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Amisi unveils PM Party’s 2027 agenda, sets tough terms for alliances
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Amisi unveils PM Party’s 2027 agenda, sets tough terms for alliances

People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) Party Leader, Caleb Amisi, has outlined the party’s 2027 political agenda, saying it will only enter into alliances with parties whose ideologies and values are aligned with its vision for the country.…

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Ruto attends PS Lenasalon thanksgiving in Samburu
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Ruto attends PS Lenasalon thanksgiving in Samburu

President William Ruto on Sunday attended a thanksgiving ceremony for Devolution Principal Secretary Michael Lenasalon in South Horr, Samburu County. The Head of State joined Lenasalon, his family, local leaders and residents for the…

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Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia’s main airport
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Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia’s main airport

A volcanic eruption has halted hundreds of flights at Indonesia’s main international airport, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Authorities said 209 flights were suspended after ash from Anak Krakatau was detected in airspace near…

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TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
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TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drugs charges. According to state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang which imported…

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Two women arrested at JKIA over alleged attempt to smuggle gold to Dubai
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Two women arrested at JKIA over alleged attempt to smuggle gold to Dubai

Two women have been arrested at JKIA after a multi-agency team foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle 658 grams of gold out of the country through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The suspects, Mahamed Shukri Abdullahi and…

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Two minors rescued as police arrest abduction suspect
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Two minors rescued as police arrest abduction suspect

Detectives in Kisauni Sub-County have arrested a key suspect in connection with the abduction of two minors and rescued the children who had been reported missing on August 27, 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said…

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Africa urged to put leadership at the centre of public sector reforms
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Africa urged to put leadership at the centre of public sector reforms

African governments have been urged to invest in leadership alongside technical expertise to ensure public sector and public financial management reforms translate into lasting institutional change. Speaking during a webinar on Leading…

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Turkana: Schools in Lokwar-Nakuse reopen despite persistent insecurity
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Turkana: Schools in Lokwar-Nakuse reopen despite persistent insecurity

The determination to pursue education has seen children in Lokwar and Nakuse areas of Turkana South return to school despite persistent insecurity. The return comes days after four people were killed in an attack in Lokwar, allegedly…

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Kericho calls for stronger disability inclusion and support
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Kericho calls for stronger disability inclusion and support

Government efforts to support persons with disabilities have continued to open opportunities for inclusion, but stronger implementation of existing programmes is needed to ensure PWDs benefit fully. Speaking in Kericho, Philip Muge,…

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Two arrested as police recover stolen livestock in Garissa
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Two arrested as police recover stolen livestock in Garissa

Police in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County, have recovered 40 stolen heads of cattle and arrested two suspects following a multi-agency operation. The operation, conducted on Friday, September 4, led to the recovery of the livestock,…

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Mudavadi urges credible party nominations ahead of 2027
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Mudavadi urges credible party nominations ahead of 2027

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged political aspirants in Western Kenya to prioritise credible party nominations, voter registration and peaceful competition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an engagement…

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NPS directs political organisers to notify police 3-14 days before rallies
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NPS directs political organisers to notify police 3-14 days before rallies

The National Police Service (NPS) has directed political leaders and organisers to notify police at least three days and no more than 14 days before holding public rallies or processions. In a statement issued Saturday, NPS Spokesperson…

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Isiolo: Two children die as fire razes 20 houses in Bulapesa
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Isiolo: Two children die as fire razes 20 houses in Bulapesa

A sombre mood has engulfed Mabatini Village in Bulapesa Ward, Isiolo County, after two young children died in a fire that destroyed their home and about 20 other houses on Friday afternoon. The children, aged four and two-and-a-half years,…

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Ruto: Tata Chemicals’ Magadi mining contract was exploitative
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Ruto: Tata Chemicals’ Magadi mining contract was exploitative

President William Ruto has defended the government’s decision to end Tata Chemicals’ operations in Magadi, Kajiado County, accusing the company of exploiting local mineral resources without giving residents a fair share of the benefits.…

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‘Correct the Map’: Why the new world map matters to Africa
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‘Correct the Map’: Why the new world map matters to Africa

A new world map could change how Africa’s size is represented following the adoption of the “Correct the Map” resolution by the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution, sponsored by Togo on behalf of the African Group, was adopted…

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Education ministry to revive special needs education assessment centres
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Education ministry to revive special needs education assessment centres

The Ministry of Education has stepped up efforts to revive the country’s collapsed Education Assessment Resource Centres (EARCs), starting with 10 regional facilities, in a bid to improve identification and placement of learners with…

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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa’s true size
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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa’s true size

The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. The “Correct the Map” resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union (AU) members, passed with the…

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Why the government has kicked Tata Chemicals out of Kenya
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Why the government has kicked Tata Chemicals out of Kenya

For more two decades, Tata Chemical has been conducting its mining operations at the largest soda ash mine in Lake Magadi, Kajiado County uninterrupted. However on July 29, 2026, Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho issued…

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Ruto cites infrastructure, technology and welfare gains in police reforms
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Ruto cites infrastructure, technology and welfare gains in police reforms

Comprehensive reforms being implemented in the National Police Service are beginning to bear fruit, President William Ruto has said. The President cited improvements in infrastructure, remuneration, training, equipment and technology.…

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Mama Rachel calls for greater investment in children with special needs
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Mama Rachel calls for greater investment in children with special needs

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has called for increased investment in the wellbeing and education of children with special needs, saying every child deserves a fair opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. Speaking during a visit to St Luke’s…

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Affordable housing, modern markets take centre stage as Ruto tours Kajiado
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Affordable housing, modern markets take centre stage as Ruto tours Kajiado

President William has reiterated his commitment to equitable development across the country, saying his administration will not relent in ensuring that every region benefits from national investments and development programmes. Speaking…

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