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Two DCI officers arrested for bribery
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Two DCI officers arrested for bribery

‎The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kipkelion Sub-County Offices over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. ‎The suspects,…

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KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Salasya dies
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KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Salasya dies

KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Kweyu Salasya has died. Salasya, who also served as an Assistant Producer, died Thursday morning after he suddenly fell ill at his home and was rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention, but died…

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BRICS to focus on inclusive growth and stronger intra-BRICS trade
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BRICS to focus on inclusive growth and stronger intra-BRICS trade

BRICS should focus on inclusive economic growth, stronger trade among member countries and people-centred development, Zanele Sabela, Spokesperson for the Congress of South African Trade Unions, said in an exclusive interview with Soweto…

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ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical checkup
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ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical checkup

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga is in the United Kingdom (UK) for a routine medical checkup. In a statement, Oginga said the visit will allow him to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of his health while taking time to rest and rejuvenate,…

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Miss Earth Kenya director calls for action beyond environmental awareness
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Miss Earth Kenya director calls for action beyond environmental awareness

The director of Miss Earth Kenya has called for stronger environmental action that goes beyond awareness campaigns, with the national pageant placing greater emphasis on sustainability, leadership, and measurable community impact. Ms…

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Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system
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Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged stronger investment in Kenya’s health sector through better financing and closer cooperation with development and private-sector partners. Duale spoke during a high-level ministerial dialogue…

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Government steps up El Niño preparedness
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Government steps up El Niño preparedness

The government is strengthening preparedness and coordination in anticipation of the El Niño rains expected to start in October. In a joint press briefing, Broadcasting PS Stephen Isaboke and Government Spokesperson Charles Owino urged…

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Government to establish National Communication Centre – PS Isaboke
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Government to establish National Communication Centre – PS Isaboke

Plans are underway to establish the National Communication Centre (NCC) to bolster government communication to the public, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting Stephen Isaboke has said. Isaboke said the center will serve as a central…

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Voi court hands man 10 years sentence for bhang trafficking
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Voi court hands man 10 years sentence for bhang trafficking

Daudi Kalamba has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking 9.3 kilograms of bhang valued at Ksh279,000 in Voi, Taita Taveta County. Principal Magistrate Hosea Mwangi also gave Kalamba the option of paying a Ksh. 1 million fine.…

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Wanted suspect arrested over gang rape, abduction and phone snatching cases
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Wanted suspect arrested over gang rape, abduction and phone snatching cases

A wanted man linked to cases of gang rape, abduction and phone snatching in Thika West has finally been arrested by detectives. Crispus Mwangi Gitambi was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Athena area, where detectives found…

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Docubox: Funding the future of African storytelling
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Docubox: Funding the future of African storytelling

Seven years on, Docubox’s Shorts, Shorts & Shots continues to mark the organisation’s commitment to celebrating African documentary storytelling and the filmmakers who bring these stories to life. What began as a space for screenings,…

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Government vows firm action against threats to 2027 polls
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Government vows firm action against threats to 2027 polls

The Government will strengthen security measures and inter-agency coordination ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election to identify and address emerging threats before polling day. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says the…

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Nairobi businessman Walter Keya charged with Ksh15.1M fraud
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Nairobi businessman Walter Keya charged with Ksh15.1M fraud

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged Nairobi businessman Walter Wekhanya Keya with three offences linked to an alleged Ksh15.1 million fraud. Keya was arraigned before Makadara Law Courts Senior Resident Magistrate…

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LuLu cable project targets connectivity gap along Kenya’s coast
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LuLu cable project targets connectivity gap along Kenya’s coast

A new submarine cable project is targeting a connectivity gap along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline, with developers planning a 500-kilometre system linking five landing points between Mombasa and Lamu. The LuLu Coastal Cable System was…

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Three arrested as police recover 600 rolls of bhang in Kahawa West
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Three arrested as police recover 600 rolls of bhang in Kahawa West

Police have arrested three suspected drug dealers in Kahawa West, Nairobi, in an operation targeting the illegal drug trade and related criminal activity. Officers recovered more than 600 rolls of suspected bhang, pieces of bhang cookies…

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Iran war won’t end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
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Iran war won’t end until after crucial November elections, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November’s midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then. “I think the war’s going to end immediately after the election…

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‘Doctor Who’ actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences
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‘Doctor Who’ actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences

Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with sexual offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge the ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Kidulthood’ star on Wednesday.…

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Kenya steps up investment reforms to attract global capital
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Kenya steps up investment reforms to attract global capital

Major investment reforms have positioned Kenya as a strategic hub for Africa’s 1.4 billion people, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya has deliberately moved from policy to implementation in its efforts to improve the…

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