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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday celebrated a major win in its fight against corruption after successfully recovering over Ksh67 million that had been unlawfully paid to a senior official at the National Treasury and Planning. The recovery came after the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division of the High Court ruled that the official had received public funds under the guise of allowances—including taskforce, facilitation, entertainment, and extraneous allowances—without following the proper approval procedures set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). According to EACC, the High Court not only ordered the officer to repay a total of…

Kenya is now racing against time to meet new European Union requirements that could significantly impact its coffee export industry. If the country fails to comply with these regulations, it could lose access to one of its most valuable international markets, potentially costing the nation up to Ksh90 billion. On Tuesday, July 15, the Ministry of Agriculture issued an urgent directive to several government agencies, asking them to accelerate efforts toward meeting the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This regulation, introduced by the EU on April 19, 2023, demands that all coffee exported to European countries must be confirmed as…

Several KDF Soldiers Killed and Injured in IED Attack During Routine Patrol Three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have sadly lost their lives, and several others were injured after their military vehicle ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Tuesday afternoon. Security and operational sources confirmed that the soldiers were on a regular patrol along the Sakuri–Kiunga Main Supply Route (MSR) when the explosion happened. The area, located near Kenya’s border with Somalia, is known for sporadic attacks by suspected Al-Shabaab militants. In an official statement, the KDF Strategic Communications team said that seven other officers suffered injuries during…

Gloria Orwoba Alleges Women MPs Are Exploited for Foreign Trips Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has stood her ground following a court decision that ruled against her, saying that no investigation has ever been carried out against Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye, despite her accusations of sexual harassment. Just hours after the High Court ordered her to pay Ksh10.5 million in damages to Nyegenye for defamation, Orwoba held a press briefing where she firmly stated that she would not be silenced. She insisted she would continue to speak out about the harassment she claims to have experienced and encourage other women…

Ndindi Nyoro Claims Government Took Hidden Loan Using Fuel Levy as Security Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, on Tuesday, July 15, strongly criticised the government over the recent sharp increase in fuel prices, accusing it of deceiving Kenyans with misleading explanations. Nyoro dismissed the official reason given by the Ministry of Energy, which blamed the increase on changes in international fuel prices. Instead, he accused the government of secretly borrowing money and using the fuel levy as collateral without informing the public. Just hours after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released the new fuel prices—set to apply until August…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed deep sorrow following the death of popular comedian KK Mwenyewe, whose real name was Zachariah Kariuki. KK became well known across the country for his humorous impersonations of Gachagua, which earned him both national fame and a large online following. In a heartfelt statement released on Tuesday, July 15, Gachagua, who is currently on a two-month visit to the United States, praised the young comedian for his outstanding contribution to Kenya’s comedy scene. He described Kariuki as “a content creator par excellence” and applauded him for using his talents to communicate meaningful and…

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a strong warning to Kenyans investing in Money Market Funds (MMFs), buying shares, or putting their money into the capital markets. The advisory comes as part of efforts to protect the public from rising cases of investment fraud. In a Public Service Announcement released on Tuesday, July 15, CMA urged Kenyans to carry out proper research and due diligence before making any investment decisions. The authority cautioned that there are fraudsters pretending to be licensed investment firms, luring people with fake promises of very high and unrealistic returns. CMA stressed the importance of…

Nairobi County Installs New Garbage Bins, Issues 7 Strict Rules to Curb Littering Residents of Nairobi who fail to throw their trash in the designated garbage bins could soon face serious fines. This comes after the Nairobi County Government began reinstalling new waste bins across the city as part of a broader effort to improve cleanliness. The county has officially launched a major crackdown on poor waste disposal habits, especially after recent protests left the Central Business District (CBD) in a mess. Streets were littered, public property was damaged, and nearly all waste bins were destroyed during the chaos. Geoffrey…

Uhuru Kenyatta Honoured with Prestigious Global Award by WHO Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has received a major international award from the World Health Organisation (WHO) in recognition of his key role in supporting the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The WHO Pandemic Agreement is a landmark initiative that brings together member countries of the World Health Organisation in a shared commitment to improve global efforts in preventing, preparing for, and responding to pandemics. Uhuru Kenyatta was especially praised for his leadership and dedication throughout the negotiation process that led to the adoption of the agreement. His contribution was acknowledged during the 78th…

Kenya is set to be one of the first nine African countries to benefit from a new, long-acting HIV prevention drug known as lenacapavir, following a recent agreement between the Global Fund and Gilead Sciences, a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company. This move is a major step forward in the fight against HIV/AIDS, especially for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). According to Kenya’s National AIDS and STI Control Program, the drug is expected to arrive in the country by January 2026. Health officials believe this new medication will significantly support the country’s ongoing efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030, a goal Kenya…