Senior Assistant Police IG Lazarus Opicho dies
Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police Lazarus Opicho, the Commandant of the Security of Government Buildings (SGB) and VIP Protection Unit, is dead.
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'He's alive!' Jackie Chan targeted by viral death hoax as misleading social media posts shock fans
An alarming wave of sensationalized social media posts swept across global online platforms, falsely claiming that world-renowned martial arts superstar and filmmaker Jackie Chan had passed away.
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Gachagua accuses gov't of killing Maasai cattle in Samburu
Speaking while in Texas, in the United States, Gachagua said he had received calls from home through the night into the morning from members of the Maasai community in Samburu, Narok and Kajiado, who told him of their grievances and what…
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Governor Mbarire made to apologise after claiming road repairs in Embu
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has been made to apologise and clarify a statement she made about a feeder road in Runyenjes constituency that is under repair.
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Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
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'You are killing me!' Worker tells court Sarah Wairimu assaulted Tob Cohen multiple times
A former employee of the late businessman Tob Cohen and his wife, Sarah Wairimu, who is facing murder charges, has testified in court, shedding light on the strained relationship between the couple before the businessman was found dead.
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Kirinyaga commissioner vows to shut bars hosting naked dancers
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Omar Mwijuma has vowed to shut down bars in Kagio and Kutus accused of hosting naked dancers, saying the practice will not be allowed in the county.
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OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns
OpenAI will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, known as Astra 6.1, after internal testing by the ChatGPT-maker revealed it did not meet safety standards, the company confirmed Monday.
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Google appeals against EU order to share data, open Android to AI rivals
Google said Tuesday it has appealed an EU decision requiring it to share data with other search engines and open up its Android system to rival AI services, citing privacy concerns.
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Court orders return of Kenyan passport taken from EALA MP with dual citizenship
The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and return of a Kenyan passport belonging to EALA MP Abdirahman Bashir Shariff, who claims he was denied entry into Kenya and returned to Somalia after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta…
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UK police release on bail five men held over airbase incident
British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as Washington asserted a "foreign actor" was involved in the suspected bomb plot.
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Samburu Governor Lelelit seeks talks with State over compensation for slain livestock
Speaking on Citizen TV's Monday Report, Lelelit said the latest killing of more than 700 cattle in Samburu East, followed by the mass displacement of residents, is part of a long chain of unresolved grievances rather than an isolated…
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Nairobi School expands capacity by 1,000 students after infrastructure upgrade
The infrastructure projects were undertaken after the school appealed to President William Ruto to support efforts to address congestion and improve learning and accommodation facilities
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Continuity key to Emerging Stars’ Tanzania triumph - Kimani
Kimani also highlighted the contribution of Babu, who remains involved with the group despite the change in the technical structure.
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Murang’a activists form joint network to tackle land disputes, pollution
The groups, which held a consultative meeting in Makuyu, Maragua, appointed Andrew Thuo Wokabi as coordinator of the newly established Murang’a Joint Rights Network.
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African media leaders call for new AI, revenue and ownership models
African media leaders have called for new approaches to artificial intelligence, revenue generation and ownership of intellectual property as digital technology and changing audience habits reshape the continent’s media industry.
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MP Didmus Barasa among Kenyan leaders nominated for Unstoppable Africa Awards
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa is among a select host of Kenyans nominated for The Unstoppable Africa Awards 2026.
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OPINION: Tobacco Bill needs a clearer view of the science
The tobacco bill being debated at public hearings around the country focuses on nicotine products as a single category, referred to as “tobacco products” – even though they might contain no tobacco at all.
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UN Human Rights Council hears concerns over Lee Man-hee detention
The detention of Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, has been raised before the UN Human Rights Council, with a rights group calling for his case to be handled in line with international human rights…
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Financing threatens survival of millions of newly planted trees
Financing gaps are threatening the survival of millions of newly planted trees in Kenya, with the cost of watering, monitoring and maintenance emerging as a major challenge to long-term environmental restoration.
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MP Njeri Maina calls for endometriosis treatment to be covered under SHA
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri has called on the government to integrate endometriosis diagnosis and treatment into Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage programme and ensure affected women can access affordable care through the…
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LeBron says 76ers must get uncomfortable to become great
He advised teammates to keep an emotional balance to outside critics.
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Over 1000 households to benefit as gov't targets 600 acres of irrigation in Nakuru
More than 1,000 households in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, are set to benefit from the rehabilitation and expansion of Mengit Dam, as the government moves to put about 600 acres of farmland under irrigation.
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Governor Lelelit demands compensation for 43 families after livestock killed in security operation
While supporting efforts to restore peace and security in the area, the governor strongly condemned actions that result in the destruction of property and harm to innocent civilians.
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