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SHA Fraud: DPP approves charges against 8 hospital owners, KMPDC official
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SHA Fraud: DPP approves charges against 8 hospital owners, KMPDC official

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has approved charges against health facility owners, directors, and a regulatory official over alleged fraud at the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement, the DPP said…

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Available Jobs in Malaysia is a Scam: Kenya Government Warning
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Available Jobs in Malaysia is a Scam: Kenya Government Warning

Scam Jobs Alert: Kenyans Advised to Stay Away from Fake Malaysia Job Advertisements. The Kenyan government has issued an urgent warning to the public over a fraudulent job advertisement circulating online and on social media platforms…

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By-elections: IEBC bans phones at voting booths
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By-elections: IEBC bans phones at voting booths

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that voters will not be allowed to enter voting booths with mobile phones during Thursday’s by-elections. IEBC Commissioner Moses Mukhwana said voters in Isiolo…

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Key Observations on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
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Key Observations on President Trump’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history. He spoke for 1 hour and 48 minutes to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol. The marathon speech…

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Rains to persist until March 3, warns Kenya Meteorological Department
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Rains to persist until March 3, warns Kenya Meteorological Department

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that heavy rains pounding the country will persist for the next five days. An advisory issued on Wednesday afternoon indicated that the rains, which are expected to spread to…

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Melbourne Airport Rail Construction Commences on $8.5 billion Project
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Melbourne Airport Rail Construction Commences on $8.5 billion Project

Melbourne Airport Rail construction commences with major works now underway on the $8.5 billion transport project in Victoria. Crews have mobilized at Sunshine Station, marking the first phase of visible construction. The project will…

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IEBC assures of transparency ahead of Thursday by-elections
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IEBC assures of transparency ahead of Thursday by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called on residents of Isiolo South Constituency to turn out in large numbers and exercise their right to choose leaders of their choice through the power of the ballot. The…

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Katwa Kigen among six seeking Supreme Court judge job
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Katwa Kigen among six seeking Supreme Court judge job

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received six applications for the vacant position of Judge of the Supreme Court. Among the applicants is Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen who was sworn into office earlier this year. Also eyeing…

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A Paradox: The Extraordinary Life and Death of Mark Kimani
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A Paradox: The Extraordinary Life and Death of Mark Kimani

Mark Matu Kimani, a Kenyan-born father, grandfather, and lifelong learner, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was 48. Born on January 30, 1978, in Nairobi, Mark’s life unfolded as a paradox—marked by warmth and…

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579 People Killed Across the Country by Mob Justice Since January 2025
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579 People Killed Across the Country by Mob Justice Since January 2025

A total of 579 people have been killed in mob justice incidents across the country since January 2025, according to a statement tabled in the Senate by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. In response to a question by Kisumu…

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Ten people involved political disturbance released on bond
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Ten people involved political disturbance released on bond

By M, KNA Ten people linked to political disturbances in Kisumu over the weekend have been released on a bond of Sh30,000 each with sureties of similar amount or Sh.10, 000 cash bail by a Kisumu court. The 10 were arrested on Saturday in…

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$2Billion SGR Extension to Kisumu Breaks Ground in March 2026
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$2Billion SGR Extension to Kisumu Breaks Ground in March 2026

SGR extension to Kisumu will break ground in March 2026 as Kenya moves to expand its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network toward the western corridor. President William Ruto is expected to preside over the launch ceremony, signaling…

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AMPATH launches national breast cancer care initiative
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AMPATH launches national breast cancer care initiative

AMPATH Kenya has officially launched the Integrated Model for Access, Retention and Advanced Breast Cancer Care, a new initiative aimed at improving access to high quality cancer care for patients across the country. During the launch at…

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Royal visit highlights Somalia’s growing influence in East Africa
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Royal visit highlights Somalia’s growing influence in East Africa

The Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie Hellen has welcomed Somalia’s Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan and pressed for its sustained implementation. Arriving in the Somali capital on Sunday, February 22, 2026, for a two-day…

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$6.75 Billion Unlocked for Turkey’s Bosphorus Rail Project
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$6.75 Billion Unlocked for Turkey’s Bosphorus Rail Project

Turkey has officially secured $6.75 billion in financing for its most ambitious infrastructure endeavor to date: an intercontinental high-speed railway connecting Europe and Asia known as the Bosphorus Rail Project. Marking the largest…

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