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Kenya seeks Ksh 247M budget increase for Environment and Climate Programs
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Kenya seeks Ksh 247M budget increase for Environment and Climate Programs

The State Department for Environment and Climate Change has proposed a Ksh 247 million increase in its recurrent budget for the 2025/26 financial year to support operations, settle legal obligations, and strengthen environmental programs.…

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Homa Bay rolls out Lenacapavir to curb spread of HIV/AIDS
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Homa Bay rolls out Lenacapavir to curb spread of HIV/AIDS

The Homa Bay County Government, through the Department of Health Services, has launched an injectable antiretroviral drug, Lenacapavir, in a move aimed at reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the county. The rollout was launched at Kendu Bay…

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Govt plans to expand national schools nationwide
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Govt plans to expand national schools nationwide

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expand national schools across the country to accommodate more students. PS Bitok says the program will be achieved through the construction of…

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Six convicted over murder of Ex-Kabete MP George Muchai
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Six convicted over murder of Ex-Kabete MP George Muchai

A Milimani Court has convicted six suspects linked to the murder of former Kabete Member of Parliament George Muchai, his two bodyguards, and driver in 2015. Those convicted are Erick Munyera, Raphael Kimani, Mustafa Kimani, Stephen…

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Two Sessions: Grassroots voices at China’s top legislature
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Two Sessions: Grassroots voices at China’s top legislature

China’s political system includes representatives from diverse professional and social backgrounds in the law-making process. A prime example is Yin Qilong, a veteran taxi driver from Chongqing. Within the expansive chamber of the National…

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Kenya Industrial Estates appoints Nelson Kwamini as Managing Director
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Kenya Industrial Estates appoints Nelson Kwamini as Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) has announced the appointment of Nelson Kwamini as the new Managing Director, following a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission. Before his…

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Pajari wins Safari Rally day 2, as Solberg maintains a slender lead
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Pajari wins Safari Rally day 2, as Solberg maintains a slender lead

Sammi Pajari of the Toyota Gazoo Racing team led his team mates in complete dominance of Day 2 action at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha as Oliver Solberg maintained a slender lead heading into Saturday action. Pajari, navigated by Marko…

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Kisumu Youngsters’ John Shivisi named Betika Coach of the month
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Kisumu Youngsters’ John Shivisi named Betika Coach of the month

Kisumu Youngsters Hockey Club Head Coach John Shivisi is the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for February after steering his side to an outstanding and historic campaign in the Senior Hockey Super League. Shivisi guided Kisumu Youngsters to…

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CS Duale welcomes new SHA officers to boost UHC delivery
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CS Duale welcomes new SHA officers to boost UHC delivery

Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale Friday joined the leadership and staff of the Social Health Authority (SHA) to welcome newly recruited officers, marking a key step in strengthening the Authority’s capacity to support the…

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Indonesia calls for stronger ASEAN–Kenya cooperation on blue economy
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Indonesia calls for stronger ASEAN–Kenya cooperation on blue economy

Indonesia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Witjaksono Adji has called for deepened and structured partnership between South-East Asian nations and Kenya in building a sustainable blue economy. Speaking during the Diplomatic Day event held at Daystar…

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MPs approve Ksh 420B for counties in FY2026/27
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MPs approve Ksh 420B for counties in FY2026/27

County government will share out Ksh 420 billion in the coming financial year after the National Assembly approved the Division of Revenue Bill 2026. The amount which had been proposed by Treasury is less than the Ksh 534.96 billion the…

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Solberg takes a commanding lead after 6 stages of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally
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Solberg takes a commanding lead after 6 stages of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally

Swedish driver Oliver Solberg maintained a perfect record, remaining on course for his first Safari Rally 1 win after leading in six stages by the end of Friday’s morning season as the 3rd stop of WRC entered day two in Naivasha. Competing…

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Waiguru boosts Kariti residents with socio-economic empowerment items
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Waiguru boosts Kariti residents with socio-economic empowerment items

Residents of Kariti Ward, Ndia, in Kirinyaga County received a major boost on Thursday after Governor Anne Waiguru distributed a wide range of socio-economic empowerment items aimed at improving livelihoods, supporting farmers and…

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All set for UDA party primaries in 18 counties
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All set for UDA party primaries in 18 counties

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will hold its grassroots elections this Saturday, March 14. The party’s Secretary-General, Hassan Omar, who addressed a press conference, said the party was ready to conduct the polls in 18 counties.…

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Government publishes subsidized maize seed prices
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Government publishes subsidized maize seed prices

Farmers across the country will now have access maize seeds at subsidized prices after the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock published new prices which take effect immediately. In a letter to the Kenya Seed Company Managing,…

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President William Ruto assents to key three Bills
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President William Ruto assents to key three Bills

President William Ruto signed three Bills into law at State House, Nairobi, on Friday. The legislations are the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Act, 2026, the Coffee Act, 2023 (Mediated Version), and the Meteorology Act, 2023.…

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EACC joins launch of CAIPs compliance and implementation exercise
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EACC joins launch of CAIPs compliance and implementation exercise

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) joined national and county leaders at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry headquarters in Nairobi for the launch of a compliance monitoring exercise on the development and…

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Redefining cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Redefining cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa

The World Cancer Day 2026 theme “United by Unique” calls on us to place people, not diseases, at the centre of cancer care. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), this call is especially urgent. Cancer mortality remains unacceptably high, and behind…

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Two arrested over stolen mobile phone syndicate in Runda
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Two arrested over stolen mobile phone syndicate in Runda

Two suspects believed to be masterminds behind a thriving black-market network dealing in stolen mobile phones in the Githogoro area of Runda have been arrested. The arrests followed a late-night operation after detectives received…

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US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices
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US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices

The US has authorised countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum that is currently loaded on vessels at sea in an attempt to curb the economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it…

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Toyota Gazoo rules on muddy and dry day 1 of the WRC Safari Rally
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Toyota Gazoo rules on muddy and dry day 1 of the WRC Safari Rally

The much-awaited WRC Safari Rally 2026 began yesterday in Naivasha, full of challenges in the opening two stages of Camp Moran 1 and Mzabibu, with Swedish Oliver Solberg leading Toyota Gazoo, scooping the top 5 positions. Drivers cruised…

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