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Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender over Homa Bay violence
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Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender over Homa Bay violence

The National Police Service (NPS) has ordered Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homa Bay County headquarters over his alleged association with the violence witnessed in Homa Bay on Sunday.…

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Gikomba Market’s 7,000-Trader Modern Complex Takes Shape
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Gikomba Market’s 7,000-Trader Modern Complex Takes Shape

Gikomba Market, Nairobi’s largest open-air market, is undergoing a major transformation as the government moves to replace its congested and makeshift structures with a modern commercial complex. State Department for Internal Security and…

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Which way Samidoh? Artist eyes Ol Joro Orok MP seat
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Which way Samidoh? Artist eyes Ol Joro Orok MP seat

Musician Samuel Ndirangu, whose stage name is “Samidoh”, has decided to braze Kenya’s rapid political storm by formally saying he will vie for the Nyandarua County’s Ol Joro Orok Member of Parliament (MP) seat in the 2027 General Election.…

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More Kenyans enjoy access to universal healthcare: Ruto
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More Kenyans enjoy access to universal healthcare: Ruto

President William Ruto on the first day of the on-going inaugural Kenya Health Summit 2026 said in the last three years, government has continued to solve health issues thanks to reforms which have been undertaken. Majority of Kenya’s…

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Private debt emerges as alternative financing for Kenyan MSMEs
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Private debt emerges as alternative financing for Kenyan MSMEs

Teddy Yanga, Senior Investment Manager at Lofty-Corban Investments Limited, says private debt is gaining attention because it can provide businesses with more flexible financing structured around their cash flows and specific funding needs.

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DCI to enhance fight against transnational organized crime
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DCI to enhance fight against transnational organized crime

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening international police cooperation in the fight against transnational organised crime. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Deputy Director…

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EACC arrests government officials over Sh1.57 billion graft
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EACC arrests government officials over Sh1.57 billion graft

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has singled out and arrested some Treasury officials and private businesses over allegations of Sh1,569,582,338.20 disbursement fraud. EACC says the funds were meant for facilitating small-scale…

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Man found dead at Homa Bay home, body in advanced decomposition
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Man found dead at Homa Bay home, body in advanced decomposition

A 47-year-old man was found dead inside his house in Guu Village, Ndhiwa Sub-County, Homa Bay County, with his body already in a decomposing state. The deceased was identified as George Ogola Juma. Police officers visited the scene and…

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Kenya Police unveils new strategic communication office
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Kenya Police unveils new strategic communication office

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – The Kenya Police Service is turning to technology and strategic communication to strengthen modern policing, improve public engagement and ensure the public gets timely and…

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Suspect shot dead after gunfight with police in Industrial Area
KahawaTunguCrime

Suspect shot dead after gunfight with police in Industrial Area

A 20-year-old man was shot dead after he allegedly exchanged fire with police officers who were pursuing a group suspected of stealing household items from a hotel in Nairobi’s Industrial Area. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning near…

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EPRA Begins Hunt for New Boss After Kiptoo Resignation
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EPRA Begins Hunt for New Boss After Kiptoo Resignation

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)’s top seat is up for grabs as the regulator begins the search for a new Director General, months after Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria left the position. EPRA advertised the vacancy on Tuesday,…

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Nairobi Bets Sh2.4 Billion on Ending Years of Persistent Flooding
Nairobi WireNews

Nairobi Bets Sh2.4 Billion on Ending Years of Persistent Flooding

Nairobi County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Niño rains after identifying 227 flood-prone hotspots across 17 sub-counties. The preparedness plan brings together multiple agencies as the county begins implementing Sh2.4…

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How Online Entertainment Has Influenced Sports Fans In Nairobi
Nairobi WireSports

How Online Entertainment Has Influenced Sports Fans In Nairobi

Smartphones have become the primary means by which sports fans in Nairobi ineract wit htheir favorite sports by streaming live games, tracking live data, sharing viral memes on social media and placing instant mobile bets within seconds.…

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Obado to be Sentenced in September Over Sharon Otieno Murder
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Obado to be Sentenced in September Over Sharon Otieno Murder

Kenya’s High Court will sentence former Governor of Migori County Zachary Okoth Obado on September 16 over the killing of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. Obado’s former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero have also…

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Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts
KahawaTunguWorld

Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts

Harvard has agreed to pay $53 million (£39 million) to resolve lawsuits from families who alleged the university mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school. The settlement, proposed in a Boston court on Monday, would…

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