The agreements were discussed during a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee chaired by George Kariuki (Ndia), where representatives from aviation agencies and airlines called for the ratification process to be completed.
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Kalonzo alleges plot to arrest Governor Natembeya
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Speaking in a video posted on X on Saturday, Kalonzo said he had learned of the reported threat while on a routine home visit in Wingie.
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Ogola challenges Raila’s political heirs to explain their ideology
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Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Edward Mwirigi Kinyua (Centre) addressing the media in UpperHill on October 14, 2026.
Kerosene subsidy withdrawal cuts fuel adulteration profits as price gap hits Sh7.89
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) Director-General Edward Kinyua said retaining the subsidy would have left kerosene at least Sh30 cheaper per litre than diesel, creating room for illegal dealers to profit from the price difference.
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CS Wandayi says Raila’s supporters are behind Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
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IEBC restarts kiems tender with less than 300 days to 2027 polls
The contract covers the supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, support and maintenance of the Integrated Electoral Management System (IEMS), as well as the hardware and accessories required to operate it.
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IEBC beats two tender challenges as firms face Sh4m costs bill
The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board rejected applications by Leading Edge Limited and Westend Limited in decisions issued on October 14, allowing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to continue with both procurement processes.
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New Communications Authority of Kenya plan targets privacy risks linked to recycled phone lines
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) says the planned system will allow service providers, including bulk SMS companies, to establish whether a number has changed hands before sending subscription-related messages.
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The President said the government had committed Sh3.5 billion to improve the institution’s infrastructure, with the planned projects including student accommodation, a library and lecture halls.
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WHO raises alarm over patients held in psychiatric hospitals for decades
WHO wants countries to reduce dependence on long-term institutional care and invest more in community services that enable people to receive treatment without being separated from their families and daily lives.
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Woman says rape allegation against Jay-Z was false
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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
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Calvin Harris sets world record with 1.6m crowd in Brazil
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Ed Sheeran: Gaza situation unjustifiable and catastrophic
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Ed Sheeran: Gaza situation unjustifiable and catastrophic
Sheeran has faced criticism after American rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opening act following his pro-Palestinian comments at a concert in New Jersey earlier this month.
Filmmaker Nchogu warns NGOs against using poverty images to tell Africa’s story
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Filmmaker Nchogu warns NGOs against using poverty images to tell Africa’s story
She argued that her experiences working on NGO productions made her increasingly conscious of the images being created about Africa
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Vijana Barubaru put duo career on hold as members go solo
The two said their time as Vijana Barubaru has played an important role in shaping their careers, giving them a shared history and a strong bond that they will carry into their next chapter.
Somalia sets May presidential election date as political crisis deepens
Somalia sets May presidential election date as political crisis deepens
The Election Commission announced on Thursday, October 15, that parliamentary elections would take place on April 15, followed by the presidential poll a month later, setting the stage for a contest that has already exposed deep divisions between the federal government, opposition groups and regional administrations.
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The Football Kenya Federation’s leadership crisis has deepened after a fourth attempted NEC meeting failed for lack of quorum, with the Mariga faction demanding action on governance, finances, judicial bodies and the football calendar.
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