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Survivors of state brutality are demanding a personal apology from the President, saying the government's apology is not enough

They also want the compensation list made public and are demanding accountability as the government rolls out a Ksh2 billion victims' compensation fund.

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Thousands of Kenyan students face uncertainty after a Sh72 billion funding gap emerged in the 2026/27 budget

Will the government find a solution before the next academic year begins?

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More than 50 Kenyans in South Africa are calling for urgent government intervention amid escalating anti-immigrant tensions

Many cite job losses, intimidation, and safety concerns as reasons for seeking repatriation. Authorities and human rights organizations are working to support those affected

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A viral video has sparked mixed reactions after students threatened more school fires unless their demands are met. The students cited exam pressure and called for a half-term break to reduce stress

Many Kenyans have condemned the threats, saying arson is not a solution. Education stakeholders have urged students to raise concerns through dialogue and proper school channels rather than violence or intimidation

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Kenya’s High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, marking a historic moment in the nation’s political landscape. The ruling affirms Parliament’s due process and sets a precedent for constitutional accountability.

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Kenya’s education sector is facing a renewed wave of student unrest. At Lenana School, students went on a destructive rampage after expressing dissatisfaction with the Maroon Festival, an inter-school talent event

The unrest led to extensive damage to school property, including laboratories, CCTV systems, and the main hall, raising concerns about the causes and growing impact of student riots

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Kenya marked its 63rd Madaraka Day on June 1 in Wajir County, the first time the North Eastern region has hosted the national celebrations since independence in 1963

Madaraka Day commemorates Kenya’s attainment of internal self-rule from British colonial administration. Held at Wajir Stadium under the theme “Education, Skills and the Future,” the event was presided over by William Ruto

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Kenya could play a major role in the U.S. Ebola response plan, as the Trump administration considers setting up a quarantine and treatment center there for Americans exposed to the virus

Reports by the New York Times and Wall Street Journal say the proposal, still awaiting Kenya’s approval, would allow high-risk U.S. citizens to be isolated and treated in Kenya instead of Europe

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As we celebrate Eid El Adha, JamiiForums extends heartfelt wishes of peace, love, unity and blessings to all Muslims and the entire community

Let us continue building a society with informed and responsible citizens, while promoting accountability, good governance, digital rights and improved service delivery

Eid Mubarak to you and your family

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Despite apologizing days ago, pressure continues to mount on Hassan Omar to resign as Secretary-General of the ruling United Democratic Alliance over alleged ethnic hate remarks

The senior party official is now facing charges of inciting ethnic animosity — a stance he once publicly opposed earlier in his career

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The appointment of former Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed as Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority has been challenged in court over his eligibility based on age

The petitions filed in Nairobi’s Employment and Labour Relations Court and the High Court seek to block his appointment, arguing that the 62-year-old has exceeded the public service retirement age of 60

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Four people were killed and more than 30 injured in Kenya on Monday after police clashed with protesters during a nationwide transport strike over soaring fuel prices

Fuel prices in Kenya reached record highs last week, with diesel rising by 23.5% and petrol by 8%

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Standard Media Group journalists were blocked from covering President William Ruto’s education conference in Naivasha on Thursday after a State House official accused the outlet of biased reporting

The official said Standard would not be accredited due to what he termed negative reporting against the government

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The Kenyan government says 291 citizens have joined the Russian military, with at least 19 killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine, though officials believe the actual number may be higher

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi told a Senate committee that some Kenyans may have travelled through irregular routes, making them difficult to track

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Residents and road users along Second Avenue, from Equity Bank roundabout to Fourteenth Street in Nairobi, are raising concerns over the road’s poor condition

Ongoing rains and erosion have created large gullies, deep potholes, and stagnant water. The busy stretch, linking residential and commercial areas, has become difficult for both motorists and pedestrians.

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President William Ruto told Tanzania’s Parliament in Dodoma on May 5 that Kenya and Tanzania share a long-standing, peaceful partnership.

During his two-day state visit, he praised founding leaders Julius Kambarage Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta for promoting unity and regional integration.

He said the EAC’s focus on shared economic growth through trade, transport and coordinated services continues to guide cooperation between the two countries.

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Foreign landlords in Kenya may soon face higher taxes under the proposed Finance Bill 2026

The bill introduces a non-resident rental income tax targeting individuals and companies based outside Kenya but earning rent from property in the country

This tax would apply directly to their rental income and be treated as a final tax—meaning no further filings or deductions would be required

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Millions of Kenyan workers will earn higher pay after William Ruto announced new minimum wage increases during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County.

The directive raises general wages by 12% and agricultural wages by 15%, aiming to ease the impact of rising living costs.

The move follows months of pressure from trade unions seeking salary adjustments amid higher food, fuel and housing prices. Agricultural workers, long affected by low earnings and rising production costs, are expected to benefit most.

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Online tensions are rising after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested a suspect linked to a viral video alleged to contain hate speech.

The DCI said detectives reviewed the video and found language likely to incite hatred and undermine national unity. The suspect is in custody awaiting court.

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Brazil’s energy regulator (ANEEL) is on a benchmarking visit to Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) amid scrutiny over fuel pricing and governance.

Hosted by EPRA Acting Director General Engineer Joseph Oketch, the talks focused on regulatory cooperation, clean energy transition, and sector reforms.

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