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Ruto appoints new NCIC chair and members in latest govt changes
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Ruto appoints new NCIC chair and members in latest govt changes

William Ruto has appointed Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae as the new Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, alongside seven members to the commission for a six-year term. The appointments were announced through a Gazette…

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Lucrative avocado threatens traditional tea farms in Bureti
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Lucrative avocado threatens traditional tea farms in Bureti

For 32-year-old budding farmer, Victor Yegon from Kapmachumo in Bureti Sub-county, ponders the decision over what to do with his half-acre tea farm, as it is becoming increasingly difficult to eke out a living. Like many other young…

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KWS Announces Full Resumption of Operations at Amboseli Airstrip
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KWS Announces Full Resumption of Operations at Amboseli Airstrip

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the full resumption of operations at the Amboseli Main Airstrip, following confirmation that the facility is safe and fully operational after flood damage. In a statement on May 8, KWS said…

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Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
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Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”. Iranians would “never bow to pressure”, Araghchi said in a post on X, a day after…

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Samuel Muchina to fly UDA ticket in Ol Kalou by-election
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Samuel Muchina to fly UDA ticket in Ol Kalou by-election

Samuel Muchina Nyagah has emerged as the UDA party flagbearer for the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election after winning the party nominations with 3,221 votes. He was closely followed by George Wambugu Kanuri, popularly known as Delight, who…

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Truphena Muthoni Sets New Guinness World Record in Brazil
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Truphena Muthoni Sets New Guinness World Record in Brazil

Kenya’s environmental advocate Truphena Muthoni, HSC, has set a new Guinness World Record after hugging more than 1,200 trees in one hour in Brazil. In a statement on May 9, the Kenya Embassy in Brazil said the record was achieved on 8 May…

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Govt to Close Five Major Nairobi Roads from Monday Midnight
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Govt to Close Five Major Nairobi Roads from Monday Midnight

Motorists and residents in Nairobi have been warned to brace for traffic disruptions ahead of the Africa Forward Summit set to take place in the city from May 11 to May 12. In a public advisory issued by the Office of the Government…

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Breaking: Equity Bank Kenya Named Overall Best Bank 2026
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Breaking: Equity Bank Kenya Named Overall Best Bank 2026

Equity Bank Kenya has once again cemented its position as one of the leading financial institutions in East Africa after being named the Overall Best Bank in Kenya during the prestigious 2026 Think Business Banking Awards. The recognition…

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Success: Kenyan Diaspora Helping Kenyans Migrate to Germany
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Success: Kenyan Diaspora Helping Kenyans Migrate to Germany

As more Kenyans explore opportunities abroad, Germany is emerging as one of the most attractive destinations for education, skilled employment, and long-term career growth. At the center of this growing migration movement is Cyrus Robiro,…

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Kenya heightens port, airport surveillance over Hantavirus outbreak
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Kenya heightens port, airport surveillance over Hantavirus outbreak

Government has heightened screening measures at airports and seaports following reported cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) outbreak on a cruise ship MV Hondius, currently travelling in the Atlantic Ocean. In a statement, Health…

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South Africa Anti-Immigrant Violence: Foreign Nationals Flee
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South Africa Anti-Immigrant Violence: Foreign Nationals Flee

Anti-immigrant protests and violent attacks in South Africa have escalated dramatically in recent weeks, forcing hundreds of foreign nationals to flee for safety as tensions rise across major cities including Johannesburg, Pretoria, and…

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Busia County clarifies on hospital bill waiver, detention claims
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Busia County clarifies on hospital bill waiver, detention claims

Busia County has dismissed allegations that Busia County Referral Hospital is unlawfully detaining women over unpaid hospital bills, insisting that the facility follows a structured waiver process to assist vulnerable patients unable to…

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Uasin Gishu stakeholders sensitized on Street Vendors Bill, 2023
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Uasin Gishu stakeholders sensitized on Street Vendors Bill, 2023

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives delegation toured Uasin Gishu County to engage the public on the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill, 2023, and also conduct an inspection visit…

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Murkomen vows action on illegal gold mining in West Pokot
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Murkomen vows action on illegal gold mining in West Pokot

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a stern warning against illegal gold mining in West Pokot County. The CS took issue with the illegal activities in the county, which is suspected to have…

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Bodaboda riders told to embrace collaboration for their survival
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Bodaboda riders told to embrace collaboration for their survival

The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, Friday called on boda boda operators across the country to embrace formal organisation, strengthen cooperation with security agencies and take…

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NCCK Calls for peace, inclusivity ahead of 2027 Election
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NCCK Calls for peace, inclusivity ahead of 2027 Election

Leaders drawn from churches, youth groups, women’s organizations, and persons with disabilities in the North Rift region have called for peaceful, inclusive, and issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the…

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