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Murkomen vows action against violence inciters
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Murkomen vows action against violence inciters

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of inciting violence and warning him to desist or face the full force of the law. “He is the father of violence…

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Kaptagat Forest model driving conservation, livelihoods, says Kindiki
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Kaptagat Forest model driving conservation, livelihoods, says Kindiki

What began a decade ago as an effort to restore the degraded Kaptagat Forest has evolved into a national model demonstrating how conservation can improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and create sustainable economic opportunities…

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Peace, security are key to national development, Mudavadi reaffirms
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Peace, security are key to national development, Mudavadi reaffirms

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has reaffirmed that peace, security and an efficient public service remain the bedrock of national development, economic growth and social…

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Sovereign Wealth Fund will secure generations says PS Omollo
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Sovereign Wealth Fund will secure generations says PS Omollo

The Government has taken a major step towards safeguarding Kenya’s natural resource wealth for future generations following President William Ruto’s assent to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and…

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Government strengthens community health through data verification
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Government strengthens community health through data verification

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community health systems through reliable data and collaboration with county governments. Speaking during the Community Health Assessment Data Verification exercise in Karau Ward,…

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Kaptagat Forest Marathon puts conservation in fast lane
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Kaptagat Forest Marathon puts conservation in fast lane

Thousands of runners converged in the heart of the Kaptagat Forest in Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County on Saturday for the 2026 Kaptagat Forest Marathon, turning one of the world’s most celebrated high-altitude training…

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PS Oluga joins PS Kiptoo in flagging off Kaptagat Forest Marathon
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PS Oluga joins PS Kiptoo in flagging off Kaptagat Forest Marathon

The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, on Saturday morning joined Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr. Chris Kiptoo, in flagging off this year’s edition of the annual Kaptagat forest Marathon. Athletes…

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PS Omollo highlights administrative reforms, calls for unity
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PS Omollo highlights administrative reforms, calls for unity

The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots administration and bringing public services closer to wananchi through…

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‘Run for the Bibleless’ held in Mombasa
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‘Run for the Bibleless’ held in Mombasa

The Bible Translation and Literacy East Africa (BTL) has continued its efforts to raise funds to support the translation of the Bible into underserved local languages through its annual Run for the Bibleless event held at Mama Ngina…

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South Africa and UN sign framework to support sustainable development
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South Africa and UN sign framework to support sustainable development

The South African government and the United Nations (UN) on Friday signed a five-year cooperation framework to support the country’s national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. JOHANNESBURG, July 11 (Xinhua) —…

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China ramps up disaster response as Typhoon Bavi nears Zhejiang
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China ramps up disaster response as Typhoon Bavi nears Zhejiang

Zhejiang Province in east China raised its typhoon emergency response to the highest level on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi, the 9th typhoon of 2026, barrels toward the country’s eastern coast, triggering widespread disaster prevention efforts…

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New cholera outbreak alert for Sudan’s war-weary communities
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New cholera outbreak alert for Sudan’s war-weary communities

New cholera outbreak has already claimed more than 100 lives in Sudan, heightening serious concerns for vulnerable communities including in besieged El-Obeid, where daily drone attacks have continued to hamper aid access. “Cholera is back…

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Kenya marks National Reading Day with renewed push for literacy
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Kenya marks National Reading Day with renewed push for literacy

Kenya Friday marked National Reading Day 2026 with a vibrant national celebration at the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) Headquarters Maktaba Kuu, reaffirming the country’s commitment to building a strong reading culture and…

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Government moves to strengthen school health through SHA
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Government moves to strengthen school health through SHA

The Government has underscored the importance of strengthening school health systems as a key pillar in safeguarding learners’ wellbeing, improving education outcomes and building healthier communities. Speaking Friday at Kerugoya Boys…

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Burkina Faso reviews implementation of Sahel roadmap
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Burkina Faso reviews implementation of Sahel roadmap

Burkina Faso’s National Commission of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) on Thursday reviewed progress in implementing the second-year roadmap of the AES, calling for faster execution and stronger resource mobilization to advance…

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Manufacturing and tourism drive Kenya’s economic growth to 5.3%
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Manufacturing and tourism drive Kenya’s economic growth to 5.3%

Kenya’s economy grew faster in the first quarter of 2026 than it did a year earlier, with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reporting real GDP growth of 5.3 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent in the same period of 2025. Every sector of…

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KRA collections hit Kshs. 2.8 Trillion
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KRA collections hit Kshs. 2.8 Trillion

Kenya’s tax collector closed the 2025/26 financial year on its strongest footing in recent memory, hauling in Kshs. 2.844 trillion and posting growth that nearly doubled the pace set a year earlier. Kenya Revenue Authority said that…

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Waiguru boosts NYOTA youth grants, waives permits
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Waiguru boosts NYOTA youth grants, waives permits

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has pledged an additional Ksh.10,000 to every NYOTA programme beneficiary from Kirinyaga County, becoming one of the first governors to enhance the National Government’s youth empowerment initiative with…

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Sadio Mané retires from Senegal duty after World Cup exit
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Sadio Mané retires from Senegal duty after World Cup exit

Sadio Mané has officially closed the book on his Senegal career, confirming his international retirement in a statement carried by Le Quotidien days after the Lions of Teranga’s exit from the 2026 World Cup. At 34, Mané leaves the national…

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