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Разработка песчаных карьеров
How sand extraction is destroying the Ilek River in the Aktobe region
The FBK editorial office has received reports from residents of the Aktobe region concerned about the condition of the Ilek River. According to them, new quarries for the extraction of sand and sand-and-gravel mixtures are actively appearing along the floodplain. People fear that interference with the riverbed and floodplain system could have consequences not only for the ecology but also for the region's water supply.
камеры видеонаблюдения
"No cameras - no trash": how Kazakhstan's ecology ministry explained the refusal to install video surveillance at landfills
The Ministry of Ecology stated that CCTV cameras to combat illegal dumping have been deemed "impractical", as waste is supposedly stored outside populated areas. However, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, media publications and FBRK investigations show that dumping sites were recorded within cities too, and the government bodies themselves had previously reported on the effectiveness of cameras and digital monitoring.
Информационная платформа
The "raw" ESUTD platform has become mandatory for Kazakh carriers
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan has introduced mandatory registration of transport documents in the ESUTD system from 1 June 2026. Users are reporting a lack of verification during platform registration and the public disclosure of personal data in an open chat. The editorial board of the FBRE has decided to look into all the shortcomings of the system.
Проверка Центра Бараева
The centre of Barayev came under the surveillance of ministries
After the FBRC publication about the conflict at the A.I. Barayev Grain Farming Research and Production Centre, our editorial team sent inquiries to state bodies. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that a special group was working to examine the arguments of the complainants, while the Ministry of Labour explained the reasons for refusing to conduct an inspection into one of the appeals.
Диагностика заболеваний
Difficulties in detecting dangerous diseases in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, the diagnosis of brucellosis has become a true administrative privilege. Testing can now only be obtained in a state laboratory. Alexey Balas, Director of Development and Innovation at the Olimp Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, told FBK how a simple decision turned accessible diagnostics into a monopoly.

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AFM has identified damage of 3.7 billion tenge in the procurement of medicines in Kazakhstan

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АФМ выявило ущерб в 3,7 млрд тенге при закупках лекарств в Казахстане
The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has completed its investigation into a case of property damage arising from the procurement of medicines in Kazakhstan. According to the investigation, the damage to the budget amounted to 3.7 billion tenge, and the amount of cash withdrawn exceeded 4 billion tenge.

The police of Kazakhstan have thwarted an attempted gold theft in the Zhambyl Region.

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Полиция Казахстана пресекла попытку хищения золота в Жамбылской области
In the Zhambyl region, a group of individuals suspected of attempting to establish a channel for stealing gold-bearing material from the territory of a mining and processing plant has been detained. A criminal case concerning one of the episodes is being examined in court.

Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev announced the launch of digital platforms and the development of fintech.

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Касым-Жомарт Токаев сообщил о запуске цифровых платформ и развитии финтеха
At the meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev listed the digital projects being implemented and outlined tasks for the development of infrastructure, fintech and digital assets.

The President of Kazakhstan has instructed that the assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to GDP be reviewed.

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Президент Казахстана поручил пересмотреть оценку вклада цифровой экономики в ВВП
At a meeting of the Council for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev identified AI development as a strategic direction and instructed an assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). He also highlighted the need for an objective analysis of the impact of digitalisation to avoid distorting real economic indicators.

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A man burnt the body of his murdered wife and received 11 years in a penal colony in the Turkestan region

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Мужчина сжёг тело убитой им супруги
Specialised inter-district criminal court of the Turkestan region found a man guilty of the premeditated murder of his wife. The man strangled his spouse, then doused the body with petrol and set it on fire. The court sentenced him to 11 years and 3 months in prison. The court's private ruling highlighted the police's inaction.

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Sapiyev moved to the Republican level after leaving the sports administration of the Karaganda region.

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Серик Сапиев
Head of the Karaganda Region Sports Department Serik Sapiev and his deputy Dauren Yesimkhanov left the regional office voluntarily. After his departure, Sapiev became an external advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, coordinating the preparation of the national team for the 20th Asian Summer Games. The incident was accompanied by an inspection from the Anti-Corruption Agency and the identification of violations of ethics for civil servants.

The criticised game Steppe Rider has started being recommended in schools and universities in Kazakhstan.

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Steppe Rider
Teachers and students in Kazakhstan have been recommended to download the educational game Steppe Rider, developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The project, costing nearly 270 million tenge, has drawn criticism from users due to technical issues and low demand.

110 cases of corruption offences have been identified in Kazakhstan since the start of 2026

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уголовные дела КНБ
From the beginning of 2026, the National Security Committee (KNB) has registered 126 criminal offences, 110 of which are linked to corruption. Investigations have been completed into 129 cases, with 121 sent to court. In the concluded cases, damage amounting to 18 billion tenge has been established, of which over 100 million tenge has been reimbursed to the budget.

The authorities have announced tighter controls on illegal water abstraction and the water market in Kazakhstan.

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незаконным водозабором и рынком
The Ministry of Water Resources and the Prosecutor General’s Office are strengthening control over illegal water abstraction and the “black market” for water in Kazakhstan. A Roadmap has been developed, incorporating resource auditing, digital monitoring, water-saving technologies and anti-corruption measures. Minister Nurzhan Nurzhigitov emphasised the need for coordinated action to hold violators accountable.