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Wetang’ula to Sifuna: Presidential race needs experience, track record
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Wetang’ula to Sifuna: Presidential race needs experience, track record

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned young politicians seeking the presidency against rushing into the race saying the country’s highest office requires experience and a proven record of public service. In what appeared…

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Wajir Woman Representative issues driving licences to 100 youth
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Wajir Woman Representative issues driving licences to 100 youth

Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has issued driving licences to 100 youth from different parts of the county under an initiative aimed at improving their access to employment and livelihood opportunities. The programme targets…

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Western giants dominate Zilizopendwa category at Kenya Music Festival
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Western giants dominate Zilizopendwa category at Kenya Music Festival

Vihiga Boys High School was crowned national champion in the Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category, at the 98th Kenya Music Festival currently underway at Kibabii University in Bungoma County. The school won over…

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Narok East youths warn against political violence
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Narok East youths warn against political violence

Youths in Narok East have urged their fellow youngsters not to be swayed by rogue politicians into causing fracas during political rallies, ahead of a visit by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders led by former Deputy President,…

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ODM leaders rule out working with Gachagua
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ODM leaders rule out working with Gachagua

Top Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Homa Bay county have declared that the party will not associate with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in any coalition engagements. They noted that his political style and record on…

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Nyali MP Aspirant calls for political tolerance
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Nyali MP Aspirant calls for political tolerance

A renowned Nyali Businessman and parliamentary hopeful Said Abdalla has called for political tolerance as the country gears towards the 2027 general elections. Abdalla has cautioned residents to be mindful of leaders seeking elective…

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PS Omollo outlines program to equip youths with skills
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PS Omollo outlines program to equip youths with skills

Principal Secretary State Department for Interior and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has outlined a coordinated programme to equip youth groups in Homa Bay county with practical skills to expand sustainable economic…

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NDMA gives Sh130.8 million to address water crises in Northern Kenya
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NDMA gives Sh130.8 million to address water crises in Northern Kenya

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) raised Sh130.8 million to address water crises and restore peace in four counties of Northern Kenya. Governor of Samburu County Jonathan Lati Lelelit speaking during the inaugural NDMA road…

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Police crackdown on illegal firearms in Mt Elgon
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Police crackdown on illegal firearms in Mt Elgon

Bungoma County Police Commander Anderson Njagi has announced plans to mop up illegal firearms in Mt Elgon, warning that security agencies will not allow the region to slide back into the lawlessness that once gripped the area. Njagi said…

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Mairura Foundation commended for orthopedic surgeries
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Mairura Foundation commended for orthopedic surgeries

For 13 years, Thomas Moracha, a boda boda rider from Bomachoge Chache Constituency in Kisii County, lived with a severe fracture in his left upper arm, the result of a road accident in 2013. At Nyanchwa Adventist Mission Hospital, he sits…

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‎‎Tharaka Nithi restores public health services
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‎‎Tharaka Nithi restores public health services

Public health services have fully resumed in Tharaka Nithi County after the county government resolved grievances raised by nurses, Governor Muthomi Njuki has announced. The governor assured residents that all public health facilities were…

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KFS directed to partner with community associations in tree planting
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KFS directed to partner with community associations in tree planting

The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, has directed the Kenya Forest Service ( KFS) to engage Community Forest Associations (CFA) in Mount Elgon, to help in the Plantation Establishment and…

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Sh1.7 Billion irrigation project set spur farming in Homa Bay
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Sh1.7 Billion irrigation project set spur farming in Homa Bay

A Sh1.7 billion irrigation project has been launched in Suba South Constituency, Homa Bay County, in a major push to boost agricultural productivity, food security and economic opportunities for local communities. The project, being…

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Trans Nzoia village elders welcome monthly stipend
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Trans Nzoia village elders welcome monthly stipend

Trans Nzoia County village elders have welcomed the government’s Shs 3000 monthly stipend, saying the move is long overdue and recognizes the critical role they play in maintaining peace, resolving disputes and supporting government…

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Former addict turns rugby into lifeline for Mombasa’s vulnerable youth
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Former addict turns rugby into lifeline for Mombasa’s vulnerable youth

A former drug addict who once slept on the streets of Miritini has transformed his personal recovery journey into a rugby mentorship programme that is helping dozens of children from Mombasa’s informal settlements access education…

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Turkana, IRC sign new MoU to strengthen inclusive service delivery
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Turkana, IRC sign new MoU to strengthen inclusive service delivery

The Turkana County Government has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the International Rescue Committee, (IRC), to complement each other’s efforts in transforming county through interventions in key sectors. Deputy Governor Dr.…

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Kimtai urges stronger community participation in forest conservation
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Kimtai urges stronger community participation in forest conservation

Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has called for increased community involvement in forest conservation, emphasising that sustainable management must be linked to improved livelihoods. Speaking at Saboti Forest Station in Mt. Elgon…

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Baby-friendly hospital initiative cuts newborn deaths in Kirinyaga
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Baby-friendly hospital initiative cuts newborn deaths in Kirinyaga

Kirinyaga records improvement in newborn survival with roll out of baby-friendly hospital initiatives As Kenya joined the globe in marking the World Breastfeeding Week, County Government of Kirinyaga has renewed commitment to…

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Nakuru moves to embed food systems in 2028–2032 development plan
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Nakuru moves to embed food systems in 2028–2032 development plan

Nakuru County is moving to integrate food systems, climate resilience, and sustainable land use into its next five-year development plan. This initiative comes as officials and development partners warn that climate change, urban…

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Two students killed, 29 injured in bus accident
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Two students killed, 29 injured in bus accident

Two students were killed and 29 others injured after a bus carrying mourners overturned in Boya area along the Kisumu-Awasi Road on Friday. The bus was ferrying students from the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) to the funeral of…

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Government bets on innovation, value addition to boost food security
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Government bets on innovation, value addition to boost food security

Government has underscored the importance of agriculture as a key driver of Kenya’s economic growth, food security and rural development. Speaking at Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026 in Emgwen, Nandi County, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia…

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NLP Summit to chart party’s political future amid Kalonzo silence
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NLP Summit to chart party’s political future amid Kalonzo silence

The National Liberal Party (NLP) is set to make a defining political decision on Thursday when delegates converge at Kitui Stadium for a summit expected to determine the party’s alliances and electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 General…

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