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President Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries have announced new appointments to various government boards and university councils as US asylum orders create uncertainty for some Kenyans. Meanwhile, financial aid cuts could exacerbate terror risks, impactin...••• Listen for full story (5 min)

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Ruto, CSs Make Fresh Appointments to Govt

Ruto, CSs Make Fresh Appointments to Govt

President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have announced a series of high-level government appointments, significantly reshaping various boards and university councils across Kenya.

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Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Health Workforce as Key to UHC Delivery

Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Health Workforce as Key to UHC Delivery

The Kenyan Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the nation's health workforce, calling it a cornerstone of the ongoing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) rollout. This commitment was highlighted during the launch of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Strategic Plan.

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How U.S. Aid Cuts Are Creating Future Terror Cells in Kenya

How U.S. Aid Cuts Are Creating Future Terror Cells in Kenya

Cuts in foreign aid, initiated by then U.S. President Donald Trump and mirrored by the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, threaten to exacerbate terror risks in Kenya by impacting over one million refugees. This reduction in aid is creating conditions ripe for extremist recruitment, prompting the Kenyan government to deploy specialized security units.

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Sakaja Admits Revenue Gaps in Nairobi But Says Digital System Boosting Collections

Sakaja Admits Revenue Gaps in Nairobi But Says Digital System Boosting Collections

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja admitted to structural weaknesses in Nairobi's revenue collection but highlighted the success of the Nairobi Pay digital platform in boosting collections. He defended the system before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, attributing recent growth in county revenue to digitisation.

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Editors warn media is at risk from economic strain and attacks

Editors warn media is at risk from economic strain and attacks

Kenya's top editors have warned that the country's media is facing significant threats from economic strain and attacks on journalists, jeopardizing press freedom ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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How Govt Secretly Paid Millions to Family of British Woman Allegedly Murdered by President's Son

How Govt Secretly Paid Millions to Family of British Woman Allegedly Murdered by President's Son

The Kenyan government secretly paid £700,000 (approximately Ksh120 million) to John Ward, the father of Julie Ward, a British tourist allegedly murdered in Masai Mara National Reserve in 1988.

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Family Protests After Indian Teenager Sentenced to Three Years in Jail in Kenya

Family Protests After Indian Teenager Sentenced to Three Years in Jail in Kenya

The family of Aman Malik, a 17-year-old Indian long-distance runner, is protesting his three-year prison sentence in Kenya after he was found guilty in a doping scandal. Malik, who moved to Iten in 2023 to train, was implicated in a "sophisticated network" trafficking illegal drugs to athletes.

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KRA to Auction of Cars Among Other Items

KRA to Auction of Cars Among Other Items

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a 30-day ultimatum for owners to collect goods, including high-end vehicles, from various Container Freight Stations (CFSs) in Mombasa or face auction.

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Trump Deals Blow to Asylum Seekers in Fresh Immigration Orders

Trump Deals Blow to Asylum Seekers in Fresh Immigration Orders

Former US President Donald Trump has halted all asylum decisions until enhanced security procedures for vetting are fully implemented, and reversed all executive orders signed by his predecessor, Joe Biden. This action casts uncertainty over the status of Kenyans in the US and Kenya's designation as a Major Non-NATO ally.

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US halts all asylum claim decisions after National Guard shooting

US halts all asylum claim decisions after National Guard shooting

The Trump administration has halted all asylum claim decisions after the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington DC. This pause will remain until all aliens can be vetted and screened thoroughly, according to USCIS director Joseph Edlow.

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