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Senator Olekina takes credit for nationwide empowerment forums
The Senator backed the forums, describing them as a tool to not only uplift communities but also reduce congestion in Nairobi
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ENA coach crash in Mai Mahiu kills two
The collision occurred late Saturday night when the bus was en route from Nairobi to Kehancha in Migori County
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Nairobi Hospital denies leadership change, moves to resolve insurer standoff
The clarification comes amid a looming standoff with eight leading insurance companies that have suspended their services at the facility
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Trump envoy Boulos backs fresh DRC–Rwanda peace push
Boulos welcomed the inaugural meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism, held from August 7 to 8.
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Civil servants will not lose medical cover under SHA- CS Ruku
Public Service CS, Geoffrey Ruku, said the reports misrepresented facts and risked creating unwarranted panic
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Several feared dead in Mai Mahiu crash involving bus and trailer
The collision occurred at about 11 pm along the steep and winding Mai Mahiu climb, a stretch notorious for its dangerous gradient
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Gaza crisis deepens as evacuation deadline looms
In the past day alone, 38 Palestinians have been killed and almost 500 injured in Israeli military strikes
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Police announce road closures in Nairobi ahead of CHAN matches
Key affected routes include Aerodrome Road and the stretch from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout
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Kindiki defends Ruto on miraa sector woes, unveils new market push
The Deputy President explained steps taken by the government to cushion farmers, including the gazettement of a minimum guaranteed price for miraa
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Kenya’s digital rights ranking slips over State censorship
According to the report, laws such as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) have been turned into tools for silencing dissent.
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Hunger and disease spreading in war-torn Sudan, WHO says
Sudan's conflict between the army and rival Rapid Support Forces has displaced millions and split the country into rival zones of control
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Kindiki, Murkomen want Gachagua to record statement on terrorism claim
The two leaders described the former Deputy President’s remarks on terrorism as serious and a threat to national security
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Governors lose battle over Treasury’s integrated revenue system
Through the Council of Governors, county chiefs have opposed the plan, saying it amounts to the national government dictating the systems they should use.
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Kenya to conduct nationwide MSME census for better sector support
Oparanya pointed out that outdated data has limited the government’s ability to deliver precise assistance in key areas such as financing, market access, digital technology adoption, and climate resilience,
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Man who entered Bunge Towers searching for wives to undergo mental assessment
Kidero faces charges of unlawfully entering the Parliamentary precincts, violating Section 31(1)(a) and Section 31(2) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act 2017.
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EIB invests Sh3.2 billion in affordable homes in Nairobi and Kiambu
The funding aims to make energy-efficient, lower-cost housing accessible to low-income earners
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Bill proposes giving Meteorological Department share of passenger service levy
The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, tabled by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to expand the list of agencies receiving the levy to include the weather department.
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RUPHA faults flawed SHA model, as over 40 hospitals face suspension
RUPHA described the SHA framework as unstable and financially unsound
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IEBC announces November 27 as date for nationwide by-elections
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said preparations for the by-elections are already underway
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African Development Bank to spearhead $7.8 billion funding for Ethiopia’s new airport
The new facility, located near Bishoftu town about 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, will be designed to handle 100 million passengers annually, a huge increase from the current airport's capacity.
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Uproar as KPA raises tariffs, stakeholders warn of trade shift
The revised rates, unveiled on Thursday, will replace the 2012 charges for marine services, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wharfage, storage, and general services
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Truecaller crosses 100 million users across Middle East and Africa
CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala credits organic growth in key markets like Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa
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Four CSs in contempt row over e-Citizen charges
The case stems from a judgment delivered on April 1 by Justice Chacha Mwita, which prohibited the government from charging or collecting Sh50, or any amount per transaction, as a convenience, access, or transaction fee on the platform.
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Cabinet Secretaries approve appointments to strengthen State agencies leadership
The appointments are expected to enhance leadership capacity in these areas for the next three years.
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Norway extradites Rwandan genocide suspect as new trial process begins
Rwanda’s National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) spokesperson Faustin Nkusi confirmed Gasana’s return, saying he arrived “following his extraction from the Kingdom of Norway.”
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Ruto rejects ‘One-Term’ threats, vows to deliver transformation
The President emphasized that Kenyans will be the ones to decide who leads the country in the 2027 General Election, based on performance and track record.
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MPs question accountability in state agencies over unresolved audit reports
NTSA and NEMA were questioned over inclusivity in their recruitment processes, with the committee directing both to broaden the scope of job advertisements to reach more ethnic groups.
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Families demand immediate release of black boxes after Air India crash kills 260
A preliminary report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau revealed that fuel supply to the plane’s engines was cut off moments before the crash.
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Trio seeks to overturn Kemsa CEO appointment citing constitutional violations
The petitioners claim Waqo, who has been a public servant since 1996, contested for the Saku Constituency parliamentary seat in Marsabit County during the 2022 General Election on a Jubilee Party ticket without resigning from his position, as required by the Constitution.
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Nagasaki marks 80 years since A-bomb with moment of silence
On August 9, 1945, at 11:02 am, three days after a nuclear attack on Hiroshima, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki