The Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KNUMLO) says practitioners should not allow their licences to be linked to medical laboratories without first agreeing on compensation, warning that doing so could prevent them from using the same qualifications to secure other professional opportunities.
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Amnesty demands Tundu Lissu’s immediate release after four-year jail sentence
A three-judge panel at the High Court in Dar es Salaam acquitted Lissu of the more serious treason charge but found him guilty of incitement over his campaign slogan, “No Reforms, No Election”.
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It's Unbearable! MP Barongo sounds alarm over rising poverty in Kisii
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, MP Barongo said households across the region were struggling to afford basic necessities, including food, healthcare, and education, as the rising cost of living continued to erode their purchasing power
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Linda Mwananchi accuses Ruto of plot to weaken Opposition in Nyanza
The movement argued that the attack demonstrated growing political intolerance and accused the administration of attempting to establish political control over a region traditionally associated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
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How Sh18.83 billion insider loans brought down Paraguay's Ueno bank
Ueno was one of Paraguay’s major digital banking institutions, serving nearly three million customers through its financial services operations. It provided banking services including deposits and lending, positioning itself as a significant player in the country's financial sector
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Election coverageIEBC gives parties until today to meet key 2027 election requirement
The November 6 deadline is the second major date in the IEBC's schedule for political parties. The first required parties to submit the names of their authorised officials and specimen signatures to the commission by October 15.
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Election coverageMurkomen outlines election security plan, warns candidates against violence ahead of 2027 polls
Murkomen said the security operations would be guided by political neutrality, professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights.
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2027 race: Matiang’i challenges Gachagua’s opposition power formula
Matiang’i argued that leadership should be determined by an individual's ability, qualifications and commitment to serving the country rather than the numerical strength of their ethnic community
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Technology newsAlphabet loses Sh64.5 trillion in market value as AI spending fears hit shares
The revenue figure fell short of Wall Street expectations, triggering concerns about whether the company's rapidly expanding AI operations will generate sufficient returns to justify its enormous infrastructure spending
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Education newsKMTC reveals financial crisis behind 20,000 unclaimed student admission slots
The college's management raised the matter on Thursday, November 5, when it appeared before the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Committee at Parliament Buildings.
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Learners to get longer half-term breaks under revised 2027 school calendar
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KCSE exams enter fourth day as cheating allegations spread to three counties
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Kenya's malaria fight slips as mosquito net ownership hits 41%
The latest Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey (KMDHS) indicates that the proportion of households with at least one treated mosquito net has dropped to 41 per cent, marking a sharp fall from 59 per cent recorded in 2014 and 54 per cent in 2022.
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape as London jury delivers verdict
Prosecutors had accused the comedian of exploiting his celebrity status to pursue women, describing him as a ruthless sexual predator who abused his position in the entertainment industry.
Poverty and patriarchy fuel FGM, child marriage in Kenya, Girl Child Network warns
The organisation's Safeguarding Lead, Patrick Kibe, said economic hardship, limited access to education and resistance from influential cultural gatekeepers remained major obstacles to protecting girls from harmful cultural practices, despite decades of interventions by government agencies and child rights organisations
DStv, GOtv new prices: What subscribers will pay from November 5
The entry-level Starter package will offer up to 116 channels, including Maisha Magic Plus, Maisha Magic Loko, Maisha Magic Poa, Cartoon Network, Disney Junior, LaLiga, Novela+, Pearl Magic and Movie Legends, alongside local free-to-air channels
Woman says rape allegation against Jay-Z was false
The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit in 2024 accusing Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. She alleged that she had been drugged before the incident.
Calvin Harris sets world record with 1.6m crowd in Brazil
Harris, who comes from Dumfries, was recognised for attracting the largest crowd ever recorded for a DJ set by a single artist. The performance took place on February 8, 2026, during the free pre-carnival street party Bloco Skol on Rua da Consolação.
East African Bloc
Tanzania Court jails Tundu Lissu for four years in treason trial
The ruling was delivered on Friday in Dar es Salaam, where the court found Lissu guilty of inciting unrest, despite the offence not being among the original charges brought against him. He had initially faced treason charges, which carry the death penalty in Tanzania.
Robert Mugabe's son arrested alongside four others in Harare assault case
The 29-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday as authorities investigated the alleged illegal entry of the high-end vehicles into Zimbabwe, with local media reporting that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission had seized the cars.
Judge blocks Trump’s 250-foot arch within an hour of final approval
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a 14-day order prohibiting the Trump administration from initiating or undertaking construction-related activities near the proposed site, dealing an immediate setback to the president's plans to build what is envisioned as the world's largest arch
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William McKinley: How a US president was assassinated in 1901
McKinley, who was six months into his second term, was attending a public reception at the Temple of Music on September 6.
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Environment
View allKenyans risk four years in jail for handling banned plastic bags, NEMA says
Under Section 144 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, anyone convicted of violating the restrictions faces a prison term of between one and four years.
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View allNTSA introduces boda boda tracking system to identify riders and curb crime
The system is intended to help authorities establish where individual riders operate from, the groups they belong to and the areas in which they conduct business, addressing concerns over unregistered operators moving between neighbourhoods without effective monitoring
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Football
Bayern-Ajax ticket rush as Sh2,500 seats sell out in two hours
The latest figures on the Talanta Sports City ticketing platform showed that the Sh15,000 category had 731 seats remaining, while 1,792 tickets were still available in the Sh20,000 section.
End of an era as Cristiano Ronaldo retires after 23 years, leaving behind 146-goal record



