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Cancer drug prices set to drop as Kenya seals deal with Pfizer
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Cancer drug prices set to drop as Kenya seals deal with Pfizer

Cancer patients in Kenya are set to benefit from significantly lower medicine costs following an agreement between the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and US pharmaceutical company Pfizer. In a statement on X, President William…

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EABL releases list of authorised distributors, partner nationwide
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EABL releases list of authorised distributors, partner nationwide

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has released a list of authorised distributors across the country, outlining the trusted channels through which consumers and retailers can access its products. According to a statement, the list has…

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America’s $40 trillion debt milestone is a warning Kenya cannot ignore
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America’s $40 trillion debt milestone is a warning Kenya cannot ignore

When the US Treasury confirmed federal debt had surpassed $40 trillion, the news barely registered in America. Yet this fiscal landmark offers a stark lesson for countries as far away as Kenya that enjoy none of Washington’s monetary…

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Communities in Wajir urged to register land to safeguard rights
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Communities in Wajir urged to register land to safeguard rights

Communities in Wajir County have been urged to accelerate the registration of their land to protect it from land grabbing, irregular allocation and exclusion from decisions affecting natural resources. Kenya Land Alliance (KLA) Chief…

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Court reinstates Turkana Assembly Majority Leader, Chief Whip
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Court reinstates Turkana Assembly Majority Leader, Chief Whip

An Eldoret court has ruled in favour of Turkwel Ward MCA Stephen Edukon and Katilu Ward MCA William Etubon Samal, upholding their positions as Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip of the Turkana County Assembly, respectively. The court…

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Revival of Chemilil Sugar Football Club in the offing
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Revival of Chemilil Sugar Football Club in the offing

Chemelil Sugar Company 2025 is mulling over reviving the legendary Chemelil Sugar Football Club as part of its revitalization plans, Deputy General Manager Michael Wanjala has said. Outlining the progress made one year after Kibos Sugar…

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Stolen phone exposes Nairobi network dealing in handsets
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Stolen phone exposes Nairobi network dealing in handsets

A stolen mobile phone has led police to a shop in Nairobi suspected of dealing in stolen handsets, exposing a wider criminal network operating in the city. This is after police officers from Embakasi and Central police stations launched an…

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All UHC workers to move to permanent, pensionable terms
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All UHC workers to move to permanent, pensionable terms

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) health workers are set to move from contractual to permanent and pensionable terms, following a decision to have counties absorb the workers. The change was among resolutions reached during a special…

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PPB expands supply chain oversight to safeguard medicine quality
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PPB expands supply chain oversight to safeguard medicine quality

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is expanding oversight of the storage, transportation and distribution of medicines and other health products through a planned nationwide compliance inspection. According to the Pharmacy and Poisons…

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How the SCO is raising the bar for better global governance
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How the SCO is raising the bar for better global governance

The world is facing a growing crisis of global governance. Protectionism, unilateralism and power politics are throttling international cooperation just as mounting global challenges demand it most. Against this backdrop, Chinese President…

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China and Egypt: A model for civilizational dialogue
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China and Egypt: A model for civilizational dialogue

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming Egypt visit arrives at a time when geopolitical conflicts are raging in different parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East. Few questions seem more pressing today than how different…

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Wandayi leads Ruto 2027 push in Siaya, calls for unity
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Wandayi leads Ruto 2027 push in Siaya, calls for unity

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has urged residents of Siaya to consolidate their political support ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying increased voter registration and unity would strengthen the region’s…

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Kenya reaffirms commitment to African peace, stability
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Kenya reaffirms commitment to African peace, stability

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, the peaceful resolution of conflicts and African solutions to African challenges, as the continent collectively pursues a more peaceful, secure, stable and prosperous future for its…

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CBK approves Nedbank’s 66% share acquisition in NCBA
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CBK approves Nedbank’s 66% share acquisition in NCBA

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given South Africa’s Nedbank Group an approval to acquire 66% stake in NCBA Group. The transaction which was approved on August 28 gives Nedbank Group a major boost towards taking majority control of…

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Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
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Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following a wave of forest fires that have killed at least 12 people. The president ordered the justice ministry to introduce changes…

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China’s manufacturing PMI rebounds in August
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China’s manufacturing PMI rebounds in August

China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.8% in August, up 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The non-manufacturing…

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Marine experts back data driven policies to combat illegal fishing
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Marine experts back data driven policies to combat illegal fishing

Marine conservationists have called for stronger use of data, research and policy instruments to safeguard Kenya’s marine resources from overexploitation and illegal fishing. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on marine fisheries…

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Kenya, South Africa seek to expand trade ties
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Kenya, South Africa seek to expand trade ties

Kenya and South Africa are seeking to expand and diversify trade and investment between the two countries, with a focus on creating jobs and opening opportunities for businesses and young people. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and…

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