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Miano: Cyanide poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 Amboseli elephants
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Miano: Cyanide poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 Amboseli elephants

The Government has intensified investigations into the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary laboratory findings pointing to possible poisoning by a toxic substance. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary said…

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Police to take preventive action against goons, Murkomen says
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Police to take preventive action against goons, Murkomen says

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has issued firm instructions to security agencies to take preventive measures, including arresting facilitators of goonism before they reach political rallies. “The DCI should not…

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NLP leader Muli eyes Kitui Central seat in 2027
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NLP leader Muli eyes Kitui Central seat in 2027

National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has set his sights on the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, describing the constituency race as the first step in what supporters believe could eventually become a…

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FAO sharpens Kenya’s food systems debate at Africa Food Show 2026
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FAO sharpens Kenya’s food systems debate at Africa Food Show 2026

When Kenya opened the Africa Food Show 2026 Conference at KICC this week under the theme “Transforming Agrifood Systems for Healthy Diets: From Seed to Plate,” three government voices set the tone: Chief Guest and Secretary to the Cabinet…

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Ruto: Kenyans will judge leaders by their track record in 2027
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Ruto: Kenyans will judge leaders by their track record in 2027

President William Ruto has challenged political leaders to let their development record speak for them ahead of the 2027 General Election instead of relying on rhetoric, insults and ethnic politics. Speaking on Saturday at the African…

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Kikuyu Jitume Centre to boost digital skills, innovation in Kiambu
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Kikuyu Jitume Centre to boost digital skills, innovation in Kiambu

Kenya’s digital agenda Thursday received a boost following the groundbreaking of the Kikuyu Jitume Centre of Excellence (CoE) Kiambu County. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Kikuyu Member of Parliament, Kimani Ichungwa noted…

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Kindiki slams opposition over lies, lack of agenda
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Kindiki slams opposition over lies, lack of agenda

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the Kenya Kwanza administration is ready to defend its track record as President William Ruto seeks a second term in the 2027 General Election. Kindiki said the government will confront its opponents…

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Former High Court Judge Justice Mutava Mbalu dies
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Former High Court Judge Justice Mutava Mbalu dies

Former High Court Judge Justice Mutava Mbalu has died. Justice Mutava, the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, fell ill on Friday night and died while being rushed to Makindu Orthopedic and Trauma Hospital in Makueni County. Wiper…

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Government steps up efforts to improve maternal, newborn health
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Government steps up efforts to improve maternal, newborn health

Kenya is strengthening strategic partnerships to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage, with maternal and newborn health remaining a priority in ongoing health-sector reforms. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Aden Duale,…

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NACADA seizes over 27,000 litres of illicit alcohol in Nairobi, Nyakach
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NACADA seizes over 27,000 litres of illicit alcohol in Nairobi, Nyakach

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized over 27,000 litres of illegal brews in coordinated multi-agency operations across Nairobi and Nyakach. In a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) exercise…

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Police probe shooting of three youths during Governor Nassir’s event
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Police probe shooting of three youths during Governor Nassir’s event

Police have launched investigations into the shooting of three youths during a sensitisation meeting addressed by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe Sub-County. The youths were allegedly shot by members of the…

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Farouk Kibet backs Wetang’ula to succeed Ruto in 2032
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Farouk Kibet backs Wetang’ula to succeed Ruto in 2032

President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, has backed National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to succeed the President in 2032. Kibet made the remarks during an empowerment drive in support of BUCOE SACCO at St Francis Milima…

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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements

TikTok has agreed to pay $400m (£293m) to the US to end a lawsuit alleging its platform violated children‘s privacy, marking one of the largest ever settlements over the issue. The deal stems from a 2024 suit by the Department of Justice…

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JIM Caucus shifts focus to citizen uptake of government programmes
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JIM Caucus shifts focus to citizen uptake of government programmes

The Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) Caucus will prioritise helping citizens access and take up Government programmes after a year of engagements showed the need to move beyond public awareness to adoption of available services. JIM Chairperson…

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Informal cross border trade falls 16% to Ksh 249M
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Informal cross border trade falls 16% to Ksh 249M

The volume of informal trade between Kenya and its regional neighbours reversed from an earlier surplus to decline to Ksh 249 million in a year to December 2025 on lower agricultural production which hurt market activity. Latest data by…

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Taiwan’s InterAsia Shipping Line begins weekly service to Mombasa Port
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Taiwan’s InterAsia Shipping Line begins weekly service to Mombasa Port

InterAsia Lines, a Taiwan based shipping line, has officially commenced weekly shipping services at the Port of Mombasa in what is expected to strengthen Kenya’s maritime connectivity with Asia. The new service will operate a weekly vessel…

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Morocco marks major recovery in dams as filling rate hits 70%
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Morocco marks major recovery in dams as filling rate hits 70%

The water storage in Morocco’s dams has continued to improve, with the national overall filling rate reaching 68.66%, according to the latest official data released by the “Maa Dialna” platform, affiliated with the Ministry of Equipment…

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Murkomen outlines goodies to be enjoyed by three Mashujaa-hosting counties
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Murkomen outlines goodies to be enjoyed by three Mashujaa-hosting counties

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured residents of Elgeyo Marakwet that the co-hosting of this year’s Mashujaa Day with two other counties of the North Rift will not take away the goodies that usually accompany such…

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