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NACADA board endorses new framework for community-based addiction care
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NACADA board endorses new framework for community-based addiction care

In a major move toward strengthening the nation’s response to drug and substance abuse, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Board of Directors has officially validated the Community-Based…

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Morocco’s Football Chief appointed new Economy and Finance Minister
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Morocco’s Football Chief appointed new Economy and Finance Minister

Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa has been appointed the Minister of Economy and Finance in the country’s newly formed government following the September 23 parliamentary elections. The former budget Minister…

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School farming boosts attendance in Narok ahead of World Food Day
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School farming boosts attendance in Narok ahead of World Food Day

Pupils and staff at Moi Eor Nkito Primary School in Narok County marked World Food Day by showcasing a school farming initiative that provides daily lunches and encourages learners to remain in school. The institution has embraced…

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West Pokot to get second market as Gov’t moves to expand trading space
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West Pokot to get second market as Gov’t moves to expand trading space

The Government will inject an additional Ksh 300 million into the construction of a second market in West Pokot County in January 2027, following concerns that the ongoing Makutano Modern Market project will not accommodate the growing…

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Why Kenya must honour her men and women in uniform
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Why Kenya must honour her men and women in uniform

As Kenya today marks the 15th Edition of the Kenya Defence Forces Day, the nation pauses to do what great nations do best – to remember. Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya, in leading tributes to our fallen soldiers and to serving…

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Health ministry confirms third Ebola case in Kenya
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Health ministry confirms third Ebola case in Kenya

The Ministry of Health has confirmed a third case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) in Kenya. According to Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth, the patient is a 65-year-old woman who is a close relative and primary contact of the…

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Waiguru urges Mt Kenya to back Ruto or risk 30 years in opposition
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Waiguru urges Mt Kenya to back Ruto or risk 30 years in opposition

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has warned that the Mt Kenya region risks losing political influence and development opportunities if it abandons President William Ruto in his re-election bid. Waiguru reiterated her earlier claim that the…

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ACA intercepts illegal fertiliser valued at Ksh 1.6M
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ACA intercepts illegal fertiliser valued at Ksh 1.6M

A suspected illegal repackaging scheme involving the diversion of government-subsidized fertiliser has been uncovered in Matungu, Kakamega County, following an enforcement operation by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA). The operation…

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Hit squad intensifies training ahead of African boxing elite championships
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Hit squad intensifies training ahead of African boxing elite championships

Kenyan pugilists ramped up their training ahead of the African Boxing Elite Men’s and Women’s Championships, which will kick off on Saturday, the 17th, till the 28th of this month in Kasarani Stadium. Kenya’s hit squad is comprised of 17…

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Kindiki: 2027 election should be about ideas, not insults
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Kindiki: 2027 election should be about ideas, not insults

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has framed the 2027 General Election as a contest between development and political rhetoric, urging voters in Kirinyaga County to judge leaders by their record and reject electoral violence. Speaking…

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Kenya to establish Ksh 80B nuclear research reactor at Konza City
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Kenya to establish Ksh 80B nuclear research reactor at Konza City

Kenya expects to break ground for its Ksh 80 billion nuclear research facility at Konza City as it embarks on development of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. Speaking during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated…

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Second-hand clothes traders call for review of import duties
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Second-hand clothes traders call for review of import duties

Second-hand cloth traders are calling for a review of the current 35% tax import duty on second-hand clothes, warning that high taxes are threatening the sector that employs millions of Kenyans. The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya…

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Government extends 8% VAT on petroleum products by 90 days
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Government extends 8% VAT on petroleum products by 90 days

President William Ruto has signed into law the Tax Laws Amendment Bill 2026 extending the 8% Value Added Tax on fuel for another 90 days. The new law which is effective October 15, 2026 extends the reduction of VAT on petroleum products…

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Ruto launches second phase of KMTC Eldama Ravine Campus
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Ruto launches second phase of KMTC Eldama Ravine Campus

President lays foundation stone for Phase Two of proposed KMTC Eldama Ravine Campus President William Ruto has underscored the role of KMTC in developing human resources for health and supporting the delivery of Primary Health Care and…

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NCBA Golf series action heads to VetLab this Saturday
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NCBA Golf series action heads to VetLab this Saturday

The 2026 NCBA Golf Series continues this Saturday, October 17, with more than 240 golfers expected to compete in the VetLab Sports Club qualifying tournament with Grand Finale slots up for grabs. Alongside the VetLab qualifier, junior…

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EACC arrests NTSA clerk for soliciting Ksh18,000 bribe
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EACC arrests NTSA clerk for soliciting Ksh18,000 bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a clerical officer attached to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the processing of a…

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KEBS warns against misuse of Standardisation Mark on jaba juice
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KEBS warns against misuse of Standardisation Mark on jaba juice

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has warned against the use of its Standardization Mark on Khat (Miraa/Muguka) infused beverages. In a public notice, KEBS raised concern that some manufacturers have been using certification permits…

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FKF reaps big as CAF increases its annual funding by 33%
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FKF reaps big as CAF increases its annual funding by 33%

The Football Kenya Federation is set to reap big after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) raised its annual financial support for member associations by 33%, from the current Ksh 68,244,750 to Ksh 90,993,000. The boost is intended…

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WMO urges for closing the gap between weather warnings and early action
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WMO urges for closing the gap between weather warnings and early action

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is calling for the need to peg the gap between weather warnings and early action to help prevent loss of lives and livelihoods as well as the destruction of property during extreme weather…

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