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Today’s stories
- Civil Society Groups Condemn Disruption of Budget Forum, Vow to Keep Scrutinizing Government SpendingCivil society organizations in Kenya condemned the violent disruption of a budget forum by alleged government-hired individuals, vowing to continue monitoring government spending despite the intimidation.
- Child Labour Still Robs 138 Million Children of Education and Safety, UN WarnsThe UN warns that 138 million children worldwide are engaged in child labour, with 54 million in hazardous work, and calls for urgent global action to end this issue. The World Day Against Child Labour highlights the need for governments and organizations to implement effective measures to protect children's rights to education and safety.
- Kenya, US Confirm July Rollout of New Health Partnership as Duale, Burns Review Key MilestonesKenya and the United States confirmed progress on their health partnership framework with key milestones on track for July 2026 implementation, focusing on healthcare system strengthening and emergency preparedness.
- KWS Probes Viral Video Allegedly Showing Destruction of Rare Giant Lobelias on Kenya’s MountainsThe Kenya Wildlife Service is investigating a viral video allegedly showing the destruction of Giant Lobelias, a rare alpine plant species in Kenya's mountains. KWS is verifying the footage's authenticity and planning actions if the allegations are confirmed. The agency emphasizes the importance of protecting these plants for ecological balance.
- Ex-police boss proposes abolition of boarding schools, urges conversion of dormitories into labsA former Kenyan police official proposed abolishing boarding schools and converting dormitories into labs, following a deadly dorm fire at his founded school.
- Maraga Demands Probe Into Hooded Officers, Warns Against Normalising Police BrutalityFormer Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga condemns police violence and demands investigations into hooded officers and armed personnel during protests, citing constitutional rights violations.
- Groups seek expungement of criminal records after court ruling on teen relationshipsKenyan civil society groups are pushing for the expungement of criminal records for minors prosecuted under the Sexual Offences Act following a High Court ruling that deemed the criminalisation of consensual adolescent relationships unconstitutional.
- NTSA revokes Nicco Movers Sacco licence over KMTC student’s deathNTSA revoked Nicco Movers 1 Sacco's licence following the death of a KMTC student in a matatu incident, citing safety failures and unsafe operations.
- Africa Must Build Future-Ready Nuclear Oversight Systems, PS Abdulrazak Tells RegulatorsAfrican nuclear regulators were encouraged to strengthen regulatory systems as the continent increases nuclear technology use, with a focus on safety, security, and collaboration.
- EACC targets the youth to accelerate efforts in corruption war.EACC targets youth to combat corruption by promoting integrity and ethical leadership in universities.
- PS Oluga Seeks Stronger County Partnership in UHC ImplementationKenya's government urges counties to accelerate Universal Health Coverage implementation, highlighting progress in registrations and claims while addressing disparities and compliance issues.
- Rights groups demand urgent safeguards for businessman reportedly abducted in Nairobi and moved to South SudanAmnesty International demands safeguards for a Kenyan-South Sudanese businessman reportedly abducted in Nairobi and deported to South Sudan, alleging unlawful detention and violation of human rights.
- Motorists Association rejects NTSA e-Logbook conversion fees as ‘backdoor taxation’The Motorists Association of Kenya rejects e-Logbook conversion fees, calling them unjustified and a form of backdoor taxation, as they argue the costs are already covered by existing registration fees. The NTSA introduced the eLogbook system to improve vehicle record security and traceability, but the association insists on the need to withdraw the proposed fees.
- KPC Foundation, Power Learn Project launch AI Fellowship for Kenyan youthKPC Foundation and Power Learn Project Africa launched an AI fellowship program for Kenyan youth to develop digital skills and address industry talent gaps.
- Kenya to launch national wildlife database in major conservation milestoneKenya is set to launch a National Wildlife Database next year to centralize wildlife data, aiming to enhance conservation planning and management by creating a single source of information.