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AG orders audit of decades-old succession files

Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor Speaking to the press during a media briefing in Nairobi on Friday 26, 2026. Photo/courtesy  Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has ordered a nationwide audit of all files held by the Public Trustee Department, including succession cases that have remained unresolved for years, as part of reforms aimed at improving the administration…

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Low marine insurance uptake exposes firms to mounting trade risks

Kenyan businesses are leaving billions of shillings worth of cargo exposed to losses despite increasing risks in global trade, highlighting a significant opportunity for growth in the marine insurance sector. Industry data shows Kenya’s marine cargo insurance segment generated Sh2.94 billion in insurance service revenue in 2025, supported by 32 underwriting firms. However, the uptake…

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Kenya Names Strong Athletics Team for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

  The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) have unveiled a formidable athletics team that will represent the country at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, underscoring the nation’s rich depth of talent across track and field disciplines. The bonanza has been scheduled on July 23 to August The squad blends experienced international stars…

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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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