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Invading lands: Laikipia tightens rules for herders
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Invading lands: Laikipia tightens rules for herders

Herders from other counties driving livestock into Laikipia in search of pasture will be required to produce letters from their respective chiefs indicating their destination and the person hosting them. Assistant County Commissioner (ACC)…

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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions bill, taking aim at Russia’s economy by punishing major purchasers of its oil and gas. The bill, passed by the US House of Representatives earlier this week, gives Trump broad…

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Isiolo attack: Hunt for bandits intensifies amid heightened security
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Isiolo attack: Hunt for bandits intensifies amid heightened security

Eastern Regional Commissioner Jacob Muganda has outlined government measures to restore security and normalcy in Gotu and neighbouring areas of Isiolo County following a bandit attack that left five people dead. The victims included two…

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Google’s Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
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Google’s Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

Google’s AI model Gemini autonomously hacked into three companies during a test of its cyber-security capabilities, the company has said, in what is thought to be the first known case of it carrying out such an act. Gemini found “public…

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Peace opens pastoralist region to investment, Wetang’ula says.
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Peace opens pastoralist region to investment, Wetang’ula says.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said improved peace among pastoralist communities is opening up northern Kenya to education, trade and investment. Wetang’ula said the cooperation between the Government, the Catholic Church,…

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How social media shapes Kenyan students’ migration dreams
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How social media shapes Kenyan students’ migration dreams

For some Kenyan secondary school students, finishing school means more than joining college or finding work at home. It can also mark the start of a journey abroad in search of what they see as a better life. Images and videos on social…

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Motsepe exudes confidence with PAMOJA AFCON 2027 preparations
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Motsepe exudes confidence with PAMOJA AFCON 2027 preparations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has exuded confidence in a successful 2027 PAMOJA AFCON, which will be co-hosted jointly by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Motsepe said this on Friday in a media…

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Mudavadi sounds warning over gangs’ potential to fuel extremism
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Mudavadi sounds warning over gangs’ potential to fuel extremism

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that organised criminal gangs, including groups involved in violence and intimidation, could evolve into violent extremist and terrorist organisations if their activities are not closely…

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KRA intercepts smuggled goods worth Ksh46.7M in transit to Nairobi
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KRA intercepts smuggled goods worth Ksh46.7M in transit to Nairobi

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have intercepted a consignment of smuggled cigarettes, shisha tobacco products and powdered milk with an estimated market value of Ksh 46.77 million with tax computation indicating an…

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Youth urged to create jobs and embrace opportunities
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Youth urged to create jobs and embrace opportunities

As the country continues to grapple with unemployment, education stakeholders have called on young people to use the skills and knowledge acquired in higher education to create employment opportunities instead of relying solely on…

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UoN graduates over 3,000 as varsity sets sights on expansion, innovation
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UoN graduates over 3,000 as varsity sets sights on expansion, innovation

Over 3,000 graduands were on Friday conferred with degrees and diplomas during the 75th graduation ceremony of the University of Nairobi, in a colorful event marked by calls for graduates to spearhead innovation and enterprise in an…

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Mwea residents get government services closer home with new Huduma Centre
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Mwea residents get government services closer home with new Huduma Centre

Residents of Mwea will now access a range of essential government services closer to home following the official commissioning of the Mwea Huduma Centre in Ngurubani today. The facility, which has already been operational since July, was…

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Ruto: 138,000 police, prison officers get expanded health cover
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Ruto: 138,000 police, prison officers get expanded health cover

More than 138,000 police and prison officers and their eligible dependants have been brought under a dedicated medical scheme as the Government expands healthcare access for security officers through Usalama Cover under the Social Health…

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At least two dead after aircraft crash in Kajiado
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At least two dead after aircraft crash in Kajiado

Two people, a flight instructor and a student, have died after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in Kipeto, Kajiado West. Kajiado West Police Commander Moreen Kuto attributed the crash to poor weather conditions, saying the…

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AI, blockchain drive new phase of regional digital commerce
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AI, blockchain drive new phase of regional digital commerce

Technology sector players are calling for greater collaboration to overcome barriers to online trade. This comes as artificial intelligence (AI) blockchain technology and faster digital payments emerge as key drivers of the next phase of…

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Kenya’s 5G subscriptions exceed two million for first time
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Kenya’s 5G subscriptions exceed two million for first time

Kenya has added nearly one million new subscribers on 5G network in twelve months of the year to June as more consumers opt for faster mobile broadband connectivity. Latest data by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) indicates that…

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Ruto calls on banks to lower credit cost as CBK marks 60th anniversary
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Ruto calls on banks to lower credit cost as CBK marks 60th anniversary

President Ruto has challenged Kenya’s banking sector to translate the country’s hard-won financial stability into more affordable and accessible credit for Kenyans, enabling households and businesses to benefit from the progress made in…

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Secure democratic space impartially, Ruto tells new GSU officers
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Secure democratic space impartially, Ruto tells new GSU officers

As the country prepares for the 2027 General Election, President William Ruto has called upon police officers to uphold the highest standards of discipline, professionalism and impartiality during the period heading to the ballot. Speaking…

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Kenya Power net profit grows to Ksh 24B
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Kenya Power net profit grows to Ksh 24B

Higher electricity sales has enabled Kenya Power to realise a full year profit after tax of Ksh 24.99 billion. The 2.13% growth from Ksh 24.4 billion reported last year came after electricity revenue went up by Ksh 18.96 billion to Ksh…

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President Ruto opens new healthcare facility for GSU officers
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President Ruto opens new healthcare facility for GSU officers

President William Ruto on Friday officially opened the General Service Unit (GSU), Healthcare Centre at the Social Health Authority Block in Embakasi, Nairobi. The facility which is set to strengthen access to healthcare for officers and…

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