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Kisii Transport paralyzed by Matatu Strike
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Kisii Transport paralyzed by Matatu Strike

Matatu operators in Kisii County joined the nationwide strike announced by the Transport Sector Alliance over the recent high fuel increase by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). A spot check by KNA at the Kisii main…

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Eldoret travellers stranded as matatu strike paralyses transport
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Eldoret travellers stranded as matatu strike paralyses transport

Hundreds of long-distance travellers in Eldoret were on Monday left stranded following a nationwide Matatu strike that paralysed public transport operations. The industrial action, which took effect Monday saw matatus and buses withdraw…

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State reassures security of data in proposed Biometric Census
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State reassures security of data in proposed Biometric Census

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has assured Kenyans that their personal information will remain safe and secure under the proposed use of biometric data in censuses and surveys outlined in the Statistics Bill, 2026. The…

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Kahiga calls for measures to cushion Kenyans against high fuel prices
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Kahiga calls for measures to cushion Kenyans against high fuel prices

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has called on the Government to enact measures that will cushion Kenyans against impacts of skyrocketing fuel prices. Kahiga says ordinary Kenyans should not be left to suffer from the soaring fuel prices at…

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Public Service vehicles keep off the roads
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Public Service vehicles keep off the roads

Transport along major roads in Bungoma County was on Monday paralyzed as Public Service vehicles pulled out of the major routes in solidarity with the countrywide protest over hiked fuel prices Drivers of the Public service vehicles packed…

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Tension remains high in Murang’a amid protests over fuel prices
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Tension remains high in Murang’a amid protests over fuel prices

Transport activities in Murang’a County remain paralysed for the second day as matatu drivers and bodaboda operators continue with demonstrations over rising fuel prices and the high cost of living. The nationwide protests, which began…

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Bondo residents transform flooded farms into fishponds
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Bondo residents transform flooded farms into fishponds

In Kanyibok Village, West Yimbo ward, Bondo Sub-county in Siaya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, abandoned flood-damaged farms are slowly being transformed into fish ponds. What was once a stretch of waterlogged land where maize…

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Governor rallies support for Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
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Governor rallies support for Ruto ahead of 2027 polls

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani hosted leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza administration during a women and youth empowerment forum at Kalalani in Mwavumbo Ward, Kinango Sub-County, where more than 120 women, youth and persons with…

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Kiambu town paralysed as matatu fuel strike enters second day
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Kiambu town paralysed as matatu fuel strike enters second day

Kiambu town remained partially closed down with minimal activities in most areas as the matatu operators’ fuel strike entered its second day, with the situation reported as of early this morning. Early Tuesday morning, the main Kiambu…

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Gem lawmaker calls for tax review to ease fuel burden
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Gem lawmaker calls for tax review to ease fuel burden

Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo has called on the speaker of the national assembly to urgently recall parliament to review taxation on fuel to save Kenyans going through a difficult moment. Odhiambo said that parliament must…

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Legislator calls for elevation of schools to national status
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Legislator calls for elevation of schools to national status

Ndhiwa Legislator Martin Owino has asked the Ministry of Education to elevate three schools in his constituency to national-level status. He petitioned the ministry to elevate Mirogi Boys’, Magina Girls’ and Ratanga Boys Senior schools to…

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Kisumu leaders back dialogue to resolve fuel price crisis
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Kisumu leaders back dialogue to resolve fuel price crisis

Leaders in Kisumu County have urged residents to maintain peace and avoid street protests over the rising fuel prices, saying dialogue with the national government remains the best approach to resolving the crisis. Speaking at the Kisumu…

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MP calls for urgent talks to resolve fuel protests
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MP calls for urgent talks to resolve fuel protests

Vihiga County Women Representative Beatrice Adagala wants the government to commence talks with key stakeholders to resolve the ongoing transport paralysis gripping the county over the hike in fuel prices. In an official statement,…

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Kindiki cautions Kenyans over fuel hike protests
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Kindiki cautions Kenyans over fuel hike protests

‎Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to remain patient and avoid acts of violence as the government works with stakeholders to address the rising cost of fuel occasioned by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Already,…

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Uasin Gishu County unveils Sh186.5M bursary kitty
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Uasin Gishu County unveils Sh186.5M bursary kitty

The County of Uasin Gishu has finally released the long-awaited disbursement of a record Sh 186.5 million in bursaries, set to benefit over 24,900 students across the county. The first phase of the scholarship is expected to cover needy…

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Wajir to benefit from Sh7.7 billion power projects, says Wandayi
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Wajir to benefit from Sh7.7 billion power projects, says Wandayi

Wajir County is set to benefit from increased electricity connectivity and power infrastructure projects worth Sh7.7 billion under the national government’s rural electrification programme, Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has…

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Transport paralyzed in Nyeri as PSV operators withdraw services
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Transport paralyzed in Nyeri as PSV operators withdraw services

Residents of Nyeri County had to trek to their various destinations today after PSV operators made true their threat to withdraw services due to the ongoing national strike over fuel costs. All three termini in the town were deserted as…

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KRA steps up crackdown on smugglers to protect legitimate businesses
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KRA steps up crackdown on smugglers to protect legitimate businesses

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing and prosecuting perpetrators of illicit trade and smuggling, warning that the illegal activities undermine legitimate businesses and distort fair competition in…

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Residents push for development funding, revival of stalled projects
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Residents push for development funding, revival of stalled projects

Residents of Homa Bay County have called for increased funding for development projects and the revival of stalled initiatives during a public participation forum on the 2026/2027 national budget estimates. The forum was spearheaded by the…

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Matatu strike paralyses transport in Kiambu over fuel hike
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Matatu strike paralyses transport in Kiambu over fuel hike

Public transport operations in Kiambu town on Monday came to a standstill after matatu operators suspended services in protest against unprecedented high fuel prices. The nationwide strike, called by the Matatu Owners Association and…

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Fuel protests paralyses transport at Chuka stage
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Fuel protests paralyses transport at Chuka stage

‎Transport operations at the busy Chuka bus terminus in Tharaka-Nithi County remained deserted on Monday as matatu operators protested against sharp increase in fuel prices, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. No public service…

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Kenya Red Cross intensifies disaster preparedness in Kericho
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Kenya Red Cross intensifies disaster preparedness in Kericho

The Kenya Red Cross Society, Kericho Branch, has expanded its outreach by strengthening community-based disaster preparedness and response mechanisms through local resource mobilization initiatives to enhance humanitarian support capacity…

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Transport crisis hits Kajiado North due to nationwide matatu strike
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Transport crisis hits Kajiado North due to nationwide matatu strike

Residents of the Matasia and Kiserian areas in Kajiado North today suffered major transport disruptions following the ongoing nationwide strike by matatu operators protesting the unprecedented increase in fuel prices. The usually busy…

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