Expectant officers get new uniform provision as Ruto unveils police attire
The new attire introduces a refreshed look for male and female officers, with a dual-tone combination of light sky-blue and deep navy blue.
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Civil Servants union in membership recruitment drive
Civil servants from Vihiga County have been asked to register with the Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) for them to be served better. Speaking during a civil servant sensitisation meeting held in the DIDC hall, Union of Kenya Civil…
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KRA Responds After Small-Scale Traders Protest Over New Tax Measures
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has responded to concerns raised by small-scale traders over the taxation of consolidated cargo, explaining how customs duties are assessed and defending the revised minimum yield applied to certain…
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Who Actually Owns eCitizen? Burning Questions Emerge as Billions Move Through It
Questions have emerged over whether the government legally owns the eCitizen platform as the National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation scrutinizes proposed regulations seeking to place the system under the control of the…
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Vocal Africa initiates peace process through sports
Vocal Africa has intensified efforts to promote peace and security among young people in Busia County. And to meet this objective, the organization is using sports as a platform to sensitize the youth and communities on the need to shun…
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Section of Nairobi traders shut shops over Sh3.2m KRA customs benchmark
Videos circulating online showed closed shops along major commercial streets including Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue and Tom Mboya Street, while some traders demonstrated against the new benchmark.
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Faith with actions: Cherotich hungry, thirsty for third straight Diamond League trophy
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 28, 2026 – Kenyan youngster Faith Cherotich has set her sights on winning the Diamond League trophy at next week’s season finale in Brussels. The World and…
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Didmus Barasa Cleared By Murang’a University to Graduate With PhD
Kimilili MP Didmus Wekesa Barasa has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang’a University of Technology after completing his fieldwork and successfully defending his doctoral thesis. The university had…
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Emiliano Martinez Arrives in London to Sign Two-Year Chelsea Deal
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has arrived in London to complete his move to Chelsea after the two clubs agreed on a £7.5 million transfer fee. The Argentina international, 33, is expected to undergo a medical. The move comes as…
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Antinuclear Misinformation Debunked Using Google Maps
Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda are all at various stages of developing their own nuclear power projects.Yet Kenyan Malthusians claim that a 2000 MWe nuclear plant in Sakwa will, upon completion, transform the shores of Lake…
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Traders back tobacco controls, oppose ‘duplicate’ licensing requirements
BAHLITA urges Parliament to include tobacco traders in public participation on the Tobacco Control Bill, warning of higher compliance costs.
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Ganze traditional healers embrace hospital referrals to improve healthcare
In the past, traditional healers in rural communities have been regarded as alternative healthcare providers, often operating separately from conventional health facilities. However, traditional healers in Ganze Constituency, Kilifi…
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County release toll-free number to report fire outbreak
The County Government of Nyeri has urged members of the public to utilize the new toll-free number in reporting fire occurrences to minimize losses from such incidents. Gender, Youth, Sports and Social Services CECM Esther Ndung’u stated…
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Ruku urges communicators to protect public trust ahead of 2027 elections
Ruku called for communication that is “timely, transparent and truthful”, saying professionals in the sector have an important role to play.
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Economist commends fertilizer subsidy programme
An Agricultural economist, Justice Boit, has commended the government for rolling out the fertilizer subsidy programme saying the initiative had enhanced food production among smallholder farmers. He said the reduction of the prices of a…
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Why Wanyonyi almost failed to clock world lead at Zurich Diamond League
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 28, 2026 – Even as he celebrates clocking the world’s fastest time in 2026, Emmanuel Wanyonyi knows things could have turned out far worse in Zurich on…
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MP Didmus Barasa graduates with PhD in Public Administration
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration from Murang’a University of Technology. Barasa’s doctoral research examined county governments’ branding strategies and their impact on…
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Wetang’ula Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has met and engaged Pope Leo XIV during a Papal Audience at the Vatican in Rome. Wetang’ula said the meeting provided an opportunity to convey the goodwill of the Kenyan people to the Catholic…
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NSE H12026 Net Profit Hits KSh736.9m On Market Activity Rebound
NSE(Nairobi Securities Exchange) Half-Year Net profits surged 386% to KSh 736.9 million as levy transaction income from several block trades, impact of two IPOs and data income lifted the bourse’s earnings profile during this period. The…
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Meta Introduces New WhatsApp Charges, What They Mean for Kenyans
Meta is set to introduce new WhatsApp Business charges that could raise operating costs for Kenyan businesses using the platform for customer support, sales, banking notifications, and order updates. According to the company, the new…
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SBM Bank & Safer Power partner in Ksh. 2.1B green energy manufacturing deal
SBM Bank Kenya and Safer Power Group have signed a landmark Ksh. 2.1 billion (USD 17 million) financing deal to support the development of a green energy manufacturing workshop and factory in Kenya. Under the agreement, Safer Power, a…
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Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89
Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, after he was taken to hospital last week for treatment for a rare blood condition. The palace in Oslo said he passed away peacefully at 06:35 local time (04:35GMT) on Friday at the national…
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Safer Power secures Ksh 2.19B from SBM Bank for new factory
Safer Power Group has secured Ksh 2.19 billion ($17m) credit from SBM Bank to support expansion of its power infrastructure manufacturing capacity in Kenya. Under the deal, Safer Power will utilise the financing to support construction of…
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Kazi Majuu tournament promotes safe labour migration
The Second Edition of the Kazi Majuu Football Tournament has brought together young people in the North Imenti Constituency, combining football with access to information on employment, skills development and safe labour migration. The…
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