Two killed in suspected cross-border attack in Turkana
The killings follow a similar attack a day earlier in which a teenager was killed, two people injured and an NPR officer reported missing in Kibish
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International Year of Women Farmers 2026 puts spotlight on women’s role in Kenya’s agriculture
Women farmers all over the world play a central role in food production, in ensuring household nutrition, and in maintaining rural economic resilience, but they still encounter systemic obstacles which limit their potential. At the…
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Over 300 households displaced by floods in Tana River
The Kenya Red Cross says the overflow of Tulu and Minjila dams in Tana Delta has sent floodwaters into villages and homes, affecting 3,156 additional households.
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PHOTO STORY: The Technology Transforming Konza’s Affordable Housing
At Konza Technopolis in Malili, Makueni County, the construction of affordable housing is taking shape alongside the roads, walkways and infrastructure designed to support movement within Kenya’s emerging smart city. Using modern aluminium…
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Winnie Odinga set to attend Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi launch amid Nairobi Senate bid
Winnie Odinga is expected at the unveiling of Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi presidential campaign secretariat in Nairobi, weeks after declaring her intention to contest the city’s Senate seat in 2027.
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How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
In May 2024, Francis Mogambi arrived in the United States after winning the Diversity Visa lottery, a programme that gives people from around the world a chance to become permanent residents. Just over two years later, the Kenyan national…
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People's Coalition questions citizenship of applicants in IEBC CEO recruitment list
The coalition said its review of the published list had raised concerns about the citizenship status of some applicants, arguing that the IEBC needed to.
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Court Orders Ex-Nairobi Water Employee to Pay Ksh 7.5M Over Fake KCSE Certificate
The case comes as EACC steps up investigations into former public employees accused of using fake academic papers to get government jobs.
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On the radar: Linda Mwananchi team to formally unveil political party
The launch marks the latest phase in the movement’s transition from The Equitable Party (TEP), which was acquired as its political vehicle before rebranding
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Who is Naim Bilal? Inside the career profile of Standard Group’s new CEO
The Standard Group PLC has appointed Naim Bilal Yaseen as its substantive Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Chaacha Mwita, who resigned from the position. In a notice dated Thursday, October 29, 2026, the media company announced…
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Bruising battle beckons as Obiri, Kipruto seek bite of history at the Big Apple
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 30, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, comes with a glorious opportunity for Kenya to continue its stranglehold on the New York City Marathon when a number of…
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East African Portland Cement profit after tax drops 68.6pc to Sh1.58bn
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – East African Portland Cement Company’s (EAPCC) profit after tax fell 68.6 percent to Sh1.58 billion in the financial year ended June 2026, down from Sh5.02…
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Kenya Weighs Fuel Efficiency Rules for Imported Cars as Pump Prices Bite
Nairobi drivers filling up since 15 October are paying as much as KES 226.96 for a liter of petrol and KES 227.76 for diesel, roughly 13% and 22% more than a year ago. Researchers and policy advisers said that Kenya’s car purchases, not…
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Oburu shuts down calls for written ODM-UDA agreement, tells outsiders to keep off talks
The party leader, however, reaffirmed that full implementation of the 10-point agenda agreed upon between former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President William Ruto remains a non-negotiable condition of ODM’s engagement with UDA.
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Two men killed in Migori as police recover 14 cartridges
Investigators visited the scene and recovered 14 cartridges, including 10 resembling those used in AK-47 rifles and four similar to 9mm ammunition
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Alternativa Film Festival Expands To Africa, Opens 2027 Submissions with $120,000 In Prizes
Alternativa Film Festival, the Global South film festival founded and supported by inDrive, has opened submissions for its first African edition. For its fourth edition, the festival welcomes feature films…
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Kiambu liquor licensing committee reviews approach ahead of county-wide inspections
Kiambu County’s liquor licensing committee is reviewing its approach to licensing and enforcement ahead of county-wide inspections scheduled to begin in November, with a focus on strengthening compliance, improving transparency in license…
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Nairobi Water driver convicted over forged KCSE certificate, ordered to pay Sh7.5 million
The court found that he had presented a KCSE certificate indicating he attained a mean grade of C (plain) in the 2002 examination, whereas he had actually.
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Crypto Firm Takes Diamond at 2026 Money Awards
Crypto firm, Yellow Card, has won Gold in the prestigious Diamond category at the 2026 Money Awards. Presented in Las Vegas during Money20/20 USA on Sunday, 18 October, the accolade marks its second consecutive year of recognition at the…
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Kiambu CHPs SACCO launched to strengthen members’ financial welfare
Kiambu County has launched a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) for Community Health Promoters (CHPs), bringing together the county’s 3,156 CHPs to strengthen their financial welfare and improve their access to savings and…
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How to Read a Tape Measure
Learning how to read a tape measure is an essential skill for anyone involved in construction, carpentry, tailoring, home improvement, or DIY projects. A tape measure helps you determine the length, width, and height of different objects…
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One body retrieved from Eastleigh building collapse site as search enters eighth day
The recovery marks a grim development in the rescue operation, which has been ongoing since Friday, October 23, when the multi-storey building collapsed along 9th Street.
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How to Read an Ultrasound Report for Gender
Learning how to read an ultrasound report for gender can help expectant parents understand how the baby’s sex may be identified during pregnancy. Many parents look forward to finding out whether they are expecting a boy or a girl. During…
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How to Read Heart Rate
Learning how to read heart rate is an important skill for monitoring a person’s health and understanding how well the heart is functioning. Heart rate refers to the number of times the heart beats in one minute and is usually measured in…
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