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Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.
Busia West MP Geoffrey Odanga has urged school administrators to work collaboratively with parents facing challenges with fee payments rather than sending students home. He made the call while announcing an increase in local bursary awards to KSh 5,000 per student.
Slovenian President Borut Pahor arrived in Nairobi on Saturday to participate in Kenya’s 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations, a visit underscoring the growing diplomatic and development cooperation between the two nations.
Education Cabinet Secretary Moses Magoha has assured parents of a smooth transition for Grade 9 students to senior secondary school, highlighting new placement guidelines and enhanced support programs for both schools and teachers to facilitate the process effectively.
Kenya's 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations will be held in Homa Bay County, marking the first time for the region and featuring a special focus on the Blue Economy, as announced by President William Ruto.
The Kenyan shilling strengthened slightly against the US dollar on May 30, trading near KSh 129. Forex traders attributed the gain to robust inflows from diaspora remittances, which helped counter strong demand for dollars from importers.
Veteran midfielder Victor Wanyama has been granted leave from Kenya's national team for two upcoming June friendlies against Chad due to personal commitments. Gor Mahia's Austine Odhiambo has been called up as his replacement and will captain the side.
Kenyan police have reported major traffic disruptions on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway after a collision involving three trucks near Emali resulted in one fatality. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Machakos–Wote–Makindu during the ongoing clearing operation.
The Kenyan government has reiterated its recognition of the Federal Republic of Somalia’s sovereignty following the opening of an unapproved Somaliland liaison office in Nairobi, emphasizing that the new office does not have Kenya's official diplomatic sanction.
A Kenyan High Court has invalidated over 200 staff promotions within the Attorney General’s office, ruling the 2024 appointments unconstitutional due to a lack of competitive selection and bypassing the Public Service Commission. The AG's office must restart the process.
Kenya’s annual inflation rate dropped to 3.8% in May 2025 from 4.1% in April, primarily due to moderating increases in food and transport prices, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. This keeps inflation within the Central Bank’s target range.
Kenyan police are cautioning users of installment-plan mobile phones against illegally "flashing" or reprogramming their devices to avoid payments. This warning follows the arrest of suspects in Eldoret involved in a syndicate altering such phones, with police urging public vigilance.
The Kenyan Treasury has alerted Parliament to a KSh 9.2 billion shortfall in the budget for the 2027 General Election, potentially jeopardizing crucial preparations such as the procurement of election materials and logistics if not urgently addressed.
