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KEDIPA calls for mandatory disability audit for all laws
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KEDIPA calls for mandatory disability audit for all laws

The Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association (KEDIPA) has called for the introduction of mandatory disability inclusion audits for all legislation, in a proposal that could reshape how laws and public policies are developed in the…

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PS Oluga urges concrete measures to strengthen health financing
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PS Oluga urges concrete measures to strengthen health financing

Medical Services PS Dr Ouma Oluga has called on health stakeholders to take decisive action to accelerate the integration of services and strengthen domestic health financing to build a resilient and self-sustaining health system. Speaking…

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EACC arrests Mombasa court assistant over bribery
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EACC arrests Mombasa court assistant over bribery

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a court assistant in Mombasa over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. The suspect, Ben Wambua Muthoka, based at the Mombasa Law Courts, allegedly demanded Ksh10,000…

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Kenya boosts drought resilience funding in Northern Kenya
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Kenya boosts drought resilience funding in Northern Kenya

The Government of Kenya is set to scale up its Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya (DRPNK) following a proposed supplemental loan agreement with KfW Development Bank, aimed at expanding climate adaptation and livelihood support…

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Detectives arrest suspected serial robbery suspect, recover stolen G3 rifle
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Detectives arrest suspected serial robbery suspect, recover stolen G3 rifle

Detectives have arrested a suspected serial robbery suspect and recovered a G3 rifle linked to multiple robberies across Kisumu and Kakamega counties. His arrest which was coordinated by detectives in Kisumu County, assisted by experts…

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Six-year-old drowns in abandoned cattle dip in Kamariny
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Six-year-old drowns in abandoned cattle dip in Kamariny

A somber mood has engulfed residents of Kamariny Ward in Keiyo North Sub-County after a six-year-old child drowned in an abandoned cattle dip within Kiptabus area. The minor, identified as Darius Kiptigei, is reported to have gone missing…

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Kisumu rolls out Sh35 million GIS system to digitize land governance
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Kisumu rolls out Sh35 million GIS system to digitize land governance

The County Government of Kisumu has rolled out a Sh35 million Geographic Information System (GIS) aimed at transforming land governance, urban planning and service delivery as the lakeside city accelerates its transition to digital…

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ODM should cut links with UDA for harassing Tuju
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ODM should cut links with UDA for harassing Tuju

Pioneer Siaya governor, Cornel Rasanga has called on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to sever links with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing ODM’s partner in the broad-based government of frustrating…

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Kenya on the path to major infrastructure milestone, CS Chirchir
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Kenya on the path to major infrastructure milestone, CS Chirchir

Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Infrastructure Davis Chirchir has announced that Kenya is on the path to a major infrastructure milestone as the government inches closer to inaugurating the extension of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard…

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Boy drowns in a stream at Kipsitet, Kericho county
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Boy drowns in a stream at Kipsitet, Kericho county

An eight-year-old boy from Kipsitet area, Kericho County on Monday drowned in a local stream as he attempted to cross to the other side. Allan Kiprono Ruto is said to have drowned at the same point where recently three people travelling on…

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Kiambu Level 5 hospital Joins Global Digital Health network
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Kiambu Level 5 hospital Joins Global Digital Health network

Kiambu Level five hospitals management in partnership with Proximie, a global health technology company have installed advanced telemedicine apparatus in the hospital’s theatre. The Proximie system is a digital surgical platform that…

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Government rolls out roads projects in Homa Bay county
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Government rolls out roads projects in Homa Bay county

Sections of the business community in Homa Bay town have been urged to vacate road reserves to pave way for the expansion of the town’s main highway. Area County Commissioner (CC) Ronald Mwiwawi said traders who encroached on road reserves…

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Nyeri governor orders closure of all bars in Gatitu town
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Nyeri governor orders closure of all bars in Gatitu town

Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga has ordered the immediate closure of all bars operating in Gatitu trading centre in the outskirts of Nyeri town following public outcry over the proliferation of the sale of illicit alcohol. Speaking during…

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Kenya commits to women’s peace and security
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Kenya commits to women’s peace and security

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening women’s participation in peace and security across the Great Lakes Region during a regional workshop that also marked the launch of a new regional action plan aimed at advancing women’s…

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Ombuor’s family appeals for road repairs ahead of his burial
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Ombuor’s family appeals for road repairs ahead of his burial

The family of the late Secretary General to the Luo Council of Elders, Mr. Abel Ombuor, is calling on both the Migori County Government and the National Government to urgently repair dilapidated roads leading to his home ahead of his…

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Jubilee plots comeback with nationwide offices ahead of 2027 polls
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Jubilee plots comeback with nationwide offices ahead of 2027 polls

Jubilee Party Presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang’i has unveiled plans to open offices across all 47 counties as part of an ambitious strategy to rejuvenate the party and reclaim its support base ahead of next year’s polls. Speaking in…

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National and county governments urged to deepen collaboration
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National and county governments urged to deepen collaboration

National and County governments have been urged to deepen collaboration, clarify roles, and address overlaps to maximize the benefits of devolution and improve service delivery to citizens. The appeal was made during County Devolution…

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Nyeri hopes to receive Sh352 million WB funding
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Nyeri hopes to receive Sh352 million WB funding

Nyeri County hopes to be considered for a Sh 352 million World Bank (WB) funding under the Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP) Level 2. This is after the County wrapped the KDSP II program under Level I which had been allocated a total…

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New senior school commissioned in Kiharu to ease congestion
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New senior school commissioned in Kiharu to ease congestion

Learners and parents of Kambirwa area in Kiharu Constituency have a reason to smile following the opening of a new senior secondary school that is expected to ease access to education for many learners in the area. The St. Peter’s Kambirwa…

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