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Murang’a Governor Kang’ata Won’t Seek Re-Election on UDA Ticket
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Murang’a Governor Kang’ata Won’t Seek Re-Election on UDA Ticket

In a striking political shift hours after appearing alongside President William Ruto, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata announced Sunday that he will not seek re-election in 2027 on the ticket of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA)…

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8 Kenyan Workers Detained in Libya Amid Unpaid Wages
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8 Kenyan Workers Detained in Libya Amid Unpaid Wages

A Kenyan woman living in Libya has issued a desperate plea to the authorities back at home after eight Kenyan migrant workers were arrested and imprisoned in Benghazi following a confrontation over months of unpaid salaries. Monica…

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FIFA Receives FKF Letter Over President Hussein Mohammed Suspension Row
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FIFA Receives FKF Letter Over President Hussein Mohammed Suspension Row

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has submitted a detailed response to FIFA, defending its decision to suspend president Hussein Mohammed amid a deepening leadership crisis that has drawn scrutiny from the world soccer governing body and…

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Elite Court in Kilimani Faces Demolition After Persistent Flooding
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Elite Court in Kilimani Faces Demolition After Persistent Flooding

Elite Court and King’ara Court apartments in Kilimani are among the buildings in Nairobi marked for demolition as Nairobi County intensifies its crackdown on developments built on riparian land. Speaking during a church service at PCEA…

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KRA Tightens Grip on Landlords With New Rental Tax Rules
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KRA Tightens Grip on Landlords With New Rental Tax Rules

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking public input on ambitious new regulations that will significantly strengthen oversight of residential rental income from thousands of landlords across the country. Through the draft Income Tax…

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Gachagua defends Uhuru, says retirement does not mean silence
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Gachagua defends Uhuru, says retirement does not mean silence

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come to the defence of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta amid rising criticism from Kenya Kwanza leaders regarding his involvement in local political affairs. Speaking on Sunday during a church…

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Siaya Governor James Orengo Denies Being Chased From Seme Burial
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Siaya Governor James Orengo Denies Being Chased From Seme Burial

Siaya Governor James Orengo has rejected reports that he was forcibly requested to leave a burial ceremony in Seme, Kisumu County, insisting his departure was pre-planned and unrelated to the disorder that marred the event. In a statement,…

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Kenya, Japan pledge deeper economic cooperation
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Kenya, Japan pledge deeper economic cooperation

Kenya attaches great importance to its partnership with Japan, which has continued to deliver tangible results across critical sectors of the economy, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia…

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Alarm as Thieves Steal Church Equipment and Drink Holy Communion Wine
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Alarm as Thieves Steal Church Equipment and Drink Holy Communion Wine

Kirinyaga residents have raised an alarm over a series of coordinated burglaries targeting churches in Ndia Constituency. Speaking to the media, residents said the thieves have stolen sound equipment and musical instruments worth thousands…

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Govt Identifies 59 Flood-Prone Areas in Tana River County
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Govt Identifies 59 Flood-Prone Areas in Tana River County

The Government identified 59 flood-prone areas in Tana River County amid rising concerns over swelling water levels along the Tana River. Tana Delta Sub-county accounts for the highest number of at-risk areas at 32, followed by Tana River…

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ODM leaders head to Mombasa for party retreat, PG meeting
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ODM leaders head to Mombasa for party retreat, PG meeting

ODM started a retreat in Mombasa Sunday, running through Tuesday, bringing together members of its National Executive Committee, the parliamentary group and elected governors at a time the party is grappling with internal pressure and…

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