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Beijing raises concerns over Taiwan arms build-up
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Beijing raises concerns over Taiwan arms build-up

China has renewed its opposition to United States arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to exercise restraint over the Taiwan question. This follows reports that the island has received two US-made F-16V fighter jets, with dozens more…

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Kenya, Rwanda sign 11 agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation
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Kenya, Rwanda sign 11 agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation

Kenya and Rwanda Tuesday signed 11 bilateral instruments that seek to deepen cooperation in diaspora affairs, immigration, local governance, irrigation and water resources, conservation, housing and urban development, culture and heritage…

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President Ruto orders enhanced response after Ebola case
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President Ruto orders enhanced response after Ebola case

President William Ruto has ordered the National Security Council Committee (NSCC) to convene and assess the situation following the death of a patient confirmed as an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease. In a statement, the Head of State…

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WHO advises against travel curbs after Kenya Ebola case
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WHO advises against travel curbs after Kenya Ebola case

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against any restrictions on travel to or trade with Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda following the reported imported case of Ebola in Kenya. In a statement on X, WHO…

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Mazingira week puts the power to protect nature in every Kenyan’s hands
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Mazingira week puts the power to protect nature in every Kenyan’s hands

Kenya’s 2026 Mazingira Week is putting individual responsibility at the centre of the country’s environmental conservation campaign, with citizens being urged to move beyond conversations about the environment and take practical action.…

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Kakamega governor urges vigilance after confirmed Ebola case in Kenya
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Kakamega governor urges vigilance after confirmed Ebola case in Kenya

Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged residents of Kakamega and the wider Western Kenya region to remain vigilant following reports of an Ebola-related death in Nairobi. Speaking at Khayega Market in Shinyalu Sub-County during the launch of…

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Kenya signs Ksh389B electric vehicle manufacturing deal
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Kenya signs Ksh389B electric vehicle manufacturing deal

President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the signing of a $3 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on electric vehicle manufacturing between the Government and Endelevu Enterprise Corporation at State House, Nairobi. The…

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Police intensify road safety enforcement following Salama crash
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Police intensify road safety enforcement following Salama crash

The National Police Service (NPS) has warned road users to exercise greater caution following a rise in road traffic accidents that has claimed lives and left several others injured. The warning comes days after a grisly accident at Salama…

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Kenya, Azerbaijan deepen economic ties as trade opportunities grow
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Kenya, Azerbaijan deepen economic ties as trade opportunities grow

Kenya and Azerbaijan are seeking to deepen economic cooperation, with trade, green energy, agriculture, technology and sustainable urban development emerging as key areas of partnership. Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Kenya, Sultan Hajiyev…

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Nigeria mourns 25 killed as military plane crashes into swamp
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Nigeria mourns 25 killed as military plane crashes into swamp

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning after a military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 25 people. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo on Monday said 32 people had died but on Tuesday the…

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Government institutions urged to improve customer service quality
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Government institutions urged to improve customer service quality

Public Service and Human Capital Development Principal Secretary Dr Jane Imbunya has called on public institutions to ensure they improve on the quality of service Kenyans get when seeking government services. Speaking during the official…

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Kwale County acquires new equipment to boost road infrastructure
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Kwale County acquires new equipment to boost road infrastructure

Kwale County has acquired new road equipment to fast-track infrastructure development and rehabilitation across the county. Governor Fatuma Achani and her deputy, Chirema Kombo, officially launched two new shovels at the County…

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Anti-graft policy review targets emerging forms of corruption
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Anti-graft policy review targets emerging forms of corruption

The government has begun reviewing the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy to address emerging forms of corruption and strengthen measures for preventing and reporting graft. Principal Secretary for Justice, Human Rights and…

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Kenya confirms its first ever Ebola case
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Kenya confirms its first ever Ebola case

Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, speaking to the press Tuesday on Ebola preparedness in Nairobi, said the patient was a Kenyan citizen living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who…

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Kindiki to rally Mt Kenya leaders against political goonism
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Kindiki to rally Mt Kenya leaders against political goonism

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced plans to convene political leaders from across the Mt. Kenya region in a bid to end political violence and rising tensions in the area. Speaking at Banana Town in Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu…

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Ruto congratulates Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on re-election
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Ruto congratulates Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on re-election

President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election for a second five-year term. In a message, Ruto described Abiy’s new mandate as a vote of confidence in his leadership and vision for…

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EACC begins vetting political aspirants ahead of 2027 polls
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EACC begins vetting political aspirants ahead of 2027 polls

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has commenced the process of identifying political aspirants with integrity and corruption-related issues ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on the sidelines of a High-Level Senior…

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Kenya confirms first Ebola case
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case

Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola Virus Disease, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced. Duale said the patient died last night, prompting the Ministry of Health to activate measures to contain the disease and prevent…

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Government activates national response ahead of El Niño rains
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Government activates national response ahead of El Niño rains

The Government has activated a national response plan ahead of forecast El Niño rains, with search-and-rescue teams, evacuation centres and relief supplies placed on standby in areas at risk of flooding. The Ministry of Interior and…

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OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks ‘not good enough’
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OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks ‘not good enough’

OpenAI has admitted its actions were “not good enough” after one of its rogue agents breached Australian government websites in June, saying it had added more precautions to its training environments. The company’s chief strategy officer…

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Kenya to criminalise doping offences from January 2027, says Ruto
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Kenya to criminalise doping offences from January 2027, says Ruto

Kenya is set to enforce the criminalisation of doping offenses starting January 2027 to align its laws with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations. President William Ruto announced this during a meeting with WADA President Witold…

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Kenya to host inaugural African Humanitarian Honors and Summit 2027
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Kenya to host inaugural African Humanitarian Honors and Summit 2027

Kenya is set to host the inaugural African Humanitarian Honors and Summit 2027 (AHHS 2027), bringing together humanitarian leaders, development professionals, philanthropists, civil society organizations and social-impact advocates from…

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