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Government to commission 21 industrial parks by March 2027
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Government to commission 21 industrial parks by March 2027

The government plans to commission 21 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) by March 2027 following a meeting convened by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to resolve bottlenecks that had delayed their completion and…

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Three more suspects arraigned over Dr Victoria Mutiso murder
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Three more suspects arraigned over Dr Victoria Mutiso murder

Three more suspects have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the murder of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso, bringing to seven the number of suspects currently in custody. The suspects include Pius Mbugua, Samwel…

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Regional health sector keen on AI adoption for better diagnosis
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Regional health sector keen on AI adoption for better diagnosis

East African economies could accelerate attainment of quality healthcare by leveraging artificial intelligence in diagnostics. This comes as the region’s healthcare sector transitions from digital health pilots towards wider…

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Sagana Industrial Park nears commissioning as state team lauds progress
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Sagana Industrial Park nears commissioning as state team lauds progress

Kirinyaga County’s Sagana Industrial Park is nearing commissioning after a multi-agency national government team gave the project a positive assessment during a visit to verify its progress and identify remaining gaps. The assessment comes…

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Government disburses Ksh850.7M July payout to Inua Jamii beneficiaries
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Government disburses Ksh850.7M July payout to Inua Jamii beneficiaries

The government has disbursed Ksh850.7 million to 425,348 households under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme. Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo said the…

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Range Rover launches first fully electric model
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Range Rover launches first fully electric model

Range Rover has unveiled its first fully electric model, after a year‑long delay to its planned launch. The Range Rover Electric, to be built in Solihull, marks a major shift in its electrification programme, backed by large‑scale upgrades…

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Suspects arrested over Ksh169,000 M-Pesa heist
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Suspects arrested over Ksh169,000 M-Pesa heist

Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the robbery of an M-Pesa shop in Katangi, Yatta Sub-County, in which an attendant lost Ksh169,000. Officers from Katangi first arrested Ben Mutuku at Katangi Shopping Centre following…

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Solomon Atsiaya takes chairmanship of CUK alumni association
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Solomon Atsiaya takes chairmanship of CUK alumni association

Structured mentorship programmes have been identified as a practical way of absorbing young talents into the workforce. Speaking when he assumed chairmanship of the Cooperative University of Kenya Alumni Association (CUKAA), Kenya National…

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Government outlines seven measures to prepare for El Niño rains
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Government outlines seven measures to prepare for El Niño rains

The government has outlined seven key measures being implemented to strengthen preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated October–December El Niño rains, which are expected to bring above-normal rainfall across most parts of the…

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Africa tobacco growing increases despite global decline
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Africa tobacco growing increases despite global decline

Tobacco-leaf production is declining globally, but rising in Africa, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The analysis finds that while global tobacco-leaf production fell by nearly 19% between 2012 and 2024,…

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DPP charges ex- Governor Mwangi Wa Iria afresh in Ksh351M case
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DPP charges ex- Governor Mwangi Wa Iria afresh in Ksh351M case

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has charged afresh the former Governor of Murang’a County and eight others at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court following the amendment of the initial charges in the Ksh. 351,097,491.15 case.…

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Floods must not become a public health crisis
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Floods must not become a public health crisis

When floods strike, public attention naturally turns to submerged roads, damaged homes and displaced families. Yet another emergency can develop beyond immediate public view: drinking-water sources become contaminated, sanitation systems…

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NACADA intensifies crackdown on counterfeit alcohol in Nairobi
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NACADA intensifies crackdown on counterfeit alcohol in Nairobi

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified a crackdown on counterfeit and illicit alcoholic products following heightened public concern over unsafe alcohol being manufactured,…

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Kenya steps up efforts to improve sickle cell care
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Kenya steps up efforts to improve sickle cell care

Kenya is stepping up efforts to improve care for people living with sickle cell disease, with the government pushing for wider access to screening, treatment and specialised care. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said sickle cell…

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Kenya urges AU to declare 2030 ‘Year of Peace’ and bold reforms
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Kenya urges AU to declare 2030 ‘Year of Peace’ and bold reforms

Kenya has proposed that 2030 be declared the Year of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, as part of efforts to reinvigorate the Silencing the Guns agenda and renew the continent’s collective political commitment to ending conflicts…

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AfroExchange brings African music, fashion, creativity to Nairobi
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AfroExchange brings African music, fashion, creativity to Nairobi

Johnnie Walker has brought its AfroExchange experience to Nairobi, with the city’s creatives and music lovers converging at Capital Noir for a celebration of African music, fashion and culture. The event, held on August 29, featured live…

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KeRRA virtual weighbridges boost compliance among truckers
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KeRRA virtual weighbridges boost compliance among truckers

The use of technology to monitor heavy commercial vehicles is helping the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) curb overloading and protect the country’s road network from premature damage. KeRRA Director of Road Asset Management Dr…

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Kakuzi breaks ground for new blueberry production orchards
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Kakuzi breaks ground for new blueberry production orchards

Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has broken ground on a 30-acre greenhouse development as part of its blueberry crop production strategy. The Blueberry greenhouse development is also part of Kakuzi’s revenue stream diversification plan…

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Man jailed 10 years for telecom vandalism in Taveta
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Man jailed 10 years for telecom vandalism in Taveta

Jacob Mutungi Matolo has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for vandalising telecommunications equipment worth Ksh5.1 million in Taita Taveta County. Senior Principal Magistrate Cecilia Kithinji convicted Matolo after finding that the…

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Tsavo golf course to boost Kilifi sports tourism
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Tsavo golf course to boost Kilifi sports tourism

Kilifi County is positioning itself for a new era of sports tourism and investment following the groundbreaking of the ambitious Tsavo Golf Course, a 200-hectare development in Makongeni village adjacent to Galana Kulalu food security…

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KQ expects normal flights Wednesday after ATC strike call-off
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KQ expects normal flights Wednesday after ATC strike call-off

Normal operations are scheduled to resume on Wednesday following the call-off of Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers’ strike Tuesday morning, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced. In a statement, the airline says the teams are proactively…

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