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Murkomen Inspects Sh2bn Prisons Hospital, Housing and Water Projects in Ruiru

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday inspected key infrastructure projects within the correctional services sector, including a newly completed 150-bed hospital at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The CS toured the Wanini Kireri Magereza Level 4 Hospital, an ultra-modern medical facility that is complete and awaiting…

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Pressure mounts on anti-corruption agencies to recover stolen wealth

AG Dorcas Oduor speaking on behalf of President William Ruto during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA) conference in Nairobi on June 17,2026. Photo/EACC Pressure is mounting on anti-corruption agencies across Africa to deliver tangible results in the recovery of stolen public funds, as leaders and investigators convene…

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Kanja Effects Senior Police Reshuffle, Names New GSU Commandant

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a reshuffle affecting three senior officers in changes approved by the National Police Service Board. In a communication dated June 10, Mr Kanja said the redeployments take effect immediately. The changes see Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui moved from the Directorate of Operations in the Kenya…

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Murkomen rallies partners to boost maritime security

  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for stronger collaboration among governments, maritime agencies and development partners to enhance security in Kenya’s waters and across the wider Indo-Pacific region. Speaking during the opening of the 4th Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing Platform (IORIS) Steering Committee High-Level Meeting in Mombasa, Mr Murkomen said partnerships and timely…

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Kitui Green Run Targets 1,000 Participants in Push for Climate and Water Conservation

More than 1,000 participants are expected to take part in the upcoming Kitui Green Run as organizers intensify campaigns to position the event as a platform for climate awareness, water conservation and environmental sustainability. Dubbed “Running for Rain,” the marathon is expected to bring together elite athletes, amateur runners, environmental champions and local residents in…

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Clergy Lead Mombasa Mater Heart Run to Support Children With Heart Conditions

Hundreds of residents in Mombasa on Saturday participated in the 2026 Mater Heart Run aimed at raising funds for children in need of life-saving heart surgeries. The event, held at Loreto Convent Mombasa, brought together families, schools, corporate organisations and church groups in support of vulnerable children suffering from heart conditions. Archbishop Martin Kivuva and…

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Mombasa Cement Ltd, Athi River Plant crowned overall winner at the 2026 Energy Management Awards

Kenyan manufacturers and businesses demonstrating excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and green industrialization were celebrated at the 2026 Energy Management Awards (EMA), with Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Plant emerging as the Overall Winner in a competition that highlighted the growing shift by industry toward cleaner and more efficient production systems. The awards, organized by…

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Over 17,000 Register as Nairobi City Marathon Launches Fifth Edition

The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon was officially launched on Thursday, with organizers promising a bigger and more exciting race experience as over 17,000 participants have already registered. Speaking during the launch, Barnabas Korir said this year’s event will once again give runners a unique opportunity to race along Kenya’s iconic Expressway, the…

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