Health Ministry Sets Up 24-Hour Medical Desk at Eastleigh Building Collapse Scene
PS Muthoni said medical personnel from referral facilities had been deployed to support the county’s emergency response.
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Seven Missing After Eastleigh Building Collapse as Rescue Teams Race to Reach Trapped People
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Seven people are missing following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction along 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as rescue teams continue efforts to…
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DCI Launches Manhunt for Insurance Agent Over Alleged Sh10mn Fraud
In a public notice, the DCI said Ouma was wanted pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court in Criminal Case No. E647 of 2023.
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LVBC Rolls Out Sh9.9 Billion Water, Sanitation Projects Across Lake Victoria Basin
The programme is co-funded by the German Federal Government and the European Union through KfW and seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve access to water-related information and expand sanitation infrastructure across the Lake…
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Jive Africa Opens New Home For Golfers, Curious Beginners And Families
Jive Golf Africa is redefining the traditional golf ecosystem by opening its doors to demographics that have historically faced barriers to entry. Located at Waterfront, Karen, the new grounds will…
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KenGen appoints Ronoh Kibet Charles as next CEO
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has appointed Ronoh Kibet Charles as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2027. Kibet, who…
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John Legend Unveils “Muse”, New Pharrell-Williams Produced Album
EGOT-winning, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer John Legend today released his new album, Muse, via Republic Records. Produced in full and co-written by 14-time GRAMMY Award-winning, Academy Award-nominated musician and…
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Kenya records second Ebola death as MoH confirms nine cases
NAIROBI M, Kenya Oct 23- has recorded its second death from Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), with the Ministry of Health confirming that a 65-year-old woman has succumbed to the disease.…
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Xinhua takes Taiwan restoration exhibition to five African countries
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 — China’s state news agency Xinhua is taking a photo exhibition marking Taiwan’s restoration after World War II to five African countries, using historical images to…
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Chinese envoy says Taiwan reunification ‘inevitable’ at Nairobi exhibition
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 — Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan has reaffirmed Beijing’s determination to pursue national reunification with Taiwan, warning that attempts to challenge the one-China principle and…
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NCA names developer, contractor of collapsed Eastleigh building
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – The National Construction Authority (NCA) has named 9th Street Plaza Limited as the developer and Stromax Holdings E.A. Limited as the contractor of the building…
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Kenya, Uganda record gains in disaster resilience, new poll finds
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – Kenya and Uganda have recorded the biggest improvements in disaster resilience in Africa, according to the 2026 Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll. Kenya’s score…
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The Coca-Cola System Drives USD 3.6 Billion Economic Impact, Supports Over 458,200 Jobs Across COMESA Region – Study
During the 19th COMESA Business Forum, a major economic platform for promoting trade and regional integration, the Coca-Cola system unveiled the results of a new study showcasing its significant economic contributions to the COMESA region.…
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Naivas signs deals with seven TVET institutions to boost retail skills, jobs
Naivas has formalised partnerships with seven TVET institutions to strengthen retail skills development, with more than 300 graduates and students recruited into its stores.
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Poll: Ruto leads as opposition vote splits among rivals
President William Ruto leads the 2027 presidential race with 26 per cent support, narrowly ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, according to a new Research 8020 poll that also finds widespread public dissatisfaction over…
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Eastleigh Collapse: Kalonzo Urges Probe Into Building Safety Failures
Kalonzo said the incident had raised serious questions about construction approvals, inspections and enforcement of building regulations, urging authorities to establish how a building of that size was allowed to stand and subsequently…
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Sakaja Seeks Tougher Penalties for Rogue Developers After Eastleigh Building Collapse
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for tougher penalties against rogue developers and the restoration of prosecutorial powers to county governments following the collapse of…
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Nairobi braces for heavy rains and flash floods
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall, flash floods and strong winds in dozens of counties, with the heaviest downpours expected between October…
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High Court Suspends Joho’s Directive Allowing Fishing in Lake Nakuru
Justice Abdi Hassan issued the orders after the Consumer Federation of Kenya moved to court, warning that fish harvested from the lake could contain dangerous levels of heavy metals and pose a risk to consumers.
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Trust Summit adopts 29-point global trust action plan, backs Nairobi-based Council
Other proposed mechanisms are the Coalition on Global Trust, an open platform for governments and non-state actors to share knowledge.
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Eastleigh Collapse: Woman Pulled from Rubble as Search for Other Survivors Continues
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – A woman rescued from the rubble of a collapsed 16-storey building in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area is responding to treatment as emergency teams continue searching for…
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High Court takes up petition on live presidential results streaming
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – The High Court has certified as urgent a petition challenging changes to the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, with the legal battle focusing on whether Parliament…
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Impala Floodlit Tournament Receives KES 1 Million Sponsorship from Safaricom
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 23, 2026 – The annual Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament has received a KES 1 million sponsorship boost from Safaricom through its youth-focused platform, Safaricom Hook, which seeks…
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President Ruto jets back After COMESA Talks on Trade, AI and Economic Integration
Ruto handed over the chairmanship of the 21-member regional trading bloc to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the two-day summit.
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