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Kolanya Boys: Busia County responds to viral video
The Busia County Government has responded to a viral video showing injured students from Kolanya Boys lying on the floor at Kocholia Hospital following a road accident.
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Rex Masai case: Police told protester to 'let him die there', says witness
The public inquest into the death of Rex Masai continued on Thursday, with more details revealed about the day the protester died after being killed by a policeman during protests in June 2024.
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SADC ends military mission in Eastern DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has decided to end its military mission in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with immediate effect.
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Foreign national killed by speeding presidential convoy on Ngong Road.
A foreign national was killed on Thursday afternoon after being struck by a presidential convoy along Ngong Road near Adams Arcade.
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Ruto orders free issuance of National ID Cards to all Kenyans
President William Ruto has announced that Kenyans will no longer be required to pay for national identification cards (IDs).
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Education Ministry told to complete review of higher education funding model.
Parliament's Liaison Committee called on the State Department for Higher Education and Research to complete the review of the higher education funding model.
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NPSC approves promotion of 738 police officers
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has approved the promotion of 738 police officers across various ranks following recommendations from the Inspector General of Police.
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Universities face closure risk over Sh6.5 billion funding shortfall
Public universities are struggling to stay afloat due to a massive funding shortfall that threatens to halt academic programmes, stall projects, and force some institutions to shut down.
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Seven Nairobi rail lines to be rehabilitated
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has identified seven commuter rail lines for rehabilitation and new train acquisitions to ease congestion in Nairobi.
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Supreme Court to rule on lawyer Ahmednassir's fate on Friday
The Supreme Court has announced that it will on Friday 14th March convene to deliberate on a case seeking to have the apex court overturn its previous ruling, which barred Ahmednassir and his law firm from representing clients before the Supreme Court.
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Kagwe orders destruction of over 27,500 bags of expired fertilizer
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Thursday directed the destruction of 27,518 bags of expired fertilizer stored at various National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots across the country.
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SHA Crisis: Doctors and Civils Servants issue protest notice
Doctors and civil servants have announced plans to hold a protest next Tuesday, March 18. They've expressed dissatisfaction with what they see as inconsistencies and omissions in the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework.
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Mother’s plea as daughter faces execution in Vietnam
Sitting on a stone outside her home in Weithaga village, Murang’a County, Purity Wangui is overwhelmed with desperation. Her daughter, Margaret Nduta, has been sentenced to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking, and the clock is ticking on her only chance to appeal.
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Arsenal to face Real Madrid in Champions League quarterfinals
Arsenal will face Spanish champions Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League following the completion of the round of 16 fixtures Wednesday night.
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New U.S. Immigration Rule on 'Fingerprints' creates uncertainty for Canadians
The Federal Register Interim Rule was released today and will take effect on 11 April 2025.
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CS Muturi dismisses resignation calls, says he has a right to serve
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has defended his position in government despite growing criticism over his remarks on abductions and extrajudicial killings.
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Egyptian Giants Al Ahly boycott match, refuse to play rivals Zamalek
A controversial incident took place in the Egyptian Premier League Tuesday evening as a clash between rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek failed to take place.
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No pressure on Arsenal to win Champions League Arteta says
Arsenal are under no pressure to win the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, manager Mikel Arteta says. The Gunners are still yet to test ultimate victory in the Champions League. They managed to make the final in 2006 losing 2-1 to Barcelona but are yet to make it back to the final.
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Government extends deadline for Inua Jamii cash withdrawals until March 15
The government has extended the deadline for beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme to withdraw their stipends, giving them five more days to access any uncollected funds.
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State committed to bringing back captive Mandera Chiefs-PS Omollo
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has assured the public that the government is actively working to secure the release of five chiefs abducted by Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera.
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South Africa's Motsepe re-elected CAF President
South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed as Confederation of African Football president Wednesday.
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Kalonzo denies claims he met President Ruto
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has refuted claims that he met with President William Ruto.
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DPP tells court to find former Busia Governor Ojaamong guilty of graft
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged a Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court to find former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong guilty of graft charges and impose appropriate penalties.
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Atandi replaces Nyoro as chairperson of Budget and Appropriations Committee
Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has been elected unopposed as the new chairperson of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, taking over from Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. Nyoro neither defended his position nor attended the election meeting on Tuesday morning.
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British boxer fined Ksh16 million for slapping opponent with an egg
IBO middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr has been fined 100,000 British pounds (Approx. Ksh 16M) by the British Boxing Board of Control for slapping upcoming opponent Conor Benn with an egg at a press conference in February, British media reported on Tuesday.
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Audit report points to worsening conditions in several prisons
A new audit has uncovered the worsening conditions in several prisons, where leaking roofs, collapsing ceilings, and neglected facilities have left inmates exposed to harsh weather. The findings raise serious concerns about their safety and well-being.
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Ole Ntutu and Arati calm tensions at Kisii-Transmara border
A sense of calm seems to have returned along the Kisii-Transmara border after violent clashes triggered by cattle theft.
Health and Wellness
Tanzania reports first Mpox cases, patients placed in isolation
Authorities have stepped up disease surveillance across Tanzania after confirming the first two cases of Mpox. The Health Ministry announced on Monday that the infected individuals, who are currently in isolation, are experiencing symptoms such as rash, fever, headache, body pain, and throat pain.
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Kenya seeks Sh120 million for citizens stranded abroad
The government is seeking Sh120 million to evacuate Kenyans stranded in Thailand, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This comes as the Diaspora Affairs Ministry struggles with financial shortfalls.
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Why health facilities in petrol stations and residential buildings face closure
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has ordered all health facilities operating in petrol stations and residential buildings to relocate within six months, warning that failure to comply will lead to closure.