Fuel prices remain unchanged for the third month, offering relief to motorists. Health CS Duale defended the 200 billion Kenyan Shillings Kenya-US health deal despite a court suspension, as over 800 KCSE English examiners went on strike over unpaid a...Fuel prices remain unchanged for the third month, offering relief to motorists. Health CS Duale defended the 200 billion Kenyan Shillings Kenya-US health deal despite a court suspension, as over 800 KCSE English examiners went on strike over unpaid allowances. Ten lives were lost in road incidents, prompting a Ministry of Health safety advisory and a crackdown. Meanwhile, DCI halted a Mombasa graduation over fake degrees, former MP Cyrus Jirongo's family questioned his death, and a boda boda rider died in police custody in Kawangware. NEMA warns Nairobi buildings could be damaged by Nairobi Central Station refurbishment.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale expressed confidence that courts will uphold the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Framework, despite a temporary suspension by the High Court. He defended the Ksh 200B deal as a progressive initiative to improve Kenya's healthcare infrastructure and create opportunities for medical workers.

Over 800 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examiners marking English Paper 2 at Mary Hills Girls' High School have gone on strike due to unpaid coordination allowances. They are demanding payment before resuming the marking process for the national examination.

At least 10 people died in two separate night crashes in Kenya, one on the Kericho-Nyamira road and another on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, causing major disruptions and traffic snarl-ups.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Commission for University Education (CUE) halted a graduation ceremony in Changamwe, Mombasa County, after discovering the institution lacked accreditation to award degrees. Organisers were unable to provide valid accreditation documents for the degrees being conferred.

The family of former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo, is demanding an investigation into his sudden death following a fatal accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on Saturday, December 13. Family and friends, including former Westlands MP Fred Gumo, suspect foul play and are questioning the circumstances surrounding his presence in Naivasha.

A 23-year-old boda boda rider died in Kenyan police custody just four hours after his arrest on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Kawangware police post in Nairobi, raising fresh concerns about deaths in detention.

The Ministry of Health in Kenya has issued a festive season safety and health advisory, urging citizens to prioritize road safety and responsible alcohol consumption to mitigate increased accidents and health issues during the holidays.

Authorities launch tough crackdown on reckless driving and traffic violations.

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has cautioned that the extensive refurbishment at Nairobi Central Station by the Kenya Railways Corporation could damage nearby buildings and cause environmental issues. These works are part of the larger Nairobi Railway City project, which aims to transform the area into a major transport hub.
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