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Ichung’wah cautions politicians against interfering with IEBC
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Ichung’wah cautions politicians against interfering with IEBC

The National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has urged political leaders to keep off the affairs of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning against attempts to interfere with its operations and…

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Lusaka commissions a 100-bed mother and child unit in Bumula
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Lusaka commissions a 100-bed mother and child unit in Bumula

Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka, has commissioned a 100-bed Mother and Child Unit at Bumula Sub-County Hospital in a major boost to maternal and newborn healthcare in the region. The state-of-the-art unit is equipped with five incubators…

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Mombasa County on high alert as governor warns of historic rains
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Mombasa County on high alert as governor warns of historic rains

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has put county and national agencies in the coastal region on high alert ahead of what he described as one of the heaviest rainy seasons the region has ever recorded for a long time. The Governor noted…

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85 percent of the ongoing Mount Kenya forest fire contained
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85 percent of the ongoing Mount Kenya forest fire contained

At least 85 per cent of the ongoing fire in the Mount Kenya Forest has been contained with efforts now shifting to mopping up the affected areas to prevent fresh outbreaks.‎ Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Dr…

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Acute milk shortage hits Kisumu
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Acute milk shortage hits Kisumu

An acute milk shortage has hit Kisumu city, leaving consumers struggling to find the commodity that is part of the staple diet of many Kenyans. A spot-check by Kenya News Agency (KNA) in leading supermarkets and shops in many parts of the…

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County Government banks on climate-smart technologies for food security
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County Government banks on climate-smart technologies for food security

The County Government of Nakuru has crafted policies to strengthen public-private partnerships aimed at increasing uptake of climate-smart innovations and technologies by small holder farmers to help them reduce production costs and boost…

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St. Joseph Starlets edge Brighter Queens to division one
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St. Joseph Starlets edge Brighter Queens to division one

St. Joseph starlets continued with their winning streak this weekend after beating Brighter Queens of Nyeri 2-1 in the finals to qualify to play in the Division 1 in a match played at Don Bosco Grounds. St. Joseph Starlets qualified for…

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Bishop Ruto condemns intimidation and abduction of Journalists
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Bishop Ruto condemns intimidation and abduction of Journalists

Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese of Eldoret Bishop Dr. Christopher Ruto has urged political leaders to desist from rhetoric and actions that create fear and intimidation among Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election. Bishop Ruto…

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Two more suspects charged in alleged Ksh1.5B PROFIT programme fraud
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Two more suspects charged in alleged Ksh1.5B PROFIT programme fraud

Two more suspects in connection with the alleged Ksh1.5 billion fraud involving the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) have been arraigned in court. Paul Mukasiali Shilaho, a sole proprietor of…

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Mechanics count losses as fire razes garage along Ole Dume Road
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Mechanics count losses as fire razes garage along Ole Dume Road

Several vehicles were destroyed after a fire broke out at a garage along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, on Monday night. The fire, which was reported through a distress call, took more than four hours to contain, with firefighters…

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Kenya-US health financing model under review
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Kenya-US health financing model under review

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has held high-level consultations with United States officials on the ongoing transition to a new Government-to-Government (G2G) financing model under the Kenya-US health cooperation framework. Duale…

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Government clarifies directive on immigrants
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Government clarifies directive on immigrants

The Government has moved to clarify recent directives on foreign workers engaged in small-scale trade in the country assuring that the measures were to facilitate their stay as immigrants. Government Spokesperson Charles Owino said the…

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Foreign Affairs department reviews staff wellness policy
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Foreign Affairs department reviews staff wellness policy

The State Department for Foreign Affairs has begun a review of its Staff Wellness Policy as it seeks to strengthen the wellbeing, resilience and effectiveness of officers serving at Headquarters and Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad. The…

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Sh. 600 million Mjanaheri-Ngomeni road halfway complete
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Sh. 600 million Mjanaheri-Ngomeni road halfway complete

The construction of the 12-kilometer Mjanaheri-Ngomeni link road in Magarini Sub-County has reached 50 per cent completion The development comes barely three months after President William Ruto commissioned the project, raising hopes of…

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Kenya and Uganda push for increased maize and agricultural trade
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Kenya and Uganda push for increased maize and agricultural trade

Kenya has signaled readiness for increased maize trade with Uganda as the two countries push for greater agricultural trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The arrangement, further, seeks to maintain expanded…

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Africa urged to promote investments to attract capital
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Africa urged to promote investments to attract capital

African governments have been urged to strengthen public investment management to unlock greater value from State-owned assets, to attract private capital and boost the continent’s capacity to finance its own development. Principal…

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West Pokot medics call off strike
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West Pokot medics call off strike

Clinical officers in West Pokot County are set to resume duty within 24 hours after the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) called off a 48-day industrial strike following an agreement with the county government. The strike officially…

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Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) foundation gives Embu School Sh2m facelift
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Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) foundation gives Embu School Sh2m facelift

St. Michael Primary School in Embu Town has received a major infrastructure facelift following the renovation of a classroom block and upgraded staffroom funded by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation at a cost of Sh2 million. The…

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Smoking linked to higher infertility risk, WHO warns
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Smoking linked to higher infertility risk, WHO warns

Tobacco smoking may significantly reduce the chances of conceiving, with women who smoke facing a 40 per cent higher risk of infertility than non-smokers, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) knowledge summary. The report…

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Mt. Kenya leaders step up Ruto re-election Campaign
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Mt. Kenya leaders step up Ruto re-election Campaign

Kenya Kwanza-allied elected leaders from Mt. Kenya region have intensified their campaign for the re-election of President William Ruto, citing development projects as evidence of the administration’s achievements. The leaders, who were…

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Kenya pushes circular innovation to tackle energy technological waste
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Kenya pushes circular innovation to tackle energy technological waste

Kenya is stepping up efforts to promote circular innovation in the clean energy sector as the country seeks to address the growing challenge of electronic and renewable energy waste. Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change,…

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Police arrest suspect, recover 44 sachets of bhang in Isiolo
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Police arrest suspect, recover 44 sachets of bhang in Isiolo

Police in Isiolo have arrested a suspect and recovered 44 sachets of bhang during an operation targeting the illegal drug trade in Isiolo Township and Bula Pesa. The operation was conducted on Monday, September 7, 2026, as police…

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Farmers urged to prepare for October-December short rains
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Farmers urged to prepare for October-December short rains

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has urged farmers to prepare their farms and inputs as the country prepares ahead of the October to December short-rains season. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) said the country…

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