DHA Explains How New System Will Handle SHA Claims
A major shift could be coming to how hospitals handle SHA claims, with the Digital Health Agency outlining changes that could affect healthcare facilities across Kenya.
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Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election
Exit polls suggest there is no clear winner of Israel’s pivotal general election, with neither veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor former military chief Gadi Eisenkot on track to secure a majority. Two Israeli broadcasters…
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Ruto Seeks Ukambani Support for 2027 Re-Election, Cites Development Record
The President made the appeal on Tuesday as he concluded a four-day development tour of Machakos, Kitui and Makueni counties, during which he inspected, commissioned and launched projects across 11 constituencies.
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Yvonne Okwara Resigns from Citizen TV, Hints at Next Move
Veteran journalist Yvonne Okwara has ended her eight-year career at Citizen TV, bringing her 20-year journalism journey to a close. In her final broadcast, she paid tribute to colleagues, mentors, and viewers while hinting at a new…
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Rusinga Island Ring Road Upgrade Boosts Connectivity, Blue Economy Growth
The completion of the Rusinga Island Ring Road upgrade to bitumen standards is expected to boost economic activity, improve transport and open up tourism opportunities in Suba North Constituency, Homa Bay County. According to Raymond…
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Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passports
Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in the US, hours after Brazil cancelled his passports, sources have told the BBC. The right-wing candidate left the country after its Supreme Court ordered that he surrender his…
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Court stops government from building car park inside Nairobi Animal Orphanage
The court "prohibited contractors from clearing vegetation, cutting down trees, excavating, grading land, erecting fences or carrying out construction.
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Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson
The Justice Department on Tuesday failed to secure a grand jury indictment against a former White House staffer who provided dramatic but disputed testimony against President Donald Trumpbefore a House committee investigating the Jan. 6,…
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Man found dead after night fight with wife in Kisii’s Ichuni village
A 58-year-old man was found dead inside his house in Ichuni Location, Masaba South Sub-County, Kisii County, following a reported altercation involving his wife and neighbours. The deceased, identified as Mokamba Nyabochoa, was discovered…
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12 Accused in Sh283.2mn Nairobi Cemetery Scandal Put on Defence
Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore delivered the ruling on Tuesday in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Case No. 19 of 2010, paving the way for the defence hearing scheduled for January 25 to 29, 2027.
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Victims Compensation Panel Sets Nov 14 Deadline for Claims
The Panel said the claim intake period was nearing its conclusion, with no new claims to be accepted after the November 14 deadline.
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says Arab parties 'trying to steal election'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday accused Arab politicians of trying to steal the election, pointing to the arrests of several people, charges the accused party called a lie to boost right-wing turnout.
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Yvonne Okwara Exits Citizen TV After 8 Years
Okwara's exit from Citizen TV also marked her departure from journalism after nearly 20 years at various media outlets in Kenya.
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Rabai elders warn of cultural extinction as sacred Kaya forests in Kilifi face destruction
Elders warn that destruction of ancestral sites and indigenous trees threatens traditional medicine, cultural identity and generations of Mijikenda.
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Kenya’s Potato Industry Needs Quality Seed to Raise Yields, Cut Imports
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Kenya’s potato industry is struggling to reach its production potential, with poor access to certified seed limiting yields, constraining farmers’ incomes and leaving processors reliant…
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DCI Arrests Suspect in Ksh4.95 Million Forex and Crypto Fraud
This comes as forex-related scams increasingly target young Kenyans seeking alternative sources of income to cope with tough economic conditions.
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GSU officers seek more funds as they face poor housing, unpaid allowances
General Service Unit (GSU) officials told the committee that officers deployed to remote and harsh environments were living in makeshift shelters, with.
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French diplomat 'intimidated' in Iran by suspected security agents: source
France's deputy chief of mission in Tehran was this month subjected to "intimidation by individuals claiming to belong to the Iranian security forces", a diplomatic source told AFP on Tuesday.
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UAE Decorates Two Kenyan Cabin Crew for Bravery in Foiled Mid-Air Attack
David Kimotho and John Muchina receive the Order of Zayed II, First Class, after helping subdue a cockpit assault that ended with a safe diversion to Saudi Arabia.
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Yvonne Okwara Signs Off From Citizen TV After Eight Years
The anchor announced her exit during the final broadcast of The Explainer on Tuesday night, closing a Citizen TV run that began in 2018.
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NTSA Warns of Fake Speed Penalty SMS as Real-Time Speed Monitoring Launched
NTSA says speed violation notices come only from its official SMS ID, as it launches real-time speed monitoring under the Msimu bila ajali campaign.
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Nigeria probe finds officers' negligence led to death of 33 detainees, including 14 minors
The inquiry found that over 50 men had been held in a small cell without adequate ventilation, running water or a working toilet.
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IEBC Suspends Migwani Ward By-Election After Court Halts November 17 Poll
The Migwani Ward by-election set for November 17 will not proceed as planned after the IEBC suspended preparations, following interim High Court orders that remain in force for 30 days.
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M-PESA Transactions Hit 46.4 Billion as Safaricom Reports 41.7 Million Active Users
Safaricom’s 2026 Sustainable Business Report puts M-PESA transaction value at Ksh41.68 trillion for FY2026, up 8.9 per cent from Ksh38.27 trillion, as 30-day active users reached 41.7 million.
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