ENA coach crash in Mai Mahiu kills two
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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
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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
Brenda SockyTrump envoy Boulos backs fresh DRC–Rwanda peace push
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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.
Brenda SockyCivil servants will not lose medical cover under SHA- CS Ruku
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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
Brenda SockyGaza crisis deepens as evacuation deadline looms
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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
Brenda SockyPolice announce road closures in Nairobi ahead of CHAN matches
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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
Brenda SockyKindiki defends Ruto on miraa sector woes, unveils new market push
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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
Brenda SockyAn internet cable. PHOTO/The Hindu Business Line.
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiHunger and disease spreading in war-torn Sudan, WHO says
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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
Samuel OtienoKindiki, Murkomen want Gachagua to record statement on terrorism claim
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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
Maureen KinyanjuiGovernors lose battle over Treasury’s integrated revenue system
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiCabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs, Wycliffe Oparanya. PHOTO/File
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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,
Maureen KinyanjuiMan who entered Bunge Towers searching for wives to undergo mental assessment
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiEIB invests Sh3.2 billion in affordable homes in Nairobi and Kiambu
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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
Maureen KinyanjuiBill proposes giving Meteorological Department share of passenger service levy
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiRUPHA faults flawed SHA model, as over 40 hospitals face suspension
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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
Maureen KinyanjuiIEBC announces November 27 as date for nationwide by-elections
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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
Maureen KinyanjuiAfrican Development Bank to spearhead $7.8 billion funding for Ethiopia’s new airport
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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.
Rose AchiengUproar as KPA raises tariffs, stakeholders warn of trade shift
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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
Maureen KinyanjuiTruecaller crosses 100 million users across Middle East and Africa
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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
Samuel OtienoFour CSs in contempt row over e-Citizen charges
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiCabinet Secretaries approve appointments to strengthen State agencies leadership
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiNorway extradites Rwandan genocide suspect as new trial process begins
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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.”
Ann NyamburaRuto rejects ‘One-Term’ threats, vows to deliver transformation
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiMPs question accountability in state agencies over unresolved audit reports
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiFamilies demand immediate release of black boxes after Air India crash kills 260
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiTrio seeks to overturn Kemsa CEO appointment citing constitutional violations
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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.
Maureen KinyanjuiSeven die in Kitengela crash as Kenya reels from multiple road crashes
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Seven die in Kitengela crash as Kenya reels from multiple road crashes
This incident occurred just hours after a devastating bus crash at the Coptic Roundabout on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road left 25 people dead
Maureen KinyanjuiNakuru Governor launches task force to investigate child sex trade in Mai Mahiu
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Nakuru Governor launches task force to investigate child sex trade in Mai Mahiu
The Governor added that the task force will collaborate closely with the national government, including the National Police Service and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, to ensure offenders face justice.
Maureen KinyanjuiMembers of the M23 rebel group on a pick-up truck in Goma, shortly after they seized the city in late January. PHOTO/Arlette Bashizi/Reuters
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M23 denies UN allegations linking group to civilian killings in Eastern DRC
The report claims these attacks led to the deaths of 169 and 319 civilians across several areas including Kanyakiri, Kigaligali, Dubai, Katanga, Lubumbashi, Kasave, Kakoro, and Busesa.
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