World Cities Day: What you need to know
World Cities Day, observed annually on October 31, highlights the need to build sustainable, inclusive and prosperous urban centres as cities continue to grow.
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Truck Driver Opens Up on Risks, Difficulties Facing Long-Distance Transporters
Kenyan truck drivers were recently warned against travelling to the DRC over safety concerns.
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Kenya Power Issues Notice to Kenyans Relocating to New Houses
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has asked customers who have relocated to new houses to update their contact details to avoid receiving electricity bills and alerts linked to their previous premises. In a message to customers,…
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IEBC explains foreign names in list of 304 CEO job applicants
The commission sought to dismiss concerns that the presence of foreign applicants on the published list pointed to weaknesses in the recruitment process.
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IG Kanja directs commanders to intensify crackdown on gangs, goons ahead of 2027 polls
IG Kanja called on commanders to move away from reactive policing and instead adopt intelligence-led operations to dismantle criminal networks before they.
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Lecturers End Strike as UASU Signs Ksh20 Billion Salary Deal with Govt
Lecturers who took part in the month-long strike have been assured of job security, with all disciplinary action issued during the standoff withdrawn under the deal.
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Sifuna, Natembeya handed top roles as Linda Mwananchi unveils leadership
The proposed leadership team will be presented for approval at the movement's National Delegates Convention on November 13.
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Woman dies, 10 injured in deadly bee attack at Trans Nzoia ADC farm
Preliminary investigations indicate that the swarm, reportedly hiding among leftover maize stalks, attacked the group as they collected maize remnants.
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NACADA Jericho Raid Nets Over 1,000 Rolls of Bhang, Three in Custody
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 31 – A quiet residential block in Nairobi’s Jericho Estate became the scene of a dramatic drug bust yesterday afternoon. Officers from the National Authority for the…
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Floods Hit Nairobi: Vehicles Stuck, Roads Cut Off as Questions Over El Niño Preps Emerge
Nairobi experienced flooding in several areas on Saturday, October 31, after heavy rainfall left roads waterlogged and disrupted traffic. First Avenue in Parklands was among the affected areas, with flooding reported near Oshwal School…
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Health facilities given until November 30 to migrate to new health system
All facilities yet to migrate have been urged to take advantage of the extension and complete the process before the November 30 deadline.
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Woman dies, 10 injured in deadly bee attack at Trans Nzoia ADC farm
Preliminary investigations indicate that the swarm, reportedly hiding among leftover maize stalks, attacked the group as they collected maize remnants.
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Nairobi: Three arrested as NACADA seizes 1,002 rolls of bhang in Jericho
Three people have been arrested after anti-narcotics officers seized 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang from a house in Nairobi’s Jericho Estate. According to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA),…
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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The US State Department said the advanced PAC-3 interceptor missiles would cost $2.1bn (£1.6bn) and would be "funded entirely" by Kyiv's allies.
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Saudi Arabia Imposes New Travel Restrictions on Kenya
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya and stopped issuing visas to travellers arriving from the country as part of additional measures to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. The restrictions, announced on Friday,…
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CBK Reveals How Kenyan Shilling Is Performing Against Dollar as Global Oil Prices Rise
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported that the Kenyan shilling remained stable against major international and regional currencies even as global oil prices continued to rise. In its latest weekly monetary and financial developments…
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Kenya Airways launches duty-free shopping with 15pc discounts
Kenya Airways has launched an online duty-free shopping service with prices up to 15 per cent lower than airport shops, allowing passengers to order products before departure and receive them onboard.
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How we can exercise more without even trying
Everything we can do to decrease sedentary time therefore benefits our overall health. But it can be challenging to find the time.
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Nairobi residents urge Sakaja to Join ODM ahead of 2027 Elections
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has been urged by residents to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election, following an appeal he made to the crowd during a memorial event in honour of the late former…
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65 per cent of Kenyan journalists show moderate to severe depressive symptoms – report
A new national survey has revealed that 65 per cent of journalists in Kenya recorded moderate to severe depressive symptoms, highlighting the mental.
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Sifuna takes Linda Mwananchi tour to Kwale
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 31 – Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi movement is taking its political message to the Coast a day after the party unveiled its new identity and secretariat. The…
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Mwingi West MP slams United Opposition over disorganisation, hails Ruto’s development record
Mwingi West Member of Parliament Charles Nguna has criticised the United Opposition over what he termed disorganisation, internal supremacy battles and the lack of a clear agenda for Kenyans. The legislator urged Kenyans to prioritise…
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At least six people killed in grisly road accident along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
At least six people, including a matatu driver, were killed in a grisly road accident involving three vehicles along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway in Koriomat area, Uasin Gishu County. Police said the accident occurred at around midnight on…
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Two more suspects arrested over murder of 65-year-old woman in Meru
Detectives have arrested two more suspects, including the deceased’s brother, over the murder of 65-year-old Evelyne Mukiri Mbaabu in Meru, allegedly linked to a family land dispute.
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