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Three arrested, two stolen motorcycles recovered in Kilifi
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Three arrested, two stolen motorcycles recovered in Kilifi

Police in Kilifi County have arrested three suspects and recovered two motorcycles believed to have been stolen. The officers, who were on a routine patrol along Kipara Mwakirunge Road in Kaloleni, swung into action after a distressed…

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Barasa pledges women, youth kitty if elected Bungoma Governor
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Barasa pledges women, youth kitty if elected Bungoma Governor

Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Barasa has intensified his campaign for the Bungoma governorship with a pledge to establish a county-wide empowerment kitty for women and youth if elected in the 2027 General Election. Barasa made…

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New Mathow senior chief pledges to improve service delivery
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New Mathow senior chief pledges to improve service delivery

The newly appointed Senior Chief for Mathow Location in Griftu Division, Wajir West Sub-County, Bille Nunow Shihaw, has pledged to strengthen government service delivery and work closely with residents to address security, social and…

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Father arrested over daughter’s death in Kibra
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Father arrested over daughter’s death in Kibra

A 47-year-old father is in police custody after allegedly defiling and brutally assaulting his nine-year-old daughter, who later succumbed to her injuries in Kibra, Nairobi. The shocking incident occurred on September 6, 2026, after police…

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Muturi calls for inclusive engagement in 2027 election preparations
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Muturi calls for inclusive engagement in 2027 election preparations

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to involve all stakeholders in preparations for next year’s General Election. Speaking in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County,…

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CS Ruku’s efforts to divide Mt. Kenya heighten with Kiambu visit
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CS Ruku’s efforts to divide Mt. Kenya heighten with Kiambu visit

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has intensified his efforts to push for political realignment in Mt.Kenya region, using his visit to Kiambu County to highlight what he described as longstanding divisions within the region.…

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Mysterious ‘Virgin Mary’ image draws thousands to Kisii village
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Mysterious ‘Virgin Mary’ image draws thousands to Kisii village

It began with an ordinary wall. There was nothing remarkable about the wall at a modest home in Emenwa village, Nyamache, Bobasi, Kisii County—until villagers began claiming they could see the unmistakable outline of a woman on it. Then…

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When the springs run dry: Drought pushes Kisii families to the brink
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When the springs run dry: Drought pushes Kisii families to the brink

At dawn in Nyamesocho, Masaba South, the quiet of the countryside is increasingly broken by raised voices at the Rianyabicha water springs. For years, the springs have been a lifeline for families in the area. But as a prolonged dry spell…

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Pharmaceutical technologists threaten to down tools over new guidelines
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Pharmaceutical technologists threaten to down tools over new guidelines

Over 11,000 pharmaceutical technologists have threatened to down tools in protest against new guidelines that would bar them from practising in Level Three to six health facilities. Under the new guidelines adopted by the Pharmacy and…

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Six arrested in Syokimau for discharge of raw sewage
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Six arrested in Syokimau for discharge of raw sewage

Six developers and caretakers have been arrested in Syokimau for illegally discharging untreated sewage and wastewater into the environment in a major enforcement operation targeting public health violations. The suspects were apprehended…

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Two women arrested at JKIA over alleged attempt to smuggle gold to Dubai
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Two women arrested at JKIA over alleged attempt to smuggle gold to Dubai

Two women have been arrested at JKIA after a multi-agency team foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle 658 grams of gold out of the country through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The suspects, Mahamed Shukri Abdullahi and…

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Amisi unveils PM party’s 2027 agenda, sets tough terms for alliances
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Amisi unveils PM party’s 2027 agenda, sets tough terms for alliances

People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) Party Leader, Caleb Amisi, has outlined the party’s 2027 political agenda, saying it will only enter into alliances with parties whose ideologies and values are aligned with its vision for the country.…

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CS Wandayi launches Last Mile Connectivity Programme in Nyatike
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CS Wandayi launches Last Mile Connectivity Programme in Nyatike

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS), Opiyo Wandayi, has launched a Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP), under the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) project in Lwala Rabuor village in Nyatike…

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Two minors rescued as police arrest abduction suspect
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Two minors rescued as police arrest abduction suspect

Detectives in Kisauni Sub-County have arrested a key suspect in connection with the abduction of two minors and rescued the children who had been reported missing on August 27, 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said…

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Meru University run raises funds for noble causes
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Meru University run raises funds for noble causes

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) held the second edition of the Meru Mountain Run with the aim of raising funds for cancer research, conservation and an endowment fund to support the education of needy students. Using sport…

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Turkana: Schools in Lokwar-Nakuse reopen despite persistent insecurity
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Turkana: Schools in Lokwar-Nakuse reopen despite persistent insecurity

The determination to pursue education has seen children in Lokwar and Nakuse areas of Turkana South return to school despite persistent insecurity. The return comes days after four people were killed in an attack in Lokwar, allegedly…

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Kericho calls for stronger disability inclusion and support
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Kericho calls for stronger disability inclusion and support

Government efforts to support persons with disabilities have continued to open opportunities for inclusion, but stronger implementation of existing programmes is needed to ensure PWDs benefit fully. Speaking in Kericho, Philip Muge,…

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Two arrested as police recover stolen livestock in Garissa
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Two arrested as police recover stolen livestock in Garissa

Police in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County, have recovered 40 stolen heads of cattle and arrested two suspects following a multi-agency operation. The operation, conducted on Friday, September 4, led to the recovery of the livestock,…

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Kericho calls for stronger disability inclusion and support
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Kericho calls for stronger disability inclusion and support

Government efforts to support persons with disabilities have continued to open opportunities for inclusion, but stronger implementation of existing programmes is needed to ensure PWDs benefit fully. Speaking in Kericho, Philip Muge,…

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Safaricom unveils Sh51m infrastructure project at Eldoret special school
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Safaricom unveils Sh51m infrastructure project at Eldoret special school

Safaricom has committed Sh51 million towards the construction of additional facilities at Eldoret Special School for the Intellectually Challenged in Uasin Gishu County, in a move expected to improve learning and accommodation for learners…

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Farmers urged to join SACCOs, embrace digital financial services
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Farmers urged to join SACCOs, embrace digital financial services

Farmers in Kericho County have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) and embrace digital financial services to improve access to credit and expand their agricultural enterprises. The call was made during the…

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