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How a Nairobi Biker Became Kenya’s Most Loved Road Hero
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July 14, 2025
In the middle of Nairobi’s restless streets, among the choking exhaust fumes and endless traffic, one man on a motorbike is changing how Kenyans see kindness. His name is Brian, but on the road and online, he’s known simply as “Biker Nairobi” or...
Kenya opposition calls for President Ruto’s resignation over ‘shoot protesters’ remark
Zambian Observer
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July 13, 2025
Mounting public outrage over a wave of fatal police violence has led Kenya’s opposition leaders to call for President William Ruto’s resignation, following his recent directive to security forces to shoot protesters accused of looting or...
UN trans-fat ban risks nutritional setback, experts warn
Daily News Tanzania
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July 16, 2025
NAIROBI, KENYA: More than 115 agrifood experts, government advisors, and business leaders from Africa, Europe, and the Americas have signed a letter opposing a newly published United Nations (UN) declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from...
“Nadia Mukami Drops Emotional New Song ‘Single Mother’ Inspired by Jackie Matubia”
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July 16, 2025
Nairobi — Kenyan singer-songwriter Nadia Mukami has announced a new track titled Single Mother, inspired by the deeply personal story of actress Jackie Matubia. The song, which was released this week alongside an official lyric video, touches on...
Maraga criticizes use of terrorism laws to prosecute youth involved in anti-government protests
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July 16, 2025
NAIROBI — Former Chief Justice David Maraga has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s administration for using terrorism laws to prosecute youth involved in recent anti-government protests, calling the move “reckless” and unconstitutional....
Julia Wangui autopsy proves inconclusive with no physical trauma
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July 16, 2025
NAIROBI — An autopsy conducted on Julia Wangui Kariuki, who died after being held at Nanyuki GK Prison following her arrest during the Saba Saba protests, has not determined a clear cause of death. Preliminary results show bleeding in her brain,...
Malala loses UDA case, ordered to pay Sh150K in legal costs
Capital FM Kenya
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July 15, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya July 15 – Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Cleophas Malala has been hit with another setback after a tribunal ordered him to pay Sh150,000 to the ruling party as legal costs. The Political Parties Disputes...
DCP youth leaders KaWanjiru and Wanjiku freed on Sh200,000 Bond
Capital FM Kenya
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July 16, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 — Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) youth leaders Wanjiku Thiga and Peter KaWanjiru have been released after the Kahawa Law Courts granted each of them bond of Ksh200,000 with a surety of the same amount, or an alternative...
Inside Ruto’s housing job claims: What the data really says
Capital FM Kenya
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July 16, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya July 16 – President William Ruto’s latest push to absorb 4,000 young professionals into the Affordable Housing Programme has reignited the debate over whether his government is actually delivering on the ambitious job creation...
Nairobi well-wisher pays 3 months rent arrears for mum working as security guard: "Anapitia magumu"
TUKO
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July 12, 2025
A man of God, came to the rescue of a single mother who was struggling to care for herself and her children Despite being employed, she told the Good Samaritan that her salary was not enough to cater for all her bills Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the...
Pope Leo XIV “has a special place in his heart for Kenya”: Apostolic Nuncio on Holy Father’s Hoped for Visit
ACI Africa
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July 13, 2025
Expressing hope that the Holy Father will visit Kenya soon, the Dutch-born Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation following his appointment in February 2019 reiterated his invitation, saying, “Baba Leo, karibu Kenya (welcome to Kenya Pope...
Why KDF Will Be Deployed in Nakuru
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 16, 2025
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers are expected to be deployed in Nakuru County to oversee the completion of several stalled infrastructural projects, the Ministry of Defence has revealed. In a statement on Wednesday, July 16, the ministry said...
Notes from Osaka: What Japan teaches Kenya
The Standard
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July 13, 2025
This image released by Expo 2025 shows a view of the site of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan on Sept. 8, 2024. (Expo 2025 via AP) Standing amidst the meticulous elegance of Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, I find myself continually humbled not just by...
Team Kenya primed for continental glory at Africa U18 and U20 championships
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July 13, 2025
A strong contingent of 47 Kenyan athletes is set to depart for Abeokuta, Nigeria, on Monday, July 14, to compete in the 3rd edition of the CAA Africa Under-18 and Under-20 Combined Athletics Championships. The championships, running from July 16...
Ruto accused of dictatorship as police violence on protestors escalates
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A protester reacts while confronting Kenya police officers in front of burning barricades during clashes at Saba Saba Day demonstrations in Nairobi on July 7, 2025. [AFP] When President William Ruto took office in 2022, he pledged to end police...
Kenyan president makes u-turn on police violence stance as protests escalate
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 16, 2025
President Ruto, once a vocal critic of police brutality, now supports violent suppression of protests, raising fears of a return to autocratic rule in Kenya. When Kenyan President William Ruto took office in 2022, he pledged to end police...
Countdown to CHAN 2024: East Africa gears up for historic joint hosting
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 15, 2025
With just 25 days remaining until kick-off, final preparations are in full swing for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30. This 8th edition of...
Learning yet to resume in four schools in Turkana, Murkomen
The Standard
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Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen at Harambee House, Nairobi on June 26, 2025 [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has affirmed government commitment to ensure learning resume in Turkana County. The CS admitted...
Pathologist seeks 14 days to probe internal brain bleed of Wangui
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July 16, 2025
NANYUKI, Kenya — A government pathologist has asked for 14 days to finalize the autopsy of Julia Wangui, a 30-year-old protester who died in police custody following her arrest during the July 7 Saba Saba demonstrations in Nanyuki. Dr. Peter...
Why KeNHA uses private vehicles for highway patrol
The Standard
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Davis Chirchir, Roads and Transport CS, before the Committee on Appointments on August 2nd,2024. [Elvis Ogina , Standard] Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir was on Wednesday put to task to explain why the Kenya National...