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EACC backs stronger oversight in management of public funds
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EACC backs stronger oversight in management of public funds

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called for stronger coordination among independent oversight institutions to promote accountability, transparency and prudent use of public resources. EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde…

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DCI rolls out biometric system at diplomatic police unit
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DCI rolls out biometric system at diplomatic police unit

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a digital biometric system at the Diplomatic Police Unit headquarters which will allow diplomats and foreign nationals to apply for Police Clearance Certificates locally. The…

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KPC shareholders set for Ksh 5.9B dividend pay as profit tops Ksh 11.6b
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KPC shareholders set for Ksh 5.9B dividend pay as profit tops Ksh 11.6b

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has reported a 13% increase in full year profit after tax which has grown to Ksh 11.6 billion compared to Ksh 10.2 billion reported last year. The firm Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm attributes the…

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Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings
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Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings

Bank of America has been fined $1.2bn (£910m) for failing to detect potential money laundering and other illegal activity, the US Treasury Department said on Tuesday. The banking giant failed to report over $5bn in suspicious activity to…

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Kenyan filmmakers win six awards at Durban Filmmart
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Kenyan filmmakers win six awards at Durban Filmmart

Kenyan filmmakers have won six awards at the concluded Durban Filmmart that took place in Durban. Under the theme “Shifting Worlds: Turning Towards Ourselves”, the event successfully brought together 1131 film professionals and filmmakers…

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Nairobi estates without water for 24 hours
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Nairobi estates without water for 24 hours

Nairobi residents have been notified of a 24-hour water supply interruption to allow emergency repairs on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline. The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) said the shutdown by the Athi Water Works…

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Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says
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Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says

A key energy facility supplying Kyiv with heating and electricity has been hit in a Russian ballistic missile attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Darnytska CHP-4, or CHPP-4, and a residential building were hit in a…

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Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder
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Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years about his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum of 40 years in prison on…

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Ida Odinga: Baba belonged to all, honour his legacy of peace and unity
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Ida Odinga: Baba belonged to all, honour his legacy of peace and unity

A series of activities are underway as Kenyans gear up to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death Thursday, October 15, in Bondo, Siaya County. President William Ruto is expected to lead the nation in…

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Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story
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Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story

Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using artificial intelligence (AI) to write his short story, which won this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing. His statement comes a week after he scooped the £10,000 (Ksh. 1,687,400)…

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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has said in a medical bulletin. The 71-year-old underwent a 90 minute surgery on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli…

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Four tea factories on the spot over low earnings
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Four tea factories on the spot over low earnings

The government has assured tea farmers across the country of its commitment to improve factory performance and strengthening accountability to improve earnings. This follows concerns raised by farmers from four tea factories who have…

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Waiguru declares 2032 presidential bid, eyes Deputy Presidency in 2027
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Waiguru declares 2032 presidential bid, eyes Deputy Presidency in 2027

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared her intention to run for President in 2032, while signaling her determination to deputise President William Ruto in 2027 General Election. She said her presidential ambition was grounded in her…

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KPA ramps up Mombasa Port expansion as cargo volumes rise
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KPA ramps up Mombasa Port expansion as cargo volumes rise

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is expanding and digitising the Port of Mombasa to improve efficiency and prepare for rising demand. According to the authority, the port has 22 berths serving conventional cargo and container terminals, as…

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KNH, nurses’ union sign 2025–2029 CBA
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KNH, nurses’ union sign 2025–2029 CBA

Kenyatta National Hospital – KNH Management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) have officially signed the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening staff…

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The Campaign Has Changed: Is Kenya Ready for 2027?
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The Campaign Has Changed: Is Kenya Ready for 2027?

Kenya is once again entering the familiar territory of political campaigns — rallies, alliances, colourful party merchandise, roadside speeches, political slogans and the familiar faces that have dominated the country’s political landscape…

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Kenya backs new credit rating agency to boost Africa’s investment position
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Kenya backs new credit rating agency to boost Africa’s investment position

Kenya has thrown its weight behind the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) terming it an important step in strengthening the continent’s credit position. While welcoming the establishment of the new credit rating agency which is designed…

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