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OpenAI fires workers for mishandling ‘sensitive information’
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OpenAI fires workers for mishandling ‘sensitive information’

OpenAI has fired three researchers for allegedly mishandling information, including work that involved an external organisation that analyses artificial intelligence (AI) models. “Our investigation confirmed that these individuals…

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Duale grants one month extension for SHA – HMIS transition
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Duale grants one month extension for SHA – HMIS transition

Government has granted a one-month extension for health facilities that have not completed the transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS). In a statement, Health…

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Ruto: Kenya, Dangote agree on Turkana-Lamu oil pipeline
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Ruto: Kenya, Dangote agree on Turkana-Lamu oil pipeline

Kenya has agreed with Aliko Dangote to invest in a pipeline linking Lamu to Turkana, enabling the country to transport its crude oil to Lamu, President William Ruto has said. Speaking in a joint interview in Mombasa, President Ruto noted…

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Varsity students sensitised on dangers of radicalisation, extremism
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Varsity students sensitised on dangers of radicalisation, extremism

A forum to sensitise university students through debate on the pitfalls of radicalisation and joining extremist groups kicked off on Thursday at Multimedia University in Nairobi. The four-day forum, spearheaded by the National Counter…

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Governor Achani dismisses women, youth funds misuse claims
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Governor Achani dismisses women, youth funds misuse claims

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has dismissed allegations by her political opponents that funds meant to benefit women and youth-led companies in the county are being misappropriated, terming the claims unfounded and politically motivated.…

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EACC Chairperson calls for digital tools to tackle conflict of interest
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EACC Chairperson calls for digital tools to tackle conflict of interest

EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde has called for the automation of wealth declaration systems and integration of public service digital platforms to strengthen the fight against corruption and conflict of interest. Dr. Oginde made the…

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Ruto vows to protect Dangote refinery investment from extortionists
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Ruto vows to protect Dangote refinery investment from extortionists

President William Ruto has vowed to protect Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and the Ksh2.2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu from extortionists seeking to frustrate him through frivolous demands and court cases. The President said…

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Murkomen: We will not discriminate against Kenyans on IDs, voting cards
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Murkomen: We will not discriminate against Kenyans on IDs, voting cards

No Kenyan, wherever they live, will be discriminated against when they seek IDs and voter cards, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said. He told off politicians opposed to the issuing of voting cards to Kenyans outside the country’s…

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Adelle Onyango takes podcast conversations offline in Nairobi
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCulture

Adelle Onyango takes podcast conversations offline in Nairobi

More than 100 women gathered in Nairobi for the first live recording of For Mannerless Women, as Kenyan podcaster Adelle Onyango brought conversations from her digital community into a physical space. The gathering, held at Trademark…

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Tourism regulator steps up classification drive in Western Kenya
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Tourism regulator steps up classification drive in Western Kenya

The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has intensified engagement with hospitality stakeholders in Western Kenya on the upcoming East African National Classification Exercise. The exercises which also targets safety and security in the…

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Brace for heavy rains and flash floods
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Brace for heavy rains and flash floods

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) says heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of the country this month. In its monthly forecast, KMSA says heavy rainfall is set to continue in the coastal and Northeastern region…

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Investing in climate, hydrological services is essential-WMO
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Investing in climate, hydrological services is essential-WMO

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says investment in weather, hydrological and climate services is essential to protecting lives, supporting livelihoods and strengthening economies. The Project Officer, in the office of the WMO…

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Turaco, VisionFund sign deal to expand microinsurance in Africa
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Turaco, VisionFund sign deal to expand microinsurance in Africa

Turaco and VisionFund International have signed a global partnership to expand access to affordable microinsurance for low-income families across Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) builds on the two organisations’ existing…

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Two former public officers charged over forged academic certificates
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Two former public officers charged over forged academic certificates

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arraigned two former employees of the Kiambu County Assembly and the Kenya Airports Authority before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over the alleged use of forged academic…

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Hotpoint to begin local assembly of Von home appliances
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Hotpoint to begin local assembly of Von home appliances

Hotpoint Kenya plans to begin assembly of Von home appliances later this year. Hotpoint Kenya Chief Executive Officer Ravi Kanani said assembly will begin later in November with cookers on its new CKD assembly line. “VON is different. VON…

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Xi hails China’s 77-year transformation, urges steady progress
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Xi hails China’s 77-year transformation, urges steady progress

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the Chinese people to advance with unwavering confidence and steady action towards national rejuvenation, declaring the country’s historic transformation unstoppable. Xi, who also serves as…

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Kenya selects 40 boxers for Africa boxing championship
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Kenya selects 40 boxers for Africa boxing championship

The Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) has named 40 boxers for a non-residential training camp in preparation for the upcoming Africa Boxing Championship, which will be held from 12 October to 28, 2026, in Nairobi. The boxers have started…

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Ogiek calls on NLC to scrutinize land compensation register
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Ogiek calls on NLC to scrutinize land compensation register

The Ogiek community who were evicted from Mau Forest in 2009 have urged the National Lands Commission (NLC) to kickstart verification of list containing names on of affected persons. Through the Ogiek Independent Council of South West Mau…

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SHA extends deadline for hospitals to renew contracts by 14 days
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SHA extends deadline for hospitals to renew contracts by 14 days

It’s a sigh of relief for healthcare providers after the Social Health Authority (SHA) extended the deadline for completing the contracting process for the 2026–2029 cycle by 14 days. Providers who have not yet completed the process now…

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Governor Achani receives mobility devices for children with special needs
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Governor Achani receives mobility devices for children with special needs

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has received mobility devices worth more than Sh7.3 million from Hope Mobility Kenya, in partnership with Sense International Kenya, to support more than 200 beneficiaries across Kwale County. The…

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AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
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AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns

Artificial intelligence (AI) could trigger financial market shocks and the UK needs to be prepared for them, the governor of the Bank of England has warned. Andrew Bailey said the central bank is watching the huge amounts of money being…

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