Four lives lost to suicide every day as KNCHR sounds alarm
The Commission said the Ministry of Health estimates that four people die by suicide every day, with hundreds of attempts reported annually.
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AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
Some of the gloomiest predictions say the human race will be wiped out if it gets in the way of a superintelligent AI’s ambitions.
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First Assurance pays Sh129.4mn flood claim for Mara Bush Camp
The settlement follows extensive damage caused by the flooding of the Olare Orok River during heavy rains in the first quarter of 2026.
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Sifuna, Kalonzo push for joint opposition candidate ahead of 2027
The meeting comes amid growing pressure on opposition parties to settle on a common candidate rather than split their vote in the 2027 presidential contest.
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Govt mulls 3mn-tonne duty-free maize import to avert Unga price hikes
The proposal was presented to Senator Kagwe during a grain-sector meeting as the country faces what CMA described as its steepest decline in maize production in years.
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DPP charges Nairobi businessman over alleged Sh15.1mn fraud
Walter Wekhanya Keya appeared before Makadara Law Courts Senior Resident Magistrate Stephany Bett and denied three charges of conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretences and possession of proceeds of crime.
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Senate throws out ntsa regulations for lack of public participation
The regulations include the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026, and the NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026.
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Mudavadi warns against targeting foreign nationals, assures compliant traders of Kenya’s openness
Mudavadi said Kenya remains open to foreign traders and investors operating within the law, dismissing any suggestion that the government was imposing a blanket ban on foreign nationals.
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Apple’s new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
The foldable phone has been a work-in-progress inside Apple for several years. When unfolded, the new Duo has the look of a small iPad. When folded in half, it has the look of a wider iPhone.
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Rironi-Naivasha Highway to Open by Oct 30, CS Chirchir Says
The announcement offers a fresh timeline for motorists who have endured persistent congestion, particularly along the steep escarpment and other bottlenecks on the busy Northern Corridor.
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Shahbal defies Ruto, declares Mombasa governor bid for 2027
Shahbal said he would not be deterred from pursuing the county’s top seat, setting the stage for a potentially bruising political contest at the Coast.
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LuLu Cable Opens New Investment Opportunities Along Kenya’s Coast
“The LuLu cable system adds an important dimension to that vision. Direct, resilient submarine cable connectivity within the zone strengthens VSEZ’s ability to attract not only manufacturers, but also the digital and technology-driven…
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Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Overnight, the US said it struck five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran’s targeting of a warship, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked eight tankers and two warships in response, as well as a US base in Jordan.
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Supa Loaf, Royco top fast-moving consumer goods brands in Kenya
Supa Loaf topped the ranking with 191 million Consumer Reach Points, followed by Mount Kenya with 173.1 million and Royco with 151 million.
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MPs demand answers over Sh300mn KUCCPS placement fee debt
The National Assembly Education Committee wants KUCCPS to disclose the categories of institutions that have failed to remit the Sh1,500 placement fee charged for each student placed.
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Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution at a meeting in Vienna.
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Odegaard rescues Arsenal away at Napoli, Liverpool come back to beat Atletico
LONDON, United Kingdom, Sept 9 – Martin Odegaard’s excellent start to the season continued as the Arsenal captain came to his side’s rescue against Napoli in Naples. The Gunners were…
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Can underdogs Kenya dethrone giants of volleyball at Africa Championships?
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 10, 2026 – National men’s volleyball team coach Gideon Tarus believes they can score a first by reaching the podium of the Africa Championships in Tunisia, this…
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Ruto hands over 220 homes as Chepalungu Boma Yangu Estate sells out
Ruto said the project demonstrates growing demand for decent and affordable housing and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding housing in major towns while protecting productive agricultural land from continued subdivision.
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Unlocking the Low Block: Mvurya steps in to resolve FKF Premier League stalemate
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 9, 2026 – Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has stepped in to try and unlock the impasse affecting the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League whose resumption…
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Zimbabwean tycoon Chivayo says $200m Kenya investment is finally taking shape after Ruto meeting
NAIROBI, Kenya,Sep 9— Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya through infrastructure projects is finally moving from discussions to reality following a nearly three-hour meeting…
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Murkomen, Kanja join Global Security Forum in China focused on transnational security threats
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9— Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and National Police Service Inspector-General Douglas Kanja have joined international security officials in China for a global forum focused on strengthening…
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Three arrested over alleged TikTok gang-rape, robbery scheme
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9— Three suspects have been arrested over an alleged gang-rape and robbery scheme in which young women were reportedly lured through TikTok into meetings that detectives say…
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Bolt marks 10 years in Kenya after Sh19bn investment, 8m riders
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – Bolt has marked 10 years of operations in Kenya after investing more than Sh19 billion in the market, connecting more than eight million riders and…
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