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Murkomen: Government to step up war on goonism
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Murkomen: Government to step up war on goonism

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country from political violence and other security threats. Speaking during a church…

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Ruto roots for traditional African parenting to curb school unrest
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Ruto roots for traditional African parenting to curb school unrest

President William Ruto has called for a return to the values of traditional African parenting to curb the sporadic cases of school unrest recently witnessed in several institutions across the country. The President explained that African…

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Govt steps up shift from traditional fuels to clean cooking by 2028
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Govt steps up shift from traditional fuels to clean cooking by 2028

The Kenyan Government is intensifying efforts to transition millions of households from traditional cooking fuels, such as firewood and charcoal, to cleaner alternatives. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi describes the shift as…

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2 days to tax return deadline, KRA rules out extension
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2 days to tax return deadline, KRA rules out extension

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has ruled out extending the June 30 deadline for filing 2025 income tax returns, urging taxpayers to submit their returns on time to avoid penalties. With only two days remaining until the Tuesday, June…

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Shakahola cult: Coast religious leaders undergo training
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Shakahola cult: Coast religious leaders undergo training

Religious leaders in Kenya’s Coast region are receiving specialised theological and leadership training as part of efforts to curb cultism, religious extremism, and radicalisation in the wake of the Shakahola tragedy, where more than 450…

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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

Burkina Faso’s military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests. Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial ruler worsened after Capt Ibrahim Traore…

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Garissa power substation upgraded
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Garissa power substation upgraded

Garissa county is now set to enjoy uninterrupted power supply following the upgrading of the Garissa Kenya Power substation to a 38 megavolt- ampere (MVA) up from 15 MVA. The substation, which was first commissioned in May 2016, was…

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Murkomen to Gachagua: You are ‘father of violence’
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Murkomen to Gachagua: You are ‘father of violence’

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rebuked impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of fuelling divisive politics and violence and sponsoring criminal gangs, terming him the…

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Unclean cooking energy linked to high respiratory diseases in Siaya
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Unclean cooking energy linked to high respiratory diseases in Siaya

Over 75 per cent of the respiratory disease burden in Siaya County affects children under the age of five. According to the Chronic Disease Society (CDS) Africa, a recent survey on respiratory illnesses in the county found that most…

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Kirinyaga nears Ksh.1B Own Source Revenue milestone after 44pc growth
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Kirinyaga nears Ksh.1B Own Source Revenue milestone after 44pc growth

Kirinyaga County is on course to join the counties that annually collect over a billion shillings in Own Source Revenue (OSR) after posting 44 percent increase. Latest County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report by the Office of…

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World MSME Day: Ruto urges banks to lend more
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World MSME Day: Ruto urges banks to lend more

President William Ruto has called on the banking sector to lend more to the medium, small, and micro enterprises to enable them play a bigger role in national development. The President said despite contributing to 40 per cent of the…

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Unity among leaders is key to unity and development-PS Omollo
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Unity among leaders is key to unity and development-PS Omollo

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has called on leaders across the country to embrace unity and work together in the interest of wananchi, saying that cohesive leadership is essential…

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Kenya secures Ksh7.8B in cooperation support from Germany
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Kenya secures Ksh7.8B in cooperation support from Germany

Kenya has secured a new financial and technical cooperation to the tune of Ksh 7.8 billion from Germany to support various government projects for the next two years. The deal finalised during the Kenya–Germany Biennial…

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Kenya records 53pc growth in registered pharmaceutical premises
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Kenya records 53pc growth in registered pharmaceutical premises

Kenya’s pharmaceutical sector has recorded significant growth over the past eight years, reflecting increased investment in healthcare services and improved access to pharmaceutical care across the country. According to the Pharmacy and…

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Government rolls out Ksh25B road projects in Nyandarua
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Government rolls out Ksh25B road projects in Nyandarua

The government is implementing more than 400 kilometres of road projects worth Ksh25B in Nyandarua County as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance connectivity across the region. Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis…

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UDA assures of free, fair nominations ahead of 2027 polls
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UDA assures of free, fair nominations ahead of 2027 polls

UDA Party has assured all aspirants eyeing elective seats in 2027 general election of free and fair nominations . Speaking in Machakos during a consultative meeting for the kamba community, the party elections commision board member Mary…

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Kenyan business leaders urged to expedite Al adoption
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Kenyan business leaders urged to expedite Al adoption

At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining the future of enterprise, Kenyan business leaders are being urged to move beyond experimentation and begin embedding Al into the heart of their operations or risk falling behind…

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TSC reaffirms commitment to CBE, funding and promotions
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TSC reaffirms commitment to CBE, funding and promotions

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s education sector through increased funding, teacher promotions and the full implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE).…

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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as search continues
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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as search continues

More than 900 people have been killed and 3,360 others injured in the Venezuela earthquakes, according to the government, as rescuers keep searching for survivors and families wait desperately for news. The injured are being treated in…

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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship

The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said it had struck…

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NTSA introduces tighter vehicle inspection rules
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NTSA introduces tighter vehicle inspection rules

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued new directives requiring owners of motor vehicles more than four years old to present their vehicles for annual inspection from 1st July. The authority says the measures aim to…

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