June 7, 2026
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Outrage after video shows man allegedly forced into baptism in Kakamega

A video circulating online has drawn strong reactions after showing what appears to be a man being forced into a baptism ceremony at a church in Kakamega County. The clip, which has spread quickly across social media platforms, has left many people shocked and uneasy, especially Christians who believe baptism should always be a personal

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Healthcare double standards alleged after TSC advertises premium medical scheme

Questions are growing around healthcare choices in the public sector after the Teachers Service Commission quietly advertised for a private medical insurance cover for its own staff. This comes only weeks after the commission moved thousands of teachers from the Minet Kenya scheme to the government-run Social Health Authority, a change that has already caused

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Shock in Kisii as officers uncover late-night sexual encounter involving 23 men

Residents in Kisii were left unsettled after a late-night police operation revealed a situation that many say they never imagined could happen within their neighbourhoods. Officers moved in after receiving repeated concerns from people living near an apartment that had been attracting unusual movement for several weeks. Neighbours had noticed loud activity, regular late-night arrivals,

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Eight Navy officers held as probe deepens into missing part of Sh8.2B drug haul

A fresh wave of concern has swept across the country following new details about a recent anti-narcotics operation at sea. What started as a major achievement against international drug trafficking has now turned into a complex investigation involving members of the Kenya Navy. The operation had earlier been widely praised, especially after a large quantity

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Court halts Ksh 207B Kenya–US health deal over data safety concerns

The court decision has introduced a pause in a major health partnership that Kenya recently entered with the United States, raising important questions about data protection and the transparency of international agreements. The temporary suspension of the Ksh 207 billion deal means that no part of the agreement can move forward until the issues raised

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Uganda Jails Student Over Museveni TikTok Claims In Growing Digital Crackdown

A 20-year-old Ugandan university student has been handed a prison sentence after admitting to spreading false information on TikTok about President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba a case that has ignited intense debate over digital freedoms in the country. The student, whose identity is withheld due to his age, was accused of

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Kenyan police peacekeepers return home after 18-month mission in Haiti

Kenyan police officers who spent the past 18 months serving in a peacekeeping mission abroad returned home to a warm and emotional reception. Their arrival signalled an important moment for the country as Kenya continues to strengthen its place in global peace and security work. Families, senior officials and colleagues gathered to receive the officers,

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Kasipul by-election controversy grows after claims of unverified digital results

The Kasipul by-election has triggered a new wave of concern after questions were raised about how the results were handled by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Many people who followed the process closely felt that something was off, especially when candidate Philip Aroko publicly rejected the final outcome. He argued that the officials declared

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JKUAT hit by cyber breach that wiped student fee balances ahead of graduation

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) was thrown into confusion on Tuesday after hackers infiltrated its financial management system and erased all outstanding fee balances for students set to graduate this year. The breach, which stunned staff and learners alike, has sparked urgent investigations as the institution races to restore order ahead of

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AI images and online trolls target Larry Madowo amid claims of mass grave cover-up

CNN journalist Larry Madowo has once again found himself at the centre of a tense international storm after revealing what he believes are attempts by the Tanzanian government to punish him for exposing its reported abuses on October 29. In his latest remarks, he explains that the backlash began soon after his report detailed how

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