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OPINION | Do Not Eat Nuclear Waste
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OPINION | Do Not Eat Nuclear Waste

Bagasse, the fibrous residue formed after the juice from sugar cane has been extracted, looks like a problem. However, agronomists swear that it can be burned to generate electricity that can run the sugar factory producing it. Molasses,…

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Iran Supreme Leader Issues Warning to Trump and Netanyahu
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Iran Supreme Leader Issues Warning to Trump and Netanyahu

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a firm message to the US and Israel, saying the country’s navy is ready to inflict “new bitter defeats” on its enemies. This comes after at least two ships reported that Iranian boats…

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Safaricom Adds New Security Layer on MyOneApp Linked to SIM Card
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Safaricom Adds New Security Layer on MyOneApp Linked to SIM Card

Safaricom PLC has explained a new security feature on its MyOneApp platform designed to enhance account protection and prevent unauthorized access. In a statement on April 18, Safaricom stated that under the update, user logins will be…

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Jubilee Party Proposes Leadership Changes
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Jubilee Party Proposes Leadership Changes

The Registrar of Political Parties has announced intended changes in the leadership of the Jubilee Party. According to a gazette notice dated April 17, the proposed changes indicate that Jeremiah Kioni is set to take over as Deputy Party…

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Ruto Announces Reappointments in State Corporations
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Ruto Announces Reappointments in State Corporations

President William Ruto has reappointed several non-executive chairpersons to key state corporations. In a gazette issued on Friday, April 17, Ruto announced reappointments to the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation…

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Why Employers Across Key Sectors Are Not Hiring in 2026
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Why Employers Across Key Sectors Are Not Hiring in 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) report indicates that some sectors are less optimistic about hiring in 2026. In the March 2026 Market Perceptions Survey, CBK noted that this is largely driven by the need to reduce costs, streamline…

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Blow to Trump as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
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Blow to Trump as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again

Iran has announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, placing the strategic waterway back under military control amid escalating tensions with the United States. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strait has…

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Kenya Air Force Commander Inducted into Prestigious U.S. Military Roll
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Kenya Air Force Commander Inducted into Prestigious U.S. Military Roll

Kenya Air Force Commander, Major General Bernard Waliaula, has been inducted into the International Honor Roll at Air University in Montgomery, United States. The recognition announced by the Ministry of Defense on Saturday, April 18,…

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Ministry of Education Bans Graduation Gowns for TVET Students
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Ministry of Education Bans Graduation Gowns for TVET Students

The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Esther Muoria, has announced that TVET graduates will no longer wear traditional academic gowns during graduation ceremonies.…

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1,000 CEOs Advise Ruto on Reforms Needed to Boost Business Climate
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1,000 CEOs Advise Ruto on Reforms Needed to Boost Business Climate

President William Ruto has been handed a policy roadmap by Kenyan top business leaders, as a new survey highlights the urgent need to cut costs and improve Kenya’s investment climate. The findings, drawn from a survey of 1,000 Chief…

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Kenya’s Diaspora Remittances Rise to Ksh58 Billion in March
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Kenya’s Diaspora Remittances Rise to Ksh58 Billion in March

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reported that Kenyans living and working abroad sent home USD 450.3 million (approximately KSh 58 billion) in remittances in March 2026. According to a CBK Weekly Bulletin released on April 17, the…

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Govt Announces Dates for National Youth Council Elections
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Govt Announces Dates for National Youth Council Elections

The government has officially announced timelines for the upcoming National Youth Council (NYC) elections, scheduled for July 2026. In a gazette notice dated April 17, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim…

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U.S. Deploys Second Supercarrier to Middle East as Iran Tensions Simmer
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U.S. Deploys Second Supercarrier to Middle East as Iran Tensions Simmer

The United States has further expanded its military presence in the Middle East after the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, reportedly returned to the region amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Two U.S. defense…

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