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Ben Kirui

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Utumishi Girls candidates honour classmates killed in school fire ahead of KCSE
July 30, 2026 09:12 (EAT) • 2 minutes ago

Utumishi Girls candidates honour classmates killed in school fire ahead of KCSE

The ceremony, led by the school's patron and Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, was marked by emotional tributes to the seven Form Four candidates who perished in the tragedy before realising their dream of sitting the national examinations.

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Court suspends President Ruto's Order placing IPOA under Interior Ministry
July 15, 2026 07:45 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Court suspends President Ruto's Order placing IPOA under Interior Ministry

The petitioners argue that moving IPOA to a ministry that also oversees the National Police Service would erode its constitutional independence and compromise its ability to investigate police misconduct without external influence.

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LSK leads nationwide protests over deaths of two advocates
July 10, 2026 11:02 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

LSK leads nationwide protests over deaths of two advocates

The demonstrators are also demanding answers from investigators over the circumstances surrounding the deaths of advocates Edward Kariuki Muthee and Esther Wairimu Kiage, urging authorities to expedite investigations and ensure those responsible are brought to justice....

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PS Fikirini Jacobs' bodyguard freed on Ksh.20,000 bond over fatal shooting
July 08, 2026 01:03 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

PS Fikirini Jacobs' bodyguard freed on Ksh.20,000 bond over fatal shooting

The matter came up before the Makadara Law Courts, where Resident Magistrate J. Mayiah, presiding virtually, directed that the case be mentioned on August 10 for further directions.

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10 arrested in Nairobi as police block Saba Saba protests
July 07, 2026 09:51 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

10 arrested in Nairobi as police block Saba Saba protests

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said Tuesday's demonstrations were unlawful, arguing that police had not received the legally required notice ahead of the protests.

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Abductees say they were left out of compensation list
July 04, 2026 09:40 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Abductees say they were left out of compensation list

Some of the victims, including those who were allegedly abducted during the demonstrations, claim that despite registering with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), their names were omitted from the list of beneficiaries without any explanation.

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Kenya Kwanza leaders defend Ruto's development record, accuse opposition of tribal politics
July 03, 2026 09:00 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Kenya Kwanza leaders defend Ruto's development record, accuse opposition of tribal politics

Speaking during a series of political rallies in Vihiga, Uasin Gishu and the Ukambani region, the leaders urged Kenyans to dismiss opposition criticism and rally behind President Ruto's bid for a second term in office.

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Grief, tears as last Utumishi Girls fire victim laid to rest in Ruai
June 17, 2026 07:21 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Grief, tears as last Utumishi Girls fire victim laid to rest in Ruai

Family members, friends, and fellow students gathered to pay their final respects, with many overwhelmed by emotion as they remembered Neema's life and shared cherished memories of their time with her.

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State House spent Ksh.4.4B outside budget - Controller of Budget reveals
June 10, 2026 08:12 (EAT) • 1 month ago

State House spent Ksh.4.4B outside budget - Controller of Budget reveals

Much of the expenditure went towards debt repayment, while State House Kenya spent more than Ksh.4.4 billion outside the approved budget, including Ksh.2.5 billion spent within a six-week period between January and February this year.

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Utumishi Girls fire: Families receive DNA test results as they await joint memorial service
June 06, 2026 09:05 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Utumishi Girls fire: Families receive DNA test results as they await joint memorial service

Authorities released one body to a family for immediate burial in accordance with Islamic rites. The remaining 15 families, however, will have to wait as the government finalizes plans for a joint memorial service to honour the victims before the bodies are released for burial....

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