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EPRA fuel price hike pushes up fares in Vihiga
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EPRA fuel price hike pushes up fares in Vihiga

Residents of Vihiga County are already feeling the effects of the latest fuel price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), with public transport fares rising sharply across several routes and sparking…

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Meru residents welcome police training camp along Isiolo border
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Meru residents welcome police training camp along Isiolo border

Residents of Meru County have welcomed the government’s plan to establish a police training camp along the Isiolo border, saying the move will help improve security and curb cattle rustling in the region. Speaking on Friday in Meru town,…

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Narok residents urge government address rising fuel prices
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Narok residents urge government address rising fuel prices

Residents of Narok County have called on the government to urgently intervene following a sharp increase in fuel prices that has triggered widespread concern among motorists, transport operators, and small-scale traders, as the cost of…

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Government steps up security in Isiolo to accelerate development
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Government steps up security in Isiolo to accelerate development

The government has intensified security operations in Isiolo County as part of broader efforts to create a stable environment for development, with authorities reporting significant progress in curbing cattle rustling, recovering stolen…

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UDA says recent poll victories reflect trust in government
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UDA says recent poll victories reflect trust in government

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has attributed its recent by-election victories to growing public confidence in President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development agenda. Speaking during an interactive media…

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Leaders call for action to curb rising femicide cases in Kenya
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Leaders call for action to curb rising femicide cases in Kenya

Leaders drawn from political, civic, and education sectors have called for urgent and coordinated measures to address the rising cases of femicide targeting young women in learning institutions, warning that the trend threatens the…

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Govt strengthens partnerships to accelerate digital transformation agenda
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Govt strengthens partnerships to accelerate digital transformation agenda

Kenya is accelerating its ambition to become Africa’s leading digital economy through stronger public-private partnerships, investments in digital infrastructure, and reforms supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation.…

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Sheila Chepkirui urges athletes embrace discipline, integrity
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Sheila Chepkirui urges athletes embrace discipline, integrity

Reigning New York City Marathon Champion Sheila Chepkirui has urged upcoming athletes to embrace discipline, honesty and hard work, saying success in athletics is achieved through focus, sacrifice and good character rather than talent…

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Govt moves to resolve Marsabit-Wajir border conflict
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Govt moves to resolve Marsabit-Wajir border conflict

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen (centre) addressing members of the press at Harambee House in Nairobi on Friday, May 15, 2026, during a briefing on ongoing border disputes between Marsabit County…

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Madaraka Day preparations take shape in Wajir County
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Madaraka Day preparations take shape in Wajir County

North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno has described the hosting of this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir as a reflection of the changing face of North Eastern Kenya from a region once associated with insecurity to a hub…

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Well-wisher builds house for vulnerable Karachuonyo widow
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Well-wisher builds house for vulnerable Karachuonyo widow

A 49-year-old widow from Raruowa Village in Kibiri Ward, Karachuonyo Constituency, has received a major boost after a well-wisher built her a new house valued at Sh250,000. Pamela Ondeng’e, who has been widowed for the last 15 years, had…

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UN family calls for concerted efforts to curb road carnage
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UN family calls for concerted efforts to curb road carnage

The United Nations (UN) family in Kenya has marked the 2026 Road Safety Week, with renewed calls for collective responsibility among road users to reduce accidents and save lives. The week-long campaign, running from May 8 to 14, 2026…

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Offenders rebuild lives outside prison
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Offenders rebuild lives outside prison

Away from the razor wire, iron bars and crowded prison cells, a quiet justice revolution is unfolding across Nyanza, where hundreds of offenders are rebuilding their lives under community-based rehabilitation programmes instead of serving…

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Kerugoya residents give views on proposed National Budget
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Kerugoya residents give views on proposed National Budget

Residents of Kirinyaga County gave a raft of proposals during a Public Participation forum on the 2026/2027 National Budget held in Kerugoya town. The hearing session, also attended by the Ol Jorok Member of Parliament (MP) Michael…

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PCPB seizes Sh6 million illegal mosquito sticks
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PCPB seizes Sh6 million illegal mosquito sticks

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has confiscated a 40-foot container loaded with unlicensed and illegally imported mosquito incense sticks at a Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mombasa, citing serious health risks to consumers. The…

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Police intensify crackdown on criminal gangs in Muhoroni
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Police intensify crackdown on criminal gangs in Muhoroni

Security agencies in Muhoroni Sub County have issued a stern warning to criminal gangs operating in the area, directing them to immediately stop terrorising residents or face tough legal action. Nyang’oma Sub-Location Chief Joseph Otieno…

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Govt rolls out solar mini-grid project in Isiolo
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Govt rolls out solar mini-grid project in Isiolo

The government has rolled out a solar mini-grid programme aimed at expanding electricity access to residents living in remote and off-grid parts of Isiolo County as part of efforts to promote clean and affordable energy across the country.…

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Youths in Ngong complete 45-day empowerment programme
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Youths in Ngong complete 45-day empowerment programme

Youths from the Gichagi area in Ngong, Kajiado North, have completed a 45-day empowerment programme aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship, social-emotional skills, and self-esteem. The programme, organised by the Kenya Informal Settlements…

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Rising livestock prices hurt small-scale meat traders in Homa Bay
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Rising livestock prices hurt small-scale meat traders in Homa Bay

Small-scale meat traders in Homa Bay County are concerned over the rising cost of cows, which has subsequently reduced profits, forcing them to increase meat prices for consumers. The traders said the increasing livestock prices have made…

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Report says youth face GBV
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Report says youth face GBV

A significant number of young people in Nyeri County are among victims falling prey to Gender Based violence (GBV) and suicide. A report by the Centre for Rights, Education and Awareness (CREAW) shows that the twin challenge poses a…

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Rotary Club donates books to Migori Town library
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Rotary Club donates books to Migori Town library

The Rotary Club of Suna Migori has donated over 30,000 books to support the first-ever public library in Migori town. The donation included 30,000 international books and 500 local books as part of a partnership agreement between the Club…

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Govt seeks strengthen forensic laws to improve justice system
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Govt seeks strengthen forensic laws to improve justice system

The government is seeking to strengthen scientific investigation, improve administration of justice, enhance registration and licensing of forensic laboratories in the country, among other functions, through the proposed National Forensic…

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