Two arrested over murder, stabbing in Kibra
The suspects were arrested in the Kingstone area of Lindi following an intelligence-led operation by detectives investigating the two incidents
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Sifuna Picks Mwangaza, Osotsi for Key Linda Mwananchi Movement Party Positions
The proposed names will be presented to the National Delegates Conference for consideration and endorsement as the party moves to establish its leadership structure.
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US Seizes Ksh97M in Kenyan Fraud Investigation
The United States government has seized more than Ksh 97 million in cryptocurrency from an account belonging to a Kenyan national as part of an investigation into a major student financial aid fraud involving stolen American identities.…
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Government to launch disability rights charter to strengthen inclusion agenda
The National Diversity Management Framework and Diversity Index initiative will provide a platform for institutions to assess their diversity management practices, identify shortcomings and develop action plans to improve representation…
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Politicians using younger people for their dirty work, says official
Kabura said the young people are emulating the society. She asked parents to give positive guidance to their children saying this generation needs soft talk.
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Missing pupils linked to Mackenzie fasting camp
The journey away from school ended in a tragedy now being pieced together through teachers’ records, family accounts and DNA evidence.
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Rescue Teams Recover Body from Rubble of Collapsed Eastleigh Building
Rescue teams have entered their eighth day of searching through the rubble, as families remain at the scene awaiting news of missing relatives.
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MP Kaguchia wants student loan interests capped to protect beneficiaries
Warns proposed law does not adequately protect students from the risk of accumulating excessive debt because it leaves key funding gaps
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Michael Otto Net Worth
Michael Otto is a German businessman with an estimated net worth of $10 billion. He is best known for transforming his family’s traditional mail-order business into the Otto Group, one of the world’s largest privately held retail and…
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Board suspends contentious tea levy after High Court order
TBK has since announced the immediate suspension of the demand and collection of the levy in compliance with the court order.
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KARMA warns poor records management could undermine Kenya’s AI adoption
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Kenya’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in government and business operations risks producing unreliable outcomes unless institutions first address weaknesses in records management, the Kenya…
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Court temporarily reinstates Wanjau to Kirima estate trust
The trust deed, as amended on September 2, 2003, sets out how trustees are to be replaced and how the trust's assets are to be applied.
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Sifuna set for unveiling of Linda Mwananchi secretariat
The outfit has also lined up political mobilisation activities in different parts of the country, beginning with a rally in Kwale County on Saturday, October 31.
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F1 has never had anyone like me – Hamilton
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, October 30, 2026 – Lewis Hamilton says he is unlike any driver Formula 1 has seen before and reaffirmed a determination to keep racing into his mid-forties.…
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Fake Students, Stolen Identities: How Kenyans Stole Millions From US
A student enrolment that never happened, a government loan that was never meant for the applicant and a bank account waiting to receive the money. This is the structure of a multimillion-dollar student financial aid fraud that has brought…
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Sifuna names Mwangaza, Natembeya to key roles in Linda Mwananchi Movement
Under the proposed leadership structure, Sifuna will serve as the Movement's leader, deputised by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, former LSK.
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Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn
CAIRO, Egypt, October 30, 2026 – The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of African Football (Caf). In…
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High cost of fuel hurting economic growth, matatu owners say
The association’s president told the Star that it will be difficult for Kenyans to travel as fares are likely to rise due to the high cost of fuel.
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Headache for Kenyans as Prices of Essential Commodities Hike
Kenya’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 7.3 per cent in October 2026, up from the level recorded in October 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). According to the report released on October 30, KNBS…
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Court Orders IG, DCI to Produce Missing Tanzanian Activist by Monday
Kenya has been in the spotlight over the rising cases of alleged cross-border abductions and alleged human rights abuses, with both Kanja and Amin on the spot.
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Binance Faces $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft as North Korean Hackers Suspected
Binance is investigating a security breach estimated to have cost $6.3 billion, in what could become one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts on record, after attackers allegedly exploited a compromised employee device to execute…
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Absa Group Taps Dubai for New Growth
The future of Middle East-Africa trade and investment looks brighter as Absa Group expands its international presence with the opening of its Dubai office. Located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the office brings the…
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Kikuyu Love Session turns ten
The 10th edition of Kikuyu Love Session, billed as the Slightly Scandalous Edition, brought vernacular music lovers together at Ngong Racecourse for an evening of music, stories and Kikuyu culture. The event was built around heritage,…
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Maina takes over as Chema head coach after Mukopi's exit
Also joining the technical bench are former players Denis 'Norobade' Barasa, Phillip Ndungu and Zachary Mwangi.
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