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NTSA intensifies training for PSV operators to curb road crashes
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NTSA intensifies training for PSV operators to curb road crashes

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has intensified training for public transport operators as part of efforts to reduce road crashes and improve safety across the country. The second cohort of the Public Transport…

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Jobs at Blue Valley keep Nyeri youth away from crime
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Jobs at Blue Valley keep Nyeri youth away from crime

Employment opportunities created by the ongoing Blue Valley Affordable Housing Project are helping keep young people in the Nyeri neighbourhood engaged in productive work, while allowing local residents to acquire new skills and earn a…

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Kenya strengthens local pharmaceutical production for health security
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Kenya strengthens local pharmaceutical production for health security

Kenya is strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory cooperation to expand access to quality health products and build more resilient health systems across Africa. Speaking during the opening of the sixth PharmaReg…

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Two arrested, 770 rolls of bhang seized in Korogocho
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Two arrested, 770 rolls of bhang seized in Korogocho

Two people have been arrested after police recovered 770 rolls of bhang during an operation in Grogon B area of Korogocho, Nairobi County. The operation was carried out Sunday, 27 September 2026, by officers from Korogocho Police Station…

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Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 28 dead
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Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 28 dead

28 people have been killed in two mass shootings hours apart in South Africa, the latest gun violence to hit the country. Eighteen people were killed when eight gunmen stormed a bar close to Johannesburg on Saturday evening, with 14 more…

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Why One Health must shape Kenya’s public health future
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Why One Health must shape Kenya’s public health future

Public health begins long before a patient reaches a hospital. It is shaped in homes, communities, schools, workplaces, farms and markets; by the safety of our food and water; by the condition of our environment; and by the ability of our…

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Lil Maina to perform at Kikuyu Love Sessions
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Lil Maina to perform at Kikuyu Love Sessions

Kenyan rapper Lil Maina has announced he will be performing at the upcoming Kikuyu Love Sessions on October 24. The upcoming edition, centred on Kikuyu music, culture, love, and social connection and dubbed the “Slightly Scandalous…

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KVDA boosts tree planting, water harvesting ahead of El Niño
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KVDA boosts tree planting, water harvesting ahead of El Niño

The Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) has intensified preparations for the expected El Niño rains, with environmental conservation and water harvesting identified as key measures to mitigate the effects of extreme weather in West…

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Karen Nyamu heckled at endometriosis event
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Karen Nyamu heckled at endometriosis event

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu found herself at the centre of attention this weekend after sections of the crowd broke into loud “Wantam” chants as she addressed an endometriosis awareness event at the Kenyatta International Convention…

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Current SHA provider contracts to expire Wednesday
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Current SHA provider contracts to expire Wednesday

Healthcare providers and facilities offering services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) have until Wednesday to renew their contracts for the 2026–2029 cycle or risk having their access to the SHA provider portal switched off. SHA,…

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Farmers urged to adopt latest technology to remain competitive
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Farmers urged to adopt latest technology to remain competitive

Smallholder farmers across the country could realize higher income by adopting latest technology in their production processes. Speaking on the upcoming Africa International Agricultural Expo 2026, Agriculture Secretary James Wanjohi small…

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Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs
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Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs

The 36-year-old Swift had tied Beyoncé for the most Moonman statuettes with 30, but broke the tie with the inaugural Artist Director Honours, awarded to the singer of “The Fate of Ophelia” for her work behind the camera on visual…

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Morocco names Africa’s longest expressway after US President Trump
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Morocco names Africa’s longest expressway after US President Trump

In a major symbolic gesture highlighting the historic partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States, King Mohammed VI officially announced the naming of the 1,055-kilometer Tiznit-Dakhla expressway as the ‘Donald J.…

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Ailing widow requests KU Hospital to release son’s body for burial
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Ailing widow requests KU Hospital to release son’s body for burial

An ailing 80-year-old widow in Miruriine village, Gachua Location, Giaki Division, North Imenti Sub-County, Meru county is appealing to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) to release her son’s body for…

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Kisumu traders oppose proposal to raise minimum smoking age
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Kisumu traders oppose proposal to raise minimum smoking age

A section of Kisumu County hospitality traders has opposed a proposal to raise the minimum age of smoking to 21 years saying the move is impractical. Speaking on the sidelines of a public participation exercise on the Tobacco Control…

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Lessons and my China’s experience
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Lessons and my China’s experience

That China is among the world’s most developed countries and one of the largest economies is no secret. In fact, China boasts trillions of US Dollars in nominal Gross Domestic Product, making it second only to the United States. From…

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Ukambani needs a partnership, not a command
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Ukambani needs a partnership, not a command

There are many of us who see Kalonzo Musyoka for what he represents: an old-school politician shaped by the Moi era, who is yet to fully embrace modern democratic culture. Nationally he presents himself as a democrat and champion of…

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Omondi and Chandaria nominated for Unstoppable Africa Awards
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Omondi and Chandaria nominated for Unstoppable Africa Awards

Comedian and philanthropist Eric Omondi, alongside industrialist and humanitarian Dr. Manu Chandaria, are among eight Kenyans nominated for the inaugural Unstoppable Africa Awards. Both are nominated in the Unstoppable Community Builder of…

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SGR terminus turns theatre of talent as Sing for Africa Season 2 takes off
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SGR terminus turns theatre of talent as Sing for Africa Season 2 takes off

The Nairobi SGR Terminus transformed into a vibrant hub of musical talent on Saturday as over 100 women auditioned for the second season of ‘Sing for Africa’. The winner of this year’s competition will receive a Sh1 million prize, a trip…

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