Somali citizen fined Sh370,000 for being in Kenya illegally
He faces imprisonment in default of the fines and repatriation to Somalia after paying the penalties imposed by the court.
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Kenya's nuclear power ambitions threatened by funding, safety and skills gaps, KIPPRA warns
KIPPRA warns that funding shortfalls, weak safety regulations, skills shortages and an unreliable power grid could undermine plans to introduce nuclear.
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Treasury questioned over Sh533.7bn domestic debt interest bill
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 – The National Treasury has been questioned over the Sh533.7 billion the government paid in interest on domestic debt in the 2023/2024 financial year, as Parliament…
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QatarEnergy US LNG: 20-Year Deal Secured with Woodside’s $17.5B Louisiana Project
QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement to secure QatarEnergy US LNG volumes from Woodside Energy over a 20-year period. This agreement directly complements major Gulf Coast energy developments, such as the US$4…
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Kenya secures Sh270 million grant to boost climate resilience in agriculture
The grant, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through IFAD, will complement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP).
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Governors raise alarm over delayed Ksh.8.9 billion health funding
The Council of Governors (CoG) is sounding the alarm over delays in the disbursement of Ksh.8.9 billion meant to facilitate the absorption of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into county governments on permanent and pensionable terms.
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Babu Owino dismisses Mosiria's claim of having secret wife, abandoning child
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed claims by former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria that he has a second wife and their child, both of whom he has allegedly abandoned and are living in squalor.
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Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
According to the Ukrainian railway operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, a train headed for Zaporizhzhia was at one of the platforms in Dnipro when the drone hit.
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Tanzanian Health Startup Medikea Raises $1.2 Million to Own Care, Not Just Connect It
Medikea, a Tanzanian healthtech company that runs its own clinics, labs and pharmacies, raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to open sites in Arusha and Morogoro, bringing its network to four clinics. Baobab Network, Catalyst Fund and…
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Obiri, Kipruto chase historic New York Marathon title defences on Sunday
No man has won the New York City Marathon in consecutive years since Kenya’s John Kagwe achieved the feat in 1997 and 1998.
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AFCON 2027: Mvurya unveils team to steer Kenya’s preparations
Mvurya said the team which was selected based on experience, professional expertise and leadership was critical to delivering a successful tournament.
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Osaka vows to return stronger after Tokyo exit
The 29-year-old, now ranked 18 in the world, said she was "at peace" with herself and feeling good about her game.
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Eastleigh Voice at Nine - Hope of survival remains as Eastleigh rescue teams clear rubble
Eastleigh rescuers race to find survivors as Thika residents protest a stalled bridge in Maguguni, farmers face calls to ditch pesticides, and court.
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PS Omollo mourns Rachuonyo council of elders chair Caleb Ouko
In a condolence message, Omollo said Ouko’s death had left a void in traditional leadership in Rachuonyo and among the people who benefited from his counsel.
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EACC chairperson urges surveyors to fight land corruption and protect public assets
Bishop David Oginde warns that fraudulent land dealings can deprive communities of public resources for generations, urging surveyors to uphold integrity.
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Ethiopia offers to host next Russia-Africa summit in Addis Ababa
The offer positions Ethiopia as a central pillar of Russia's African strategy and leverages Addis Ababa’s status as the diplomatic capital of the.
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Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed at the popular Göreme Open Air Museum. Ambulances and rescue teams have been deployed.
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Police commanders meet in Nairobi to plan for 2027 elections
The multi-day meeting focuses on emerging security concerns, election operations timelines and the responsibilities of commanders at county and station level
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Kenya leads African recruits sent to fight for Russia as brokers pocket Sh6.5 billion
A damning investigation reveals how 841 Kenyans were recruited into Russia’s war against Ukraine, with agencies and brokers across Africa pocketing Sh6.5.
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Russia war: How recruiters made Sh6.5 billion from African jobseekers
A new investigation identifies 3,034 Africans recruited into Russia’s military, including 841 Kenyans, with at least 502 documented deaths.
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President Ruto calls for deeper Kenya-Russia economic ties
President William Ruto has called for greater cooperation with Russia in education, agriculture, trade and other sectors, saying the two countries stand to benefit from stronger bilateral ties.
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UC San Diego battery storage project by EnerSmart gets construction financing through Crux Platform
Crux has facilitated construction-to-term loan financing for an 8 MW/40 MWh battery energy storage project being developed by EnerSmart Storage at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego), in a move aimed at strengthening…
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Rwandan man convicted in US for lying about role in 1994 genocide
Tabaro, who lives in Ohio, fled Rwanda for Kenya in 1994 before entering the US as a refugee in 1995.
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Court declares Ruto’s housing allocation promises to teachers, police unlawful
The High Court has ruled that presidential pronouncements giving teachers and police officers preferential access to affordable housing units have no legal effect without a basis in law or policy.
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