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Yemen Issues Warning to Trump as Middle East Crisis Deepens
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Yemen Issues Warning to Trump as Middle East Crisis Deepens

Yemen has declared firm political support for Iran and issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump, blaming the United States (U.S) and Israel for escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global maritime security.…

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Canadian Tree Planter in Mombasa on a Mission to Dethrone Kenyan
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Canadian Tree Planter in Mombasa on a Mission to Dethrone Kenyan

A Canadian tree planter, Antoine Moses, is set to attempt a new Guinness World Record in mangrove restoration in Mombasa. In a statement on April 29 by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), exercise will take place on April 30, 2026, at 6:30…

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Two Police Officers Jailed Over Death of Suspect in Custody
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Two Police Officers Jailed Over Death of Suspect in Custody

Two Police officers have been jailed after a court found them guilty of murdering a suspect while in custody at Nyamatoki Police Post in Nyamira County in 2019. In a statement dated April 28, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public…

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Nairobi Residents Under Pressure as Rents Reach New Highs
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Nairobi Residents Under Pressure as Rents Reach New Highs

Nairobi residents are facing growing pressure as rent prices climb to record levels, deepening the cost-of-living crisis in the city. The latest HassConsult Property Index for the first quarter of 2026 indicates that rents in both Nairobi…

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Govt Clears the Air on Grabbed Land and Missing Title Deeds
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Govt Clears the Air on Grabbed Land and Missing Title Deeds

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has dismissed reports suggesting illegal encroachment and excision of forest land across the country, stating that all gazetted forests remain intact and securely under its management. In a statement on April…

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Four World’s Rarest Animals Land at JKIA from Europe
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Four World’s Rarest Animals Land at JKIA from Europe

Four Mountain Bongos arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Europe on Tuesday night, with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) leading efforts to return the endangered species to the wild. In a statement on April 28, the KWS…

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Kenya Met Issues High Flood Risk Alert for Tana River Basin
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Kenya Met Issues High Flood Risk Alert for Tana River Basin

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a high-flood-risk alert to residents in parts of the Tana River Basin. In its latest flood early warning advisory issued on Wednesday, April 29, Kenya Met warned that rising water levels and…

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Airtel Money Eyes Ksh1.29 Trillion Valuation in London IPO
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Airtel Money Eyes Ksh1.29 Trillion Valuation in London IPO

Airtel Money, a mobile money unit of the Airtel Africa, targets going public and listing its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) through the Initial Public Offering (IPO). Operating across 14 countries the Airtel Money provides…

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KeNHA Issues Traffic Diversion Advisory After Landslides
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KeNHA Issues Traffic Diversion Advisory After Landslides

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued an urgent traffic advisory after landslides resulting from the ongoing heavy rains blocked a major Rift Valley Road. On April 29, KeNHA issued a traffic advisory following a…

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Storm as Tullow Oil Counters KRA Ksh23B Tax Claim
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Storm as Tullow Oil Counters KRA Ksh23B Tax Claim

Tullow Oil has rejected a Ksh23 billion tax claim by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for alleged unpaid Value Added Tax and Capital Gains Tax arising from the disposal of its Kenyan subsidiary to Gulf Energy. The oil and gas firm said…

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Opinion | Buffer Zones in Siaya: Lessons from Fukushima And Chernobyl
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Opinion | Buffer Zones in Siaya: Lessons from Fukushima And Chernobyl

Both Fukushima and Chornobyl feature prominently in the “Buffer Zone” and “Nuclear Spill” arguments always brandished to oppose nuclear power projects. However, the basis of such is misinformation. The closest town to the Chornobyl nuclear…

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200 Americans Demand $1.5M from Eric Swalwell as Legal Pressure Mounts
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200 Americans Demand $1.5M from Eric Swalwell as Legal Pressure Mounts

More than 200 donors to the campaign of Eric Swalwell are demanding refunds totaling $1.5 million following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations that have disrupted his bid for California governor. According to an internal campaign…

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