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CS Ruku applauds Kenya-India Cooperation through ITEC programme
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CS Ruku applauds Kenya-India Cooperation through ITEC programme

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening technical and economic cooperation with India through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme. Ruku said the 62-year-old…

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Wetang’ula calls for accountability from major climate polluters
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Wetang’ula calls for accountability from major climate polluters

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on major environmental polluters to honour their commitments under multilateral climate agreements. He warned that developing nations continue to bear the greatest burden of climate…

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TECNO unveils Next-Gen Bezelless concept phone
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TECNO unveils Next-Gen Bezelless concept phone

TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has unveiled its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone at IFA ShowStoppers 2026 in Berlin. The industry-first design eliminates the physical black edges of the smartphone screen entirely to…

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Suspect on the run as KRA raids facility with illicit ethanol, tobacco
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Suspect on the run as KRA raids facility with illicit ethanol, tobacco

One suspect is on the run after Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) uncovered a facility used to hide suspected illicit alcohol, ethanol and tobacco in Kimosop Central, Baringo County. During the raid by KRA enforcement officers, nine jerricans…

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KNH confirms death of quintuplets
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KNH confirms death of quintuplets

Quintuplets admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialised neonatal care have died. KNH announced the tragic news on Wednesday, saying the five newborns, who were transferred from Thika Level Five Hospital, where they were…

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Police hail peaceful Jacaranda rally
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Police hail peaceful Jacaranda rally

The National Police Service (NPS) has called on political leaders and their supporters to adopt the conduct witnessed during Sunday’s Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds as the standard for future political meetings. In a statement,…

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Kenya eyes regional healthcare manufacturing hub at WHX Nairobi
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Kenya eyes regional healthcare manufacturing hub at WHX Nairobi

Kenya is pushing to become an emerging healthcare manufacturing hub in East Africa as industry stakeholders gather in Nairobi for the World Health Expo. Speaking at the event, Director for Primary Healthcare, Preventive and Promotive…

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Kenya targets more foreign job deals as Kazi Majuu placements hit 600,000
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Kenya targets more foreign job deals as Kazi Majuu placements hit 600,000

At least 600,000 Kenyans have taken up jobs abroad through the government’s Kazi Majuu labour mobility programme over the past three and a half years, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has said. Speaking at the…

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Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
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Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria’s best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death and asked for privacy while the…

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Kenya steps up drive to cut reliance on imported medical supplies
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Kenya steps up drive to cut reliance on imported medical supplies

The healthcare sector in Kenya is expected to move closer toward self-reliance as regional manufacturers, regulators, and investors gather at a forthcoming continental summit aimed at expanding local pharmaceutical production and reducing…

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Kenya targets first Turkana crude oil exports in early 2027
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Kenya targets first Turkana crude oil exports in early 2027

Kenya is on course to export its first crude oil from Turkana in the first quarter of 2027, with production expected to begin in December 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced. Speaking in Nairobi during…

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Kenya, Morocco strengthen cooperation to expand cochlear implant services
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Kenya, Morocco strengthen cooperation to expand cochlear implant services

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening specialised skills and expertise gained through the Kenya–Morocco medical exchange programme to expand cochlear implantation services and reach more children across the country. This was…

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Relief for Karumandi residents as Waiguru opens new dispensary
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Relief for Karumandi residents as Waiguru opens new dispensary

Residents of Karumandi Ward in Kirinyaga County can now breathe a sigh of relief following the opening of a new dispensary that will bring essential healthcare services closer to their homes. Kavote Dispensary which was officially opened…

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MPs fault Govt over failure to protect PLWDs
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MPs fault Govt over failure to protect PLWDs

Legislators attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Cape Town, South Africa, have accused their respective governments of failing to address the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities (PLWDs),…

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Kenya conservation film ‘Rhino’ to screen African premiere in Nairobi
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Kenya conservation film ‘Rhino’ to screen African premiere in Nairobi

Nairobi is set to host the African premiere of ‘Rhino’, a feature documentary that turns the spotlight on the people behind one of Kenya’s most remarkable conservation stories. The film will premiere on 26 September at Trademark Hotel,…

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UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
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UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada

The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank aimed at raising more money for defence spending. Chancellor John Healey is considering a bid to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), not long…

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DPP secures continued detention of Kenyan fugitive pending extradition
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DPP secures continued detention of Kenyan fugitive pending extradition

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured the continued detention of Kenyan national Sancho Kibutu, who is wanted by the United States of America to face sentencing following his conviction over a fatal drunk-driving offence.…

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Ruto urges Orengo to stop being used to oppose Govt programmes
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Ruto urges Orengo to stop being used to oppose Govt programmes

President William Ruto has urged the Siaya County Governor to stop being used by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to oppose government programmes and instead serve the people of Siaya. The President said the people of Siaya did not elect…

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Better energy planning key to protect consumers and secure reliable supply
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Better energy planning key to protect consumers and secure reliable supply

Kenya’s energy sector can strengthen consumer protection and security of supply through improved planning, investment in infrastructure and closer collaboration among regulators, industry players and other stakeholders. The discussions…

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NAACP adds 10 African categories to its award roster
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NAACP adds 10 African categories to its award roster

Kenyans have the opportunity to win an NAACP award for their work, as the social activist organisation adds 10 new African categories. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), established in 1909 to fight…

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