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Government raises Ksh 139B to clear roads pending bills
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Government raises Ksh 139B to clear roads pending bills

The government has raised Ksh 139 billion from securitization of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund. Road and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the funds will be used to clear certified outstanding bills owed to road contractors…

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Grassroots governance in China: Where policy meets the people
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Grassroots governance in China: Where policy meets the people

When we speak about China’s governance, the conversation often begins in Beijing, with national policies, major institutions and political leadership. But to truly understand how China governs, one has to look beyond the capital and into…

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KEMSA supply chain turnaround pushes Order Fill Rate above 90pc
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

KEMSA supply chain turnaround pushes Order Fill Rate above 90pc

Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has raised its Order Fill Rate from about 40 per cent to more than 90 per cent, marking a significant turnaround in the availability of health products and technologies in public health facilities.…

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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed so far by Washington as it continues its clampdown on illegal migration. Such agreements with other countries…

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CS Ogamba dismisses reports of changes to Term III calendar
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

CS Ogamba dismisses reports of changes to Term III calendar

The Ministry of Education has maintained the opening dates for the third term of the 2026 academic year, dismissing reports circulating on social media that the school calendar had been changed. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba…

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First Lady Rachel Ruto hails Ksh12.2B push to cut maternal, newborn deaths
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

First Lady Rachel Ruto hails Ksh12.2B push to cut maternal, newborn deaths

First Lady Rachel Ruto has commended the concerted efforts by the national and county governments to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, saying increased investment, stronger health systems and empowered healthcare workers are beginning to…

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Future of Work: The skills young people need to stay ahead
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Future of Work: The skills young people need to stay ahead

The world of work is changing at a pace that is forcing both young people and employers to rethink what it means to be ready for a career. Across East Africa, artificial intelligence, automation and wider digital transformation are…

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DTB pre-tax profit jumps 37pc to KSh9.8B in half-year results
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

DTB pre-tax profit jumps 37pc to KSh9.8B in half-year results

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Group has posted a 37% rise in pre-tax profit to KSh9.8 billion for the six months ended June 2026, supported by higher revenue, lending and deposits. The regional banking group recorded a 21% increase in top-line…

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Subsidiaries power Equity Group H1 net profit to Ksh 45B
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Subsidiaries power Equity Group H1 net profit to Ksh 45B

Equity Group has posted a profit after tax of Ksh 45.5 billion in six months of the year to June on stong performance by its regional subsidiaries. The lender net profit rose by 32% from Ksh 34.6 billion recorded during the corresponding…

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Man sentenced to 10yrs for attempted murder of Wajir police officer
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Man sentenced to 10yrs for attempted murder of Wajir police officer

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a 10-year prison sentence against Abdiqani Haji Ibrahim after he was convicted of attempting to murder a police officer attached to Wajir Police Station. Wajir Senior Resident…

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Siaya residents urged to embrace Ksh 500B nuclear project
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Siaya residents urged to embrace Ksh 500B nuclear project

Siaya County residents have been urged to embrace the proposed Ksh 500 billion nuclear power project as the investment is expected to provide significant benefits to the region and the country. Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga urged residents…

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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

A court has heard claims Meta intentionally hooked a generation of children on Facebook and Instagram, as the biggest legal challenge faced by the social media platform began. A jury in Oakland, California will spend the next six weeks…

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Kenya to import 25M bags of maize as Govt assures Kenyans of food security
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Kenya to import 25M bags of maize as Govt assures Kenyans of food security

The Government will import 25 million 90kg bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and protect the country from a possible shortage caused by drought and other climate-related challenges that have affected production in major…

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Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender over Homa Bay violence
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender over Homa Bay violence

The National Police Service (NPS) has ordered Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homa Bay County headquarters over his alleged association with the violence witnessed in Homa Bay on Sunday.…

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DCI to enhance fight against transnational organized crime
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DCI to enhance fight against transnational organized crime

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening international police cooperation in the fight against transnational organised crime. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Deputy Director…

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Agribusiness sector seek new innovation to improve food safety
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Agribusiness sector seek new innovation to improve food safety

Players in the agribusiness are set to secure partnerships which will allow them access new innovations to help improve food safety in Kenya. Organizers of the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026 says the expo which…

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Global partners back early detection to enhance cancer treatment
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Global partners back early detection to enhance cancer treatment

Kenya is stepping up its fight against cancer through a new push for early detection, stronger healthcare systems and international partnerships. This comes as governments and global health stakeholders seek to change how the disease is…

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Sakaja highlights health transformation in Nairobi
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Sakaja highlights health transformation in Nairobi

Nairobi Governor John Sakaja has highlighted changes in healthcare delivery in the city, citing improvements in primary healthcare, maternity services, health facility funding and the use of digital systems. Speaking at the Kenya Health…

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