Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
Trump has repeatedly posted threats about renaming the lake, one of the five Great Lakes that straddle both countries, on social media amid the trade dispute.
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WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new case
The period is equivalent to twice the upper limit of the Ebola incubation period and is the internationally established benchmark.
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Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the former Yugoslaviain 1992-95.
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Kenya Records Drop in Skilled Birth Attendance as Maternal Health Gaps Persist
The number of women using family planning services also declined over the same period, highlighting challenges in access to reproductive health services.
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Muhoozi Declares Presidential Bid, Targets Uganda’s 2031 Election
Kainerugaba, 52, made the declaration in a series of posts on X, saying he intends to contest for “the highest office in the land” in the 2031 elections.
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NACADA arrests three in Jericho crackdown on counterfeit alcohol
The team raided a suspected counterfeiting den where three people, including a woman allegedly found mixing and repackaging substandard alcohol, were arrested.
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MPs back changes to passenger charge to fund aviation safety and tourism
The charge currently stands at Sh600 for passengers travelling on domestic routes and US$50 for international journeys, with the law allowing the Cabinet Secretary to vary the rates through a Gazette notice.
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Kenya’s debt debate shifts to healthcare, jobs and youth’s future
Young people, civil society organisations and legislators raised concerns over the country’s borrowing decisions and called for greater accountability
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IEBC Challenges Gachagua to Provide Evidence of Bribery and Electoral Tender Interference
Ethekon said Gachagua should provide the location of the alleged house, sale agreements, transfer documents, payment receipts and details of the seller and purchaser to enable investigations.
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PSSF cuts reliance on government securities as assets hit Sh340.4 billion
Government securities, which accounted for 99 per cent of the Fund’s portfolio in 2023, now make up 74 per cent, according to figures released.
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Infantino in trouble? Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against the Fifa boss
LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 27 – Uefa is pursuing criminal legal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino over the now scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the…
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Ruto moves fast on police uniform as Maraga reforms gather dust
While a new uniform can be designed, procured and rolled out, the taskforce recommendations of the deeper problems afflicting security workforce remain untouched.
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Kalonzo Demands Full Implementation of Constitution as Kenya Marks 16 Years
Kalonzo described the supreme law as a shield for citizens and urged Kenyans to remain vigilant in defending the gains achieved since 2010.
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21-Year-Old Man Arrested After Fatal Fight Over Mobile Phone in Trans Nzoia
According to a report filed at Kiungani Police Station, the deceased, Stephen Ndungu, had been engaged as a farmhand a day before the fatal confrontation.
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Former CJ Mutunga, Kigame, Mwangi call for Ruto’s resignation during Katiba@16 celebrations
The four spoke at Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi on Thursday during celebrations marking 16 years since the promulgation of the Constitution.
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Ruto: Digitisation has helped curb corruption in government
Ruto said the Government had eliminated cash payments for public services and consolidated government payments through a single platform, allowing the National Treasury to track transactions.
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Former CJ Mutunga snubs Shujaa wa Katiba award at Katiba@16 event
Mutunga was among prominent figures associated with Kenya’s constitutional reform journey who were recognised during Thursday’s celebrations marking 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.
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Traders oppose extra tobacco licences, call for public participation
BAHLITA Secretary General said the association, which represents more than 54,000 traders across the 47 counties, was concerned about what it termed efforts to exclude key stakeholders from participating in the Bill’s consideration by the…
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Eye tests, glasses could double lifetime earnings for Kenyan children
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 27 – A simple eye test and corrective glasses could significantly improve the education and future earning potential of Kenyan children, according to new research on childhood…
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Ruto Honours Yash Pal Ghai, Wanjiku Kabira With Shujaa wa Katiba Award
The Shujaa wa Katiba Award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to Kenya’s constitutional journey and the advancement of constitutionalism.
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Ruto Calls for Responsible Criticism of Govt as Kenya Marks Katiba Day
Ruto said criticism and dissent are essential in a democracy, stressing that citizens should not be punished for questioning government or public institutions.
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Kindiki: 16 years on, we must turn constitutional rights into wealth
Kindiki said the Bill of Rights and provisions of the Constitution placed human rights and democratic ideals at the centre of governance.
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Katiba Day: Gideon Moi Urges Kenyans to Reflect on 16 Years of Constitution
Moi said the Constitution remains a historic framework for building a free, secure and prosperous Kenya, with the people placed at the centre of governance.
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Kenya’s Constitution at 16: FIDA-Kenya Highlights Gaps in Women’s Rights
Kungu highlighted femicide and gender-based violence among the most urgent challenges requiring government and institutional action.
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