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Energy ministry says crackdown on illegal LPG traders to intensify
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Energy ministry says crackdown on illegal LPG traders to intensify

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed accusations of unfair treatment of LPG traders across the country. While responding to the opposition on allegations that the government is confiscating LPG cylinders from…

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Two arrested as NACADA raids illicit alcohol trade in Eastleigh
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Two arrested as NACADA raids illicit alcohol trade in Eastleigh

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has confiscated 868 assorted alcoholic beverages and arrested two suspects during a multi-agency crackdown on the illicit alcohol trade in Eastleigh, Nairobi.…

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A Mother’s Walk: How Homa Bay is Rewriting the Story for Its Daughters
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A Mother’s Walk: How Homa Bay is Rewriting the Story for Its Daughters

At Mawego Technical Training Institute in Homa Bay County, the question posed on a quiet Wednesday morning cut straight to the heart of the matter: what does it actually take to keep a child safe? The First Lady Rachel Ruto, First Lady of…

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Govt targets to end triple threat by 2027, First Lady says
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Govt targets to end triple threat by 2027, First Lady says

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto in Homa Bay County has said the Government is committed in eradicating Triple Threat (HIV, adolescent pregnancy and sexual and gender-based violence) by 2027. Speaking Wednesday in Homa Bay during a mentorship…

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Making healthcare a right, not a financial burden
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Making healthcare a right, not a financial burden

For decades, falling ill in Kenya has brought two fears: the illness itself and the cost of treatment. Families have depleted their savings, sold property, borrowed money and organised fundraisers simply to keep a loved one in hospital.…

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Turkana County official among three arrested in Ksh 92M tender fraud
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Turkana County official among three arrested in Ksh 92M tender fraud

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three suspects in connection with investigations into alleged conflict of interest, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime involving Ksh 92,058,890.30. EACC said…

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Swift Academy opens final call for Nairobi’s emerging music talent
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Swift Academy opens final call for Nairobi’s emerging music talent

Applications for the inaugural Swift Academy close this Friday, 28 August, offering Nairobi-based music creatives and industry professionals an opportunity to strengthen their skills, learn from experienced industry figures and build…

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Mombasa City urged to improve transport sector to sustain maritime trade
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Mombasa City urged to improve transport sector to sustain maritime trade

Business community in the coastal city of Mombasa are calling on Mombasa County Government to improve local transport systems in a bid to attract additional investments in the maritime sector. According to the leaders, efficient transport…

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Today in History: Remembering Karisa Maitha–The coastal hurricane
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Today in History: Remembering Karisa Maitha–The coastal hurricane

From humble beginnings in his native Mombasa County where he was born in 1954, Emmanuel Karisa Maitha rose from a dedicated Clinical Officer to a leader of note and a Cabinet Minister, packing a full life and career into the 50 years that…

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IG Kanja: New recruits equipped to deal with all security threats
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IG Kanja: New recruits equipped to deal with all security threats

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has said that the new recruits who are scheduled for the passing-out parade on Friday have been properly trained to deal with all manner of security threats. Speaking after inspecting a passing-out…

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TSC invites nominations for 2026 World Teachers’ Day Awards
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TSC invites nominations for 2026 World Teachers’ Day Awards

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has invited nominations for the 2026 World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Awards, seeking to recognise teachers who have made exceptional contributions to teaching and learning across Kenya. World Teachers’ Day…

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Govt assures of a peaceful environment during the campaign period
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Govt assures of a peaceful environment during the campaign period

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the Government will protect their rights to express themselves, assemble, campaign and vote in a safe and peaceful environment. He said the Ministry will work with…

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Chinese envoy calls for cessation of hostilities to ensure food production
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Chinese envoy calls for cessation of hostilities to ensure food production

A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for greater efforts to end hostilities and create a secure environment for food production. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks at a Security Council open…

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Family demands probe into shooting of 23-year-old at Del Monte
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Family demands probe into shooting of 23-year-old at Del Monte

The family of a 23-year-old man allegedly shot dead by police officers near the Del Monte farm fence in Del View, Murang’a County, is demanding an independent investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and identify…

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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has said that the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz – the vital waterway which Iran has largely closed since the beginning of the war in the Middle East. “Iran has been notified…

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Dolly Parton dies aged 80 as tributes pour in for country music icon
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Dolly Parton dies aged 80 as tributes pour in for country music icon

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80 in Nashville, Tennessee after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her representatives. Her death marks the end of a career spanning more than six decades, during…

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CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
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CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, the BBC’s US news partner CBS has reported. John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital earlier on Tuesday. Neither Washington…

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Ghanaian researchers develop plant-based lubricant for motorcycle engines
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Ghanaian researchers develop plant-based lubricant for motorcycle engines

Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, have developed a bio-lubricant from Jatropha curcas oil for use in motorcycle engines. The product met international standards and demonstrated…

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Regional Urology, Nephrology centre nears opening
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Regional Urology, Nephrology centre nears opening

Preparations are underway for the official opening of the East Africa Centre of Excellence in Urology and Nephrology (EACE-UN), a specialised Level 6B facility established to expand access to advanced kidney and urological care. Principal…

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Turning Nairobi waste challenge into potential economic opportunity
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Turning Nairobi waste challenge into potential economic opportunity

A partnership between Nairobi County and Zoomlion Kenya aims to transform Nairobi’s waste problem into an economic opportunity. The initiative targets illegal dumping while developing a waste-to-value model focused on recycling and value…

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Kenya Airways posts Ksh81.2B revenue, Ksh16.1B loss
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Kenya Airways posts Ksh81.2B revenue, Ksh16.1B loss

Kenya Airways recorded Ksh81.25 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, a 9% increase from Ksh74.5 billion recorded in the first half of 2025, while the airline posted a Ksh16.1 billion loss after tax. The revenue was the…

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