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Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
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Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says

A Russian strike has hit a second major bridge in Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said, as Russia ramps up attacks on critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The attack on Saturday morning damaged the road surface and trolleybus…

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Salama road crash kills 17 pilgrims heading to Subukia
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Salama road crash kills 17 pilgrims heading to Subukia

17 people have been killed in a road accident at Salama along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway in Makueni County. The accident occurred on Saturday, October 3, shortly after midnight when a lorry reportedly lost control after its brakes failed…

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Mr Eazi release “Comfort” alongside Moliy
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Mr Eazi release “Comfort” alongside Moliy

Afropop superstar Mr Eazi is not letting off his fans, as he returns with Comfort”, a buoyant new single and video featuring Ghanaian singer Moliy of the “Shake It to the Max” fame. “Comfort” is a feel-good track that blends Mr Eazi’s…

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Riara University, Church responds to viral bullying video
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Riara University, Church responds to viral bullying video

Riara University has released a statement condemning the viral bullying video making rounds on social media since Friday morning. The video, which shows several female students threatening and assaulting the victim, now identified as…

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Deadline extended for Digital Media Awards
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Deadline extended for Digital Media Awards

Creatives and Digital Media Practitioners have been granted more time to prepare and submit their work as organisers of the Digital Media Awards have extended the deadline to Monday, October 5. According to a statement released by the…

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Rapper Rick Ross faces assault charge authorities say
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Rapper Rick Ross faces assault charge authorities say

American rapper William Roberts II, popularly known as Rick Ross, 50, has been arrested on charges of felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanour battery. The rapper was arrested two days after the woman he was living with told police…

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How land restoration is becoming new investment sector
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How land restoration is becoming new investment sector

COP17 is an environmental forum where a new economic agenda is gradually taking shape. The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, held in Ulaanbaatar, demonstrated how the perception of land…

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Remembering Baba: Raila mausoleum to be handed over next Wednesday
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Remembering Baba: Raila mausoleum to be handed over next Wednesday

The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on Wednesday, October 7, ahead of a restricted dedication ceremony led by President William Ruto. The…

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Kenya urges African regulators to harmonise health product rules
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Kenya urges African regulators to harmonise health product rules

African regulators should harmonise their systems and strengthen reliance to improve access to health products, Pharmacy and Poisons Board Chairperson Dr. John Munyu has said. Speaking at the closing of the 6th PharmaReg & MedDevReg…

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Governor Achani asks parents to await direction on bursary funding
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Governor Achani asks parents to await direction on bursary funding

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has urged parents and guardians to remain patient and await official direction from the Controller of Budget on the continued provision of bursaries to needy students across the county. Governor Achani…

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Kenya elected to ISO council for 2027–2031 term
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Kenya elected to ISO council for 2027–2031 term

Kenya has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2031 term, enhancing the nation’s role in global standards governance. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) announced the election…

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Wamatangi loses bid to stop Ksh813 million EACC recovery case
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Wamatangi loses bid to stop Ksh813 million EACC recovery case

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured the dismissal of five applications by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and other defendants seeking to strike out its suit for the recovery of Ksh 813.1 million linked to alleged…

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Your days are numbered, Kindiki warns illicit alcohol sellers
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Your days are numbered, Kindiki warns illicit alcohol sellers

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a warning to sellers of harmful alcoholic drinks, declaring that they will be arrested and made to account for putting the lives of Kenyans at risk. The Second in Command stated that the fight…

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NYS hailed for practical contribution to national development
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NYS hailed for practical contribution to national development

The National Youth Service has been hailed for translating youth training into practical work in communities through environmental conservation, infrastructure development, disaster response and employment programmes. Public Service…

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Government approves Ksh6.4B to expand NYS capacity
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Government approves Ksh6.4B to expand NYS capacity

The Government has approved Ksh6.4 billion to expand National Youth Service (NYS) training infrastructure as the Service prepares to accommodate a larger number of recruits. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the…

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Government expands medical training with new KMTC Gucha Campus
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Government expands medical training with new KMTC Gucha Campus

The Government is expanding opportunities for medical training across the country as part of efforts to strengthen Human Resources for Health and support the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In a statement, Public Health…

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Nairobi named among Africa’s five cities to watch
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Nairobi named among Africa’s five cities to watch

The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) welcomes Nairobi’s selection as one of Africa’s five Cities to Watch in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, alongside Accra, Cairo, Dakar and Luanda. Nairobi ranks 327th overall…

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Bamburi Cement eyes 1 million-ton cement supply for Lamu refinery
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Bamburi Cement eyes 1 million-ton cement supply for Lamu refinery

Bamburi Cement Plc says it is seeking an opportunity to supply cement and concrete products for the planned Lamu Crude Oil Refinery, which is expected to require about one million tonnes of cement and concrete during construction. Bamburi…

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Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
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Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates

Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a wider regional conflict. On Thursday, Ethiopia announced that it was closing its embassy in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, and…

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4 arrested in Western as DCI steps up crackdown on narcotics
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4 arrested in Western as DCI steps up crackdown on narcotics

A coordinated crackdown on narcotics trafficking in Busia and Bungoma counties has led to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of a substantial haul of cannabis sativa. In Busia County, detectives from the National Anti-Narcotics…

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