KRA officer arrested over alleged Sh100,000 bribe
EACC investigators mounted an operation following preliminary investigations and arrested Obilo on September 14 as he allegedly received KSh30,000.
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Kirinyaga youth embrace technology to address unemployment challenges
Kirinyaga youth have turned to technology in an effort to cushion against unemployment, following the launch of a digital marketplace designed to connect job seekers, service providers, traders, buyers, and players in the transport sector.…
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West Pokot health sector gets Sh81.2 million medical supplies boost
Health facilities in West Pokot County have received a substantial stock of medical supplies to enhance health service delivery following the flag-off of medical supplies worth Sh81.2 million, in a move expected to restore consistent…
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Investors Turn to Uganda as Fresh Cross-Border Business Opportunities Emerge
More than 150 investors, business leaders, policymakers, and private-sector stakeholders from 10 nationalities are taking part in the 2026 Uganda and Rwanda Trade and Investment Roadshow organized by Equity Group. In a statement dated…
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Rainfall to continue in Coastal, Rift Valley and Western regions
Madden Julian Oscillation weather system (MJO) enhances rainfall over various parts of the country
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Kenya Power Announces Week-Long Maintenance in Roysambu and Githurai
Kenya Power has announced planned maintenance works in parts of Nairobi this week, with residents in Roysambu and Githurai expected to be affected. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the utility company said its teams are undertaking…
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Journalists condemn burning of Getu FM reporter’s vehicle
Journalists in Tharaka Nithi have condemned the burning of a vehicle belonging to Getu FM reporter Kimathi Ntumiru during chaos that erupted at Nembure in Embu County on Saturday. The vehicle was among about 10 vehicles torched during an…
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Bidco chair Vimal Shah says he lost Sh102.4m in forex deal
Shah said Bidco was seeking US dollars to pay for imports of raw materials when his friend and business associate, Nicholas (Nik) Nesbitt, offered to help the company access the currency.
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Kenya enhances preparedness for anticipated El Niño-related health risks
Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has called for coordinated action to advance preparations for the Kenya Public Health International Conference (KEPHIC) 2026, strengthen disease outbreak…
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Cushite Community coronates new chairman, rallies for unity
Members of the Cushite community in Mombasa County on Sunday crowned their new Chairman, Ali Sheikh. The inauguration ceremony brought together community members to celebrate leadership, unity, and the spirit of togetherness and to chart…
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EACC Arrests KRA Official Over Alleged Sh100,000 Bribe Demand
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and issuance of a Tax…
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Mara Day Marks 15 Years as Kenya and Tanzania Step Up Mara Basin Conservation
Kenya and Tanzania have renewed calls for urgent action to protect the Mara Basin as stakeholders marked the 15th anniversary of Mara Day, warning that deforestation, pollution, water abstraction, and climate change threaten the future of…
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Nakuru rolls out initiative to rescue street families
The Nakuru County Government has launched a coordinated multi-agency operation targeting the growing number of street families and vulnerable youths. Officials have termed the situation both a humanitarian concern and a rising security…
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1,000 paid internship opportunities advertised at Ministry of Education
Successful candidates will be deployed to schools at the sub-county level.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to peace, stability
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PSC) and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners of the government’s commitment to peace and security, political stability, economic prosperity,…
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Kenyan Student Builds App to Make Splitting Restaurant Bills Fairer
Gibson Njine spent about nineteen months building software to solve a problem most people just put up with: when a group eats together the bill gets split evenly, and whoever ordered least ends up paying for whoever ordered most. He…
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KNEC Announces Training Opportunity for Senior School Teachers: Who Should Apply
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has invited qualified teachers to apply for an online training on item writing for Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). In a notice on September 15, KNEC said the training will run from October…
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China’s BRICS vision: Turning global aspirations into practical cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s address was particularly significant for its consistency. The ideas he presented at the summit build on a vision China has articulated over many years: a stronger Global South, a more representative…
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Celebrities, TV stars walk the red carpet for the 78th Emmys
Zendaya, Selena Gomez, Colman Domingo and Nicole Kidman were among the stars walking the red carpet ahead of this year’s Emmy Awards. The biggest night in the US TV calendar took place in Los Angeles on Monday, recognising the best shows…
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Court upholds ban on retired Presidents holding political party office
The High Court upheld a law barring retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House. Justice Lawrence Mugambi dismissed a petition challenging Section 6 of the Presidential…
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Rains Set to Hit Nairobi, Mombasa and Dozens of Counties This Week
The weatherman has listed Nairobi among several counties expected to experience rainfall between September 15 and 21, 2026. According to the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) weekly forecast dated September 14, the weather in…
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Government Terminates Portuguese Firm’s Proposal to Build Thuci Dam
The government has terminated a privately initiated proposal by Portugal-based company Elevolution Engenharia, S.A. to finance, design, construct, operate and transfer the proposed Thuci Dam Project. The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and…
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EACC arrests KRA official for alleged bribery
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and issuance of a Tax Compliance…
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Woman found dead in Murang’a amid domestic violence allegations
A 28-year-old woman was found dead in a residential house in Muguru Ward, Kangema, Murang’a County, in a suspected murder incident. The deceased, identified as Wincate Murugi Nchoki, was discovered lying lifeless on a sofa at her home.…
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