's remarks on jobless group enter the second day.
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