MOH steps up dengue response in Garissa, Wajir as cases hit 1,678
As of August 26, Garissa had recorded 1,583 cumulative reported cases, while Wajir had 95 laboratory-confirmed cases.
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Medical Interns, MoH staff to receive delayed salaries by September 2, KMPDU says
KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah said the Ministry of Health had confirmed that payments for all affected interns and ministry employees would be processed concurrently following consultations between the union and the…
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Ruto mocks Sifuna’s chicken argument on housing
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 29 – President William Ruto has hit back at his critics over the Affordable Housing Programme, mocking an argument that chickens cannot climb to the 12th floor…
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More headache for FKF as battle intensifies over Premier League promotion/relegation rules
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 29, 2026 – Reports that the High Court in Murang’a has issued a go-ahead for the start of the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League has…
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Ruto Installed as Teso Elder as Busia Leaders Back His 2027 Re-election Bid
During the engagement, Ruto was installed as a Teso elder and given the traditional title Ojokotau, meaning “one with a big heart.”
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Nairobi Polo Club Gears Up for Captain’s Prize Tournament
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 29, 2026 – The Nairobi polo season reaches a high-octane peak as the club prepares to host one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. The…
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Jasco and Freshworks move to expand access to advanced customer service tech across Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – The modern consumer is hyper-digitalized, yet corporate communication remains stubbornly fragmented. Today’s customers expect to jump seamlessly from an Instagram direct message to a WhatsApp…
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KWS Partners with Archipelagos to Strengthen Management of Lake Turkana National Parks
The partnership will support the implementation of the Lake Turkana National Parks Management Plan (2026–2036) and strengthen conservation efforts in one of the world’s most significant natural and cultural landscapes.
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Parliament Presses Govt Over Stalled Affordable Housing Projects
The State Department attributed delays to procurement challenges, limited contractor capacity, project management shortcomings and the transition to the electronic government procurement system.
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Bungoma Man Dies After Brother’s Assault as Angry Residents Torch Suspect’s House
According to a police report from Chwele Police Station, the two brothers had a family disagreement before the suspect allegedly attacked Gabriel using a piece of wood and a metal rod.
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President Ruto Mourns King Harald V of Norway, Hails Legacy of Service
President Ruto conveyed his condolences to Queen Sonja, the Royal Family, the Government and people of Norway on behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, his family and himself.
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NACADA Seizes 101 Cannabis Sachets, Arrests Two in South B Drug Crackdown
Officers also recovered Rizla papers, a digital weighing scale and other items believed to be linked to the distribution of the suspected narcotics.
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Nairobi Hospital reconstitutes board as Onyambu retains chairmanship
Onyambu was re-elected chairman during the AGM, providing continuity at the top of the organisation after a turbulent period marked by competing claims over the legitimacy of the hospital’s leadership.
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Only 1 in 6 SHA members actively contributing despite 32m registration
SHA chief executive officer Mercy Mwangangi told the committee that 32,180,494 Kenyans had registered with the Authority as of July 31, 2026, equivalent to 67.7 per cent of the national population.
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ODPC gives data handlers 14 days to renew expired certificates
Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait said all data controllers and data processors whose certificates have expired must regularise their status by September 11, 2026.
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PCEA distances itself from alleged State House fundraising visit
PCEA Moderator of the 24th General Assembly, Rt Rev Thegu Mutahi, said the church was concerned by a trending video clip in which claims were made about a planned visit to State House by clergy seeking financial favours.
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Woman charged over alleged Sh2.1mn theft
Christine Njeri Wanjiru appeared before trial Magistrate Juliana Ndengeri on Friday where she was charged with stealing by director contrary to Section 282 of the Penal Code.
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Africa needs more cybersecurity researchers as threats evolve, expert says
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – Africa needs more cybersecurity researchers and practical skills to help companies and governments defend against evolving cyber threats, said Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor, founder of…
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Why investors should look beyond the Sahel’s crisis narrative
Investment follows perception. When the region is assessed mainly through its risks, the productive economy receives less attention than it deserves.
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Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan’s capital
Sudan’s military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum imposed more than two years ago, state media says. The authorities are taking this step 18 months…
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Kalonzo Demands Police, Teacher Recruitment Records Over State House Handout Claims
Kalonzo demanded that the three institutions reveal who they have recruited, how many people have been hired, the criteria used and the regions from which the recruits were drawn.
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Muturi warns MPs over delayed electoral reforms, says inaction could imperil 2027 vote
Muturi said unresolved questions surrounding electoral technology, procurement and intellectual-property rights could erode public confidence.
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Tanzania Parliament Unanimously Approves Deogratius Ndejembi as New Vice President
All 324 lawmakers who took part in Friday’s vote backed Ndejembi’s nomination, with no votes against and no spoilt ballots recorded.
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Turkish giants snap up Harambee Starlets defender after five-star show
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 28, 2026 – Harambee Starlets defender Euphrasier Shilwatso has joined Turkish outfit Haymana Spor Kulubu, becoming the second Kenyan to sign for the club in less than…
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