Four lives lost to suicide every day as KNCHR sounds alarm
The Commission said the Ministry of Health estimates that four people die by suicide every day, with hundreds of attempts reported annually.
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Govt Sets New Direction for Kenya’s Exports in Major Economic Shift
Prime Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, Musalia Mudavadi, has outlined a renewed government push to expand Kenya’s value-added exports as part of an economic shift. Speaking at a diplomatic…
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Kenya has not imposed ban on foreign small-scale traders, Mudavadi clarifies
Kenya is not imposing a blanket ban on foreign nationals engaging in small-scale businesses, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has clarified. Mudavadi says the recent directive by President William Ruto targeting foreign small-scale…
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Sifuna, Kalonzo push for joint opposition candidate ahead of 2027
The meeting comes amid growing pressure on opposition parties to settle on a common candidate rather than split their vote in the 2027 presidential contest.
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DPP charges Nairobi businessman over alleged Sh15.1mn fraud
Walter Wekhanya Keya appeared before Makadara Law Courts Senior Resident Magistrate Stephany Bett and denied three charges of conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretences and possession of proceeds of crime.
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Samia Suluhu Leaves Office Temporarily, Announces New Govt Order
Tanzania has announced a change in how key government responsibilities will be handled after President Samia Suluhu Hassan made a temporary decision. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has begun a 90-day leave of absence starting September 7…
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Two children drown in a Tharaka Nithi river
Two three-year-old children from different families have drowned in River Gathita in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County. The children were reported missing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after failing to return home. Their…
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Government vows firm action against threats to 2027 polls
The Government will strengthen security measures and inter-agency coordination ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election to identify and address emerging threats before polling day. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says the…
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Key witness in Ojwang’ murder case dies at home
Corporal Stephen Maina Nderitu, who was a key witness in the controversial Albert Ojwang’ murder case, collapsed at home and died on Monday after leaving work. The police officer attached to Central Police Station, Nairobi in a testimony…
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Mudavadi warns against targeting foreign nationals, assures compliant traders of Kenya’s openness
Mudavadi said Kenya remains open to foreign traders and investors operating within the law, dismissing any suggestion that the government was imposing a blanket ban on foreign nationals.
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Nyeri County advertises over 140 permanent jobs: How to apply
The County Government of Nyeri has opened more than 140 positions on permanent and pensionable terms, with the bulk of the vacancies targeting health professionals. The recruitment drive, announced by the Nyeri County Public Service Board…
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Mombasa Tycoon Defies Ruto, Declares Governor Bid
Mombasa businessman has announced his intention to vie for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, despite President William Ruto’s advice that Suleiman Shahbal should withdraw from politics. In a video shared by…
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Rironi-Naivasha Highway to Open by Oct 30, CS Chirchir Says
The announcement offers a fresh timeline for motorists who have endured persistent congestion, particularly along the steep escarpment and other bottlenecks on the busy Northern Corridor.
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Shahbal defies Ruto, declares Mombasa governor bid for 2027
Shahbal said he would not be deterred from pursuing the county’s top seat, setting the stage for a potentially bruising political contest at the Coast.
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Two miners die after quarry shaft collapses in Homa Bay
Two miners have died after a quarry shaft collapsed on them in Kowidi Location, Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after a group of miners entered the shaft at about 7am.…
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MPs demand answers over Sh300mn KUCCPS placement fee debt
The National Assembly Education Committee wants KUCCPS to disclose the categories of institutions that have failed to remit the Sh1,500 placement fee charged for each student placed.
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Lavington Woman Found Dead After a Month Left Note for Landlord and Final Wish for Family
The family of 32-year-old Mercy Maina Wachinga is struggling to come to terms with her death after a handwritten letter she left behind revealed heartfelt messages to her loved ones and gratitude to her landlord before she allegedly took…
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Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution at a meeting in Vienna.
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New Twist as Protected Witness in Albert Ojwang Murder Case Dies Ahead of Testimony
A police officer who was a key witness in the murder case involving Albert Ojwang has died before giving evidence. Stephen Maina Nderitu, who was attached to the Office of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) during the period surrounding…
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Kindiki chairs inter-ministerial, inter agency meeting for ground breaking of Sh2.2 trillion Lamu Oil Refinery
Kenya is set to break ground on the East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu on September 30, 2026, in a move expected to usher in one of the country’s largest industrial investments. The Sh2.2 trillion project is projected to take four years to…
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Apple raises all iPhone prices by $100, discontinues iPhone 17 Pro
Apple discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max and raised its other iPhones by $100.
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Apple Watch Series 12 will listen to conversations and recap them for you
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 add Siri Recap and Live Rewind, tools that summarise conversations without recording audio.
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Apple launches AirPods 5 at $129 with ANC on every model
AirPods 5 cost $129 with Active Noise Cancellation included. The $149 version adds wireless charging, volume swipe and longer battery.
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Zambia signs 540,000-tonne maize export deal with Kenya
Zambia signed an agreement with Kenya’s Baita Trading Limited for the export of 540,000 metric tonnes of Grade A, white non-GMO maize following a bumper harvest in the southern African country. The deal comes after Zambia recorded maize…
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