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When the job title goes home and you stay behind
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When the job title goes home and you stay behind

In Kenya, a job title is not just employment; it is identity, access, and a full-service lifestyle. Business cards open doors, security guards salute, bank managers return missed calls, and distant relatives suddenly remember your clan.…

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‎‎Embu fire victims benefit as government comes to their aid
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‎‎Embu fire victims benefit as government comes to their aid

By S, KNA ‎‎Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku on Monday afternoon led a government delegation to Embu County to distribute relief aid to Shauri fire victims. ‎‎ Over 300…

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Uber announces discounted rides for major tournaments
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Uber announces discounted rides for major tournaments

By M, KNA As Kenya prepares to host a series of major international sporting events in the coming weeks, including the HSBC SVNS and the Magical Kenya Open, Uber has unveiled a new rider promotion aimed at enhancing access to reliable and…

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Mombasa Port efficiency boosted through agency collaboration
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Mombasa Port efficiency boosted through agency collaboration

By M, KNA The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, has assured port users that the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and other government agencies are streamlining operations and enhancing interoperability to ease…

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Lamu youth protest KPA hiring glitches, demand fair access
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Lamu youth protest KPA hiring glitches, demand fair access

By A, KNA The Lamu Youth Assembly has issued an urgent appeal to the national government to address the ongoing job recruitment row at the Kenya Ports Authority that they claim has locked out youths from being considered for jobs at the…

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Makuyu Sh400 million KMTC Campus set for groundbreaking
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Makuyu Sh400 million KMTC Campus set for groundbreaking

By B, KNA Plans to establish a campus of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Makuyu, Maragua Constituency, have been finalised, paving the way for construction to commence once the ongoing tendering process is completed. The Sh400…

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Health CS reports major progress towards Universal Health Coverage
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Health CS reports major progress towards Universal Health Coverage

By M, KNA Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has presented a comprehensive update on Kenya’s health sector performance and progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) during the 29th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental…

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Women in West Pokot receive free Fistula surgery
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Women in West Pokot receive free Fistula surgery

By A, KNA A major milestone in maternal healthcare has been achieved in West Pokot County after dozens of women and girls benefitted from free fistula repair surgeries at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital. The life-changing medical camp…

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Kwale community reaps benefits of Matuga fish farming project
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Kwale community reaps benefits of Matuga fish farming project

By C, KNA Residents of Matuga Sub-Location in Waziria Location, Kwale County, are celebrating a successful first harvest from a community fish farming project supported by the World Bank-backed KEMSED initiative in partnership with the…

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Farmers urged to embrace climate forecasts to reduce losses
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Farmers urged to embrace climate forecasts to reduce losses

By R, KNA The Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) for Sabatia Sub-County, Festus Munyao, has raised concern over continued losses among smallholder farmers due to underutilization and misinterpretation of climate information. Speaking to KNA…

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Weather forecast depicts erratic rainfall patterns in Kajiado County
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Weather forecast depicts erratic rainfall patterns in Kajiado County

By D, KNA Rainfall during the March–May long rains season in Kajiado County is expected to be erratic, marked by prolonged dry spells and occasional isolated, intense storms. According to Benson Lubanga, the County Director of…

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NACADA and Kakamega County partner to expand empowerment against drugs
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NACADA and Kakamega County partner to expand empowerment against drugs

By G, KNA The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Kakamega County Administration are investing in rehabilitation and economic empowerment initiatives targeting vulnerable groups to help curb…

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Kwale steps up drought response as hunger looms
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Kwale steps up drought response as hunger looms

By C, KNA Kwale has escalated drought response measures after the county was classified in the alarm phase, with at least 190,000 residents placed under the food insecurity bracket. Speaking at the offices of the National Drought…

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Soin Sigowet drama festival highlights young drama talent
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Soin Sigowet drama festival highlights young drama talent

By G, KNA The Kericho County Quality Assurance and Standards Officer, Dr. Kiptum Chemagut, has lauded participants and adjudicators at the Soin Sigowet Sub-County Drama Festivals for upholding exceptional professional standards. He…

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Kaiti MP terms Sifuna removal undemocratic
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Kaiti MP terms Sifuna removal undemocratic

By P, KNA Kaiti Member of Parliament Joshua Kimilu has dismissed attempts to remove Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), terming the move undemocratic and unconstitutional. Kimilu challenged party…

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Beach alcohol trade fueling defilement cases in Kisumu
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Beach alcohol trade fueling defilement cases in Kisumu

By C, KNA An alarming rise in child defilement cases in Kisumu’s beach communities has put the spotlight on rampant alcoholism and parental neglect in the area. The State Department for Children Services has warned that the crisis was…

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State intensifies drive to return to phase out children’s homes
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State intensifies drive to return to phase out children’s homes

By C, KNA The government has stepped up implementation of a nationwide programme to transition children from institutional care to family-based care. State Department for Children Services Principal Secretary (PS) Carren Ageng’o said the…

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