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Three convicted over murder of businessman in Kilifi tender dispute
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Three convicted over murder of businessman in Kilifi tender dispute

Three people have been convicted for the murder of Nairobi businessman Isaac Kassim Jiraw alias Sokorow, who was lured to Kilifi with promises of a Sh23 million county government tender. In her judgment, Mombasa High Court Judge Justice…

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Veteran Chuka artisan keeps craft alive through resilience
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Veteran Chuka artisan keeps craft alive through resilience

A veteran Jua Kali artisan in Chuka has attributed his more than six decades in the metal fabrication industry to hard work, determination and resilience despite overcoming a difficult childhood. Yussuf Kithaka, who has worked as a Jua…

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Priest calls for political tolerance amid rising tensions
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Priest calls for political tolerance amid rising tensions

A Catholic priest has called for political tolerance and peaceful engagement among leaders and residents following heated political exchanges witnessed during church services in Antubetwe Kiongo Ward, Igembe North Sub County. Father…

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Boda boda riders urged to reject political violence
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Boda boda riders urged to reject political violence

As the country prepares for the 2027 General Election, concern has been raised over increasing cases of political intolerance and acts of hooliganism, with boda boda operators frequently being accused of facilitating such activities.…

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Duale vows to defy NCIC summons
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Duale vows to defy NCIC summons

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has declared that he will only honour a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) if the commission first compels former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it…

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Sifuna signals exit from ODM as he declares 2027 presidential bid
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Sifuna signals exit from ODM as he declares 2027 presidential bid

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has signalled an imminent exit from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying he is shopping for a new political vehicle to propel his 2027 presidential bid. The declaration comes weeks after he was removed…

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Industry, regulators champion responsible pesticide use
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Industry, regulators champion responsible pesticide use

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) and aak-GROW/CropLife Kenya have reaffirmed that all pesticides registered for use in Kenya undergo rigorous scientific evaluation and continuous monitoring to safeguard public health, the environment…

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Lugari farmers turn to Agroforestry as climate change takes toll
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Lugari farmers turn to Agroforestry as climate change takes toll

The once-thriving tree cover that defined Lugari Sub-County’s landscape is steadily disappearing, leaving farms increasingly vulnerable to soil erosion, rising temperatures and the effects of climate change. As forests shrink and weather…

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DWU Election Board cites funding delay as August poll nears
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DWU Election Board cites funding delay as August poll nears

The Dock Workers Union (DWU) Election Board says preparations for the union’s August 13 elections remain on course, despite funding delays that have slowed procurement of key election materials. DWU founded in 1954is a major labour…

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Digital revenue systems boosts Kiambu’s collections to record Sh6.5B
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Digital revenue systems boosts Kiambu’s collections to record Sh6.5B

Kiambu County has recorded its highest own-source revenue since the advent of devolution, collecting Sh6.5 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year, a milestone the county attributes to digitised revenue collection systems and enhanced…

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MP urges leaders to prioritise development over divisive politics
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MP urges leaders to prioritise development over divisive politics

Chuka/Igambang’ombe Member of Parliament Patrick Munene has urged political leaders to prioritise development issues over divisive rhetoric, saying Kenyans are more interested in projects that improve their livelihoods. Munene said…

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How Kisumu port is ushering in a new era of trade and opportunity
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How Kisumu port is ushering in a new era of trade and opportunity

The towering ship-shaped exhibition stand at this year’s ASK Kisumu National Show was more than an eye-catching display. It told the story of a port that is quietly transforming western Kenya’s economy, opening new trade routes, creating…

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Over 1,600 residents receive free healthcare services in Marakwet West
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Over 1,600 residents receive free healthcare services in Marakwet West

More than 1,600 residents of Kapsowar Ward in Marakwet West Sub-County received free healthcare services during a medical outreach organised by the Elgeyo Marakwet County Government as part of efforts to expand access to quality preventive…

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Over Sh30 million raised for bursary kitty in Marsabit
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Over Sh30 million raised for bursary kitty in Marsabit

More than Sh30 million was raised on Saturday during the Nairo/Lorokusho Education Fund fundraiser in Karare, Saku Constituency, as senior government officials and politicians rallied support for education of children in pastoralist…

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Uasin Gishu intensifies livestock disease control amid prolonged drought
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Uasin Gishu intensifies livestock disease control amid prolonged drought

The Uasin Gishu County Department of Livestock has intensified surveillance and vaccination campaigns to contain a resurgence of black water anthrax and an outbreak of lumpy skin disease as prolonged drought continues to expose livestock…

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