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Religious leaders call for peaceful politics
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Religious leaders call for peaceful politics

Religious leaders in Kendu Bay subcounty, Homa Bay County, have called on political leaders to embrace peaceful campaigns and avoid divisive rhetoric. Speaking during Eid-ul-Adha celebrations at the Kendu Bay Show Ground, the clerics asked…

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Government donates 800,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Siaya
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Government donates 800,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Siaya

The national government has donated more than 800,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Siaya County, National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Siaya County Coordinator Nancy Okademi has said. According to Okademi, the 815,614…

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Government nurturing youth sports talent and empowerment
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Government nurturing youth sports talent and empowerment

In a bid to promote local talent and accelerate the youth’s sporting journey, the government through the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has delivered an earlier promise of Sh2 million to Kabati Youth FC, Githunguri Youth FC, and the…

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Kisumu’s tech dream takes shape as 70 graduates secure global jobs
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Kisumu’s tech dream takes shape as 70 graduates secure global jobs

Kisumu Deputy Governor (DG), Dr. Mathew Owili, has said the county recognises the role played by the youth in national development and that investing in youth and digital skills can drive economic transformation of the County. Owili noted…

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Ruto mourns students killed in Utumishi Girls fire
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Ruto mourns students killed in Utumishi Girls fire

President William Ruto has condoled with families that have been affected by the dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed the lives of 16 students and left 79 injured. In a statement, Ruto noted that…

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Muslim faithful in Ijara celebrate Eid al-Adha
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Muslim faithful in Ijara celebrate Eid al-Adha

Hundreds of Muslims converged at the Yussuf Haji prayer ground in Masalani town and other venues across Ijara Sub-county to commemorate Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice.’ Leading the celebrations at the Yussuf Haji…

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Vihiga Artisanal Mining Cooperatives to embrace best practices
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Vihiga Artisanal Mining Cooperatives to embrace best practices

Efforts to formalize artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Vihiga County are steadily gaining momentum after their cooperatives begin implementing proper operational procedures and regulatory guidelines issued by government agencies.…

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Government sets up four Ebola testing labs
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Government sets up four Ebola testing labs

The government has intensified Ebola preparedness measures across the country by establishing four laboratories to test suspected Ebola cases locally, following confirmed outbreaks in neighboring countries. Speaking at Mururi Village in…

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Municipality heads trained on governance and refugee integration
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Municipality heads trained on governance and refugee integration

Heads of departments from the Turkana County Executive, County Assembly and municipalities have completed a two-day training on governance and refugee integration, facilitated by VNG International under the Sustainable Development through…

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Party officials oppose zoning of electoral areas in Nyanza
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Party officials oppose zoning of electoral areas in Nyanza

The UDA party officials in Homa Bay County have opposed the proposals to adopt zoning of electoral areas in the coalition talks with the ODM Party. The officials said zoning of Nyanza Region in favour of ODM Party will jeopardize the…

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Government’s commitment to global health security
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Government’s commitment to global health security

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional and global health security through continued collaboration with the United States and other international partners in preparedness and response to Ebola virus disease…

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Pope Leo appoints Rev. John Mwandi as new Kitui bishop
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Pope Leo appoints Rev. John Mwandi as new Kitui bishop

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Father John Mwandi as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui. Father Mwandi has been serving as the Vicar General of the Kitui Diocese, deputising Bishop Joseph Mwongela, who was recently…

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Armed suspect arrested after foiled robbery attempt in Jamhuri
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Armed suspect arrested after foiled robbery attempt in Jamhuri

One person has been arrested following a foiled robbery attempt in Jamhuri, Nairobi as sustained security operations and heightened patrols across the Nairobi Region continue to disrupt criminal activities. According to a statement by the…

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Civil society groups want proposed religious law dropped
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Civil society groups want proposed religious law dropped

Civil society organisations and religious stakeholders have called for a review of the proposed Religious Organisations Bill, 2024, arguing that it is unnecessary, and risks undermining constitutional freedoms. The concerns were raised…

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KeNHA to expand a bridge connecting Nyandarua and Laikipia Counties
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KeNHA to expand a bridge connecting Nyandarua and Laikipia Counties

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is set to expand a bridge on River Ngarenaro near Nyahururu town. The bridge will connect Nyandarua County and Laikipia County to improve safety of road users in the area. KeNHA Board Chair Ms.…

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Religious groups petition state to review proposed religious Bill
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Religious groups petition state to review proposed religious Bill

Civil society organizations and religious rights advocates have called for the constitutional review of the proposed Religious Organizations Bill 2024, warning that some provisions in the Bill could undermine freedom of religion and…

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Sh11.8 million water project in Matungu Sub County
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Sh11.8 million water project in Matungu Sub County

Kakamega County is stepping up efforts to address water shortages in Matungu sub county through the Sh11.8 million Lung’anyiro Water Project targeting residents of Namamali Ward. The project is expected to improve access to clean and safe…

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Water scarcity hits Awasi town as boreholes dry up
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Water scarcity hits Awasi town as boreholes dry up

An acute water shortage has hit Awasi town and its environs in Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County, following the prolonged dry spell weather condition, rapidly growing population and failing infrastructure. The mismatch between water supply…

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SportPesa celebrates Sh40M Jackpot winners in Bomet
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SportPesa celebrates Sh40M Jackpot winners in Bomet

SportPesa has unveiled and celebrated three jackpot winners who walked away with more than Sh40 million, during a colorful event in Bomet County. The betting firm hosted an exhibition match as part of its commitment to giving back to local…

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Governor raises alarm over rising cases of Child Kidnappings
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Governor raises alarm over rising cases of Child Kidnappings

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has raised concern over the increasing cases of children being kidnapped and reported missing in different parts of the country. Speaking in Matungu Constituency during the funeral service of Mama Teresa…

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Kondele gets safe space for victims of abuse and rights violations
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Kondele gets safe space for victims of abuse and rights violations

For many years in history, Kondele has largely been known as Kisumu’s politically charged neighborhood, a place often thrust into the national spotlight during protests and election unrest. On Tuesday, however, the conversation shifted…

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