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Kisumu family accuse the KCRH over kin death after delivery
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Kisumu family accuse the KCRH over kin death after delivery

The family of a 31-year-old nurse who died shortly after undergoing a caesarean section at Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH), is demanding investigations into what they describe as negligence and poor post-operative care. Lynn Atieno,…

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Mandera PWDs push for equity
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Mandera PWDs push for equity

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Mandera County have called for greater inclusion, equal representation, and recognition in leadership and development opportunities across the county. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Mandera…

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Court upholds Malava by election results
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Court upholds Malava by election results

A Kakamega High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the election of David Ndakwa as Member of Parliament for Malava Constituency. Justice Stephen Mbugi, Friday, ruled that the petition filed by the closest competitor Seth…

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Ebusakami–Majengo Road clearance sparks protests
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Ebusakami–Majengo Road clearance sparks protests

Residents living along the Ebusakami–Majengo Road have raised concerns following a vegetation cut exercise conducted by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), saying the operation has negatively affected their livelihoods and…

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As government formalizes informal settlement, property prices surge
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As government formalizes informal settlement, property prices surge

Property prices in informal settlements across the country have recorded sharp increases following government efforts to formalize land ownership through title deed issuance and provision of critical infrastructure. The interventions are…

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Vihiga stakeholders back Mbale solar street lighting project
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Vihiga stakeholders back Mbale solar street lighting project

Stakeholders in Mbale Town have expressed strong support for a proposed solar street lighting project under the Kenya Urban Support Program Phase II (KUSP II). The residents were speaking during an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)…

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Stop preying on underage girls, men told
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Stop preying on underage girls, men told

The Government has warned that all individuals involved in defiling young girls will be arrested and prosecuted as part of renewed efforts to curb teenage pregnancies and protect children from sexual abuse. Speaking in Rombo Ward, Kajiado…

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Boda Boda operators encouraged to exercise financial discipline
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Boda Boda operators encouraged to exercise financial discipline

The President of the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya, Kevin Mubadi, has urged riders across the country to embrace financial discipline, safety and peaceful engagement with state actors. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement…

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Stakeholders call for consolidation of all bursary schemes
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Stakeholders call for consolidation of all bursary schemes

Report that learners have been dropping out of school because of poverty has become a major concern, with education stakeholders now calling for the consolidation of all bursary schemes into one centralized national education support…

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YSW launches ambitious strategic plan for West Pokot youth
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YSW launches ambitious strategic plan for West Pokot youth

Youth for a Sustainable World (YSW), a locally-led, youth-centered feminist organization, has officially launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan in West Pokot. The ambitious roadmap is aimed at transforming the lives of young people through…

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Kiambu County marks Nurses Week with empowerment forum
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Kiambu County marks Nurses Week with empowerment forum

Kiambu County commemorated the Nurses Week with a high-level empowerment forum on at the Kiambu Headquarters attracting local leadership and stakeholders from the, health sector. The event, graced by Governor Kimani Wamatangi, highlighted…

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Low uptake of SHA payments threatens operation at Vihiga Hospital
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Low uptake of SHA payments threatens operation at Vihiga Hospital

A records officer at Vihiga County Referral Hospital, has raised concern over low compliance in contributions to the Social Health Authority (SHA), despite a high number of registered members. Speaking to Kenya News Agency (KNA) the…

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Embu woman dies after acid attack
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Embu woman dies after acid attack

A 27-year-old woman succumbed to burn injuries after unknown assailants splashed her body with highly concentrated acidic liquid in Kiritiri Town in Embu County. The deceased, identified as Jackline Wanjiru, who is a mother of one, was…

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Portable Digital X-ray System lands in Hamisi
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Portable Digital X-ray System lands in Hamisi

Patients seeking X-ray services at Hamisi Sub-county Hospital can now breathe a sigh of relief following the arrival of an Ultra-Portable Battery Powered Digital X-ray System. Vihiga County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health…

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West Pokot residents push for more budgetary allocation
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West Pokot residents push for more budgetary allocation

Residents of West Pokot County wants increased budgetary allocation to address poor infrastructure and underdevelopment in marginalized region in the 2026/2027 national budget estimates. They told the public hearing conducted by the…

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Outcry over Inflated Budgets
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Outcry over Inflated Budgets

Residents of Tinderet Sub-county have criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission for seeking more than Sh74.8 billion in the 2026/2027 Financial Year for the 2027 General Elections. They termed the figure unrealistic…

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Farmers in Homa Bay urged to do value addition on produce
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Farmers in Homa Bay urged to do value addition on produce

Farmers in Homa Bay county have been urged to form cooperatives and invest in acquisition of machinery for value addition of their produce. County Commissioner (CC), Ronald Mwiwawi, said value addition will fetch the farmers maximum…

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MKU signs digital skills partnership with Chinese institutions
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MKU signs digital skills partnership with Chinese institutions

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has signed a trilateral cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College and Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyada Information Technology Co., Ltd. aimed at advancing digital education, innovation and…

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Treasury mulls alternative measures to ease soaring fuel prices, Mbadi
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Treasury mulls alternative measures to ease soaring fuel prices, Mbadi

The Government is considering fresh interventions to cushion Kenyans from soaring fuel prices, as the cost of petroleum products continues to pile pressure on households and businesses across the country. Speaking during an Orange…

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CSs Murkomen, Joho call for peace and unity in the county
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CSs Murkomen, Joho call for peace and unity in the county

Political leaders have called upon Kenyans to uphold unity and promote peaceful co-existence through sports. The leaders led Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, alongside his Mining counterpart Hassan Joho, spoke on Saturday after gracing the…

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Koskei urges youth to get IDs, register as voters
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Koskei urges youth to get IDs, register as voters

The Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has called on residents of Uasin Gishu County, to register as voters and actively participate in elections, saying leadership directly influences development. Speaking on Saturday, during a…

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MKU signs landmark deal with Chinese college and ICT company
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MKU signs landmark deal with Chinese college and ICT company

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has taken a major step in expanding its international academic and industry footprint following the signing of a transformative trilateral cooperation agreement with a telecommunications institution and an…

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DPP strengthens fight against human trafficking, cross-border crimes
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DPP strengthens fight against human trafficking, cross-border crimes

The Director of Public Prosecutions has reaffirmed its commitment to combating trafficking in persons and other transnational crimes through strengthened collaboration between investigators and prosecutors. Representing the Director of…

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