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Police detain woman as probe into death of Dr. Job Obwaka begins
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Police detain woman as probe into death of Dr. Job Obwaka begins

Police have detained a 45-year-old woman to assist with investigations into the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka. According to a report filed at Kilimani Police Station, the woman identified as Beatrice Wangare was in the…

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Sawe lands KTB holiday treat after record setting feat in London
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Sawe lands KTB holiday treat after record setting feat in London

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has extended a special holiday offer to Kenyan Marathoner Sabastian Sawe in recognition of his historic performance at the 2026 London Marathon. Sawe, who is the current marathon world record holder, etched…

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100 golfers to battle in 10th Leg NCBA Golf Series at Migaa
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100 golfers to battle in 10th Leg NCBA Golf Series at Migaa

Over 100 golfers are expected to take part in the 10th leg of NCBA golf series at Migaa golf club. The Migaa leg comes at a crucial point in the series calendar, with players keen to book their places at the season-ending Grand Finale…

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Landslide blocks Iten-Kabarnet Road near Kolol as heavy rains persist
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Landslide blocks Iten-Kabarnet Road near Kolol as heavy rains persist

A landslide has blocked a section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road near Kolol following heavy rainfall in various parts of the country. In a public notice, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said the incident has disrupted traffic flow…

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Gov’t extends six-month waiver on ID replacement fees
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Gov’t extends six-month waiver on ID replacement fees

The government has extended by a further six months the waiver on fees charged for replacement of national identity cards and changes in personal particulars. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen…

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Varsity to sponsor vulnerable law students
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Varsity to sponsor vulnerable law students

Students aspiring to study law at Zetech University are set to benefit from a new scholarship programme aimed at supporting bright learners from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue legal education. Through the recently launched TechSheria…

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Scores of households evacuated after floods destroy homes in Mavoko
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Scores of households evacuated after floods destroy homes in Mavoko

Over 100 households spread across the Katani, Airways, Kamulu, Githunguri and Syokimau areas in the Mavoko sub-county of Machakos who were rendered homeless by floods have been evacuated by the county government. The ongoing heavy rains…

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10 dead as heavy rains pound country – NPS
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10 dead as heavy rains pound country – NPS

At least 10 people have died following ongoing heavy rains pounding several parts of the country. In an update issued by the National Police Service (NPS), the seven of the deaths were recorded in the Eastern region as flooding and related…

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KMPDU mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka
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KMPDU mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has mourned the death of Dr. Job Masakhue Lukuru Obwaka, a veteran consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Nairobi…

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Kenya to host landmark diplomatic conference as preparations kick off
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Kenya to host landmark diplomatic conference as preparations kick off

Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’Oei has emphasised that Kenya’s commitment to excellence in host country practice goes beyond diplomatic courtesy. In his remarks, the PS says this reflects the nation’s core values, its…

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Egypt, US discuss progress of US-Iran negotiations
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Egypt, US discuss progress of US-Iran negotiations

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff discussed regional developments and the U.S.-Iran negotiations during a phone call on Friday following Iran’s new proposal. According to a statement…

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Trump’s troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties
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Trump’s troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense commitments and Washington’s military actions in Iran. The dispute,…

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Health CS Duale mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka
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Health CS Duale mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has mourned veteran gynacologist Dr. Job Obwaka who died Friday at the age of 83. In a statement, CS Duale noted that Dr. Obwaka devoted his life to advancing medical practice in Kenya, leaving an…

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We are sure of Ruto’s second term-Mudavadi
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We are sure of Ruto’s second term-Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said he is certain of President Ruto’s re-election in the August 2027 polls. Mudavadi said he has no doubt that Ruto will emerge victorious through the will of the people. He has called on…

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What workers will get after President Ruto raises wages
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What workers will get after President Ruto raises wages

Kenyan workers are set to see a slight increase in their monthly earnings after President William Ruto announced a raise in general and agricultural wages. During this year’s Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, President Ruto…

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6.2 million jobs created so far, CS Mutua says
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6.2 million jobs created so far, CS Mutua says

The Ministry of Labour has outlined its achievements, especially in job creation, as Kenyans marked the 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County. Addressing the country, Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua said that 6.2 million…

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11 killed in bus-truck collision in Namibia
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11 killed in bus-truck collision in Namibia

At least 11 people have been killed after a passenger bus carrying medical staff and patients collided head-on with a truck in central Namibia this morning. According to Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the bus had departed from…

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Benin raises fuel, domestic gas prices
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Benin raises fuel, domestic gas prices

Benin’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a moderate increase in fuel and domestic gas prices on Thursday evening, according to a newly released pricing schedule. Under the new rates, the price of gasoline has been set at 725 CFA…

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Atwoli urges companies outsourcing labour to remit deductions
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Atwoli urges companies outsourcing labour to remit deductions

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged government agencies outsourcing labour to remit statutory deductions. Speaking in Vihiga during the 61st Labour Day celebrations, Atwoli called on the…

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PS Mugambi hails Antoine’s Tudor Creek triumph as win for nature
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PS Mugambi hails Antoine’s Tudor Creek triumph as win for nature

A historic mangrove-planting marathon at Tudor Creek has drawn praise from government officials after international environmental advocate Antoine Moses completed a record-breaking environmental feat, with Forestry Principal Secretary…

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Teachers to benefit from expanded SHA cover, Ruto assures
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Teachers to benefit from expanded SHA cover, Ruto assures

President William Ruto has assured teachers of improved medical services under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking during the 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga, the President said teachers will be able to access treatment at…

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